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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.

Hard Rock Cafe

148 Old Park Lane Mayfair London, W1K 1QY

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·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.

Westminster Boating Base

Westminster Boating Base 136 Grosvenor Road London, SW1V 3JY

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·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.

Hampstead Town Hall

213 Haverstock Hill London, NW3 4QP

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·120 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

Hampstead Town Hall Centre has a range of rooms for hire suitable for weddings, parties, sales, performances and meetings. Our Main Hall is ideal for conferences, exhibitions, lectures, dance, drama and theatre productions, music concerts, film and photographic shoots and product launches. The Council Chamber is licensed to hold Marriage and Civil Partnership ceremonies. We can also hold receptions for up to 120 people and all your catering requirements can be supplied by our in-house caterers. Our Atrium is also a great space for exhibitions or as an additional break out area.

British Library

British Library 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB

Conference centre
·Art gallery
·Unusual
·280 attendees
·10 meeting rooms

The British Library is not only the national library of the United Kingdom but also one of the world’s greatest academic institutions. Opened in 1998, the library is now hailed as a great triumph of design and technology as well as one of the greatest repositories of library materials which include over 150 million items, with some material dating from 3000 years ago. The British Library’s state of the art Conference Centre has its own private entrance from the Piazza and offers exceptional and flexible facilities for conferences, meetings, product launches, lectures, private screenings and media events. An impressive staircase leads from the manned reception area with dedicated cloakroom to the upper level and a lift for wheelchair access to the upper floor. This, combined with a full team of onsite technical expertise, ensures world-class delivery. In addition, there are five comfortable and individually designed meeting rooms allowing for 8-80 delegates. All rooms have natural daylight, electronic blackout blinds, climate control and sound proofing. Beside the modern conference centre you can finish your conference in the newly opened and fabulous King’s Library Restaurant or the Terrace Restaurant.

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.

Amber

City Point 1 Ropemaker Street London, EC2Y 9AW

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We have 4 distinctively different bars; Amber bar, Opal bar, Milk bar and the 70’s/80’s themed Groovy Wonderland. Our fresh and funky party destination is in the heart of the city and is great for any occasion whether it’s a relaxing lunch in Amber bar, a few drinks in Opal bar for happy hour, a fun party night out in Groovy Wonderland or our VIP experience in Milk bar, we certainly have it all in Amber. Our event sales team are available to plan and support your bespoke event in consultation with the highly skilled management team.

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.

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.

Blixen Restaurant Spitalfields

65a Brushfield Street Spitalfields Market London, E1 6AA

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·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.

The Great Hall Leyton

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

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·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.

International Gospel Of Truth Church UK

IGTC, Lenwood Hall, Coronation Rd, London E13 9QB, E13 9QB

Unusual
·6 meeting rooms

“Welcome to International Gospel Of Truth Church. We are a Community who firmly believes in Gods word. IGTC is a land of possibilities. As a family and multicultural church, we have grown over the years touching lives and restoring destinies. It is indeed a joy to see that you have taken time to visit our new church website.” – The Seer, Sylvester Manu

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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.

Sail Royal Greenwich

10th Floor 6 Mitre Passage Peninsula Square Greenwich, SE10 0ER

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Sail Greenwich is back in 2015 from 27 to 31 August. During this event the Tall Ships are back in London to take part in our beautiful cruises on the river Thames. These cruises will take you from the Greenwich Heritage Centre and the Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier past the lovely sights on the banks of the Thames in Royal Greenwich.

4th Floor Studios

255-259 Commercial Road London, E1 2BT

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

4th Floor Studios is a unique funky space to hire with unlimited uses. Studio East is a dark studio, perfect for photographic and tv shoots. Studio West is a light studio. The studios can also be used for classes and one off events. Fourth Floor studios is available for one off or block bookings, day or night. We offer competitive rates, and will always do our best to accommodate your budget. We are close to central London with great transport links and access to parking.

Fairground

260-264 Kingsland Road London, E8 4DG

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Fairground is three floors of refurbished offices converted into event spaces. All three floors are full of must see character and charm, and the optional classic Danish furniture on site is a fine example. The total capacity in the whole venue is 750, with the first floor lending itself to a perfect sound proof live event space, the second floor being more for a flexible creative hang-out lounge and the top floor is complete with spectacular views across East London. Fairground is available for a wide range of events such as Brand Showcases Supper Clubs Company Away-Days Talks Workshops Product Launches Meetings Conferences Photography Shoots

Corbet Place Truman Brewery

91 Brick Lane London, E1 6QR

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Truman Brewery’s hidden gem. The airy loft-style bar, sunny outdoor bar, terrace and the best caipirinhas this side of Rio makes Corbet Place the right place to avoid the madness of Brick Lane. Corbet Place benefits from a beautiful garden and large courtyard with picnic tables as well as outdoor bar during the summer months.

Canvas One Shoreditch

31 New In Yard London, EC2A 3EY

Unusual
·1 meeting room

“A Private Flexible Intimate Space” Canvas One is a flexible and private small event space, perfect for those smaller events with lower budgets. The venue consists of one open blank canvas space, a green room and its own private covered courtyard. The venue is off the main street and has a main gate that can be shut to provide you with even more privacy. This is truely a great flexbile versitle space, located on Curtain Road, in the heart of Shoredtich. Canvas One is ready to hire for: Exhibitions Product Launches Talks Screenings Workshops Pop Ups Book Launches Fashion Showcases Film Shoots Photo Shoots Set Builds