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LG Lecture room London

203-206 Piccadilly,London, W1J 9LE

Unusual
·120 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Europe’s largest bookstore, Waterstone’s in Piccadilly, has some excellent events spaces available for hire. Its 5th View Bar, for instance, is great for private drinks receptions & dinners. It offers an airy & relaxing environment in which to enjoy rooftop views towards Big Ben, combined with premium cocktails, world beers & high-quality dining. The newly launched LG Lecture Room, meanwhile, is a handsome, streamlined space ideal for foodie & lifestyle events, canapé receptions & conferences. On the sixth floor, the versatile Simpson Room can hold meetings for up to 80 people, while the Reading Room, with its soft furnishings, is great for cocktail parties & book launches. The ideal location in the heart of London, Waterstone's, Piccadilly, the largest book store in Europe now has a cookery school, demonstration kitchen and lecture room on the lower ground floor. Here, you will find your favourite celebrity chef cooking some of their best recipes from their latest cookbook, or speciality cooks demonstrating different world cuisine including Thai, Regional British food, French and Japanese. We will be bringing you the latest specialists in different food styles such as raw food, slow cooking, GI diet and many more. We will also be holding wine tasting, food matching training courses and teaching you how to cook and put together the perfect dinner party. Uniquely for a cookery class you will not only see the finished product but you'll be served you the dish as you have just seem it cooked or prepared. We advise you pace yourself when we have some of the best mixologists showing you how to make the coolest cocktails. The space may also be hired privately for meetings, training courses and product launches.

RSA House London

RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ, WC2N 6EZ

Unusual
·11 bedrooms
·15 meeting rooms

RSA House is an inspiring central London conference and meetings venue, featuring eleven event spaces spanning four floors. The largest conference room is the Great Room, seating up to 180 guests. It's often hired together with the Benjamin Franklin Room, which acts as the catering space. The venue?s most unique conference setting is the Durham Street Auditorium, built under a tunnel featuring exposed brickwork which allows for up to 70 guests. A further seven smaller rooms can be hired for individual meetings, breakouts or catering space, with five of these interconnecting. Each room has its own unique story and character. Our intimate and charismatic Auditorium is a unique setting for presentations, seminars, panel discussions, and private screenings. The space features exposed brickwork, built-in tiered theatre-style seating, and built-in audio-visual equipment.

The Loading Bay

25 Luke Street London, EC2A 4DS

Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·100 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Loading Bay is a 2,000 sq ft venue known for its industrial design, ideal location in the heart of the London tech ecosystem and views over Mark Square. Flooded with natural light thanks to the double-height south facing windows, your guests will instantly feel at ease in The Loading Bay. With space for 100 seated or 200 standing the open plan space is perfect for hosting workshops, small technology conferences, product launches, company away days, networking events and even your Christmas party! The Loading Bay is a dry hire venue, however our dedicated events team will be with you throughout all your planning journey to help you create the perfect event. Whether you are looking for a caterer, florist or events production, our talented team will help you tailor and design every aspects of your event at The Loading Bay

The In and Out Naval and Military Club

No 4 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4JU

Unusual
·200 attendees
·48 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

The In & Out (Naval and Military Club) is a dichotomy. It offers its Members and their guests a place of calm and sanctuary but is renowned for its vibrant socialising and entertainment. An historic, elegant building in the heart of St James’s, the Clubhouse also has two faces ... the front entrance being formal and in keeping with the acknowledged traditions of Clubland, where a strict dress code is adhered to, and the Babmaes Street entrance, just off Jermyn Street, that allows direct access to the relaxed business centre, gym, swimming pool and brasserie. In addition to the superb dining, banqueting and bar facilities that are complemented by lavish State rooms and a blissful courtyard, the Club has fifty-two en-suite bedrooms available at very competitive rates. The In & Out extends you and your guests a warm welcome, a varied programme of interesting events and activities, a unique location to hold private functions and a place to feel at home and relaxed in the heart of London.

St Bride Foundation

Bride Lane Fleet Street, EC4Y 8EQ

Unusual
·200 attendees
·12 meeting rooms

The St. Bride Foundation brings together exhibition spaces, a theatre, educational centre and what is undoubtedly one of the most significant collections of typography and historical printed reference in the world. We also provide a first rate facility for conference and events with reduced rates for community organisations. Situated off Fleet Street in the narrow streets surrounding St. Bride’s Church the St. Bride Institute was established in 1891 to meet the educational, cultural and social needs of a community working within the burgeoning print industry of the Victorian era. Though the presses have moved away, there continues to be a working community around Fleet Street. In the spirit of its philanthropic originators, the Foundation continues to provide a stimulating, community environment that creates a focal point for encouraging and developing everyone’s potential through a broad range of activities.

