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Unusual venues in Greater London

Unusual venues in Greater London

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    ll Bottaccio

    ll Bottaccio

    9 Grosvenor Place London, SW1X 7SH
    • Unusual
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    ll Bottaccio is a stunning C19th French Renaissance building that overlooks Buckingham Palace Gardens. It is a majestic, elegant and exclusive setting that has been the glitzy venue of choice for L'Oreal, London Fashion Week, the BBC and Deutsche Bank. Il Bottaccio offers two galleries and two entrances; it is a flexible venue suitable for almost any occasion. ll Bottaccio's Grand Gallery is a sophisticated but light space that provides either a simple backdrop to your event or, a neutral setting perfect for bespoke decoration. The floor length windows flood the room with light that illuminates the high ceilings, white panelled walls and polished wooden floor. The stunning simplicity of the Grand Gallery has made it a favourite location for exclusive fashion shows for over a decade. The Gallery has hosted a number of London Fashion Week shows for designers such as De Beers and Gucci. The tall white walls provide clean backdrops that allow dramatic lighting installations, enable photographers to capture brilliant action shots and focus all attention onto the action within the room. In contrast, the Club Gallery offers a more sumptuous area in which to indulge your guests. The oak paneled room is lined with wine racks and furnished with luxurious red curtains and carpets. The Club Gallery is made for a wine tasting, reception, lunch, dinner or, down-to-business meeting. Whereas the Grand Gallery may host up to 400 guests, the Club Gallery hosts a more intimate 150 standing guests or 60 seated guests.

    The Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court

    Parliament Square, Little George St, London, SW1P 3BD
    • Unusual
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Situated at the heart of historic Parliament Square, the home of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom offers a unique guest experience. Opposite world famous landmarks such as Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the home of the Supreme Court in the recently restored Grade II* listed Middlesex Guildhall is available for hire for a variety of corporate events. A Gothic style building built in 1913, it sets the scene for a memorable event, especially during the evening - whether you are planning a small business dinner or a larger drinks reception. We are also available as a convenient Westminster location for business breakfasts, and can occasionally offer meeting room hire during the legal recess. Eye-catching features include majestic ceilings, intricate carved beams, an abundance of exquisite stained glass and world famous artwork. New artwork was also incorporated throughout the building as part of the extensive renovation. Whatever type of event you are arranging, we would be delighted to discuss how this inspiring and prestigious venue will capture your guests' imaginations.

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    The Arches
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    The Hall of Arms

    The Hall of Arms

    1 Clink St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9DG
    • Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·1 bedrooms
    • ·1 meeting room

    Looking for ‘something different’? The prison that gave its name to all others is now available for daytime and evening hire. With its unique history the venues atmosphere is unrivalled. Set above the site of The Clink Prison Museum this versatile space caters for up to 250 guests and offers a 2am licence. The Hall of Arms features a friendly bar, superb food, dance floor, dining, conference and exhibition facilities. Be it a party, conference, product launch, exhibition or seminar we are the venue you are looking for. Gorge yourself on fine wine and divine food, whilst enjoying the highest standard of first class service. Hall of Arms Packages are tailored to suit your budget and surpass your requirements, ensuring a unique and memorable experience for all. Take a champagne reception through The Clink Prison Museum where professional tour guides will bring to light the secrets of The Clink and its notorious inmates, unlocking some of London’s unsavoury past. In addition to large capacity events we also cater for smaller groups, offering private museum tours and individual tickets to our Christmas and Halloween parties. The Clink is located along the historical and thriving Southbank just minutes from London Bridge station. Contact the events team and delight in the friendly bespoke service you’ve been waiting to experience!

    Watermen and Lightmen Hall

    Watermen and Lightmen Hall

    16 St Mary At Hill, City, London, UK, EC3R 8EE
    • Unusual
    • ·100 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    The Company of Watermen and Lightermen of the River Thames was established by Act of Parliament in 1555 to regulate water men and wherry men carrying passengers by boat under oars on the River Thames. The lightermen who carry cargo joined the Company from the Woodmongers in 1700. It remains the only ancient City Guild to be formed and controlled by Parliament. The Act of 1555 introduced apprenticeship for a term of one year to learn the watermen's trade, and the Company has continued to train watermen and later lightermen upon the present time. On completion of their apprenticeship, young Freemen of the Company are eligible to compete in the oldest sculling contest, Doggett's Coat and Badge Wager, first rowed in 1715. This gruelling race is held in July each year starting at London Bridge with the finish line at Chelsea. The winner has the honour of wearing the scarlet coat, breeches and silver arm badge similar to the traditional costume of watermen. The present Hall dates back to 1780 and remains the only original Georgian Hall in the City of London. It was designed by William Blackburn and is a perfect example of eighteenth century domestic architecture, with Parlour and Court Room. On the Ground floor the Parlour and Silver Rooms are both ideal for small meetings, breakout rooms or discrete dinning. In the heart of the building there is the Court Room, this beautiful room is ideal for meetings or small receptions. With its large windows, it enjoys natural daylight and the many fine paintings provide an interesting backdrop and introduction to the Company's history The Hall was extended in 1983 to include a larger dining and meeting facility, the Freemen's Room; this has recently been refurbished to the most exacting standards. It features extensive natural daylight but also has the benefit of complete black-out facilities for presentations All this provides a suite of rooms that are both elegant and adapted to modern day conference and banqueting requirements.

