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    Shangri La Hotel at the Shard

    Shangri La Hotel at the Shard

    130 - 132 Tooley Street London, SE1 2TU
    • Hotel
    • ·Unusual
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    After a morning’s stroll through London’s bustling Borough Market, you enjoy a short walk back to the comfort and elegance of Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London. The 34th to 52nd floors of Renzo Piano’s iconic building house the hotel, which is Shangri-La’s first property in the UK. When you arrive, you savour a refreshing cup of Chinese tea at TĪNG on level 35, before making your way to your spacious room. Here, floor to ceiling windows showcase breathtaking views of vibrant London, and you watch the life of the city unfold along the River Thames. An afternoon business meeting, in one of the world’s capitals of global finance, will be easy to reach. The hotel is just across the river from The City of London, and a scenic 15-minute river taxi ride from the Canary Wharf business and commercial hub. At the end of a busy day, you look forward to relaxing with a cocktail at Shangri-La’s stylish GŎNG bar, on level 52, where you marvel at sparkling city views as the evening sky gently shifts colour. In the morning, after a dip in the hotel’s indoor infinity pool on level 52, you’ll explore the colourful galleries of Tate Modern and the majestic architecture of Westminster Abbey, both within easy reach. For now, it is time for a peaceful night’s rest in the sanctuary of Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard, London. Shangri-La Hotel, At the Shard, London provides experienced hosts and state-of-the-art services that cater to the highest level of international business, diplomatic and social gatherings.

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    Carpenters Hall

    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.

    Grocers Hall
    LSO St Lukes

    LSO St Lukes

    LSO Music Education Centre 161 Old Street London, EC1V 9NG
    • Unusual
    • ·450 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    LSO St Luke's is the home of LSO Discovery, the London Symphony Orchestra's music education and community programme, and is arguably one of the most striking event spaces in London. Located on Old Street, a short walk from the bustling Silicon Roundabout, LSO St Luke's offers the convenience of a City location with the wow-factor of a unique heritage space. The 18th-century architecture juxtaposed with contemporary features creates a stunning setting in this Grade I-listed church. Natural light floods in through the panoramic windows and the view of the beautiful plane trees outside compliments the exposed brickwork. With an excellent range of caterers, flexible layouts, great acoustics, sophisticated technical infrastructure and experienced technical staff, LSO St Luke's is a highly versatile space that can cater for any event. From award ceremonies & wedding receptions to conferences, dinners and standing functions, we will help you deliver an inspiring event and ensure everything runs smoothly until the very last guest has left.

    Brewers Hall EC2V
    Bermonds Locke

    Bermonds Locke

    157 Tower Bridge Road Bermondsey London, SE1 3LW
    • Conference centre
    • ·Hotel
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·143 bedrooms
    • ·1 meeting room

    Bermondsey Street and The Shard to the left. Tower Bridge, Shad Thames and Maltby Street to the right. And a new bar, restaurant or gallery to discover around every cobbled corner. This is SE1, one of the fastest-changing, most inspiring parts of London. And it’s your new home. Settle into your tranquil apartment. Work uninterrupted in the leafy co-working space. Or just soak up the laid-back vibes in the coffee shop and workout studio. Bermonds Locke really is an urban oasis like no other. Knuckle down. Salute the sun. Clink cocktails. As well as your apartment, you’ll also have the run of our communal spaces. Including our co-working area, meeting room, central courtyard and workout studio. Make yourself at home. Inspired by the Californian desert, the earthy tones of our communal areas are complemented by brass, concrete and rattan. Leafy plants and succulents are abundant. And the vibe is one of creativity, peace and calm. Inside your tranquil apartment, you’ll have a fully-equipped kitchen, and all the space you need to live, eat and work. If you’d rather eat in than out, we can even deliver recipe and ingredient boxes to your door. A colour palette designed to soothe and calm. One-of-a-kind furniture, including handmade couches and linen-canopied beds. And lots of little touches – like designer kitchenware and coffee-table reading – to make your stay a relaxing one. Apartments at Bermonds Locke are made to be lived in. So unpack, put your feet up and feel at home. If it’s snug you’re after, look elsewhere. Even our smallest studios start at 23m² – bigger than the average boutique hotel room. And the largest of our apartments are a luxurious 35m² – the size of a very large London serviced apartment. Catch up with colleagues at the long communal tables. Get your head down with your laptop and a coffee, or get chatting to likeminded people. The Wi-Fi is superfast, the sockets are plentiful. Need something a little more private, arrange your next meeting in our 8-person private meeting room nestled in our co-working space. Complete with a projector and screen if you need it.

