If you’re an event planner looking for complete control over your event setup, dry hire venues offer the ideal solution. These venues are provided as a blank canvas—offering the space alone, without in-house services like catering, audiovisual equipment, décor, or staffing.
At Best Venues London, we specialise in helping planners source the perfect dry hire venues across the capital.
Full Creative Freedom
Bring in your own trusted suppliers and tailor every detail to suit your client’s needs.
Maximum Flexibility
From room layouts to menu design, you control how the event unfolds.
Cost Efficiency
Manage your own budget by selecting vendors that meet your price point and quality standards.
Dry hire venues are suitable for a wide range of occasions, including:
Product launches
Corporate meetings & conferences
Weddings & private celebrations
Brand activations
Creative workshops & exhibitions
While dry hire offers a high level of flexibility, it also requires careful coordination. As a planner, your role in managing logistics, schedules, and third-party vendors is key to ensuring the event runs seamlessly.
At Best Venues London, we have an extensive portfolio of dry hire venues—from modern industrial lofts to elegant historic halls. Our expert team is here to support you in sourcing a venue that fits your creative vision and practical needs.
Contact us today to discuss your event brief. Our venue-finding service is fast, free, and fully tailored to professionals like you.

Magazine London Magazine London is a stunning Events Space in South East London. Magazine London boasts of a 3,000-capacity venue with an outdoor space called The Showground, that adds a further 7,000-capacity space with panoramic…

Epsom Downs Racecourse London Since 1780, Epsom Racecourse had played host to numerous events both international and locally. A unique and prestigious sporting venue, the racecourse also offers modern conference and banqueting facilities. The Queen’s…

Art Gallery Venue For Exhibitions, Filming & Private Events The Underdog Art Gallery is a versatile & spacious blank canvas venue that is available to hire for exhibitions, corporate or private events, meetings as well…

Restaurant & Bar Central London Nikki’s is an inviting & sophisticated restaurant & bar venue in Central London. Located on Hoxton Square, one of the Shoreditch’s prime locations, Nikki’s has played host to numerous events…

Motel Studios Motel Studios is a modern, chic & prestigious studio venue for hire in East London. Located in Shoreditch, The studio sits at the heart of the fashion and creative industry and is fast…

4th Floor Studios Central London Located in Central London, 4th Floor Studios is a unique and funky Studio Venue available for hire. A warehouse meets cosy apartment styled space, the venue offers 2 studio spaces…

87 Bart’s Close 87 Bart’s Close is one of the magnificent Livery Halls in the City of London. It is full of historic architecture and grand, opulent surroundings. This stunning Hall offers a perfect combination…

Espero Studio Central London Venue Located in the heart of Brick Lane within the Congestion Free Zone and with easy access from Liverpool Street and Aldgate East Station, Espero Studio is a creative and multi-purpose…

Event Space & Photographic Studio Shoreditch Studios is a 3500 square foot warehouse located in the heart of the Shoreditch Triangle. Comprises of two adjoining studios with high ceilings, contemporary white infinity coves, green rooms,…

China Exchange Central London Situated in Gerrard Street, in the old BT Telephone Exchange, China Exchange is a spacious new dry hire venue for a variety of events. The venue is mere minutes away from…

Brunel museum South East London The Brunel Museum is an historical venue for hire in South East London. The venue has been around for more than a 100 years, starting out as the birthplace of…

Grade II* Listed Venue Pushkin House is a multi-functional venue for hire. Located in Bloomsbury Square, it offers a unique blend of cultural and historical charm along with functionality and versatility. There are 4 rooms available…
Located in the heart of vibrant Brixton, Freight Brixton is one of South London’s most exciting venue hire spaces. Set within the iconic Brixton Village, this characterful venue blends industrial-chic design with a warm, welcoming…

Central London Bar Venue The Fable Bar was created for the Drake & Morgan Collection. Inspired by the world of fairy tales The Fable Bar & Restaurant is unlike any other, with every detail at…

Indoor Venue London Hawker House is our huge indoor food and drink warehouse in Canada Water. It can fit up to 2,000 people in winter, and 3,000 in the summer months when we open our…