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The Victorian Vaults London

82 Great Eastern St London EC2A 3JF, EC2A 3JF

Unusual

Constructed at the turn of the 19th Century, The Victorian Vaults used to be headquarters to the United Kingdom Tea Company Ltd and benefits from very high ceiling heights and amazing original features. Converted into offices in the ’70s, this large Shoreditch Warehouse was left disused until very recently when the current creative team transformed it into a multi-functional event space for private clients. It has since been used for corporate functions, high-profile photo shoots, brand launch parties and art exhibitions as well as playing host to some top musicians and DJs from around the world

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.

Sugar Quay

Lower Thames Street London, EC3R 6DQ

Unusual
·500 attendees
·1 meeting room

Sugar Quay is a unique venue on the river situated next to the Tower of London and directly opposite HMS Belfast. It consists of a contemporary marquee on a jetty with plenty of inside and outside space for entertaining. Available for exclusive daytime or evening hire June/July only Contemporary marquee structure with carpet, furniture and cloakrooms. 40 m window wall with uninterrupted views of the river and Tower Bridge. Large outdoor terraces onto the Thames. Flexible lighting and furnishing layout luxury toilets. Separate Catering tent . Disabled access. Bar and live music licenses. Capacities: Standing – 500 guests Seated – 250 guests

Shoreditch Town hall

Shoreditch Town Hall 380 Old Street London, EC1V 9LT

Unusual
·5 meeting rooms

Restored to its Victorian and Edwardian splendour, Shoreditch Town Hall offers a unique setting for a variety of events. Our reputation as one of the most interesting, versatile and friendly venues in London is firmly established. We’ve hosted weddings, Christmas parties, prestigious music awards, post-premiere film parties, receptions, training days, theatre rehearsals, fashion and design shows, film and photography shoots, charity fundraising events, community activities, exhibitions and a whole range of meetings from 6 to 600 people.

Village Underground Central London

54 Holywell Lane London, EC2A 3PQ

Unusual
·4 meeting rooms

Village Underground is an amalgamation of two intrinsic elements - a collection of ex London Underground tube train carriages, coupled with the raw space of a voluminous Victorian warehouse. They host conferences and product launches, intimate dinners, parties and weddings, fashion shows, ﬁlming and exhibition work – everything? A fantastic blank canvas set in a beautiful building with many inspiring architectural features, from the huge void of the main atrium, with its ten meter high, glass paneled ceiling, to the fabulous brick work of its 19th century vaults. They are just minutes from the City and the West End. A 2 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street and a 9 minute walk from both Liverpool Street and Old Street stations.

N and C Showrooms

3 - 10 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6PG

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

10,000 sq ft of newly refurbished white-walled, blank canvas space with 100 yards of prime window-frontage looking on to Shoreditch High Street. The Showrooms also has fantastic Victorian industrial features, with atmospheric timber-framed spaces, as well as another Lofts building and a private Courtyard on site. - Power: 17 x 16 amp sockets in the Showroom and its basement. There are 32 amp, 16 amp and / or 13 amp sockets in every room. - 3 double door shop-fronted entrances on Shoreditch High Street . 2 double door entrances on Blossom Street - Crew parking can be arranged in the secure yard

The Little Village East Bermondsey

171-173 Bermondsey Street,London, SE1 3UW

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Two contrasting buildings link together to make Village East’s labyrinth of eating and drinking spaces: a listed cloth factory and a modern apartment block joined at the hip, with a spruced up new look. Alongside bespoke options in the main restaurant, our new look Little Room is available for private dining, meetings and corporate away days for groups of up to 14. The Lounge Bar also has an area for 20 available for drinks and canapes. Please note a minimum spend may apply – our events team will talk you through timings, terms and rates for parties.

Canvas One Shoreditch

31 New In Yard London, EC2A 3EY

Unusual
·1 meeting room

“A Private Flexible Intimate Space” Canvas One is a flexible and private small event space, perfect for those smaller events with lower budgets. The venue consists of one open blank canvas space, a green room and its own private covered courtyard. The venue is off the main street and has a main gate that can be shut to provide you with even more privacy. This is truely a great flexbile versitle space, located on Curtain Road, in the heart of Shoredtich. Canvas One is ready to hire for: Exhibitions Product Launches Talks Screenings Workshops Pop Ups Book Launches Fashion Showcases Film Shoots Photo Shoots Set Builds

Canvas Studios Shoreditch

31 New Inn Yard London, EC2A 3EY

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Canvas Studios is a brand new space in Shoreditch that measures over 1,500 sq ft and is a total blank canvas for your event. The aim of the space is to be flexible and accommodate your needs. Canvas Studios is available for a wide range of events such as: Exhibitions Product Launches Talks Screenings Workshops Pop Up Stores Book Launches Fashion Showcases Film Shoots Photo Shoots Set Builds

The Bull N6

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

Unusual
·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.

