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Le Pont de la Tour

36d Shad Thames London, SE1 2YE

Unusual
·300 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Le Pont de la Tour offers elegant surroundings for entertaining. Choose from the Salon Prive or Wine Cellar for unusual spaces surrounded by the very best wines. Our new head chef Lee Bennett, formally of the Savoy Grill, has created special menus for the perfect dining experience

45 Millbank

Number 45 Millbank Chelsea College of Art and Design 16 John Islip Street London, SW1P 4JU

Unusual
·200 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

NUMBER 45 MILLBANK is London’s Thameside Grade Two listed venue located just steps from Tate Britain and is part of Chelsea College of Art and Design.It is the perfect setting for corporate entertaining and private events, where parties of 15 through to 300 can enjoy the splendour of restored Edwardian elegance in three magnificent rooms. Our in-house events team is flexible and experienced. We listen to your specific needs and recommend the most suitable room(s). And once you have chosen your space, a portfolio of approved suppliers is available, to help you plan the perfect occasion. Today, Number 45 Millbank promises you and your guests an unforgettable events experience – blending the very best of Edwardian classic with Chelsea’s eclectic modern twist. GUESTS ARRIVING AT NUMBER 45 MILLBANK enter the Grand Hall, either by the main doors in Millbank or through the Pavilion entrance in The Henry Moore Courtyard. That’s whether they are attending an event in the Banqueting Hall, the Red Room or the Green Room. Also available is The Rootstein Hopkins Parade Ground. This is an award-winning large square surrounded on three sides by buildings occupied by Chelsea College of Art and Design, with the fourth side opening directly onto Atterbury Street. The Parade Ground is a most extraordinary space, not just for its vastness - 3500 square metres, but also because it is in a unique location: in the centre of London, in the heart of Westminster, next door to Tate Britain and the River Thames. Due to its scale and location the Parade Ground has enormous potential for hosting large-scale London-wide events.

Cantina del Ponte

36c Shad Thames London, SE1 2YE

Unusual
·200 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

A lively atmosphere is guaranteed at Cantina del Ponte, so it's the perfect venue for an informal get-together. For a party with a view, why not make the most of the fabulous location and hire the entire restaurant? Cantina can comfortably accommodate up to 100 people seated and 200 people for a canapé reception. For smaller events, another option is the banquette area, which seats up to 20. In the summer, the outside terrace can be hired for parties of up to 80 people.

The Little Village East Bermondsey

171-173 Bermondsey Street,London, SE1 3UW

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Two contrasting buildings link together to make Village East’s labyrinth of eating and drinking spaces: a listed cloth factory and a modern apartment block joined at the hip, with a spruced up new look. Alongside bespoke options in the main restaurant, our new look Little Room is available for private dining, meetings and corporate away days for groups of up to 14. The Lounge Bar also has an area for 20 available for drinks and canapes. Please note a minimum spend may apply – our events team will talk you through timings, terms and rates for parties.

Arcade Battersea Power Station

1st Floor, Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms, London, SW11 8DD

Restaurant
·Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

Arcade’s landmark home at Battersea Power Station brings together the city’s most exciting kitchens and chefs, inventive cocktails and unique events spaces under one roof. Arcade seamlessly transforms into the perfect backdrop for any event brief, from conferences and drink receptions, to the most merry Christmas parties and award nights, boasting an elegant private room for up to 24 guests, a separate events space for up to 300 standing, or an all out full venue hire for up to 800 guests.

Blixen Restaurant Spitalfields

65a Brushfield Street Spitalfields Market London, E1 6AA

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

A new all-day brasserie named Blixen, from Village London founder Clive Watson, is set to open in Old Spitalfields Market in February 2015. The informal, two-storey, 120-seat site will serve an all-day food menu, plus drinks and cocktails in its cocktail bar, and also feature an18-seat private finding room. First announced in September this year, the new site will take the place of the former Italian restaurant Sweet Basil. The emphasis will be on fresh, simple food and coffee, plus a small wine list, and a selection of yet-to-be-finalized original cocktails. The venture ‒ which is from the newly-founded Colonie Restaurants Group ‒ has been launched by restaurateur Clive Watson and his friend and business associate Justin Gilbert from Coriander Buildings.

