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Unusual venues in Central London

Unusual venues in Central London

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    Walthamstow Assembly Hall

    Walthamstow Assembly Hall

    Walthamstow Assembly Hall Forest Road London borough of Walthamstow London, E17 4JF
    • Unusual
    • ·772 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Our 1930s Grade 2 listed building is exquisitely maintained providing our guests with a touch of nostalgia and art deco style unique to this part of the capital. The fabulous setting is matched with our own impeccable attention to detail that ensures that an event or special occasion, held here, is truly memorable. This imposing art deco building set in the Town Hall Complex, is ideal for weddings, conferences, dinner dances, concerts, exhibitions and other major events. Its superb acoustics also make it one of the UK's top venues for live music. With its separate bars, balcony and ticket office. The Assembly Hall is Walthamstow's premier venue, and as such is often booked years in advance! Our aim is to provide visitors with a unique combination of architectural heritage, a varied and attractive programme of events activities and impressive service.

    Wembley Arena

    Wembley Arena

    Stadium Way Wembley, HA9 0DW
    • Unusual
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    OVO Arena Wembley is the second largest arena in London, known best for being a live entertainment venue. It is London's best connected arena, with travel links like no other venue in the south of England. Having been at the forefront of the music and live entertainment world for 90 years, this renowned Grade II listed building also has the ability to cater for all types of corporate events. The versatile space can be used as a full auditorium for large scale events or as a draped short hall with the use of our in house draping system, creating a blank canvas ballroom for events of all sizes. We have the capacity to accommodate conferences from 500 – 3,000 delegates theatre style, 1,280 for a banquet set up and anything from a product launch, to an exhibition. For those looking for a space much smaller, we have some great lounges, perfect for hosting conferences for up to 200 delegates. We’re working hard to manage the environmental footprint of our operation – one day at a time. The partnership between OVO Energy and ASM Global means that our world class events will be aligned with our shared desire for a carbon free future.

    British Library

    British Library

    British Library 96 Euston Road, NW1 2DB
    • Conference centre
    • ·Art gallery
    • ·Unusual
    • ·280 attendees
    • ·10 meeting rooms

    The British Library is not only the national library of the United Kingdom but also one of the world’s greatest academic institutions. Opened in 1998, the library is now hailed as a great triumph of design and technology as well as one of the greatest repositories of library materials which include over 150 million items, with some material dating from 3000 years ago. The British Library’s state of the art Conference Centre has its own private entrance from the Piazza and offers exceptional and flexible facilities for conferences, meetings, product launches, lectures, private screenings and media events. An impressive staircase leads from the manned reception area with dedicated cloakroom to the upper level and a lift for wheelchair access to the upper floor. This, combined with a full team of onsite technical expertise, ensures world-class delivery. In addition, there are five comfortable and individually designed meeting rooms allowing for 8-80 delegates. All rooms have natural daylight, electronic blackout blinds, climate control and sound proofing. Beside the modern conference centre you can finish your conference in the newly opened and fabulous King’s Library Restaurant or the Terrace Restaurant.

    Guildhall London
    East & West Crypt
    Old Library & Print Room

    Guildhall London

    Gresham Street London, EC2P 2EJ
    • Unusual
    • ·900 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Guildhall, built between 1411 and 1440, was designed to reflect the importance of London’s ruling elite. In the twenty-first century its splendour is still awe-inspiring, and within the walls of this national treasure lie six spectacular rooms providing unique surroundings for corporate and private hospitality. The ideal location for conferences, high profile meetings, lunches, receptions, dinners, and award ceremonies, Guildhall has no equal. Perfect for prestigious occasions, whether an elegant black-tie dinner, international conference or a more intimate meeting or presentation, Guildhall will enhance it. Of course, it’s not just this unique setting that creates a memorable event. The combination of history and tradition with the very latest state-of-the-art built-in communication technology helps to ensure that events are effective and smooth-running.

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    Charing Cross Theatre

    Charing Cross Theatre

    The Arches, Villiers Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 6NG
    • Unusual
    • ·375 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    The New Players Theatre is a 275-seat auditorium that is great for conferences, film screenings, product launches, showcases & corporate entertainment. Those who hold events here can also use the adjacent New Players Lounge for stand-up receptions & small sit-down dinners. The theatre has a great heritage, many a famous thespian having tread its boards. It is also one of the few theatre spaces licensed to serve alcohol, boasting a built-in Victorian bar within the auditorium. Conference Facilities The New Players Theatre is a valuable and essential venue for companies seeking a conference or corporate training facility that offers a distinctive style and atmosphere away from that of the more traditional and sterile hotel-type venue. The Players Lounge can cater for all food and beverage requirements. Menus can be designed to meet your requirements from simple refreshments to A la Carte. Please contact us for specific technical requirements and rates.

