Planning a conference in London can be expensive – but it doesn’t have to be. Just because your budget is small doesn’t mean you can’t hire a fantastic London venue. In fact, conference venue hire cost in London can be a lot more affordable than you think.

If you want to make your budget go the extra mile, it always pays to think smart. Why not ask Best Venues London to advise you on:

• Low cost venues – Yes, it is possible to hire a conference venue in Central London which will not break the bank! There are a number of social enterprise venues in London which will offer space for a low hire fee and will also provide good value for money catering.
• Dry hire venues – Find a fabulous blank canvas venue where you only pay for the conference space; everything else is up to you. This means you are in full control of the budget for catering, AV/IT equipment, entertainment and anything else you require, and able to tailor it to your means.
• Outer London locations – There are plenty of conference venues on the outskirts of London, and their location is reflected in the price. Not only are they cheaper than their Central London counterparts, you tend to get more space for the money, often including outside areas and easy parking too.

At Best Venues London, we literally have decades of experience of finding just the right business venues for our clients’ needs. When it comes to affordable conference venues in London, here are 8 venues that you should definitely consider. Why not contact us on 020 7186 8687 and we’ll talk you through each of them.

1 – 15 Hatfields, London SE1

One of the most sustainable venues situated on London’s South Bank, 15 Hatfields is a stylish, spacious and flexible event space that can cater for up to 500 guests. With state-of-the-art AV, lighting and communication systems to environmental specifications, it’s an ideal venue for business functions and meetings, networking events and dinner receptions.

2 – Crypt on the Green, London EC1

This is a unique venue with a vaulted ceiling, beautiful parquet flooring and large windows in the heart of Clerkenwell. In addition to the main event space, The Well offers a smaller space suited to more intimate meetings. The Well also boasts a vaulted ceiling and wooden floor and with a vibrant mural on one of the walls – totally unique and very special.

3 – Whitechapel Gallery, London E1

A stone’s throw from the City of London, Whitechapel Gallery is a stunning world class corporate venue. The Zikha Auditorium can cater for up to 110 attendees in the beautifully wood panelled theatre styled auditorium at the rear of the Gallery. With colourful modern seating designed by Turner Prize nominee Liam Gillick, the latest on-site AV equipment and in-house technicians to make sure your event runs smoothly, this venue is a strong Central London contender.

4 – AHOY Charity Sailing Centre, London SE8

With stunning views of the River Thames including Canary Wharf and Royal Greenwich, the AHOY Centre offers competitively priced venue hire for all types of events. The Sir William Boreman Hall can be cooked for conference and training functions for up to 150 delegates, or 200 standing.

5 – St Bride Foundation, London EC4

A multi purpose venue for hire just of Fleet Street in the narrow streets near St Bride’s Church, St Bride Foundation is steeped in history and tradition. The venue provides first rate conference facilities, and offers reduced rates to community groups and organisations There are 12 function rooms, the largest of which can accommodate 200 guests, while a theatre, bar, library and workshop space can also be hired.

6 – Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, London SE1

A modern, architect designed building with a fabulous roof terrace, just minutes from Waterloo Station, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre offers first rate facilities for all kinds of business events and meetings. The sustainable building has event space for 6-200 people, perfect for seminars and training courses, board meetings and larger conference events.

7 – Mary Ward House, London WC1

A stunning Grade I listed Arts and Crafts venue in Bloomsbury with a fascinating social history, Mary Ward House has a number of finely proportioned event spaces, each rooming having its own unique character and history. There’s a large courtyard and garden. The venue is ideal for conferences and product launches, lectures and seminars, team building events and as a corporate hospitality venue.

8 – Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, Berkshire SL5

Located not far from London in the Berkshire home counties, Ascot Racecourse has a proud reputation for hosting prestigious corporate events – from executive meetings to large corporate presentations. The Pavilion has wonderful views over the Plaza Lawns, air con and sound system. A choice of suites can be booked as a minimum spend venue or as a venue hire, with a capacity of up to 300 guests.