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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 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.

Watermens Hall

16-18 St Mary at Hill London, EC3R 8EF

Unusual
·95 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

It was designed by William Blackburn and is a perfect example of eighteenth century domestic architecture, with Parlour and Court Room. The Hall was extended in 1983 to include a larger dining and meeting facility: the Freemen's Room, which blends in perfect harmony with the intimate atmosphere of the rest of the Hall. All this provides a suite of rooms that are both elegant and adapted to modern day conference and banqueting requirements while showing a unique insight into the historical History of the River Thames The Hall is centrally located in the heart of the City with easy access to London Bridge, Cannon Street or Liverpool Street main line stations. By tube we are just around the corner from Monument with both Tower Hill and Bank just a short walk away.

Peacock Theatre London WC2

Portugal St, Off Kingsway, London,, WC2A 2HT

Unusual
·988 attendees
·1 meeting room

Situated in the heart of the West End, The Peacock Theatre provides a unique venue for a variety of events from conferences and seminars to pop concerts and award ceremonies. The auditorium provides tiered seating for 1000 delegates over the stalls and 1st Circle levels, with catering served in the newly refurbished circle bars. The venue benefits from the ambience of a traditional theatre space. Behind the scenes at the Peacock, our technical staff have the expertise to ensure every event runs smoothly with professional results. Daily and weekly hire of the facilities is welcome and we have a reduced rate for registered charities. Meeting Room Facilities The theatre has a 1000 seat Auditorium, which is divided between the stalls area seating 703 and the dress circle which seats 299. The main stage is approximately 11 m x 10 m Foyer Spaces The Peacock boasts two spacious circle bars, perfect for parties, networking events and receptions for up to 250 per level. The wooden floors throughout and neutral decor make these spaces easy to theme. These areas are also ideal for small to medium sized exhibitions. Special Features A full lighting and sound rig is available as part of the hire fee alongside a dedicated on-site technical team. The venue also offers a ticketing service - with provision for online and telephone sales. Event Catering Innovative and creative ideas for food for your event can be supplied by our catering team.

Dickens Inn London E1

St Katharines Dock, Marble Quay, St Katherine Way London, E1W 1UH

Conference centre
·Training centre
·Unusual
·1 meeting room

The Dickens Inn is a great place for conferences and meetings. It lies in the heart of St Katherines Dock which was formerly the centre of the Port of London. 2 Restaurants, Function Room, snack bar and traditional bars.

Ivory Vaults London

Ivory House St Katharine Docks London, E1W 1BP

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

The Ivory Vaults is an exclusive location situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at St Katharine Docks. Nestled between the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, Ivory Vaults are close to the city and benefit from fantastic transport links to central London, Excel, London City Airport, the 02 and London’s newest quarter, the East Village. The 10,000 sq ft venue is available for private hire for groups of 100 – 450, devised of nine intimate vaulted private dining areas, interlinked by a vast open passageway. The 200 year old structure exudes charm and individuality, perfect for a bespoke event unique to your company. Our on site events and theatrical production team are experienced in delivering interactive and memorable events to a wide range of clientele.

Ahoy Centre

Ahoy Centre Borthwick Street Deptford London, SE8 3JY

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

The AHOY Centre, with its panoramic views of the Thames downstream to the Cutty Sark and historic Greenwich and across to Canary Wharf and the City, provides a unique and versatile venue for your event. We specialise in team-building days, corporate training days, seminars and small conferences. Our facilities include a function room overlooking the river, a training/seminar room in a separate block, an indoor rowing gym for state-of-the-art rowing competitions and access to our rowing and sailing activities on the water. The AHOY Centre is fully accessible. All proceeds from our venue hire support the aims and objectives of The AHOY Centre charity.

Kensington Place Restaurant and Bar

201-209 Kensington Church Street London, W8 7LX

Unusual
·70 attendees
·1 meeting room

The restaurant can be hired exclusively for any type of event and can cater for up to 200 people for a cocktail & canapé party, and seat up to 130 for an exclusive breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Room at Kensington Place seats up to 40 and can hold as many as 70 for drinks & canapés. It can be hired for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is one of the very few purpose- built private rooms in London. The Room, like the restaurant, was designed by Julyan Wickham, and has a bright and airy feel with a high vaulted ceiling, in the centre of which sits a generous skylight. The windows at one end of the room look onto Kensington Church Street, which can be hidden by blinds for a little more privacy as required. The room is air-conditioned, has a separate entrance and its own lavatories.

