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    Goodenough College

    Goodenough College

    Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB, WC1N 2AB
    • Academic
    • ·Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·15 meeting rooms

    Goodenough College is a registered charity tucked away in leafy Mecklenburgh Square, providing residential accommodation in a unique community for postgraduate students in London. With its international academic and professional community you will find this venue both stimulating and relaxing in its quiet and informal atmosphere. Goodenough College is centrally located in WC1 and is in easy walking distance of numeorus underground and mainline stations, with good accessibility from all London airports. The College comprises two buildings on either side of a quiet garden square. Refurbished in 2014, Grade II listed London House has 6 function rooms, all with their own personality, from oak panelled walls to high vaulted ceilings. William Goodenough House on the opposite side of the Square also has two modern function rooms. Four star en-suite accommodation is available at The Goodenough on Mecklenburgh Square which is located in the Square and rooms are available in the College too. Our permanent, in-house team of dedicated professionals are always on hand to give you support throughout your event. We begin by listening carefully to what you want, then plan and deliver your requirements to the highest standards, ensuring all your needs are met.

    Lumiere London

    Lumiere London

    3rd Floor 1-2 Silex Street Southwark London, SE1 0DW
    • Unusual
    • ·3 meeting rooms

    Lumiere London is a contemporary, fully-equipped studio based in the centre of London between Waterloo and London Bridge. The studio is a seven minute walk from the Southwark tube station on the Jubilee line and 10 minute walk from Waterloo Station. Addressing the constantly evolving demands for today’s business we deliver two rooms of 2,000 square feet studio space each with high ceilings and bright windows, assisted by highly trained personnel. Supported by a helpful and experienced team, we pride ourselves on guaranteeing a reliable service for all kinds of photographic styles – from still life and fashion editorials to catalogues and advertising. This unique studio can host various types of events. It has been used for castings and corporate events, such as product launches and workshops as well as dinners and parties. At these events you will have, at your disposal, a sound system, projector and microphone. Lumiere London is a new contemporary venue and we’re looking forward to having you here soon.

    imbibe Bar and Restaurant London SE1

    imbibe Bar and Restaurant London SE1

    173 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8ER
    • Unusual
    • ·200 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Imbibe is the perfect bar to hold your party, with its central location, late license (2am), capacity for 200 and its funky yet modern interior. Whether you are looking to hold an afternoon BBQ in our fabulous Pimms garden, or hold your 30th Birthday party, Imbibe’s versatility will help create a perfect party setting for your event. Imbibe can either be hired exclusively for a minimum of 80 guests (Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat and Sun) or you can simply hire a section. We can offer our terrace in the garden, the cosy area around the fire, or alternatively just a couple of sofas, all available at no charge. Buffet food, BBQs, canapés can all be arranged in advance. Imbibe is the perfect bar to hold your party, with its central location, late license (2am), capacity for 200 and its funky yet modern interior. Whether you are looking to hold an afternoon BBQ in our fabulous Pimms garden, or hold your 30th Birthday party, Imbibe’s versatility will help create a perfect party setting for your event. Imbibe can either be hired exclusively for a minimum of 80 guests (Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat and Sun) or you can simply hire a section. We can offer our terrace in the garden, the cosy area around the fire, or alternatively just a couple of sofas, all available at no charge. Buffet food, BBQs, canapés can all be arranged in advance. We can provide an in-house PA system plus DJ equipment. You can either engage our DJ or provide your own. You are also welcome to decorate or theme the venue. Exclusive hire starts from £300, and works on a sliding scale dependent on bar spend. The bar is very popular on Saturday nights and you are advised to book at least six weeks in advance to avoid disappointment. To secure a booking, we require £150 in advance with the remainder to be settled on the day.

