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20th Century Theatre London

20th Century Theatre, 291 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill, London, W11 2QA

Unusual
·200 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

The 20th Century Theatre is a great place for conferences and meetings. Victorian theatre built in 1860 now a grade II English Heritage listed building. 1800 sq. ft. plus adjoining reception room located in Notting Hill Gate. The 20th Century Theatre is a Grade II listed English Heritage Building, now a fully restored London venue. Built around 1860, it was used as a theatre prior to becoming the London Opera School and a venue for professional and amateur theatre groups. Charles Dickens is known to have read his stories from the stage in 1862 whilst Laurence Olivier made his debut here as well. The Theatre is now available for private hire. The area comprises 1800 square feet of floor space in the main Theatre. An additional 650 square feet is available on stage with a 300 square foot gallery. Note that the venue provides only one room, with a balcony and stage area.

Beaufort House

Beaufort House 354 Kings Road Chelsea London, SW3 5UZ

Unusual
·150 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Beaufort House Chelsea prides itself as being a haven from the outside world, a stylish home-from-home, but that doesn’t stop us from offering state of the art business facilities and impressive, flexible event space, that can cater for all types of events, from 6 to 250 guests. Situated across four floors of this classic Kings Road Building, each floor has its own atmosphere to suit your mood. There’s our stunning champagne penthouse, our relaxed members lounge, bar & restaurant and our sophisticated Club Room that can be used for board meetings, training, private dining, screenings, and presentations. Our award-winning brasserie is open during the day, perfect for business lunches and informal meetings and into the evening our fabulous ground-floor cocktail bar mixes some of the best cocktails in town in the evening, ideal for networking with colleagues – both are open to all. Our facilities offer everything one can need whether for meetings, lunches, dinners, parties or wedding celebrations. Beaufort House Chelsea is the perfect venue in the heart of Chelsea.

Bluebird Chelsea

350 Kings Road London, SW3 5UU

Unusual
·6 meeting rooms

A stunning space with an atrium style ceiling making the Gallery ideal for lunches, and day meetings given the amount of natural daylight. The rooms is a stunning location for intimate dinners or large evening events; the room comes alive when candlelit in the evenings making it a very versatile space.

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace London, W8 4PX

Unusual
·300 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

A haven of peace and serenity away from the hustle and bustle of central London. This stylish palace and its elegant gardens makes a beautiful location for functions. A royal residence for over three hundred years, the palace is available for corporate, charity and private events including wedding receptions. Features Situated within its own private grounds, metres from Kensington Palace Overlooking beautiful lawns with majestic bay trees. Spacious and light conveying a true sense of elegance.

Theatre Pavillion Kensington Gardens

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

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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)

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.

Bloomsbury Big Top

The Bloomsbury Big Top, Coram's Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN

Unusual
·1500 attendees
·1 meeting room

Located in the heart of Central London and within walking distance to 3 main London train stations, 6 underground stations and 35 hotels this venue is an ideal location to host your corporate conference. Our 2300 square meters of floor space will enable you to host a reception, stage a plenary session and hold breakout sessions. Successful conferences and seminars require immense attention to detail, and our in-house event managers are on hand to deliver your event while taking the stress out of the delivery aspects. Budgets will also be slashed as we have our own in-house AV company and caterers on site who have over 50 years experience and are able to turn a good conference or seminar into an awesome one. Accommodation, transportation, production, catering, staging, sound, logistics are just some the key elements to staging a fantastic event that our in-house event managers are able to deliver to an unrivalled degree.

Crystal Corporate

1 Poppin Building Southway Wembley London Middlesex, HA9 0HB

Conference centre
·Exhibition
·Training centre
·Unusual
·700 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

Established successfully as a top local banqueting and events venue, we at Crystal have recently launched Crystal Corporate. Pooling together our extensive experience of organising events and functions at Crystal, we are as confident in our Corporate offering and will make your conference, meeting, event or party a positive and special occasion We are a Corporate venue which can host from 20 to 600 people for any particular conference or after party. Located under the famous Wembley arch, we are easily accessible by tube and rail transport and are only 20 minutes from Central London We have extensive catering facilities and can design menus for any dining requirement – champagne receptions, business lunches, coffee breaks and more. In-house audio-visual services, wi-fi and parking for up to 200 vehicles are among the other amenities at Crystal Clubs Please call Sushma on 07789 266938 to discuss your conference and events requirements further