    Debut London
    Coq d Argent

    Coq d Argent

    No 1 Poultry London, EC2R 8EJ
    • Unusual
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Perched on the roof of No.1 Poultry, with views over the famous Square Mile, the elegant eatery Coq d'Argent offers diners the finest French cuisine in the most lavish of surroundings, with one of the most remarkable roof gardens in London. Our elegant restaurant offers real style for all occasions. Coq d'Argent is the perfect venue at which to celebrate your party, combining a unique indoor and outdoor space for weddings, corporate parties and family festivities. The Bar Terrace is available to hire for alfresco drinks and canapé receptions for up to 100 people. Our restaurant is also available to hire privately for corporate breakfasts and presentations. The restaurant accommodates up to 150 people seated and up to 300 people for a standing reception. We can organise entertainment, music, flowers and fireworks to make your event an memorable occasion. So whether you choose to hire the venue exclusively, a breakfast function or a Bar Terrace function, our events team will be on hand to make your party an amazing celebration

    Almeida Restaurant and Bar

    Almeida Restaurant and Bar

    30 Almedia Street London, N1 1AD
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Our 20 seat private dining room is available throughout the day and evening and is an excellent venue for those seeking a more intimate ambience in which to entertain friends, or as a discreet venue for private meetings. The private dining menus are based on the dishes served in the restaurant and are available as three or four course menus, depending on your requirements. Our sommelier team will be pleased to help you find the perfect wines to complement your meal. We have a semi private room also available for smaller parties which can seat up to 10 guests and stand up to 30. For large events, the entire restaurant can be hired exclusively and can accommodate 110 for a sit down meal or 200 for a reception.

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    Fabric

    Fabric

    Fabric, 77a Charterhouse Street, London, EC1M 6HJ
    • Unusual
    • ·1800 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Located in 'New London' between the City and West End, Fabric has a capacity from 100 to 1,800 and is ideal for any type of event from parties to sit down dinners and conferences. Fabric, located in the heart of Clerkenwell, is one of London's most exciting corporate event, music & party locations. The venue is available for hire during the day & in the evenings & can cater for events from 100 up to 1,700 guests, offering a spectacular environment of 60ft raw brick arches, glass, stainless steel & wood. Fabric offers numerous in-house services, including event production & design, catering, party planning, valet parking, DJ & entertainment booking service, making it a great place to hold parties, receptions, showcases, fashion shows & awards. Please note that this venue is a Night Club and consequently not available on club nights Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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    Old Library & Print Room

    Guildhall London

    Gresham Street London, EC2P 2EJ
    • Unusual
    • ·900 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440, was designed to reflect the importance of London’s ruling elite. In the twenty-first century its splendour is still awe-inspiring, and within the walls of this national treasure lie six spectacular rooms providing unique surroundings for corporate and private hospitality. The ideal location for conferences, high profile meetings, lunches, receptions, dinners, and award ceremonies, Guildhall has no equal. Perfect for prestigious occasions, whether an elegant black-tie dinner, international conference or a more intimate meeting or presentation, Guildhall will enhance it. Of course, it’s not just this unique setting that creates a memorable event. The combination of history and tradition with the very latest state-of-the-art built-in communication technology helps to ensure that events are effective and smooth-running.

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    Blixen Restaurant Spitalfields

    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.