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    Royal Pharmaceutical Society
    Beach Blanket Babylon
    Cocktail Lounge
    Gallery Exhibition

    Beach Blanket Babylon

    Beach Blanket Babylon Shoreditch 19-23 Bethnal Green Rd, E1 6LA
    • Unusual
    • ·300 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Beach Blanket Babylon Shoreditch occupies a cavernous converted old warehouse on the Bethnal Green Road, a stone’s throw away from the city. With such glorious space and an eclectic choice of settings all under one chameleon style roof, we can offer the following spaces to hire: a 150 seated restaurant, a 300 capacity Cocktail Lounge, a contemporary Mezzanine, and a beautiful 1300sqft Gallery. BBB Shoreditch is designed in sympathy with its warehouse roots yet boasts a quintessentially Boho Chic and Grand French Country Chateau habitat. Luxurious Art Deco style meets 60’s and 70’s opulence, spills across the three floors each with their own particular allure. With high ceilings, open theatre kitchens and a large marble bar, dining areas are divided into discreet raised levels of private dining spaces as well as ample banquette seating. A unique mezzanine style dining area overlooking the main room boasting a roaring fireplace can be used for private parties, bands and live performances. Beach Blanket Babylon’s array of different spaces can be used for a number of different functions including private dining, drink and canapé parties, team building days, business meetings and conferences. All spaces can be hired as blank canvas and can be adapted to suit the bespoke style of any event. Impress your delegates with an exciting and memorable conference by selecting Beach Blanket Babylon as the ideal, out of the ordinary, venue for your next event.

    Amadeus Centre

    Amadeus Centre

    50 Shirland Rd, London, United Kingdom, W9 2JA
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    Situated in London’s Little Venice we are a pleasant 15 minute stroll from Paddington station, or less than 5 minutes walk from Warwick Avenue tube, Bakerloo line. Formerly a 19th century Welsh Presbyterian Chapel the building was sensitively renovated in 1989. In keeping with the original purpose of the building Amadeus Limited (ACL) bequeaths all of its profits to Subud, an international charitable organisation committed to doing good works in the world, affiliated with the United Nations. Because of our charitable status we do not to charge VAT, greatly reducing our prices. The building itself boasts an impressive Upper Hall, a more intimate Lower Hall (originally the Crypt), kitchen and cafe area, plus two modern meeting rooms. It is compact enough for exclusive use, but flexible enough to accommodate two smaller groups. Our clients frequently refer to the building having a level of comfort and ‘feeling at home’ that sets us apart.

    The Old Deer Park
    Conference Hall
    Buffet

    The Old Deer Park

    187 Kew Rd, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 2AZ
    • Unusual
    • ·160 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Old Deer Park is a private sports club just minutes from Richmond Town Centre with easy access to the underground and main line trains from Waterloo. The M4, M40, M3, and M25 are within easy reach and Heathrow is a 15-minute drive away. Parking is ample and free. A Two Storey Pavilion is set in 15 acres of parkland, adjacent to Kew Gardens. The facility is professionally managed and fully licensed to provide attractive facilities for social and business visitors alike. During the summer clients can mix business with pleasure, by making use of the extensive grounds for treasure hunts, ‘it’s a knockout’ competitions, cricket and evening barbecues. Three Conference and Training Rooms can take up to 35 delegates, conference style each, are on the first floor, and all have views over the grounds. Lunch can be taken in the member’s dining room or on the terrace.

    Mitre Hotel Hampton Court Surrey

    Mitre Hotel Hampton Court Surrey

    Carlton Mitre Hampton Court Road Hampton Court, Surrey KT8 9BN, KT8 9BN
    • Hotel
    • ·Restaurant
    • ·Unusual
    • ·140 attendees
    • ·36 bedrooms
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    The beautiful historic building housing the Mitre Hotel dates back to 1665. In that year, Charles II first used it for guests who could not be accommodated in Hampton Court Palace, located opposite the hotel. Three and a half centuries later, the building is still being used for guests, but now, an historic hotel with modern four-star comfort. At the Carlton Mitre Hotel, you will feel like royalty. The Mitre Hotel has a magnificent location on the banks of the River Thames. From the hotel, you have a view of the river and of Hampton Court Palace. If you want to exchange the soothing and relaxed atmosphere of the hotel and its surroundings for the hustle and bustle of London city centre, it is only 40 minutes by train. Our local train station, Hampton Court station, is only a two minute walk away and will take you to Wimbledon, Kew Gardens, the heart of London, Sandown horse racing and local historic market towns. Conferences, Parties, Meetings and Events..... The Pavilion ,Cardinal Wolesey and The Library. The Pavilion, with a glass roof (light can be excluded) and air conditioning, looks out on the Thames and can accommodate up to 120 persons. This room is ideal for Christmas parties, Birthdays and any special occasion. The Cardinal Wolesey looks out on Hampton Court Palace and can accommodate up to 25 persons. The welcoming and traditional English layout is expertly combined with functionality. If you wish, the rooms can be completely equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. Wall sockets and telephone plugs are of course standard. This room is ideal for boardroom style meetings. For smaller gatherings, you can make use of our beautiful library, where you can meet in a quiet and informal setting.