Wembley Arena

Stadium Way Wembley, HA9 0DW

Unusual
·6 meeting rooms

OVO Arena Wembley is the second largest arena in London, known best for being a live entertainment venue. It is London's best connected arena, with travel links like no other venue in the south of England. Having been at the forefront of the music and live entertainment world for 90 years, this renowned Grade II listed building also has the ability to cater for all types of corporate events. The versatile space can be used as a full auditorium for large scale events or as a draped short hall with the use of our in house draping system, creating a blank canvas ballroom for events of all sizes. We have the capacity to accommodate conferences from 500 – 3,000 delegates theatre style, 1,280 for a banquet set up and anything from a product launch, to an exhibition. For those looking for a space much smaller, we have some great lounges, perfect for hosting conferences for up to 200 delegates. We’re working hard to manage the environmental footprint of our operation – one day at a time. The partnership between OVO Energy and ASM Global means that our world class events will be aligned with our shared desire for a carbon free future.

Gaumont State Theatre

197-199 Kilburn High Road Kilburn London, NW6 7HY

Conference centre
·Exhibition
·Theatre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·1 meeting room

The Gaumont State Theatre is a 1930’s unique original art deco building and one of the largest auditoria in Europe, with seating for 2,700 people. The venue can host your perfect event. Previous successful events include weddings, receptions, conferences, product showcasing and more. Located in Kilburn North West London it has two levels including seating in the balcony for 1350 The imposing and huge building features an exterior that was designed as homage to the Empire State Building The two chandeliers in the foyer are replicas of those in Buckingham Palace

Hard Rock Cafe

148 Old Park Lane Mayfair London, W1K 1QY

Unusual
·220 attendees
·1 meeting room

Celebrating over 40 years as the true 'AMBASSADORS OF ROCK', Hard Rock London is the only place you can experience the authentic spirit of rock and roll, incredible food and classic memorabilia all under one roof. With a total capacity of 220, Hard Rock London caters to events of all sizes with an amplified level of customer service and all those added little touches to make your next event rock. We are also available for Early Morning Conferences, Breakfast Meetings and Networking Events Monday – Friday.

Bbar and Restaurant

43 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, SW1W 0PP

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

Situated (by Buckingham Palace) in the busy hub of Victoria, London, bbar is your ideal venue, offering a range of solutions to your socialising and entertaining needs. the menu is inspired by the famed Australian restaurant owner and chef, Bill Granger. Bill has a multicultural cooking style that encompasses flavours from Asia and the Mediterranean. Our two bars serve an impressive 110 wines and over 60 cocktails. bbar is also available for parties, cocktail receptions, functions and private hire for up to 150 guests.

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Westminster Boating Base

Westminster Boating Base 136 Grosvenor Road London, SW1V 3JY

Unusual
·120 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Westminster Boating Base is a unique riverside venue situated on a North Bank of Thames between Chelsea and Vauxhall bridges. Unique Thames Riverside setting with panoramic views Spacious and airy central London venue suitable for all types of events – weddings reception, parties, functions and conferences Riverfront balconies In-house catering team led by ex-Royal chef River boat access via jetty Located in a small attractive tree lined park The principal function rooms are linked over an atrium and the pavilion extends over the river, with floor to ceiling windows all round to provide dazzling views up and down the Thames. The Edgson room has a full length covered balcony to the river and is equipped with effects lights and speaker for music and dancing.

Maple Leaf Mayfair Meeting Rooms

17 Hill Street Mayfair London, W1J 5LJ

Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·20 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

In the heart of Mayfair, Maple Leaf provide discreet and exclusive boardrooms for clients to hold meetings. Both rooms are equipped with state of the heart technology allowing clients to engage in video conferencing calls and show presentations via an LCD screen. Tea, Coffee and high speed WIFI come as standard.

