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.


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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Bateaux London Harmony Boat Venue - Best Venues London

Bateaux London Harmony

Bateaux London Harmony Bateaux London Harmony is a stunning vessels with a distinctive European style. The Harmony boasts the largest open viewing deck on the Thames. Covered in astro turf, with trees and furnished with…

Hire The Getty Images Gallery Central London - Best Venues London

Getty Images Gallery

Gallery Venues in Central London Getty Images Gallery is a unique, versatile and spacious venue for hire in Central London. Established in the heart of West End, this contemporary 3000sqft space is located just off…

Townhouse Venue Hire Central London - Best Venues London

Thirty Eight Grosvenor Square – Townhouse

Townhouse Venue Central London Need a Townhouse venue in Central London? Why Thirty Eight Grosvenor Square is just what you are looking for! Situated in Mayfair and just mere moments from Bond Street Station, this…

Savoy London Wedding Venue

Contact us to get the best deals at this venue. The Savoy London is often known as the venue with the view and is a sure favourite for London Weddings. With stunning panoramic views, a riverside location…

Asia House - Best Venues London

Asia House

Asia House Asia House is a multi purpose venue for hire. Located in the heart Marylebone, the venue is a mere minutes walk from Marylebone High Street and within Marylebone & Paddington Stations as well…

The Secret Garden Restaurant In Kent

The Secret Garden

Secret Garden Restaurant The Secret Garden is captivating, elegant and is the perfect place to hold a wedding reception, party, exhibition or any type of function. Inside & Out the Secret Garden is one of…

Book The Old Street Gallery Venue in Central London - Best Venues London

Old Street Gallery

Gallery Venue Central London The Old Street Gallery is a stunning Boutique Gallery venue for hire in Central London. The venue provides a contemporary and modern space and is quickly becoming a sought after venue…

South London Gallery

The South London Gallery

From parties to exhibitions. Meetings to private hire events, The South London Gallery is an ideal venue for those looking to add a touch of art and glamour to their event.

Whitechapel Gallery

Whitechapel Gallery

The Gallery is able to provide a range of state of the art equipment, with in-house technicians available to ensure your event runs smoothly. Wi-fi is also available.

The Guildhall

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

The Peacock Theatre at Sadler’s Wells Theatre - Best Venues London

Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Sadler’s Wells Theatre Sadler’s Wells Theatre is a 1500 seat auditorium for hire in Central London. The venue comes fully equipped with theatre technology that ensures unbeatable technical service, from computer controlled flying to state-of-the-art…

Ascot Racecourse - Best Venues London

Ascot Racecourse

Ascot Racecourse Venue Hire The name – Ascot – is no stranger to anyone as it is synonymous with excellence and history. This is the Royal Ascot and it has been the venue of choice…

The Royal Institute

The Royal Institute

The Royal Institute London The Royal Institute is one of London’s most unusual corporate venues.  A fully equipped Auditorium is available alongside a diverse and unusual range of meeting and event rooms, all of which are…

Canalside Venue Hire - Best Venues London

Hackney Bridge

Canalside Venue Hire Hackney Bridge is a venue for hire in East London. A multipurpose venue, Hackney Bridge is home to coworking studios, independent retail stores and dedicated event spaces. Street food kitchen offers ab…

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…