    Opal Bar

    Opal Bar

    Hungerford House Victoria Embankment London, WC2N 6PA
    • Unusual

    Opal has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Opal is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from breakfast, daytime meetings or a large scale company party until midnight. Opal Bar has a capacity of 672 and we have a late license Monday to Saturday. Create your event around the contemporary and stylish design of each area, or use the space as a blank canvas to brand and design to your requirements. The venue is perfect for private drinks, canapé parties, or private dining requirements, as well as early morning breakfast meetings, seminars & board meetings throughout the day. Our event sales team will plan and support your bespoke event in consultation with the highly skilled management team.

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    The Zoo Bar and Club

    The Zoo Bar and Club

    13-17 Bear Street Leicester Square London, WC2H 7AS
    • Unusual

    Zoo Bar has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Located in the heart of the West End on Leicester Square, Zoo Bar is ideal for all events and hospitality requirements: from daytime/evening meetings or a large scale parties from corporate to private, product launches to fashion shows. The venue has a maximum capacity of 750 people. The darker side of retro, Zoo Bar is something a little different! With an eclectic mix of decor, this multi room venue has booths, private bars, a VIP and amazing dance floor boasting a fantastic lighting and sound system. Create your event around the quirky and stylish decor of each area. The venue is perfect for any type of evening event, with a license till 3am. Zoo bar a London Night Life Legend that is a hotspot for those who want to impress! With an extensive drinks list of premium Champagnes, wines cocktails and beers we can create a bespoke drinks package to suit any thirst. Our sales team will plan and support your bespoke event from consultation to completion with the highly skilled management team

    Jewel Covent Garden
    Blanca bar
    Crystal Room

    Jewel Covent Garden

    Jewel Bar, 29/30 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7JS
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·180 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Numerous celebrities have chosen Jewel as their preferred location for private parties and the venue is a favourite with the local theatre crowd and young media professionals. Professional and experienced waiters and bar staff will serve you the finest drinks from an extensive list, whilst resident chefs prepare food from an eclectic and constantly updated menu. Jewel Covent Garden encompasses superior style, outstanding service and an air of exclusivity for the perfect event. All our themed rooms are available for private hire either individually or as a whole. We can arrange everything from food to entertainment etc. Ideal for corporate parties or conferences, launches or photo shoots. BACCHUS BAR A statue of Bacchus, the Thracian God of wine, provides the perfect welcome as you enter the bar. Bacchus was deemed as a promoter of civilisation and lover of peace and fittingly of Covent Garden, also the patron deity of theatre. Outstanding design features of the floor include the shimmering mirrors, intricate ironwork, exposed brickwork and dark-wood seating. Soft tones play off the sparkling chandeliers onto the sleek, polished bar and help weave a feeling of luxury and opulence. THE LONG BAR Next to Bacchus Bar on the ground floor is the sleek Long Bar. Low level lighting, ornate mirrors, delicate chandeliers, dark wood furniture and soft leather sofas mix the style of an upscale 19th Century Parisian hotel with a modern day, sophisticated lounge bar. The elegant setting has its own bar and exit onto Maiden Lane and is the perfect setting for a private function. Guests can enjoy the music and atmosphere of Jewel whilst having their own exclusive and stylish space. CRYSTAL BAR Upstairs from the Bacchus Bar and The Long Bar is the Crystal Bar. This decadently designed lounge area shimmers under the ornate chandelier and is perfect for a wild night with friends or colleagues.There are cosy corners, intimate booths and ample seating for small or large groups and the raised areas provide perfect people-watching opportunities over the sexy and elegant Covent Garden crowd. Purples and pinks dominate the colour scheme and blend effortlessly with intricate ironwork and sumptuous leather seating.Slide into one of the cosy recesses and allow the friendly and experienced staff to recommend the latest heavenly cocktails. Projector with large size screen available for conferences. VELVET AREA Incorporated into the Crystal Bar is the Velvet Area. This is the most intimate and sexy area in the venue.Soft leather seating and stylish mirrors combine with glow of candlelight and a beautiful chandelier to create a sumptuous setting and the perfect hideaway.The Velvet Area allows you to soak up the great music and atmosphere of Jewel Covent Garden whilst offering a more intimate setting for you and your guests. BLANCA BAR Downstairs is Blanca Bar where the party really heats up. Sparkling Moroccan and Moorish-inspired interior whisks you away instantly from the bustle of Covent Garden outside.Ornate white chairs, soft leather banquettes and tromped l'oeil walls furnish the room and light from the intricate lanterns and candles reflects off the stylish mirrors to create a wonderfully warm and seductive atmosphere.Flirty, expert staff behind the lustrous bar serve a fantastic range of modern and classic cocktails. An exciting and varied music mix from outstanding DJs guarantees that every night has a party atmosphere. Like the other bars, Blanca can also be hired exclusively for an unforgettable event.