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    Peacock Theatre London WC2

    Peacock Theatre London WC2

    Portugal St, Off Kingsway, London,, WC2A 2HT
    • Unusual
    • ·988 attendees
    • ·1 meeting room

    Situated in the heart of the West End, The Peacock Theatre provides a unique venue for a variety of events from conferences and seminars to pop concerts and award ceremonies. The auditorium provides tiered seating for 1000 delegates over the stalls and 1st Circle levels, with catering served in the newly refurbished circle bars. The venue benefits from the ambience of a traditional theatre space. Behind the scenes at the Peacock, our technical staff have the expertise to ensure every event runs smoothly with professional results. Daily and weekly hire of the facilities is welcome and we have a reduced rate for registered charities. Meeting Room Facilities The theatre has a 1000 seat Auditorium, which is divided between the stalls area seating 703 and the dress circle which seats 299. The main stage is approximately 11 m x 10 m Foyer Spaces The Peacock boasts two spacious circle bars, perfect for parties, networking events and receptions for up to 250 per level. The wooden floors throughout and neutral decor make these spaces easy to theme. These areas are also ideal for small to medium sized exhibitions. Special Features A full lighting and sound rig is available as part of the hire fee alongside a dedicated on-site technical team. The venue also offers a ticketing service - with provision for online and telephone sales. Event Catering Innovative and creative ideas for food for your event can be supplied by our catering team.

    The Brunswick Gallery

    The Brunswick Gallery

    The Brunswick Gallery Brunswick Shopping Centre Coram Arcade London, WC1N 1BS
    • Unusual
    • ·250 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    The Brunswick Gallery is part of the inspiring, unconventional and exclusive “anti-venues” portfolio SPACE-2 gives event organisers access to. Anti-venue: The opposite of a traditional, conventional, long-term available venue. Situated in Bloomsbury and set within the recently refurbished and striking Brunswick Shopping Centre, this 300 m2 basement gallery/white space close to Russell Square tube (Piccadilly Line) has 4m high ceilings and its own ground floor entrance with sweeping chrome staircase and glass lift. It provides the perfect backdrop for art exhibitions, product launches, press/PR events, fashion events and brand/product showcases up to a maximum of 250 people. Ease of access via an underground service road makes loading in and out very easy and enables large items of equipment or installations to be fitted into the space. Our “anti-venues” might be innovative and unconventional, but our priority is the event organisers’ peace of mind and our goal the success of their events. Our team of experienced event and location managers offer organisers the same services and support traditional venues offer and more. We can provide experienced and qualified audio visual support by a dynamic production company specialising in corporate events and offering tailored services, as well as highly professional catering services by leading caterers. 2 minutes walk from Russell Square tube station (Piccadilly Line), the Brunswick Gallery is an inspiring space for creative events. As a location management consultancy providing a promotional and management capability to property owners/occupiers, SPACE-2 has over the last 6 years taken a creative approach to the issue of under-utilised or vacant property, enabling the Events, Film and TV industries to access and use exclusive locations for a limited period of time. Our portfolio is constantly changing and our spaces are often available at short notice and for a limited period of time, which prevents venue fatigue.

    Metamorphosis

    Metamorphosis

    The Camden Centre, Euston Road, London, WC1H 9JE
    • Unusual

    Metamorphosis is a truly unique venue that uses the latest lighting technology and complex production to create a bespoke party environment. By projecting light formations onto the elegantly draped room you can recreate the Northern Lights or produce your own theme by changing the mood of the party half way through the night. Guests enjoy drinks from the ‘glacial bar’ and feast from a buffet served on the ‘Arctic Table’. Cool contemporary table centres compliment the theme. After dinner the guests take to the dance floor where they can dance to classic tunes in a haze of dry ice. Exclusive Party Package: - Exclusive use of Metamorphosis - Two course sumptuous fork buffet - Five hours wines, beer and soft drinks - Professional disco - Complex production with intelligent lighting - Security - Licence to 1am but extensions are available on application to 3am - Full event management - Pre-event menu and wine sampling - Available for exclusive parties of between 250 and 800 guests - Prices start from £75 per person plus VAT