Abbey

30-33 Minories London, EC3N 1DD

Unusual

Novus Leisure introduces The Abbey. Abbey makes an ideal backdrop for your next corporate or hospitality event. Whether you’re considering private drinks, canapé parties, private dining or maybe early morning breakfast meetings, seminars and board meetings throughout the day, you’re welcome to hold it at ours. Make yourself at home in your preferred area surrounded by Abbey’s wondrous interiors. Or bring along your own kit to brand and design your event just the way you want to. It’s your call. Help and inspiration is never far away thanks to our Event Sales team that works hand in hand with our highly skilled managers to plan your bespoke event down to the last detail.

Corbet Place Truman Brewery

91 Brick Lane London, E1 6QR

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

Truman Brewery’s hidden gem. The airy loft-style bar, sunny outdoor bar, terrace and the best caipirinhas this side of Rio makes Corbet Place the right place to avoid the madness of Brick Lane. Corbet Place benefits from a beautiful garden and large courtyard with picnic tables as well as outdoor bar during the summer months.

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Blue Print Cafe

28 Shad Thames London, SE1 2YD

Unusual
·200 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

From large groups to informal events, this relaxed riverside venue offers space and flexibility. During the warmer months, the restaurant's glass doors open, creating a sense of al fresco dining whilst during the winter the floor-to-ceiling windows offer an unrivalled aspect across Tower Bridge and the Thames. Blueprint Café welcomes all group bookings from 11 up to 50 guests. For groups of up to 20 guests we offer a choice menu consisting of 3 starters, 3 mains & 3 desserts. For parties over 20 guests, we offer a set menu of one dish per course. All set menus include side orders & coffee. Exclusive Hire When hired exclusively Blueprint Café can accommodate up to 150 guests for a seated lunch or dinner or up to 200 guests for a standing reception. The Summer Terrace accommodates up to 25 people for canapé and drink receptions. Located in the same building as the Design Museum, Blueprint Café offers catering for a variety of events held at the museum, such as business meetings, team-building, product launches, weddings and private celebrations. The Design Museum provides a unique venue with space for up to 200 standing for a canapé reception and up to 150 guests for a sit-down event. The Design Museum space also boasts on open terrace overlooking the Thames which is ideal for Summer drinks parties for up to 60 people. Alternatively the Contemporary Design Gallery provides the perfect space for you and your guests to enjoy drinks and nibbles amongst the Design Museum's latest collections.

Bakers Hall

The Worshipful Company of Bakers Bakers Hall Harp Lane London, EC3R 6DP

Unusual
·120 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

At the heart of the City of London, Bakers Hall is an elegant and delightful venue for conferences, business meetings, banquets, dinners and wedding receptions. The various function rooms adapt easily to your requirements and, with modern lighting and decoration, are ideal for a wide variety of uses. Bakers Hall is just a few minutes walk from Monument and Tower Hill underground stations.

Le Pont de la Tour

36d Shad Thames London, SE1 2YE

Unusual
·300 attendees
·5 meeting rooms

Le Pont de la Tour offers elegant surroundings for entertaining. Choose from the Salon Prive or Wine Cellar for unusual spaces surrounded by the very best wines. Our new head chef Lee Bennett, formally of the Savoy Grill, has created special menus for the perfect dining experience

Cantina del Ponte

36c Shad Thames London, SE1 2YE

Unusual
·200 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

A lively atmosphere is guaranteed at Cantina del Ponte, so it's the perfect venue for an informal get-together. For a party with a view, why not make the most of the fabulous location and hire the entire restaurant? Cantina can comfortably accommodate up to 100 people seated and 200 people for a canapé reception. For smaller events, another option is the banquette area, which seats up to 20. In the summer, the outside terrace can be hired for parties of up to 80 people.

Absolute Pleasure Yacht

St Katherines Way St Katherines Dock London, E1W 1LA

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Absolute Pleasure is London’s newest multi-function venue located at St. Katharine Docks, Marble Quay. This 5 star yacht is now available for various uses from corporate events to private parties all year round. Celebrate in style on our yacht with our luxury catered parties for up to 60 people. Whether it be a summer BBQ on our fabulous open deck or an intimate dinner we can tailor a package to suit your needs. Life aboard Absolute Pleasure is all about relaxation and style. Fitted with the most luxurious bespoke furniture the various rooms have been designed with grace and elegance. Fully fitted with sound & vision this stylish space will suit many occasions.