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    Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey

    20 Deans Yard Westminster Abbey London, SW1P 3PA
    • Unusual
    • ·500 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Known as the House of Kings, Westminster Abbey is the final resting place for many monarchs and has been the setting for Coronations since that of William the Conqueror in 1066. It has also witnessed numerous other royal occasions such as weddings and funerals. It is central to the life of the nation and is one of Britain’s major tourist attractions. It provides a choice of five unique settings for a prestigious corporate or private event; the Undercroft Museum, Cheyneygates, and in the summer months, The East Cloister, Saint Catherine’s Chapel Garden and The College Garden. The flexibility of choice allows for small dinners in intimate surroundings to large gatherings of up to 500 people in grandiose settings. The Abbey cannot be hired out for private events, for example, concerts, weddings etc. Enquiries about special services to be held in the Abbey Church should go to the Receiver General

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    Launceston Place

    Launceston Place

    1a Launceston Place London, W8 5RL
    • Unusual
    • ·100 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Launceston Place have their own unique version of a Chef's Table - The 'Chef's Office'. Guests can dine in their own private dining room, which adjoins the working kitchen and is linked - up with a live plasma screen TV. Guests have exclusive access to the adrenaline of one of London's most talked-about kitchens throughout a service and have direct contact with Head Chef Tristan Welch and his brigade of chefs, who will create a bespoke menu based on the day's market produce. Our experienced Sommelier will also be on-hand to recommend wines to complement each course. The Chef's Office can accommodate a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 10 guests. Private Dining & Hire Launceston Place is perfect for every occasion. The main restaurant is made up of two smaller interconnecting rooms which allows for full or partial hire of the restaurant; with smaller parties up to 20, or the whole restaurant up to 60 people seated. We can also accommodate 100 guests for a standing canapé reception. Head Chef Tristan Welch can create bespoke menus around your selected wines to suit your exact needs and budget for any event.

    Wiltons music Hall London

    Wiltons music Hall London

    1 Graces Alley Ensign Street (off Cable Street) London, E1 8JB
    • Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Wiltons is the oldest music hall in the world. The premises are available to hire for functions. Through the barley sugar columns one can hear echoes of George Leybourne and Champagne Charlie, Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. The Krays was shot at Wilton's and Richard Attenborough filmed Chaplin here. It also provided the setting for scenes in tv adaptations of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White, Trollope's The Way We Live Now and Sarah Waters' Tipping the Velvet. Neil Jordan shot Tom Cruise here for Interview with a Vampire and Annie Lennox recreated the world of Toulouse Lautrec here for her video No More I Love Yous. David Mamet filmed Harold Pinter, Rebecca Pigeon and Sir John Gielgud in Beckett's Catastrophe (Gielgud's last work). Most recently The Importance of Being Earnest, The Woody Allen Summer Project, Death Defying Acts and DeLovely were filmed here. Frankie Goes to Hollywood shot their famously banned video Relax here in 1981. Most recently we have hosted The Raconteurs, The Good The Bad and The Queen and Marc Almond. Over the last few years we have held a number of corporate events, dinners and client receptions. As you can see from the attached picture, Wilton's is truly atmospheric and can be lit and dressed for any occasion. We are able to offer gourmet catering, fine wines and bespoke entertainment, making for a quite unique and memorable evening for parties from 50 to 250. We hope this will fire your imagination, better still come and see us to look around and discuss the possibilities.

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    Blue Print Cafe

    Blue Print Cafe

    28 Shad Thames London, SE1 2YD
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    From large groups to informal events, this relaxed riverside venue offers space and flexibility. During the warmer months, the restaurant's glass doors open, creating a sense of al fresco dining whilst during the winter the floor-to-ceiling windows offer an unrivalled aspect across Tower Bridge and the Thames. Blueprint Café welcomes all group bookings from 11 up to 50 guests. For groups of up to 20 guests we offer a choice menu consisting of 3 starters, 3 mains & 3 desserts. For parties over 20 guests, we offer a set menu of one dish per course. All set menus include side orders & coffee. Exclusive Hire When hired exclusively Blueprint Café can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated lunch or dinner or up to 200 guests for a standing reception. The Summer Terrace accommodates up to 25 people for canapé and drink receptions. Located in the same building as the Design Museum, Blueprint Café offers catering for a variety of events held at the museum, such as business meetings, team-building, product launches, weddings and private celebrations. The Design Museum provides a unique venue with space for up to 200 standing for a canapé reception and up to 150 guests for a sit-down event. The Design Museum space also boasts on open terrace overlooking the Thames which is ideal for Summer drinks parties for up to 60 people. Alternatively the Contemporary Design Gallery provides the perfect space for you and your guests to enjoy drinks and nibbles amongst the Design Museum's latest collections.