    De Morgan House

    De Morgan House

    57-58 Russell Square London WC1B 4HS, WC1B 4HS
    • Unusual
    • ·70 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Welcome to De Morgan House Conference Facilities. If you are looking for a venue with excellent transport links in and out of central London, prices to help Not-For-Profit organisations and reward regular customers, and quality facilities with garden and in-house catering, then why not book your next meeting with us. De Morgan House is close to Euston and Kings Cross mainline stations for people travelling from outside London and close to Russell Square and Holborn for the underground network. The building is home to the London Mathematical Society, giving us a natural understanding of the Charity and Not-for-Profit sector combined with a commitment to quality that make us the venue of choice for many Corporates as well. We are a small team and pride ourselves on being able to offer a personal and friendly service from initial contact to on-the-day and post-event support. Our facilities are modern yet housed in a Grade-II listed building which overlooks Russell Square. The quiet surroundings combined with excellent accessibility make De Morgan House an ideal space for training days, meetings and events for both Not-For-Profit and commercial organisations alike.

    BFI London Imax Cinema SE1

    BFI London Imax Cinema SE1

    1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, South Bank, London, SE1 8XR
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·477 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    BFI IMAX has Britain’s largest cinema screen, and you can hire the entire auditorium to give your event the biggest possible fanfare. The huge screen and 500-capacity luxury auditorium is perfect for major film premieres, product launches and awards ceremonies – and for special guests who can’t be there, you can stream in anything via satellite to your audience here and across the world. Upstairs, the first floor foyer is a brilliant space for receptions, photoshoots, product launches and other functions. We can help with all the logistics and catering you need BFI IMAX facilities Britain’s biggest cinema screen – 20m x 26m Stadium-style seating for up to 500, including wheelchair spaces Ground floor auditorium – 450 capacity First floor foyer – 320 capacity Fully licensed and air-conditioned IMAX 2D and 3D, 70mm and 35mm film projectors One minute from Waterloo station Available for daytime and evening hire

    London Film Museum Covent Garden

    London Film Museum Covent Garden

    45 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7BN
    • Conference centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·450 attendees
    • ·4 meeting rooms

    This striking modern venue comprises of four unique event spaces (each can be hired individually or as a complete package), spread over 15,000 square feet with entrances from the main Covent Garden Piazza and Wellington Street. The London Film Museum also features the ‘Bond in Motion’ exhibition for a truly unique event, you can be surrounded by 007’s vintage cars. The space is available for exclusive hire with the ability to close the museum for the day; where inside we can cater for any event up to 450 guests. With the in house events team having over 25 years production experience and on hand to work closely with clients from start to finish, and advise on everything from catering, lighting, visual aspects and staffing, it’s the only choice to make. Our professional and experienced Events team can effortlessly produce large scale events. Previous events include; the Aston Martin Vanquish launch, MAC cosmetics product launch, Prometheus film Junket and The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo launch.

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    The Punch and Judy Pub

    The Punch and Judy Pub

    40 The Market, The Piazza, London, WC2E 8RF, WC2E 8RF
    • Unusual

    The Punch and Judy is slap bang in the middle of the Covent Garden Piazza, spread over two floors it's a pretty standard bar that's lent charm by it's location. Spread over two floors, Punch and Judy offers views of both the inside of the marketplace (on the lower floor) and the outside of the square (from the balcony). The lower level (actually in the marketplace itself) with an outside seating area (or rather an indoor beer garden) was originally an old wine cellar. The low ceilings and dramatic arches are enhanced by flickering candles and framed black and white pictures of late nineteenth century London. Upstairs, the balcony offers a great view over Covent Garden Piazza. With its appropriately nostalgic name, the Punch and Judy sits perfectly inside the dolls' house-like features of the quadrangle of Covent Garden Market offering a sanctuary from the hoards of shoppers and strollers outside.