    Shepperton Studios

    Shepperton Studios

    Studios Rd, Shepperton, Middlesex, United Kingdom, TW17 0QD
    • Unusual
    • ·1000 attendees
    • ·7 meeting rooms

    Shepperton Studios is one of the world's premier film and television studios. The spectacular setting, outstanding facilities and service make this a wonderful location for events of any size. Meetings, conferences, corporate entertaining, parties, weddings, barmitzvahs, in fact if you have the imagination, we have the space! We cater for numbers from 20 to 1000! The studio was built in the late 1930's around Littleton House, which was built in 1689 under the supervision of Sir Christopher Wren. Littleton has beautiful gardens and a varied selection of spaces within the old house. These include the breathtaking Orangery, which is perfect for dinners, receptions, barmitzvahs and weddings, product launches and conferences whilst the boardrooms are ideal for the smaller meetings. The grounds and old house, which have been used in many movies and TV shows over the years, provide an ideal backdrop for wedding photography. This truly is a venue that is certain to impress and will leave you with wonderful memories to treasure for a lifetime. For larger scale events, the studios themselves are perfect. There are stages of various sizes providing 'blank canvas' spaces up to 30,000 sq ft. The special events range from product launches, corporate events, conferences and award ceremonies to themed parties, dinners and team building days. A complete catering service is supplied by Missing Ingredients, who present a truly focused and high quality service. Whether your requirements are for a formal sit-down dinner, or a canapé reception, Missing Ingredients promises to deliver a service and food quality that inspires your total confidence, leaving you free to look after your guests. Please also see Pinewood Studios entry in the Blue Book.

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    116 Pall Mall

    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.

    The Royal Society

    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.

    RSA House London

    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.

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    The In and Out Naval and Military Club

    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.

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    Funland London

    Funland London

    Trocadero Centre, Piccadilly Circus, London, United Kingdom, W1D 7DH
    • Unusual
    • ·100 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Set in the heart of London's West End, Funland in the Trocadero is dedicated to the serious art of fun! Funland has a brilliant state of the art ultra violet ten pin bowling centre, American pool lounge and over 250 of the latest high tech video games, not forgetting our newly extended dodgem track. On top of this there is a large Sports Bar with the latest flat screen TVs that can show all the latest sporting events. Funland is a great place to hold a party or have a corporate event from a small team building exercise or office party to the exclusive hire of the bowling centre and/or Sports Bar and Pool Lounge, they are there to create the perfect event for you from groups as small as 6 and up to 250. They are the ideal venue for Christmas Parties and Kid's Birthday Parties and special packages for both are available and their dedicated team will look after every detail to make sure your event runs as smoothly as possible. Funland is open every day of the year (except Christmas Day) from 10 am to midnight Sunday to Thursday and till 1 am on Friday and Saturday. Entry is free and the games work on a pay as you play basis. For more information or if you would like to visit Funland to discuss your requirements, please call Judy on 020 7395 1704 or email [email protected] or visit www.funland.co.uk.

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    The Punch and Judy Pub

    The Punch and Judy Pub

    40 The Market, The Piazza, London, WC2E 8RF, WC2E 8RF
    • Unusual

    The Punch and Judy is slap bang in the middle of the Covent Garden Piazza, spread over two floors it's a pretty standard bar that's lent charm by it's location. Spread over two floors, Punch and Judy offers views of both the inside of the marketplace (on the lower floor) and the outside of the square (from the balcony). The lower level (actually in the marketplace itself) with an outside seating area (or rather an indoor beer garden) was originally an old wine cellar. The low ceilings and dramatic arches are enhanced by flickering candles and framed black and white pictures of late nineteenth century London. Upstairs, the balcony offers a great view over Covent Garden Piazza. With its appropriately nostalgic name, the Punch and Judy sits perfectly inside the dolls' house-like features of the quadrangle of Covent Garden Market offering a sanctuary from the hoards of shoppers and strollers outside.

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    The Century Club

    The Century Club

    61-63 Shaftesbury Ave London, W1D 6LQ, W1D 6LG
    • Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    Open since 2001, Century is one of Soho’s best kept secrets. Access the club via a discreet doorway and a flight of stairs leading to reception where members and guests meet. Members tend to be creatives; film, theatre, media and music. Century’s suitable for brisk breakfasts, lazy lunches or consuming cocktails until the early hours. Century overlooks St Anne’s Church, and is presented over four floors. The central staircase houses 100 individual steps- hence the name. It boasts two permanent bars, a multimedia events room available for private hire and a relaxed restaurant. Combining traditional and contemporary style, the club boasts high ceilings and huge windows, creating light filled rooms. Large tables, cosy fireplaces and clusters of comfortable seating create spaces suited to business meetings, casual catch ups, lunches or a get together with friends. Members use the club throughout the day, as suits their needs.