Sunbeam

Ladbroke Hall 79 Barlby Road London, W10 6AZ

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Welcome to Sunbeam Studios where the combination of a beautiful working environment, superior levels of service and a prime location help to make your shoot run as smoothly and pleasurably as possible. This unique West London facility comprises of two separate photographic studios available to hire individually or together for larger productions. The hi-tech digital enabled studios each have an individual style, in part lent by our stunning Grade II listed building, constructed originally as one of the earliest automobile factories and car showrooms in the world. The facility is suitable for a wide range of productions including photo and video shoots, PR events and fashion shows.

TeamSport Karting and Meeting Centre Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Business Park 100 Clements Road London, SE16 4DG

Sporting
·Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

TeamSport Tower Bridge provides the perfect location to combine work with fun! Not only does it have two multi-level tracks, which when combined provides drivers with an 800 metre indoor circuit, but also a purpose built meeting room, making it an ideal choice for a corporate team building day. The large meeting room has natural light, a projector and screen installed and is located on the first floor. On the ground floor we have a bar area, changing rooms, the safety briefing room and access to the tracks. The karts here are electric, but don’t be fooled, they’re proven to be 1 second faster. To keep you refuelled during the day, you have a choice of mouth-watering menus to choose from, ranging from breakfast baps to hot fork buffets for lunch or dinner. Our licensed bar is the perfect place for everyone to celebrate in after the karting has finished too! Tower Bridge is a unique setting for corporates looking to make the most of their day all in one place in London. Available for hire exclusively for large groups with capacity of 100 people and on a track exclusive basis for smaller groups. TeamSport, the UK’s No1 indoor karting company. Come and see why we’re so much more than just karting!

Under The Bridge

Stamford Bridge Fulham Road London, SW6 1HS

Unusual
·1 meeting room

The state-of-the-art, 550-capacity venue, which boasts a stunning 9-metre LED wall and is situated directly beneath Chelsea FC’s pitch, is available to hire for a range of events including concerts, parties, press calls, showcases, fashion shoots, live broadcasts, comedy nights and much more. Stylish and versatile, Under the Bridge provides the perfect venue for any type of event, from bar and bat mitzvahs, parties, anniversaries and celebrations through to corporate meetings and dinners. With all lighting and production equipment ready to use, it also offers the perfect space for an after-party, comedy show or album launch. Whether it’s a cabaret, theatre or dinner setting, Under the Bridge offers a great range of versatile styles for your event.

Rumi Bar

531 Kings Road, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom, SW10 0TZ

Unusual
·140 attendees
·1 meeting room

Come and enjoy the intimate atmosphere at Rumi, a Cocktail lounge situated in the heart of the Kings Road’s buzzing nightlife. Rumi provides a chilled, mellow space in which you can assure on meeting an interesting and sophisticated crowd, or dance to the elevating tunes that gradually increase beats as the evening progresses. Taste the lusciously fresh, modern and classic Cocktails, the relaxing candle-lit tables, the abundantly cushioned sofas, or the compelling dancefloor, and everything in between. Venue Hire: Hosting great parties, corporate events, providing the best DJ’s and creating the best ambience is essential for us at Rumi. Whether its your birthday or a formal corporate event, Rumi will astound you with the level of service we provide and with a varied selection of drinks from: Vintage Champagne to Classic Cocktails and authentic Lebanese fusion canapé. Events catered for in the winter, spring, summer & autumn, Rumi is available for all types of corporate events: Launch parties, Birthdays, Weddings, Leaving parties, Speed dating events, Reunions and an excuse for a party…..

The Great Hall Leyton

Leyton Great Hall, 1a Adelaide Road, Leyton, London E10 5NN, E10 5NN

Unusual
·1 meeting room

The Award-Winning Great Hall Leyton is an established banqueting, wedding and events venue having recently undergone soft refurbishment, which offers excellent facilities within The Great Hall Annexe. Our aim is to create a relaxing, enjoyable event for you and your guests, and to ensure that your event will meet your vision. As a multifunctional space, we can cater for Banquets, Pre-Wedding Parties, Engagements, Mehndis, Hennah & Ladies Sangeet Nights, Receptions, Celebrations of Life, Conferences and Meetings. The Great Hall Annexe is an ideal space for theatre productions, rehearsals and Photographic and TV/Filming productions.

