Unusual venues in Silvertown

Jewel St Pauls

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• ·70 attendees
• ·3 meeting rooms

Jewel St Pauls is the dazzling new late night bar in the heart of the City. Our ethos is great service, unrivalled cocktails, tasty food and the best party. Whether you want long lunches or something up tempo and decadent, Jewel St Pauls is the perfect place. Visit us after work, our DJ’s and cocktails are guaranteed to make you stay all night. Our birthday and celebration packages are the best in London, so why not book one of our 3 private rooms or the whole venue and make it a truly memorable night Every event is different, so whatever your corporate occasion, from conferences to Christmas parties, hosting exhibitions to team building, product launches to traditional boardroom meetings, Jewel St Pauls can be your perfect Events & Hospitality partner. Our team of events specialists are always on hand to help you plan every aspect of your event and ensure it’s delivered to your exact specifications.

The Livery Bar

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Whether you’re considering private drinks, canapé parties or private dining, or early morning breakfast meetings, seminars and board meetings throughout the day, we’re bound to fit the bill. Settle down for the duration in your preferred area amongst The Livery’s clean contemporary interiors. Or bring along whatever you need to brand and design your event so that it’s spot on. Over to you.

Paternoster Chop House

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• ·250 attendees
• ·2 meeting rooms

Set to the awesome backdrop of St Paul's Cathedral, Paternoster Chop House is an unpretentious eatery that offers diners traditional and robust British recipes in relaxed, modern surroundings. For larger events and parties, Paternoster Chop House offers space and flexibility. When hired exclusively it can accommodate 130 people for a sit down meal or 250 for a standing reception. An area in the large marble and oak bar can also be hired for parties of 15 to 75 for a stand up event. The picturesque courtyard offers al fresco dining for up to 50 people during the day and can accommodate parties up to 100 in the evening.

The Arches

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• ·1 meeting room

The Arches situated on Great Suffolk Street - SE1 is a series of long barrel vaults with exposed brick & interconnecting tunnels spanning over 30,000 sq ft. This exceptional, industrial space accessible from both Borough & Southwark, is fully licensed and can be hired exclusively in whole, or part, for all types of events. - Fully Licensed - Drive in Trailer Toilets - Disabled Access - Vehicle Access - Outside Smoking Area

St Andrews Holborn

• 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.

Dr Johnsons House

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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 Johns Waterloo

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• ·6 meeting rooms

BFI Southbank

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Located in the heart of London's bustling Southbank, one of the flagship cultural centres in the world, the BFI offers unlimited access for many millions of people to encounter all that film, television and moving image culture have to offer. With a range of unique and flexible spaces, BFI Southbank is an inspiring location equipped to accommodate any event. Boasting three auditoriums with state-of-the-art projection facilities, powerpoint and branding capabilities, we provide outstanding presentation opportunities. We also offer an intimate studio cinema for smaller scale presentations and seminars, a range of break-out spaces and meeting rooms and a moving image Gallery to engage your guests and encourage debate. In addition to this, the BFI has over fifty years experience of hosting and presenting the very best in world cinema and has welcomed a list of international guests that reads like a who's who of film. With this outstanding knowledge and experience of event staging and management, BFI Southbank is the ideal venue to host any event. From conferences to private screenings, product launches to seminars, BFI Southbank will provide a memorable experience for you and your guests. With friendly and professional service from our experienced and dediacted events and technical team, we offer a refreshing alternative to traditional conferencing venues.

Dead Dolls House Restaurant Islington

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• ·4 meeting rooms

Dead Dolls House run by our pals Adam and Kate deserve every single ounce of credit they get for their inconspicuous private members club now at their new snazzy location in Islington. Good news too for any misguided individuals out there who don’t have membership – now everyone is welcome. There’s a lot that makes it worth a visit but we’d go for their new bar snacks alone. Insanely good. Situated over three floors, this building with a capacity for 400 services all your going out needs - a public bar in the downstairs parlour, members ballroom in the upstairs attic and 2 private hire rooms. Their new home also has the advantage of being open until 4am and will play host to live Jazz and Swing on Thursdays and Sundays with resident DJ’s playing on Fridays and Saturdays. Kate’s painstaking and beautiful drawings that cover the walls and are the pièce de resistance in regards to the decor and when it comes to food, the guest chefs do not disappoint. Great atmosphere, more than affordable, and perfect for company, intimate dates or big groups included.

The Arts Factory Hackney

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• ·2 meeting rooms

Located in the Heart of London’s Contemporary Art District, the Arts Factory is a new artistic and innovative multi-site venue based along the Regents Canal. Founded by creative radical Thomas Ermacora, the main space has a standing capacity of 400 standing, 200 banquets and 300 theatre style seating. In addition there are 7 ancillary spaces with capacities ranging from 20 – 80 people standing. In addition, there is also the Wharf Kitchen that serves as a canteen for The Arts Factory ‘cultural innovation hub’, and it’s a fashionably bare, rather rustic room with German ‘Biergarten’ tables brightened up by displays of fresh produce and vintage crockery. The Arts Factory is an ideal venue to host events, product launches, fashion shows, receptions, conferences, presentations, exhibitions and can be used as an art gallery space. It is also suitable for Photography and Filming.

Bar Soho

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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

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• ·3 meeting rooms

The Delaunay's two Private Dining Rooms seat up to 8 and 14 guests respectively and are available to book for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The two rooms can also be opened up to accommodate a long table of 24 guests. Located on a raised level above the ground floor of the restaurant, both rooms are discreetly shielded from the outside world yet flooded with light from large windows during the day. Clad in beautiful wood panelling and featuring original paintings from the restaurant's outstanding collection, the rooms are perfect for celebratory meals, as well as business gatherings, with a plasma screen available in the Kean Room.

Sea Life London Aquarium

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• ·500 attendees
• ·1 meeting room

The SEA LIFE London Aquarium’s multi-million pound transformation offers London a spectacular venue like no other. Amazing new displays complement the redesigned Aquarium and include a stunning glass Ocean Tunnel where guests can admire graceful Green turtles. The tunnel leads to a dramatic shipwreck and is the only place in London where guests can view magnificent sharks. The nail biting Shark Walk offers a spectacular finale to an event. The SEA LIFE London Aquarium will be perfect for awards dinners for up to 180 guests and parties and networking events for up to 1,000 guests

London Eye Barracuda

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• ·1 meeting room

The London Eye Barracuda exudes style and luxury. The immaculate art deco inspired interior features a mirrored bar and wooden dance floor as well as comfortable booth seating, soft leather sofas and chaise lounges for your guests to relax. The stylish Upper Bar with opening roof lets you sip cocktails under the stars while taking in stunning views of some of London’s most famous landmarks. The beautiful, art deco inspired river cruiser is available for up to 230 guests for elegant receptions or 140 for a seated dinner.

Churchill Theatre

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Room hire in Bromley at an excellent price! The Churchill is the perfect place to hold your conference, functions, staff training, meetings and other events. With two fully licensed bars, a large Studio, an executive meeting room and an auditorium holding 785, we have facilities to cater for your every need.

Smollenskys The Strand London

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• ·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.

Belair House

• 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.

R S Hispaniola

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• ·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.

Balthazar Restaurant

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• ·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.

Tattershall Castle

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The Tattershall Castle is perfectly located across from London Eye, and a short walk from Waterloo or Charing Cross in Central London. A relaxed environment yet organised venue for any meeting.