The Porchester Hall

Porchester Road Bayswater London, W2 5HS

Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

Porchester Hall a 1929 art deco Grade II listed building, situated in the City of Westminster. Stepping into you are captivated by the grandeur of the elegant staircase with its ornamental bronze and wrought iron banisters, striking marble walls and crystal chandeliers. This Titanic-esque entrance provides the perfect backdrop for any reception drinks. This stunning, time-less venue, offers a unique and versatile space that is sure to give your event the wow factor. Ideal for larger formal events, including Christmas parties, corporate events, theatre productions, fashions show, product launches and live music events. Inside Porchester Hall, red carpet flows up the curled staircase from the entrance to the main hall where the walls are handsomely panelled in English oak and walnut, with luxurious rich crimson velvet drapes. Fascinating figurines and motifs support the main beams and ten magnificent crystal chandeliers hang from the intricately detailed ceiling. Porchester Hall can seat up to 400 people for a dinner-dance and is also regularly used for music concerts, banquets, charitable events, balls and galas. We can also facilitate the use of a nearby car park that can hold up to 100 cars. The quaint small hall is ideal for small meetings of up to 50 people and can be incorporated into hire of the main hall. Other rooms available in the venue include the Duchess of York suite, the Blue Room, and as well as a bar and fully industrial kitchen facilities. The attached leisure facilities in Porchestre Centre provide and original 1929 swimming pool and Turkish Spa which can be taken advantage of by event organisers, and provide additional opportunities for filming. Porchester Hall is located in Bayswater, Paddington; it benefits from links via Royal Oak, Bayswater and Queensway, on both the Hammersmith & City and Central Lines.

HQS Wellington

HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, London, WC2R 2PN

Unusual
·220 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

If you are looking for a London venue with a difference you have now found it! Home to the Honourable Company of Master Mariners, the Headquarter Ship Wellington is moored on the Thames by the Embankment, centrally positioned between the City and the West End. There are a number of very different room spaces available onboard the Wellington. The largest room is the Court Room, most popular for dinners, conferences and parties. The Model Room, with its priceless collection of antique model ships, provides a unique setting for a small lunch or meeting or for a reception before guests move down to the Court Room.

Brewers Hall EC2V

Alderbury Square, London, EC2V 7HR

Unusual
·120 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

A warm and inviting, centrally located venue You will find Brewers’ Hall secreted away in a quiet square in the heart of the City of London. It offers a centrally located, elegant and adaptable venue suitable for a wide range of events. Enter the building through the marble lobby and approach the first floor via the carved oak staircase to the circular reception area. From here the function rooms interconnect to form a highly adaptable suite of available space. Perfect for: conferences, presentations, lunches, dinners, dinner-dances and receptions.

Trafalgar Studios

14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY, SW1A 2DY

Unusual
·380 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

One of the most exciting and unique spaces in London, Trafalgar Studios plays host to a wide range of inspiring and diverse theatre, offering audiences a refreshing change from the norm and often a chance to see work that wouldn’t otherwise have found a place in the West End.

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall,London, SW1Y 5ED

Conference centre
·Country house
·Exhibition
·Managed office
·Training centre
·Unusual
·1500 attendees
·10 meeting rooms

Once a regular haunt for the Duke of Wellington, 116 Pall Mall is now the Regency home of the Institute of Directors. A grand staircase – with viewing balcony – leads into five floors of versatile function rooms: look out for the dual-aspect Waterloo room’s gold-leaf-on-linen wallpaper. The IoD Academy, a newly launched training facility, suits business-first events. The Wine Bar, in the original vaulted cellars, is the place to unwind. 116 Pall Mall also plays host to hundreds of corporate occasions, private events, festive celebrations and weddings every year, bringing a sense of occasion to even the most intimate gatherings. Guests are instantly captivated by the building’s luxurious interiors, complete with magnificent period features alongside its unique heritage and the impeccable service provided by our team. We offer a wide range of versatile and flexible spaces throughout our five floors, welcoming up to 1,500 guests, and our enviably central location makes travel to your event a breeze.

Albannach

66 Trafalgar Square London, WC2N 5DS

Unusual
·170 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

Conferences – Boardroom Meetings – Canapé Receptions – Product Launches – Film Premiers – Presentations – Fashion Shows – Seminars – Teleconference Albannach’s strength is in its versatility both as a social meeting point, but also as a business hub. With a 50” plasma screen in the boardroom, a 12ft by 8ft projector screen for theatre style events on the Ground Floor, LCD screens for laptop presentations in the Vaults, and telephone and wireless broadband internet access throughout, Albannach is an ideal location for corporate meetings and events throughout the day and evening.