    The Longacre Bar
    Cafe de Paris London
    Mezzanine
    Blue Bar

    Cafe de Paris London

    3 Coventry St, London, W1D 6BL
    • Unusual
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    A dazzling and opulent event space, Café de Paris never fails to leave a lasting impression on guests. With many original features including the grand sweeping staircases, glittering chandeliers and stunning ballroom floor, Cafe de Paris makes for the perfect space to host a corporate event in central London. Product launches, award ceremonies, presentation lunches and Champagne receptions all work beautifully in the space and with the excellent stage, sound & light facilities, live music, artist showcases and cabaret dinners are also an ideal fit. Of course, Cafe de Paris is the perfect venue for Christmas celebrations as well as private family events whether they be a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah or a milestone birthday.

    R S Hispaniola

    R S Hispaniola

    Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 5DJ
    • Unusual
    • ·130 attendees
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Boasting spectacular views of the River Thames, from St.Paul's to the Houses of Parliament, the R.S. Hispaniola is the perfect venue for corporate events, exhibitions, seminars and conferences. Conveniently located between the City and the West End, a few yards away from Trafalgar Square and moored alongside Victoria Embankment, the ship is a quiet haven amidst the City bustle. The Main Deck Restaurant has an adjoining Cocktail Bar. The Upper Deck, with its own bar, has 'al fresco' facilities. Either can be used exclusively, or together for larger events. In addition, the boardroom is available for smaller functions and meetings. Rooms and decks can be left open plan, set for dinner or laid out theatre-style, boardroom-style or classroom-style as required. Audio/visual equipment, flipcharts etc. can all be made available. The kitchens are renowned for their excellent cuisine and the Hispaniola has the finest wine cellar anywhere on the river.

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    Alberts Schloss Soho

    Alberts Schloss Soho

    20-24 Shaftesbury Ave, London W1D 7EU, W1D7EU
    • Restaurant
    • ·Unusual
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    We’re a Bavarian-inspired Bier Palace, Cook Haus and live entertainment venue right in the heart of London’s West End. We bring together great food, world-class bier, cocktails and live entertainment all under one roof, giving you a completely different option from your typical corporate or conference venue. Our Soho venue has a huge main floor, live stage, central bar and a mix of private and semi-private spaces, giving us loads of flexibility for different events. We can host everything from smaller team socials and networking events to conferences, presentations, brand events, Christmas parties and full venue takeovers for 600+ guests. Food and drink is a huge part of what we do. We offer everything from canapés and bowl food to our Smörgåsbord feasting menus, alongside European biers, cocktails, wines, fizz and spirits, with packages that can be built around your group, budget and style of event. One of our biggest USPs is our live entertainment. We have bands, DJs and performers throughout the week, meaning you can host the more formal part of your event with us during the day, move into food and drinks afterwards and then stay for a full evening of live entertainment, all in the same venue. We’re based on Shaftesbury Avenue, just moments from Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Tottenham Court Road, making us super easy to get to from across London. Whether you’re planning a conference, team celebration, drinks reception or Christmas party, we can create something that feels much more memorable than your standard corporate event.

    Smollenskys The Strand London
    Private Dining

    Smollenskys The Strand London

    105 Strand, London, WC2R 0AA
    • Unusual
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    A London institution for over 20 years, Smollenskys on the Strand is situated in the heart of the West End - the perfect stop off after a hard days shopping around Covent Garden, visiting the open air cinema at Somerset House, a trip to the London Transport Museum or The Royal Opera House, are all around the corner. Parties are our specialty and we have loads of fabulous areas to book for drinks or a sit down meal. We have some great areas in our cocktail bar, perfect for drinks and nibbles after work or at the weekend! Alternatively you can dine in our stylish restaurant and enjoy one of their fantastic party menus, perfect for any celebration and still enjoy a few drinks before or after dinner. NEW to Smollenskys - The Mezzanine... our semi-private function area. Looking for a more private area for your drinks reception or party? Book The Mezzanine for up to 60 guests for a standing reception or up to 50 guests dining.

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