Unusual Venues in London

 

Discover Unique, Unusual & Quirky Venues with Best Venues London

Looking for a venue that stands out from the crowd? At Best Venues London, we specialise in sourcing truly unique, unusual, and quirky venues across London, the UK, and even Europe. Whether you’re planning a corporate event, product launch, private party, or unforgettable wedding, we’ll help you find a one-of-a-kind space that leaves a lasting impression.


Huge Variety of Unconventional Venues

Choose from a wide range of distinctive venues for every type of occasion:

  • 🏰 Historic landmarks – Stately homes, castles, and palaces for elegant meetings and events

  • 🚢 Iconic London venues – Hire famous spaces like St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, or the Cutty Sark

  • 🖼️ Cultural spaces – Museums, galleries, and heritage sites for stylish gatherings

  • 🛳️ Boats & barges – Host your event on the Thames or docked at a scenic marina

  • 🏢 Warehouse & blank canvas venues – Ideal for exhibitions, pop-ups, or immersive experiences

  • 🍸 Urban bars & underground spaces – Perfect for product launches, parties, and networking

  • 💍 Dream wedding venues – Unique settings to match your vision, from rustic to modern luxury


Why Choose Best Venues London?

  • Free venue finding service – 100% free and impartial

  • Expert team – Friendly, efficient, and deeply knowledgeable

  • Huge database – Covering London, the UK, and Europe

  • Tailored solutions – We match you with the perfect venue for your specific brief

  • Exclusive rates – We often secure better prices, thanks to our industry connections

  • Fast, responsive service – We value your time and respond promptly


Your Vision, Your Venue

Our portfolio includes both pre-styled venues and blank canvas spaces where you can bring your creative vision to life. Whether you’re imagining a sleek corporate gala, a whimsical themed party, or a fully bespoke wedding, we’ll help you find a space that supports your ideas and goals.


Meet Our Expert Team

We pride ourselves on being more than just venue finders—we’re passionate event specialists with a love for the unique. Our team:

  • Has extensive experience across events and hospitality

  • Keeps ahead of trends to uncover the newest and quirkiest spaces

  • Listens carefully to your needs and works fast to deliver tailored options

  • Is always available to offer advice, guidance, and support

We believe great service starts with great communication. Your emails and calls are returned promptly, and your brief is treated with care and priority.

Interior of a room with a telescope, a piano, a guitar and a pot plant


Planning an Event? We’re Here to Help

From corporate functions to weddings, exhibitions to brand activations, planning any event takes time and focus. That’s why we’re here—to make venue sourcing stress-free and efficient.

  • We take the hassle out of your search

  • We offer free, impartial guidance

  • We present you with hand-picked venue options

  • We save you time—and often money


100% Free & Impartial Service

Yes, our professional venue finding service is completely free to use. As an independent company, we have no affiliations or hidden commissions—our recommendations are always transparent and tailored to your best interests.

This means:

  • You get honest, unbiased advice

  • We focus solely on finding you the right venue

  • You benefit from our full attention and support


Get Started Today

Ready to find a quirky, unique, or unusual venue for your next event?  Read our latest blog with some great tips.

Call Best Venues London on 020 7186 8687 and let’s start planning your extraordinary event today.

“What a fantastic selection of unusual venues! I was looking for a venue for a brainstorming session at very short notice and Best Venues London provided me with a number of excellent options all within the space of an hour. Great service and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a venue for any kind of event!” (Lucy Allen, ITR)

 

A selection of some of our Unusual London Venues

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Lauderdale House

Built in 1582, Lauderdale House is a beautiful and historical venue that is perfect for hosting weddings, parties, functions, exhibitions and services.

Bitter Sweet

For intimate events to private parties to social functions, Bitter Sweet is an ideal choice.

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Underground Cookery School

Teambuilding Venue in Central London   Situated in the heart of bustling London, the Underground Cookery School offers captivating team-building and party events for those in love with food as well as superb facilities for…

The Guildhall

Open for hire, The Guildhall is an ideal choice for hosting dinners, receptions, meetings, functions as well as corporate events in London.

Arts Depot

One of London’s best equipped new venues, artsdepot is a leading multi disciplinary arts centre combining theatre, gallery and event spaces. Located in the heart of North London, just seven stops from Camden, in a…

ExCel London

Located in the heart of London’s Royal Docks on a stunning waterfront location and within reach of central London, ExCel London is the perfect venue for hosting bespoke events, launches, receptions, conferences, meetings, parties and corporate events.

October Gallery

October Gallery

The October Gallery is ideal for those looking to host private hire events, meetings, exhibitions as well as team building sessions.

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LABS House Central London

Networking Space in Central London LABS House is a unique and intriguing venue for hire in Central London. A modern networking space for a variety of events, LABS House is located just steps away from…

Dockside Vaults

Dockside Vaults in Central London       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…

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Peacock Theatre

Peacock Theatre Central London Located in West End, Peacock Theatre is an ideal venue for hosting conferences, seminars, talks, concerts, ceremonies and more. Able to host up to 1,000 guests in one session, Peacock Theatre…

Studio Z in Brixton

Studio Z

South London Studio Venue Are you looking for a South London Studio Venue for your next event? If you are, let us introduce Studio Z in Brixton to you. Comprising of over 2,000 sqft, this…

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All Star Lanes White City

All Star Lanes White City Inspired by the Miami 1950’s art deco period, we’re taking the bowling experience to a whole new level with our most opulent venue yet. Whether you’re bowling on one of…

Jenius Social - Multi Purpose Venue - Best Venues London

Jenius Social

Jenius Social – Multi Purpose Venue Jenius Social is a perfect space to hire for distinctive and brilliantly bespoke corporate events. Located in Islington, this vibrant venue specializes in events with a focus on food…

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Kino Bermondsey Cinema and Bar

Cinema and Bar Venue Central London Kino Bermondsey is 10 minutes walk from London Bridge station with a fully equipped cafe/bar with a ground floor terrace. The 48 seat luxurious digital cinema is great for…

Model Market Lewisham - Best Venues London

Model Market – Lewisham

Model Market has transformed a 1950s market in the heart of Lewisham into one of South London’s most popular summer weekend destinations and event spaces open from months May to September. The former shop fronts…