I N C Space

9-13 Grape Street London, WC2H 8ED

Unusual

This State-of-the-Art location in Central London offers the ultimate in modern style and hi-tech facilities. Housed within a distinguished five storey building, I.N.C Space is discretely located in the heart of Covent Garden. With white walls and wooden floors throughout, these versatile interconnecting event spaces are flooded with natural light and finished to the highest standards.

Icetank

5-7 Grape Street Covent Garden London, WC2H 8DW

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

Welcome to Icetank, a unique blank canvas event space in the heart of Covent Garden. The light and airy, open plan space boasts a great location, just off Shaftesbury Avenue on a quiet street in Covent Garden WC2. Perfect for press launches, conferences, private dining, receptions, parties, film screenings, photography and filming, Icetank is the ultimate in flexible, customisable event spaces. Put your stamp on the space with any branding or theming, or keep it simple with our contemporary design.

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

Clothworkers Hall

Clothworkers Hall Dunster Court Mincing Lane London, EC3R 7AH

Conference centre
·Unusual
·350 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

In the heart of the City of London, Clothworkers' Hall is a unique venue that offers a magnificent sense of space and occasion for your bespoke events. Whether you are organising a large conference or dinner, this majestic Hall affords all the splendour and historical richness that you would expect from a traditional Livery Hall, but with the capacity, timeless elegance and modern facilities associated with a twenty-first century venue. Entrance Hall Guests enter from a private courtyard through the Victorian ceremonial gates and cannot fail to be impressed with the overwhelming spaciousness of the art-deco styled Entrance Hall, with its Italian travertine marble pillars and trompe l'oeil paintings. The Entrance Hall is a most welcoming space to host registration coffee for a conference or for a pre-dinner reception. To reach the ceremonial rooms on the first floor, guests ascend the grand travertine marble staircase. Beneath the majestic dome the staircase is adorned with an impressive set of eighteenth-century tapestries woven in Brussels, testament to the Company's continuing textile heritage. Livery Hall The Livery Hall is a magnificent room, which makes an impressive setting for formal dinners (up to 180 in rounds), receptions (up to 350 standing), concerts, conference and corporate presentations (up to 240 theatre style). It is dominated by five stained glass windows and portraits of Honorary Liverymen. There is a Minstrels' Gallery, where musicians can play during dinner and a grand piano in situ. Reception Room The elegant Adam-styled period features of the Reception Room, with silk-hung walls and barrel-vaulted ceiling, make this an intimate room for hosting a private dinner (up to 80 on rounds) or reception (up to 150 guests). It is most frequently used as a catering break-out area for corporate events that are held in the adjoining Livery Hall, with the Library being used as a small syndicate room for organisers or speakers. Library, Court Room and Court Luncheon Room There are also a number of smaller rooms available at Clothworkers Hall, ideal as either break out space or for smaller events.

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The Honourable Society of Lincolns Inn

Treasury Office Lincoln's Inn Fields London, WC2A 3TL

Unusual
·158 attendees
·11 meeting rooms

Ashworth Centre The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn is the largest of the Inns of Courts dating back to 1490 and sits within an 11 acres estate of beautifully maintained private gardens in the heart of central London. The Ashworth Centre is the newest event space to be added to the Inn’s venue portfolio and is named after Mercy Ashworth who was one of the first women to be called to the bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1923. Opened in 2018 by Queen Elizabeth II, the Ashworth Centre provides a stylish purpose-built double height Lecture Theatre with tiered retractable seating for 158 delegates, along with a suite of ten meeting rooms split between two floors, expertly designed to allow natural daylight to flood each room through generous skylights. The glass ceiling in the adjoining communal foyer provides impressive views of the Great Hall turrets above. Available from November 2019.

