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    The Sway Bar

    The Sway Bar

    61-65 Great Queen Street, London,, WC2B 5BZ
    • Unusual
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Here at Sway we would like to invite you down to try out our delicious food. With a choice of menus that will tickle your taste buds, you will not be disappointed. Come and try one of our baguettes or indulge in one of our deliciously tempting home comforts. Alternatively gather your friends together and share one of our mouth-watering platters. If you want a truly exceptional experience then book a table in our restaurant and be taken care of by one of our amazing team With premium draught beers, delicious menus and a great range of cocktails and wines, Sway creates a stylish atmosphere. Five private rooms are also available for private parties or events. Sway is a truly spectacular venue, with a restaurant, 5 bars and a club. However, Sway manages to feel friendly, stylish and intimate. Any time spent at Sway is a time to remember.

    Avenue Restaurant and Bar
    Launceston Place

    Launceston Place

    1a Launceston Place London, W8 5RL
    • Unusual
    • ·100 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Launceston Place have their own unique version of a Chef's Table - The 'Chef's Office'. Guests can dine in their own private dining room, which adjoins the working kitchen and is linked - up with a live plasma screen TV. Guests have exclusive access to the adrenaline of one of London's most talked-about kitchens throughout a service and have direct contact with Head Chef Tristan Welch and his brigade of chefs, who will create a bespoke menu based on the day's market produce. Our experienced Sommelier will also be on-hand to recommend wines to complement each course. The Chef's Office can accommodate a minimum of 6 guests and a maximum of 10 guests. Private Dining & Hire Launceston Place is perfect for every occasion. The main restaurant is made up of two smaller interconnecting rooms which allows for full or partial hire of the restaurant; with smaller parties up to 20, or the whole restaurant up to 60 people seated. We can also accommodate 100 guests for a standing canapé reception. Head Chef Tristan Welch can create bespoke menus around your selected wines to suit your exact needs and budget for any event.

    ll Bottaccio

    ll Bottaccio

    9 Grosvenor Place London, SW1X 7SH
    • Unusual
    • ·400 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    ll Bottaccio is a stunning C19th French Renaissance building that overlooks Buckingham Palace Gardens. It is a majestic, elegant and exclusive setting that has been the glitzy venue of choice for L'Oreal, London Fashion Week, the BBC and Deutsche Bank. Il Bottaccio offers two galleries and two entrances; it is a flexible venue suitable for almost any occasion. ll Bottaccio's Grand Gallery is a sophisticated but light space that provides either a simple backdrop to your event or, a neutral setting perfect for bespoke decoration. The floor length windows flood the room with light that illuminates the high ceilings, white panelled walls and polished wooden floor. The stunning simplicity of the Grand Gallery has made it a favourite location for exclusive fashion shows for over a decade. The Gallery has hosted a number of London Fashion Week shows for designers such as De Beers and Gucci. The tall white walls provide clean backdrops that allow dramatic lighting installations, enable photographers to capture brilliant action shots and focus all attention onto the action within the room. In contrast, the Club Gallery offers a more sumptuous area in which to indulge your guests. The oak paneled room is lined with wine racks and furnished with luxurious red curtains and carpets. The Club Gallery is made for a wine tasting, reception, lunch, dinner or, down-to-business meeting. Whereas the Grand Gallery may host up to 400 guests, the Club Gallery hosts a more intimate 150 standing guests or 60 seated guests.

    Balthazar Restaurant

    Balthazar Restaurant

    4-6 Russell St, London, WC2B 5HZ
    • Unusual
    • ·1 meeting room

    The original Balthazar was opened in New York City by Keith McNally in the spring of 1997. The London edition is located on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street in the heart of Covent Garden, just down the road from The Royal Opera House. Housed in the old Theatre Museum, in a building called “The Flower Cellars”, Balthazar shares space with The London Film Museum. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus weekend brunch. From opening to closing, food will be available all day long. The French brasserie-inspired menu will include an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes. The Balthazar Boulangerie is housed next door serving its own house-made artisan breads, as well as a wide selection of homemade pastries, salads and sandwiches to take away throughout the day.

    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.

    Bar Soho

    Bar Soho

    23-25 Old Compton Street London, W1D 5JL
    • Unusual

    Corporate Events Bar Soho has a distinct style and atmosphere, providing the ideal background for a variety of events. Bar Soho is ideal for all corporate events and hospitality requirements: from daytime meetings for 40, or a large scale company party until midnight. Create your event around the design of each floor/area, or use the space as a blank canvas to brand and design to your requirements. The private room upstairs is one of London’s preferred hire rooms. With a capacity of 100 this room offers space, antique decor and a view over Old Compton Street. The space both upstairs and downstairs is perfect for private drinks, canapé parties, or private dining requirements, as well as early morning breakfast meetings, seminars & board meetings throughout the day. Booth floors have independent sound systems and newly installed wireless internet Our sales team will plan and support your bespoke event in consultation with the highly skilled management team.

    The Delaunay Restaurant
    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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    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.

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    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.

    Dr Johnsons House

    Dr Johnsons House

    17 Gough Square London, EC4A 3DE
    • Unusual

    Dr Johnson's House is one of the few residential houses of its age still surviving in the City of London. Built in 1700, it was a home and workplace for Samuel Johnson 1748-1759, and it was here that he compiled the first comprehensive English Dictionary. Now restored to its original condition, the house contains panelled rooms, a pine staircase, and a collection of period furniture, prints and portraits. Situated to the north of Fleet Street, the house is found among a maze of courtyards and passages that are a reminder of historic London. Dr Johnson’s House provides a unique and welcoming historical backdrop for a wide variety of events. Perfectly situated with easy access to both the City and West End, the four-storey historic house can be hired exclusively for your event. The house has hosted a wide range of events including drinks receptions, book launches, corporate entertaining, private parties and evening dinners. Dr Johnson's House is available for hire on weekday mornings for breakfast events or during the evening Capacties - drinks reception (entire house) - 100 people - dinner - 40 people

    St Andrews Holborn
    The Court Room
    The Studio

    St Andrews Holborn

    5 St. Andrew Street City of London, Greater London EC4A 3AB, EC4A 3AB
    • Unusual
    • ·80 attendees
    • ·6 meeting rooms

    Set away from the bustle of Holborn Circus, the conference rooms are surprisingly quiet, affording some magnificent views over the largest of Sir Christopher Wren’s churches. All the conference rooms can have IT provided complimentary from our in house stock. Other equipment can be provided on request. The larger rooms can have a variety of layouts to suit all your event needs- whether a boardroom discussion, a theatre style presentation or a cabaret dinner. They can offer a full catering service, or you can choose from the list of recommended caterers. Whatever your needs, you will receive a warm welcome from our dedicated events team who will make sure that your event runs as smoothly as possible.

    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.