Fairground

260-264 Kingsland Road London, E8 4DG

Unusual
·1 meeting room

Fairground is three floors of refurbished offices converted into event spaces. All three floors are full of must see character and charm, and the optional classic Danish furniture on site is a fine example. The total capacity in the whole venue is 750, with the first floor lending itself to a perfect sound proof live event space, the second floor being more for a flexible creative hang-out lounge and the top floor is complete with spectacular views across East London. Fairground is available for a wide range of events such as Brand Showcases Supper Clubs Company Away-Days Talks Workshops Product Launches Meetings Conferences Photography Shoots

Electric Brixton

Electric Brixton Town Hall Parade London SW2 1RJ, SW2 1RJ

Unusual

With its phenomenal stage and unparalleled sightlines, Electric Brixton offers a truly perfect setting for large scale events, live music, television recordings, private parties & special art events. The MAIN ROOM has retained the theatrical structure, with the ground floor and stage overlooked by a mezzanine gallery, which helps lend this large space an intimate atmosphere. Original features have been retained wherever possible, and the striking shades of blue & gold add to the grandiose classical look whilst modern touches throughout (gilded banquettes, disco ball chandelier, sleek furniture & contemporary bars) bring the lavish décor up to date. The room is framed by two large bars and features a separate VIP area with occasional seating. Electric Brixton boasts a capacity of 1,500 for live shows and 1,700 for receptions or club events - and can also accommodate dinners (180 pax), presentations (250 / 300 pax) & showcases (100 - 1,000). Adjacent to the main hall, the BABY ROOM (with a capacity of 150) - has its own separate sound system & bar and can operate either as an extension of the main space, as a secondary event space or even as a VIP area. The long-standing live music heritage of the venue means it is particularly well set-up in terms of loading access. There's a vast backstage area and access to three dressing rooms, a production office and a technical manager help to make the planning of live shows and events as smooth as possible. A full front of house team (security, box office, cloakroom, bar staff, floor staff, sound & light technicians and duty managers) is part of the hire package. Other notable facilities of the venue are a dedicated catering back-of house room and the off-street smoking terrace.

Wiltons music Hall London

1 Graces Alley Ensign Street (off Cable Street) London, E1 8JB

Unusual
·250 attendees
·1 meeting room

Wiltons is the oldest music hall in the world. The premises are available to hire for functions. Through the barley sugar columns one can hear echoes of George Leybourne and Champagne Charlie, Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers. The Krays was shot at Wilton's and Richard Attenborough filmed Chaplin here. It also provided the setting for scenes in tv adaptations of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White, Trollope's The Way We Live Now and Sarah Waters' Tipping the Velvet. Neil Jordan shot Tom Cruise here for Interview with a Vampire and Annie Lennox recreated the world of Toulouse Lautrec here for her video No More I Love Yous. David Mamet filmed Harold Pinter, Rebecca Pigeon and Sir John Gielgud in Beckett's Catastrophe (Gielgud's last work). Most recently The Importance of Being Earnest, The Woody Allen Summer Project, Death Defying Acts and DeLovely were filmed here. Frankie Goes to Hollywood shot their famously banned video Relax here in 1981. Most recently we have hosted The Raconteurs, The Good The Bad and The Queen and Marc Almond. Over the last few years we have held a number of corporate events, dinners and client receptions. As you can see from the attached picture, Wilton's is truly atmospheric and can be lit and dressed for any occasion. We are able to offer gourmet catering, fine wines and bespoke entertainment, making for a quite unique and memorable evening for parties from 50 to 250. We hope this will fire your imagination, better still come and see us to look around and discuss the possibilities.

4th Floor Studios

255-259 Commercial Road London, E1 2BT

Unusual
·3 meeting rooms

4th Floor Studios is a unique funky space to hire with unlimited uses. Studio East is a dark studio, perfect for photographic and tv shoots. Studio West is a light studio. The studios can also be used for classes and one off events. Fourth Floor studios is available for one off or block bookings, day or night. We offer competitive rates, and will always do our best to accommodate your budget. We are close to central London with great transport links and access to parking.

TeamSport Karting and Meeting Centre Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge Business Park 100 Clements Road London, SE16 4DG

Sporting
·Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

TeamSport Tower Bridge provides the perfect location to combine work with fun! Not only does it have two multi-level tracks, which when combined provides drivers with an 800 metre indoor circuit, but also a purpose built meeting room, making it an ideal choice for a corporate team building day. The large meeting room has natural light, a projector and screen installed and is located on the first floor. On the ground floor we have a bar area, changing rooms, the safety briefing room and access to the tracks. The karts here are electric, but don’t be fooled, they’re proven to be 1 second faster. To keep you refuelled during the day, you have a choice of mouth-watering menus to choose from, ranging from breakfast baps to hot fork buffets for lunch or dinner. Our licensed bar is the perfect place for everyone to celebrate in after the karting has finished too! Tower Bridge is a unique setting for corporates looking to make the most of their day all in one place in London. Available for hire exclusively for large groups with capacity of 100 people and on a track exclusive basis for smaller groups. TeamSport, the UK’s No1 indoor karting company. Come and see why we’re so much more than just karting!