Woods Silver Fleet

Savoy Pier Victoria Embankment, London - WC2, WC2 2PP

Unusual
·550 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Venue Description – Silver Sturgeon A 21st Century 'river yacht ,' the flagship vessel in the fleet, Silver Sturgeon's interiors & decks have been created by leading British designers & architects as light, luxe, relaxing spaces in warm, natural colours featuring pure White, Oak, grey Bird's Eye Maple & Chestnut. The Ensign Room features a dramatic bar with a marquetry facade, together with a gentle, pure wool carpet, which reflects the subtle curves of the Thames banks. Throughout the vessel, fitted tan leather booth seats beside panoramic windows offer formal dining or informal seating, with generous floor space for further dining tables, theatre or lounge configurations. The spacious River Room is the ideal setting for large or small events alike, with a large open space perfect for a stage and set for an AGM with a twist, or entertainment for the ultimate post-conference party, and a curvaceous glass staircase with subtly illuminated treads to the open air deck. The 150sqm teak Upper Deck with a dramatic steel and glass bar offers a fabulous reception space and views of London’s finest Landmarks from a Birds’ Eye view as you cruise along the famous River Thames. A sophisticated, yet subtle, lighting system has been designed for the vessel by the internationally renowned Sally Storey. With the unique ability to provide embarkation & disembarkation from most central London piers, we solve logistical event challenges smoothly, collecting & returning your guests from your chosen location. Equipped with the latest technology, supported by a highly professional events team, and with the ability to cater for a plethora of event sizes and styles for 10- 550 guests, the Silver Sturgeon offers a unique and exciting venue that will leave guests with lasting memories. Silver Fleet are also now catered for exclusively by Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts, adding a unforgettable gastronomic experience to any event. EVENT TYPES Awards Ceremony, Ball, Barbecue, Charity Event, Christmas Party, Conference, Corporate Hospitality, Dinner, Exhibition, Fashion Show, Film Location, Media Event, Meeting, Party, Presentation, Wedding Reception.

The Ned London

27 POULTRY, LONDON, EC2R 8AJ, EC2R 8AJ

Hotel
·Unusual
·250 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

The Ned has six Grade I-listed meeting rooms and two outdoor terraces available to hire on the historic and fully-restored sixth floor Located in the heart of the City of London, each one of our meeting spaces boasts period features including walnut panelling and vintage chandeliers, as well as ample domed windows to allow for plenty of natural light. Rooms range in size from 21 square metres to 165 square metres, and can accommodate between 4 and 200 people. Food and drinks menus ? ranging from cocktails and snacks to four-course dinners ? can be created by our team.

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.

Grocers Hall

Grocers' Hall, Princes Street, London, EC2R 8AD

Conference centre
·Unusual
·250 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

A stunning, unique setting, located in the heart of the City of London. Grocers' Hall is hired out privately for each event, giving you flexibility and freedom to enjoy the venue. Spaces include the stunning Livery Hall; the contemporary Piper Room; and three additional breakout spaces. Grocers' Hall is perfect for conferences up to 180, drinks receptions up to 250, fine dining up to 150, or lunch presentations up to 96. The in-house team will guide you through every step of your event to ensure guests receive a memorable experience

Revolution Bar

140-144 Leadenhall Street London, EC3V 4QT

Conference centre
·Restaurant
·Training centre
·Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

Leadenhall is a decedent Bar, Club & Restaurant that once housed the iconic Midland Bank built by Sir Edward Lutyens. Steeped in history it's simply a stunning venue in the heart of the City just a 4 minute walk from Bank Station, Monument & Liverpool Street. Leadenhall's 1000 capacity is split over 4 levels; the venue boasts a huge Main Bar with vaulted ceiling, a balcony dining area, Basement Bar & the original Bank Vault which now houses a decedent Champagne Bar The Main Bar is on ground level with a Balcony Restaurant above. The Main Bar has fixed raised booths opposite a 60ft length bar with 2 giant projector screens that are suspended from the walls at either end The Vault is a stunning private event space in the heart of the venue, the room is built around the original strong room of the old Midland Bank making it a truly unique location in which to host memorable events with a twist. The Basement Bar has its own private entrance that leads guest below ground to its 2 private bars, dedicated dance floor, DJ Booth & private seated booths.

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.