The Marquee Club

1 Leicester Square,, W1K 6JX

Unusual
·1265 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

The launch of the Marquee Club has added another exciting venue option to the West End scene. The live music venue, which has bought the rights to use the name of the legendary Wardour Street club, makes a great space for private parties, corporate events & fashion shows for up to 1,265 people. The Marquee is split over levels 3, 4 and 5 at #1 Leicester Square. The entrance is directly onto the North Side, between the Empire Cinema and MTV's new Total Request Live Studio. The main Venue space is on level 3, there is a built in 60 square metre stage with flying light-rig above and a Martin Sound system is housed in a mezzanine platform with the light desk at the opposite end, it also has its own Bar and Backstage areas. The total floor space is 1430 square metres (5000sqft). Standing capacity on this level is 535 plus 330 on the gallery. Level 4 is a gallery comprised of a four-sided balcony with its own bar over-looking level 3. The standing capacity on this level is 330. The total floor space is 980 square metres (2980sft). One entire side of the balcony is on a hydraulic lift that enables one end of it to drop to the back of the stage of the floor below to link the two floors together. Level 3 & 4 together is ideal for live music performances. The space can also be used for private hire for parties, conferences, product launches, receptions and fashion shows. Level 5 - The Marquee Bar is a sleek white space with a standing capacity of 400. The total space measures 1400 square metres (4800sft). There are two bars and a fabulous view over Leicester Square. Again there is a stage with sound and light - see specifications below. Levels 3, 4 and 5 can be hired out together for exceptional events. The total capacity of the venue is 1265. There are 2 lifts, 3 stairwells. There are no set fees for the hire of the venue - rates will depend on dates and times as well as staff, security and technical requirements, as well as the type of event you are hoping to organise.

23 Manchester Square

Mayfair London, W1

Unusual
·1 meeting room

A superb 5-storey Grade-I listed Georgian townhouse in one of London’s most prestigious garden squares. Recently restored this house combines grandeur with intimate & contemporary styling. Key features include an beautifully proportioned drawing room which overlooks both the square and The Wallace Collection, a spacious, welcoming entrance hall and a private terrace.

Chez Gerard Restaurant

31 Dover Street Mayfair London W1S 4ND, W1S 4ND

Unusual

Located in the heart of Mayfair, Chez Gerard Dover Street features dark wood panelling decor and offers four separate dining room areas. There is a large main restaurant. conservatory, mezzanine level and a beautiful private dining room located in a preserved wine cellar. This venue offers flexible space and the perfect setting for any event Table reservations in the main section of the restaurant- no minimum spend required. Exclusive use of the restaurant or private room- no room hire charge however we require a minimum spend based on food, beverage and service charge. Discuss your requirements with one of our sales and events team to receive a more detailed quoatation.

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.

Madame Tussauds London NW1

Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5LR

Unusual
·600 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Madame Tussauds is a unique, contemporary and interactive attraction offering themed areas that are easily adapted for a range of events from conferences, parties, product launches and awards dinners. Madame Tussaud's and London Planetarium are two truly unique venues located next to Regents Park. Both venues offer clients the latest in audio, visual equipment in themed areas. With ongoing development both venues still offer the client an exceptional experience within a world rated attraction.

Tussauds Stardome

Allsop Place, London, United Kingdom, NW1 5LR

Unusual
·1000 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

After a complete re-dressing, Madame Tussauds iconic Planetarium, the UK’s most technically advanced presentation and entertainment space, has been renamed the Stardome. Sold as part of the Madame Tussauds experience, or on its own, the Stardome is available after 6.30pm and provides its own entrance with two contemporary styled, celebrity themed event spaces for entertaining before or after a presentation in the 300 seat auditorium. Alternatively the Stardome can be used for networking events as well as awards dinner for up to 80 guests. Our in-house technical team can work with you to create bespoke presentations to your exact specifications. The integrated digital projection system will have your guests totally immersed in a 360 degree full dome experience, together with incredible surround sound. For the ultimate event, Madame Tussauds can be combined with the Stardome through the connecting areas.

Sartoria Restaurant

20 Savile Row London, W1S 3PR

Unusual
·80 attendees
·1 meeting room

Sartoria has two private dining rooms which can be joined together to create one large space. Both rooms have sliding doors leading from the main restaurant which can be closed for privacy or left open so guests are free to enjoy the theatre of the main restaurant.

The Renaissance Rooms

18 - 20 Miles Street, Vauxhall, SW8 1SD

Unusual
·2270 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

The Renaissance is a 16,000 sq ft venue in Vauxhall with a licensed capacity of 2,270 people, which lends itself to anything from conferences & product launches to parties & awards ceremonies. The flexible venue is a blank canvas that can be dressed to your specification, but it also features state-of-the-art sound & lighting equipment to create any mood. The Renaissance can accommodate 800 people for a sit-down dinner & still have plenty of room for a canapé reception & a dance floor. It comes equipped with versatile mobile bars & up to five separate sounds systems & can provide catering as well as full technical support.