Unusual Venues
Looking for a venue with a twist? London is full of extraordinary spaces that turn any event into a standout experience, from historic landmarks and industrial warehouses to quirky galleries, rooftop hideaways, themed spaces and one-of-a-kind locations guaranteed to impress your guests.
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HMS Belfast
Moored on the Thames close to London Bridge, HMS Belfast offers one of London’s most unusual settings for corporate and private events. This historic warship …
The Good Hotel
Unique Floating Hotel in London Moored on Royal Victoria Dock, Good Hotel London is a distinctive floating hotel and events venue offering waterside views, contemporary …
Driftwoods
Driftwoods is a contemporary event boat offering a stylish and refreshingly different setting for events on the River Thames. Designed as a glass pavilion with …
The Postal Museum
The Postal Museum & Mail Rail is an events venue for hire in Central London. This unique and unusual venue is located just a stone’s …
CodeNode
Creative Space Central London CodeNode is a purpose-built conference and events venue in the heart of the City of London, close to Moorgate and Liverpool …
The Corner London City Hotel
The Corner London City is a contemporary, characterful hotel in East London, conveniently positioned between the City, Whitechapel and Brick Lane. With its quirky interiors, …
Westminster Boating Base
The first of the two main spaces, the Pavilion room benefits from floor to ceiling windows filling the room with lots of natural light as well as stunning panoramic views of the Thames.
Design Museum
With stunning views of the City and Canary Wharf, Design Museum is perfect for hosting exhibitions, galleries, conferences, private dining, functions and parties.
The Garden Museum
Set beside Lambeth Palace and overlooking the Thames, the Garden Museum is one of London’s most characterful venues for corporate events, dinners, receptions and summer …
Dockside Vaults
Dockside Vaults is an exclusive venue for hire in Central London. Situated within the historic vaulted cellars of the Grade II listed Ivory House at …
Lucky Voice Holborn
Lucky Voice Holborn is a unique venue for hire in Central London. A part of the Lucky Voice karaoke brand, the venue is a first …
Park Village Studios Central London
Studios in Central London Located beside Regent’s Park, Park Village Studios is a distinctive central London venue set within a converted Victorian riding school. Offering …
Furniture Makers’ Hall
Expect a refreshingly different meeting and dining experience at a venue within easy walking distance from Moorgate Station, Bank Station and Liverpool Street Station.
London Transport Museum
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, the London Transport Museum is a venue that has a gallery theatre and boardroom space that is ideal for every occasion.
Fulham Pier
Fulham Pier is a striking riverside destination offering a contemporary events space with uninterrupted views across the Thames. Designed to host everything from corporate receptions …
The Embassy
Flooded with natural light and spread across two floors, this dynamic venue seamlessly combines modern aesthetics with timeless charm. Perfect for creative workshops, corporate gatherings, …
Studio Z
South London Studio Located in Brixton, Studio Z is an independent, characterful event space offering a flexible setting for corporate parties, product launches, brand activations, …
78 Bishopsgate
78 Bishopsgate is a beautiful church in the heart of the city, recently opened up to events and offering a unique experience to all guests.
Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace is one of London’s most extraordinary and distinctive venues. Originally a favoured medieval palace and later a royal Tudor residence, it was reinvented …
The Mosaic Rooms
The Mosaic Rooms is a distinctive arts and cultural venue housed in a Victorian townhouse on Cromwell Road, close to Earl’s Court. Known for its …
The Royal Academy of Dance
The main space for hire at the Royal Academy of Dance is the Aud Jebsen Studio. This studio theatre is a versatile space with high-end …
Surveyors House at RICS
Surveyors House at RICS is a magnificent Victorian building situated in the heart of Westminster. With breathtaking views of of iconic landmarks such as the …
The Cartoon Museum
The Cartoon Museum offers a fun and genuinely unusual setting for events in the heart of Fitzrovia. Home to a fascinating collection of British cartoons, …
The Line
The Line enjoys an exceptional riverside location on Victoria Embankment, just a five-minute walk from Blackfriars Station, with excellent transport links and easy access via …
The King’s Fund
With stunning decor and beautiful surrounding, King’s Fund is perfect for weddings, receptions, functions, corporate hire, conferences and meetings.
Shoreditch Electric
Shoreditch Electric is a distinctive events venue and creative space in East London, located in the Shoreditch area. A converted Victorian power station (built in …
The National Motorcycle Museum
Apart from state of the art facilities, the venue offers a wide range of creative spaces that is perfect for meetings, seminars, banquets, team building sessions as well as training sessions.
West Reservoir Centre
Apart from meetings and seminars, The West Reservoir Centre is also perfect for weddings, receptions, parties, functions as well as for breakout sessions and team-building sessions.
Churchill War Rooms
Churchill War Rooms The Churchill War Rooms is a historic underground venue and museum in London, preserved exactly as it was during World War II. …
Ministry of Sound
Ministry of Sound Spread over approximately 10,000 sq. ft* of event spaces, Ministry of Sound is comprised of 6 adjoining warehouse spaces, with …
London’s best unusual venues
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