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Odeon Surrey Quays

Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays, London, SE16 7LL

Unusual
·407 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

The View Tower Hill

10 Deptford Trading Estate Blackhorse Road London, SE8 5HY

Unusual
·700 attendees
·1 meeting room

A Stylish event enjoying unrivalled views of THe Tower of London offering a unique alternative for seasonal events. The concept is stunning in its simplicity,a transparent structure with the feel of a contemporary private members club set in a lacation steeped in history.No theme no gimmicks just beautifully designed space for up to 700 guests. A unique construction for a deconstructed event. This beautiful and exclusive venue has a capacity of 700 people standing, 400 seated. It is a truly unique venue, and one that is perfect for parties, conferences and other events

Plateau Restaurant

4th Floor Canada Place Canada Square Canary Wharf London, E14 5ER

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·500 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

With dramatic views across the rooftops of Canary Wharf and futuristic décor, Plateau is a stunning light-filled restaurant. All the glamour of Manhattan and the buzz of a big city by day, while at night, the lights dim to offer a more intimate experience. Plateau provides an oasis of calm above the hustle and bustle of the city. Set on the fourth floor of the Canada Place building Plateau looks out on awe-inspiring views of the surrounding city landscape providing the ideal setting for any celebratory event. The striking glass facade bathes the venue in natural light, creating a sense of space and wellbeing for any of your special occasion.

The Parlour London

the park pavilion, 40 canada square park,, E14 5FW

Unusual
·650 attendees
·1 meeting room

The Parlour is Canary Wharf’s most stylish and innovative bar and restaurant, designed especially to accommodate groups of different sizes. From the decadent timber-panelled cocktail lounge to the intimate wine room, conservatory lounge and alfresco terrace complete with its own bar, giant umbrellas and fire pits, there’s an area just right for your event, whether you’re a small group or want to hire the whole venue for up to 650 guests. Open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and canapé parties, the parlour’s imaginative food menu uses locally sourced ingredients at refreshingly good prices. At weekends, book a family party and keep your kids entertained with an array of fun-filled activities and games whilst enjoying a leisurely roast alongside a choice of Bloody Marys. Book for corporate events, product launches, after-show and wrap parties, fashion shoots, music videos, TV commercials and celebrity interviews. Music and a late licence on Thursdays and Fridays make the parlour the perfect place to start and end the party.

Belair House

Gallery Road, West Dulwich, London, United Kingdom, SE21 7AB

Unusual
·200 attendees
·1 meeting room

Beauberry House is unique in that it is now so versatile with private dining facilties for weddings and parties, a fine dining restaurant, contemporary bar and terraces for al fresco dining with spectacular views. Ideal for corporate events and parties. Fine French cuisine with Japanese influences, set in a beautiful Georgian mansion overlooking Belair Park. As well as the main dining room and bar, glass windbreakers protect al fresco diners on the terrace and there's a private dining room on the first floor.

The Bull N6

13 North Hill Highgate, London, UK, N6 4AB

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·20 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

The Bull is a beautiful Grade II listed Pub and Dining Room at 13 North Hill in Highgate, N6. Set up by the owners of The House in Islington it brings a top class eating and drinking establishment to the businesses and residents of Highgate. Like The House in Islington, the emphasis is on food. Executive Head Chef, Jeremy Hollingsworth, who gained a Michelin star for Marco Pierre White’s Quo Vadis in 1997, will be cooking a menu of simple European dishes, mostly British with a strong French influence. Everything is home-made on the premises from the best quality ingredients in season. The Bull is open for lunch and dinner. There are daily specials running alongside the seasonally changing A La Carte and, during the week, an Express Lunch will be served at a great value £14.95 for two courses and £17.95 for three. The Bull is a free house. It serves Staropramen, Stella and Leffe lager on tap and two cask ales, Timothy Taylors and Highgate I.P.A. As well as the usual excellent quality spirits and minerals, The Bull has a liqueur trolley with speciality Armagnac, Cognac and Eaux de Vie. The extensive wine list devised by top Sommelier, Joelle Marti Baron incorporates some fine vintage wines for the ‘Extravaganza’ section. The Bull has two floors. On the ground floor is the ‘dining room’, an open plan room with extensive banquette seating, bespoke wooden tables, a mahogany bar and a real fire. The room is informal and intimate and perfect for dining. In the Summer, windows and doors fold back onto the outside terrace for al fresco dining. The first floor is the ‘pub’ with beautiful floor to ceiling windows, open fire, cherry wood bar and more relaxed furnishings mixing traditional and modern. This room also houses an original American pool table and an open fire. FUNCTIONS Meetings, parties and weddings are happily catered for. The Bull has a private dining room which can seat 20 people for a sit-down meal. Set menus from £30, £35 and £50. The first floor can be closed off for private parties or the whole venue can be hired exclusively. We will organise canapés or a buffet for groups of 25 people or more.