Odeon Surrey Quays

Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays, London, SE16 7LL

Unusual
·407 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

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Bat and Ball Stratford

2 Montfichet Road, Westfield Ave, London, E20 1EJ

Unusual
·700 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Bat & Ball Stratford offers a lively, social experience built around interactive games, food, and drinks that encourage people to mix, compete, and unwind together. Guests can book activities such as ping pong, interactive darts, pool, and karaoke, making it ideal for group get-togethers and team-based fun. A well-stocked bar serves beers, cocktails, wines, and soft drinks, alongside a menu of easy-to-share food including pizzas, burgers, wings, and snacks. The venue also shows live sport on multiple screens and regularly hosts DJs and events, creating an energetic setting that works well for larger groups looking for something more engaging than a standard bar or pub.

Dariana Events

2 Stadium Way, Wembley 15th & 16th Floor Dariana Events, Dandi Wembley HA9 0AP, United Kingdom, HA9 0AP

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Looking to create unforgettable memories for your next special occasion? Look no further! Introducing our exquisite and versatile event space, the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication. No matter the celebration, be it a dazzling birthday extravaganza, a fairy-tale wedding, a prestige corporate event, a private soir?e, or even a festive Christmas gathering, our venue has it all!

Stratford Circus

Stratford Circus, Theatre Square Stratford, London E15 1BX, E15 1BX

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Stratford Circus Arts Centre is situated at the heart of Stratford just a short walk from Westfield and the Olympic park. As a venue built to inspire imagination and support emerging talent the creative atmosphere provides an ideal environment for learning, training and relaxing. The team have extensive experience of building bespoke packages for both large scale corporate hires and small intimate events.

The Parlour London

the park pavilion, 40 canada square park,, E14 5FW

Unusual
·650 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Parlour is Canary Wharf’s most stylish and innovative bar and restaurant, designed especially to accommodate groups of different sizes. From the decadent timber-panelled cocktail lounge to the intimate wine room, conservatory lounge and alfresco terrace complete with its own bar, giant umbrellas and fire pits, there’s an area just right for your event, whether you’re a small group or want to hire the whole venue for up to 650 guests. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and canapé parties, the parlour’s imaginative food menu uses locally sourced ingredients at refreshingly good prices. At weekends, book a family party and keep your kids entertained with an array of fun-filled activities and games whilst enjoying a leisurely roast alongside a choice of Bloody Marys. Book for corporate events, product launches, after-show and wrap parties, fashion shoots, music videos, TV commercials and celebrity interviews. Music and a late licence on Thursdays and Fridays make the parlour the perfect place to start and end the party.

Plateau Restaurant

4th Floor Canada Place Canada Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5ER

Unusual
·500 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

With dramatic views across the rooftops of Canary Wharf and futuristic décor, Plateau is a stunning light-filled restaurant. All the glamour of Manhattan and the buzz of a big city by day, while at night, the lights dim to offer a more intimate experience. Plateau provides an oasis of calm above the hustle and bustle of the city. Set on the fourth floor of the Canada Place building Plateau looks out on awe-inspiring views of the surrounding city landscape providing the ideal setting for any celebratory event. The striking glass facade bathes the venue in natural light, creating a sense of space and wellbeing for any of your special occasion.

Clapham Library

Mary Seacole Centre 91 Clapham High Street Clapham London, SW4 7DB

Unusual
·6 meeting rooms

Situated in the Mary Seacole Centre at the heart of the High Street, Lambeth's first self-service library offers books, DVDs, and language courses for loan, plus access to computers, free Wi-Fi, fully equipped meeting rooms and stunning performance space for hire. .

The View Tower Hill

10 Deptford Trading Estate Blackhorse Road London, SE8 5HY

Unusual
·700 attendees
·1 meeting room

A Stylish event enjoying unrivalled views of THe Tower of London offering a unique alternative for seasonal events. The concept is stunning in its simplicity,a transparent structure with the feel of a contemporary private members club set in a lacation steeped in history.No theme no gimmicks just beautifully designed space for up to 700 guests. A unique construction for a deconstructed event. This beautiful and exclusive venue has a capacity of 700 people standing, 400 seated. It is a truly unique venue, and one that is perfect for parties, conferences and other events