    Senate House
    Macmillan Hall

    Senate House

    Senate House University of London Malet Street London, WC1E 7HU
    • Conference centre
    • ·Training centre
    • ·Unusual
    • ·580 attendees
    • ·8 meeting rooms

    Senate House is situated in the heart of Bloomsbury, just a few minutes from Euston and Kings Cross St Pancreas Stations. Following a multi million pound refurbishment Senate House is now one of the most versatile and stylish event venues in central London. This unique and elegant art deco building combines modern facilities against a setting of original architectural features. Offering a range of spaces from custom designed seminar rooms, original wood panelled lecture theatres to elegant function halls. Senate House is perfect for conferences, exhibitions, meetings, weddings, training events, gala dinners and drinks receptions. An experienced catering and hospitality team pride themselves on offering a wide range of menus from working breakfasts and lunches right through to bespoke canapé receptions and private dinners. Our Beveridge Hall is a tiered lecture theatre which can accommodate up to 450 delegates, but with staging can be transformed into a venue to seat 350 for a gala dinner. Our Macmillan Hall is unique and versatile it can be used as a conference and exhibition se by day space by day or an opulent dining room by night,it can accommodate 100 guests for a dinner. The Chancellors Hall is an art deco jewel with marble walls and a high ceiling it boasts a host of stunning original features. It is the perfect venue for a wedding ceremony, concert, recital or drinks reception. In addition to this we have a range of meeting and training rooms all featuring in built audiovisual equipment. All rooms are recently refurbished and have natural daylight and air conditioning.

    RSA House London

    RSA House London

    RSA House, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ, WC2N 6EZ
    • Unusual
    • ·11 bedrooms
    • ·15 meeting rooms

    RSA House is an inspiring central London conference and meetings venue, featuring eleven event spaces spanning four floors. The largest conference room is the Great Room, seating up to 180 guests. It's often hired together with the Benjamin Franklin Room, which acts as the catering space. The venue?s most unique conference setting is the Durham Street Auditorium, built under a tunnel featuring exposed brickwork which allows for up to 70 guests. A further seven smaller rooms can be hired for individual meetings, breakouts or catering space, with five of these interconnecting. Each room has its own unique story and character. Our intimate and charismatic Auditorium is a unique setting for presentations, seminars, panel discussions, and private screenings. The space features exposed brickwork, built-in tiered theatre-style seating, and built-in audio-visual equipment.

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    Namco Station County Hall

    Namco Station County Hall

    County Hall, Riverside Buildings, Westminster Bridge Rd, United Kingdom, SE1 7PB
    • Unusual
    • ·1200 attendees
    • ·5 meeting rooms

    Namco Station is situated in London's magnificent County Hall, which is located next to the BA London Eye on London's South Bank. We are just a five-minute walk from the Waterloo and Westminster tube stations. We are a vibrant and cosmopolitan action packed venue of corporate entertainment, with over 150 of the latest interactive video games, a luxury American Pool Hall, twelve lanes of Techno Bowling and our famous Bumper Cars, all spread over 3 levels of pure enjoyment and big kid fun. Namco Station is the ideal venue for your corporate event, such as: Product launches Staff evenings and parties Client entertaining Networking events Graduate events Award dinners Team building challenges End of project celebrations and much much more……….. Our range of on-site activities extends from our fun Techno Bowling through to our famous turbo bumper cars with the latest drift system. What about a relaxing game of pool and a cold beer or just book a lounge area and watch that all-important sports fixture? With so much available on site, a relaxed clients evening or an interdepartmental team building event, the events team can provide help and guidance with getting the most from your event in London's most unique and unusual venue. Namco Station, County Hall has a dedicated events team to make sure that your events runs as smoothly as possible and are on hand to give guidance and assistance to give your event the edge over previous functions.

    London Eye SE1

    London Eye SE1

    Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7PB
    • Unusual
    • ·40 attendees
    • ·2 meeting rooms

    As well as being one of the most visually striking structures in the world - London Eye offers you a new perspective on a great city for your meeting or conference. London's famous streets, churches, palaces and monuments spread out below in a panoramic scene grown up from Roman times - and, on a clear day - views that stretch 25 miles to Windsor Castle. Experience breathtaking views in style from the luxury of your own private capsule. You and your guests will enjoy exclusive check in and priority boarding. For an extra special flight, choose from an exciting range of food and drink. For reservations of ten capsules or more, flights can also be arranged outside the normal operating hours.