Unusual Venues

London’s best 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.

At Best Venues London, we specialise in sourcing unique and unconventional venues that bring creativity, character and impact to any occasion. Whether you’re planning a product launch, a private party, a corporate gathering or an immersive experience, we’ll help you find a space that stands out.

Why Choose Us?

  • Access to a diverse collection of quirky, alternative and one-of-a-kind venues

  • Free, fast and impartial venue-finding service

  • Options for conferences, dinners, parties, exhibitions and experiential events

  • Venues with flexible layouts, bespoke theming and memorable backdrops

  • Expert support throughout — from your initial brief to organising site visits

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“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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Book The Foundling Museum in Central London - Best Venues London

Foundling Museum

Foundling Museum Central London     Foundling Museum in Central London tells a poignant tale of the Foundling Hospital, London’s first children’s charity and first public art gallery. The venue, a Grade II-listed Georgian-style building,…

Kachette Blank Canvas Venue - Best Venues London

Kachette Blank Canvas Venue

Kachette Blank Canvas Kachette is a popular event space situated on Old Street in Shoreditch. Housed in the original ticket hall of the former Shoreditch Station, Kachette consists of two beautifully restored railway arch spaces…

St Bride Foundation - Multi Purpose Venue For Hire In London

St Bride Foundation

St Bride Foundation London The St Bride Foundation, housed in a beautiful 1891 Victorian structure, contains various exhibition spaces, a theatre, a private library, and a functioning printing workshop. The Foundation is also one of…

Book The Magic Circle in Central London - Best Venues London

Magic Circle Central London

This exceptional venue has four event rooms, The Magic Circle Theatre, The Devant Room, The Club Room and The Museum. We can accommodate groups from 6 to 162. The building is wheelchair accessible throughout.

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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 Institute for Contemporary Arts - the ICA

The Institute for Contemporary Arts – the ICA

The Institute for Contemporary Arts The Institute for Contemporary Arts also known as The ICA boasts a variety of spaces ranging from grand reception rooms to vintage cinemas. The impressive Nash and Brandon Rooms have remarkable…

Shakespeare’s Globe

The venue has a versatile in design and can be used throughout the year for private meetings, conferences, gala dinner parties, award ceremonies, standing receptions and Christmas parties.

Goldsmiths Hall In Central London - Best Venues London

Goldsmiths Hall

Opened in 1835, the Hall is one of London’s hidden treasures,and for those who have been lucky enough to find it, a stunning venue that played host to a variety of events over the years.

English National Ballet in East London - Best Venues London

English National Ballet

English National Ballet The English National Ballet is a brand new state of the art venue in East London. This dazzling venue offers a variety of large spaces for rehearsals, community events, exhibitions events and…

Pop-up Venue in Brixton

Pop Brixton

Pop-Up Venue Brixton Pop Brixton is a unique pop-up venue in the heart of Brixton. True to its name, this vibrant and innovative community project is a pop -up village built from repurposed shipping containers….

The Westminster Boating Base

The Westminster Boating Base is a truly stunning events venue, perched on the Thames in Central London.  If you’re looking for a venue with a city view, there are few better than this – as…

RIBA

In keeping up with the current times, the rooms that are rented out by RIBA have undergone an extensive refurbishment and has been equipped with the latest facilities.

Institute of Directors – 116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall is situated in the heart of the West End and is home to the Institute of Directors. Not only does it offer the perfect combination of elegance, first-class service and competitive prices,…

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Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is a stunning venue for weddings, receptions, meetings, exhibitions and events in Bexley, Bromley, Kingston, Wandsworth and Richmond.

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Cecil Sharp House

Cecil Sharp House A prestigious, historical and renowned venue, hosting any event at Cecil Sharp House never disappoints! From cabarets to conferences, its spacious rooms and professional staff make it an attractive option for anything…