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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Merchant Taylors Hall

Merchant Taylors Hall Welcome to Merchant Taylors Hall, the events venue in London where you will experience events with character. For entertaining clients, rewarding staff or celebrating your special day, you can be sure that…

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The site lends itself well to outdoor team-building activities and to building all types of temporary structure for exhibitions, business-to-business shows and public events, as well as facilitating ample free parking.

Eltham Palace

Its elegant interiors offer a versatile combination for a range of events – from exclusive civil wedding ceremonies and grand receptions, to intimate dinners and large scale events. With an outstanding tradition of first class…

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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Alcotraz Cocktail Bar Central London

Cocktail Bar Central London The Alcotraz Cocktail Bar Central London is a unique, and fascinating venue for hire. A theatrical cocktail bar, the venue was inspired by the real life and infamous prison in USA…

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The Cookhouse

The Cookhouse in Central London The Cookhouse or more famously known as the Borough Market Cookhouse, is a unique and unusual venue for hire in Central London. An open plan kitchen and dining space located…

The View Studios

The View Studios

With hi-tech facilities, spacious rooms and stunning backdrop, The View Studios is perfect for meetings, seminars, breakout sessions, receptions, corporate events and functions.

93 Mortimer Street – Central London Venue

Central London Venue For Hire 93 Mortimer Street is a stunning Central London Venue for hire. This unique venue is situated in the heart of London’s West End and has played host to numerous events…

Clerkenwell Venue for Hire

The Goldsmith’s Centre

Clerkenwell Meeting Venue Clerkenwell Meeting Venue – The Goldsmith’s Centre is a modern & stylish venue for hire in the heart of Clerkenwell. Designed with flexibility, the space is perfect for hosting large or smaller…

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Eclair – Screening Room Venue

Screening Room Venue Central London The Eclair Screening Room Venue in Central London is a unique venue for hire. The space offers two state-of-the-art preview screening rooms: Theatre 1 & a new secondary state-of-the-art screening…

Hoxton Basement

The Hoxton Basement is a multi purpose venue available for hire in the heart of London’s East end. The Basement boasts one hundred and fifty square metres split over two rooms, making it able to…

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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…

The Arch Collective Events Space

The venue is situated in Bermondsey, South East London and only a short walk from South Bermondsey tube ( jubilee line ) and Surrey Quays ( East London Line) and the overground station (from London Bridge) is a 10 minutes walk.

Stationers Hall

Stationers Hall

Stationers Hall is an ideal venue to host weddings,private functions,dinners or corporate events. It is also one of the most sought after venues in London.

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Anomalous Space (A_) Gallery Venue

Anomalous Space In Central London Anomalous Space (A_) is a unique and creative gallery venue for hire in Central London. Located between Angel Islington, Kings Cross, Clerkenwell & Old Street, the Gallery is a multi-functional…