Cutty Sark

Cutty Sark Clipper Ship King William Walk Greenwich London, SE10 9HT

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Cutty Sark is one of the world’s most famous ships and is the last surviving tea clipper, the fastest and greatest of her time. She stands as a glorious monument to the age of sail and to all those who lost their lives in the merchant service. Situated on the shore of the mighty Thames River the ship provides commanding views over Canary Wharf and the City of London. There are three spaces available to hire both on board and beneath the ship

Bat and Ball Stratford

2 Montfichet Road, Westfield Ave, London, E20 1EJ

Unusual
·700 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Bat & Ball Stratford offers a lively, social experience built around interactive games, food, and drinks that encourage people to mix, compete, and unwind together. Guests can book activities such as ping pong, interactive darts, pool, and karaoke, making it ideal for group get-togethers and team-based fun. A well-stocked bar serves beers, cocktails, wines, and soft drinks, alongside a menu of easy-to-share food including pizzas, burgers, wings, and snacks. The venue also shows live sport on multiple screens and regularly hosts DJs and events, creating an energetic setting that works well for larger groups looking for something more engaging than a standard bar or pub.

Blixen Restaurant Spitalfields

65a Brushfield Street Spitalfields Market London, E1 6AA

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

A new all-day brasserie named Blixen, from Village London founder Clive Watson, is set to open in Old Spitalfields Market in February 2015. The informal, two-storey, 120-seat site will serve an all-day food menu, plus drinks and cocktails in its cocktail bar, and also feature an18-seat private finding room. First announced in September this year, the new site will take the place of the former Italian restaurant Sweet Basil. The emphasis will be on fresh, simple food and coffee, plus a small wine list, and a selection of yet-to-be-finalized original cocktails. The venture ‒ which is from the newly-founded Colonie Restaurants Group ‒ has been launched by restaurateur Clive Watson and his friend and business associate Justin Gilbert from Coriander Buildings.

Sail Royal Greenwich

10th Floor 6 Mitre Passage Peninsula Square Greenwich, SE10 0ER

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Sail Greenwich is back in 2015 from 27 to 31 August. During this event the Tall Ships are back in London to take part in our beautiful cruises on the river Thames. These cruises will take you from the Greenwich Heritage Centre and the Woolwich Royal Arsenal Pier past the lovely sights on the banks of the Thames in Royal Greenwich.

Chiswick House London

Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, UK, W4 2RP

Country house
·Unusual
·185 attendees
·7 meeting rooms

This exquisite gem, set within an oasis of beautiful landscaped grounds, is one of West London’s most sought-after locations for elegant occasions. Designed by Lord Burlington in 1728, Chiswick House is one of the finest Palladian villas in the country. Inside, it boasts lavishly gilded rooms, elaborate ceilings, paintings and period furnishings. In its heyday, the House acted both as a gallery for Lord Burlington’s fine art collection and as a glamorous party venue where he could entertain friends, family and high society. With exclusive use, the lavishly gilded interiors today provide a stylish setting for civil wedding ceremonies and a sumptuous backdrop for corporate and private events.