Royal Over Seas League

Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James's Street, London, SW1A 1LR

Unusual
·250 attendees
·80 bedrooms
·7 meeting rooms

The Royal Over-Seas League is a unique London club with an atmosphere of elegance and comfort which suit every type of occasion. Grade 1 listed building Is ideal for everything, from a small syndicate workshop to major conference, corporate celebrations, spectacular exhibitions or a memorable wedding. The club has an eclectic collection of rooms and styles from period rooms with exquisite views over Green Park to our newly refurbished Princess Alexandra Hall. Seven meeting and function rooms are available, with the largest accommodating up to 250 guests whilst others seat between 2 and 50 people. Adjoining Green Park in the heart of London's West End, Green Park station is only a 3 minute walk.

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Hijingo Bingo

Hijingo Bingo 90 Worship Street London, EC2A 2BA

Unusual
·200 attendees
·1 meeting room

Traditional conference rooms are a thing of the past—welcome to the future of conferencing at Hijingo. Experience cutting-edge video and motion graphic capabilities, stadium-grade lighting, immersive surround sound, and exceptional delegate lunches. With seating for up to 200 guests and live-streaming and hybrid event options, this space is designed to take your meetings and presentations to the next level.

The Royal Society

The Royal Society 6-9 Carlton House Terrace London, SW1Y 5AG

Conference centre
·Unusual
·300 attendees
·12 meeting rooms

We are the national academy of science in the UK and the Commonwealth and our fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science, encouraging its development and use for the benefit of humanity. We have played a part in some of the most significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history. Situated in the heart of London, we have 12 rooms that are ideal for conferences, board meetings, training events, seminars, lectures, receptions and dinners. We can accommodate events from 10 to 500 people. Our spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art AV , with on site technicians for full support. Each of our elegant rooms has natural daylight, air conditioning and WiFi. Our conference team ensures that every aspect of your event is looked after to the highest standard. We have a reputation for attentive and discreet service and excellent customer care.

Buffini Chao Deck

Buffini Chao Deck National Theatre South Bank London, SE1 9PX

Unusual
·120 attendees
·1 meeting room

Book the Deck for informal standing presentations with a lunchtime buffet, or a full day hire with theatre style or cabaret seating, lunch and coffee breaks.

Carpenters Hall

The Carpenters Company Throgmorton Avenue London, EC2N 2JJ

Unusual
·350 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Carpenters' Hall is available for hire for many types of events such as corporate hospitality or commercial presentations. It is located in the heart of the city within easy walking distance of mainline railway stations and the underground. Car parking is available nearby in Finsbury Circus. Opened in 1960 and designed by Clifford Wearden, the banqueting hall seats up to 220 in comfort. It is used for book launches, company AGMs, concerts, informal buffets, seminars, formal banquets and the occasional television film set. The Hall is complemented by a spacious entrance hall and reception area, which can be used to serve drinks before dining. Other smaller rooms are also available for meetings, presentations, or dining. Our well-equipped kitchens mean that we can provide excellent catering facilities, and we have secure cloakrooms overseen by our own Hall staff.

Shoreditch House

Ebor Street Shoreditch London, E1 6AW

Unusual
·90 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Shoreditch House is a private members’ club located in the heart of Shoreditch, East London and is approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. Opened in June 2007, Shoreditch House occupies the top three floors and roof of a renovated warehouse in London’s East End. Its rooftop space has recently been extended with the addition of the Garden and Lazy Lawn. Adjacent to the club are a Cowshed Relax and a renovated pub containing 26 bedrooms for overnight stays. Food and drink are served everywhere.

Theatre Pavillion Kensington Gardens

Buck Hill West Carriage Drive Kensington Gardens lOndon, W2 3XA

Unusual

1,000 + seat venue - in a £1m tented pavilion About £400k of AV that will let you give 360-degree presentations (or just limited to one plane) Can work with our designers to take full advantage of AV capability Gorgeous architect designed hospitality tent and open areas - can be covered Enjoy the ambience of the park Catering available on site Good Tube access and parking within 100 yards Can offer evening entertainment (booking tickets for the show after the conference)

OXO2

Level Two Oxo Tower Wharf Bargehouse Street South Bank London, SE1 9PH

Unusual
·400 attendees
·1 meeting room

OXO2 is a fabulous new stylish events space on the second floor of the iconic Oxo Tower. Situated on the South Bank of the River Thames the venue offers stunning views of the London skyline. This versatile blank canvas allows creativity to reign whilst still providing the key elements required for an event including atmospheric lighting and PA systems. Offer your guests an inspiring meeting space with plenty of room for breakout areas if required. The rooms can each comfortably accommodate 100 guests theatre style. Our venue managers can assist with hiring your required production equipment for the best possible rates or you are welcome to bring in your own production company. We would advise the use of plasmas rather than projectors and screens, as they will provide a better quality image due to the light nature of the rooms.