Stratford Circus

Stratford Circus, Theatre Square Stratford, London E15 1BX, E15 1BX

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Stratford Circus Arts Centre is situated at the heart of Stratford just a short walk from Westfield and the Olympic park. As a venue built to inspire imagination and support emerging talent the creative atmosphere provides an ideal environment for learning, training and relaxing. The team have extensive experience of building bespoke packages for both large scale corporate hires and small intimate events.

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The Great Hall Leyton

Leyton Great Hall, 1a Adelaide Road, Leyton, London E10 5NN, E10 5NN

Unusual
·1 meeting room

The Award-Winning Great Hall Leyton is an established banqueting, wedding and events venue having recently undergone soft refurbishment, which offers excellent facilities within The Great Hall Annexe. Our aim is to create a relaxing, enjoyable event for you and your guests, and to ensure that your event will meet your vision. As a multifunctional space, we can cater for Banquets, Pre-Wedding Parties, Engagements, Mehndis, Hennah & Ladies Sangeet Nights, Receptions, Celebrations of Life, Conferences and Meetings. The Great Hall Annexe is an ideal space for theatre productions, rehearsals and Photographic and TV/Filming productions.

International Gospel Of Truth Church UK

IGTC, Lenwood Hall, Coronation Rd, London E13 9QB, E13 9QB

Unusual
·6 meeting rooms

“Welcome to International Gospel Of Truth Church. We are a Community who firmly believes in Gods word. IGTC is a land of possibilities. As a family and multicultural church, we have grown over the years touching lives and restoring destinies. It is indeed a joy to see that you have taken time to visit our new church website.” – The Seer, Sylvester Manu

Dariana Events

2 Stadium Way, Wembley 15th & 16th Floor Dariana Events, Dandi Wembley HA9 0AP, United Kingdom, HA9 0AP

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Looking to create unforgettable memories for your next special occasion? Look no further! Introducing our exquisite and versatile event space, the pinnacle of elegance and sophistication. No matter the celebration, be it a dazzling birthday extravaganza, a fairy-tale wedding, a prestige corporate event, a private soir?e, or even a festive Christmas gathering, our venue has it all!

Stanley Halls

12 South Norwood Hill South Norwood Croydon Surrey, SE25 6AB

Unusual

Stanley Halls is a beautiful Grade 2 listed building, often described as the 'jewel in South Norwood's crown'. It is a multi-purpose venue suitable for theatre performances, wedding receptions, meetings and social functions.

Ealing Town Hall

Ealing Town Hall New Broadway Ealing London, W5 2BY

Unusual
·470 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

Whether you are getting married, celebrating a special occasion, organising a corporate training session, conference or community activity, we have a venue to suit your needs. Ealing Town Hall has space to suit most business needs from impressing clients to training staff. Whether you’re organising a small boardroom meeting, or a large-scale conference, we are able to provide the venue and facilities for a successful and professional event. With a range of small committee rooms available for board meetings or the Queens Hall available for training presentations, we can accommodate all your daytime meeting requirements. For corporate entertaining, we can offer the elegant Nelson Room which is ideal for board lunches or dinners for 60 guests whilst the Victoria Hall is perfect for product launches, large dinners or drinks receptions. Our venues are located close to transport and parking facilities and our hospitality and events team will gladly provide advice on finding quality external caterers to make your event run smoothly and successfully. Our professional team will take care of all your requirements, so you can relax in the knowledge that your event will be a success.

Pitzhanger Manor House

Walpole Park Mattock Lane Ealing London, W5 5EQ

Unusual
·200 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

The PM Gallery and House comprises Pitzhanger Manor-House, a restored Georgian villa once owned and designed by Sir John Soane, Architect and Surveyor to the Bank of England, and a sympathetically designed extension to the House, built in 1940, which is now the largest art gallery in West London. Rooms in the house have been restored using Soane's individual ideas in design and decoration and exhibitions of professional contemporary art, in all media, are programmed year round, and are sited in both the Gallery and House. An audio guided tour of Pitzhanger Manor is available for hire for £1. Rooms in the house and gallery are available for hire, for a variety of functions including meetings, conferences, training seminars, lectures, presentations, recitals, wedding ceremonies, anniversaries, corporate entertaining, fashion shoots and filming.