Large venue hire in Central London
123 large venues in Central London for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
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Large venue hire in Central London
123 large venues in Central London for conferences, weddings, performances and large events
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“Very easy to hire a space, great location and space, kitchen included, friendly staff.”
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“It was excellent! The person in charge on the day was superb and helpful.”
“The venue is beautiful and very well managed. We will definitely use again.”
“Amazing space and we loved that it could be like having 2 separate rooms but also one big one. Great and modern toilets.”
“Fantastic venue, incredible experience to host an event here. Great facilities, very friendly host. We would book again.”
“Such a great space, onsite staff were super nice and helpful! Can’t fault anything, even the set up and take down was seamless”
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A subterranean cocktail bar featuring a compact layout, plush velvet armchairs, banquette seating, and a small dance floor. It includes a staffed bar, an on-site kitchen producing pizzas and bar food, a built-in PA, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests must bring rubbish bags and take rubbish away.
“Very easy team to communicate with in advance and very smooth entry on the day of booking. Appreciate all my questions being answered promptly and just generally no stress whatsoever booking this venue!”
Set within church grounds in the City of London, the Main Hall offers a flexible layout with step-free access, WiFi, and an adjoining outside space. A kitchen with an oven, hob and fridge is included, alongside 100 chairs and 20 tables available on request.
This flexible and versatile space features an on-site bar and access to a mezzanine area, accommodating up to 350 standing guests. Located in Camden near Mornington Crescent tube station, it offers late licenses until 4am on weekends and dedicated staff support throughout your booking.
Main Hall 1
from £92/ hour
Hanley Crouch Community Association
· N4 4BY150 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Main Hall 1 offers step-free access and WiFi, alongside a well-equipped kitchen featuring an oven, hob, microwave, kettle, and hot plate. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and audiovisual equipment like a sound system, microphone, and projector can be requested at checkout.
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The downstairs Club Room is a private space featuring its own bar, private toilets and karaoke, accommodating up to 150 standing or 60 seated guests. You can bring your own DJ, though bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
Main Nave (with side chapels)
from £179/ hour
Holy Sepulchre, The National Musicians' Church
· EC1A 2DQ500 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
A spectacular historic building featuring a spacious 15m by 25m main nave with side chapels, an adjoining outside space, and step-free access. It includes 325 chairs, a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and staff on-site during your booking.
Main Church
from £128/ hour
St Olave Church Hart Street
· EC3R 7NB180 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
Featuring a historic setting equipped with a kitchenette, sound system, piano, and WiFi, this venue includes on-site staff support during your booking. Alcohol requires prior venue approval, and bookers must bring their own bags and remove all rubbish.
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This elegant space features a flexible layout with two optional partitions and large windows providing natural light. It includes air conditioning, step-free access via a lift, and a fully equipped kitchen, with a staff member onsite during bookings.
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This versatile venue features five breakout rooms, a covered terrace, and flexible indoor spaces equipped with a sound system and stage lights. Step-free access and air conditioning are available, and venue-supplied food and beverage packages are required.
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21Soho offers a Central London location available 7 days a week, featuring a stage, WiFi, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
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St Aloysius features a large sports hall with floor markings for football, basketball, volleyball and four badminton courts, alongside table tennis tables and cricket nets. Step-free access is available, and a member of staff remains on site during bookings.
The Great Nave is an open, light-filled space featuring marble floors and exceptional acoustics. It includes a kitchenette and step-free access, with optional adjoining rooms for guest arrival and preparation.
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This top floor area features its own private bar and wine cellar, accommodating up to 150 standing guests or 100 seated for a meal. Bringing your own food, drinks, or external catering is not permitted.
This historic church features wonderful acoustics and includes 400 adult benches, alongside step-free access and WiFi. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help, and a coffee kiosk is available by arrangement for speciality drinks.
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Situated in Theatreland, this late-night venue accommodates up to 600 guests with 250 seated. It features a resident pianist, singing waiters, a house band, and a late-night DJ, with all food and drinks provided. Bringing your own food or drinks, as well as external catering, is not allowed.
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Located moments from St Paul’s Cathedral, this stylish space features a Shoreditch-inspired DJ bar and a cocktail lounge. It offers a sound system, stage, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a games room, and an in-house photo booth.
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The whole venue can be hired on a minimum spend basis, featuring a seated capacity of 100 and overall capacity of 250. It comprises three spaces across two floors and a club room, each with its own bar, alongside two sound systems and WiFi.
“The tech provision is great and they helped us livestream the event via Zoom which ran pretty smoothly. The staff were incredibly helpful throughout the day and we would recommend hiring this venue!”
Montefiore Hall is a spacious, versatile hall featuring step-free access, a sound system, and an adjoining outdoor garden space. Bookings include use of a professional kitchen opposite. Note that it is a kosher site where only vegetarian food is permitted, and alcohol is not allowed.
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Discoteca is an intimate, atmospheric lower ground space featuring a dancefloor, DJ booth, stage, private toilet and bar. Guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after events.
Main Shrine Room
from £128/ hour
Rigpa Buddhist Meditation Centre
· N1 1BB200 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Located in central London, Rigpa Meditation Centre's Main Shrine Room offers 93 square metres of open space with natural light and flexible layouts. Facilities include kitchen access, a reception area, Tara Tea Room, breakout space, and an accessible toilet.
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Book the entire venue exclusively for a flexible layout, a dedicated events team, and bespoke food and drinks menus supporting up to 100 seated or 200 standing guests, with 20 tables and 90 chairs provided. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed, and guests must bring rubbish bags and leave promptly.
“Contact with the administrator was really good, very responsive and punctual. The person that opened up and closed was very helpful. We would definitely use the space again.”
Entire Ground Floor
from £153/ hour
St George The Martyr, Holborn
· WC1N 3AH200 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
A large ground floor room featuring high ceilings, a stage, and step-free access, with AV equipment and a kitchenette available. You can bring your own food, drinks, and decor, though confetti or glitter is not permitted. Alcohol requires venue approval.
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A Victorian listed warehouse basement featuring three bars, a stage, and full audiovisual equipment including TVs and projector screens. Exclusive hire is subject to rules requiring guests to leave promptly, tidy up after themselves, and refrain from bringing their own food or drinks.
A spacious, clean hall featuring step-free access and an adjoining outside space, with WiFi and a piano available. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
Whole Venue
from £135/ hour
St Andrew's Church, Thornhill Square
· N1 1BQ280 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
This combined listing features both a small hall and a main church hall, offering flexible layouts with an adjoining outside space and breakout space. It includes a basic kitchen with a kettle, fridge, microwave, and sink, plus heating and various toilet facilities.
Main Hall and Garden Terrace
from £122/ hour
Dabbers Social Bingo - City
· EC3A 7DB300 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Exclusive hire of the whole venue spans two floors, incorporating Bar 22, a Garden Terrace, and a Main Hall. The space features air conditioning, a stage, WiFi, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment including a projector, microphones, and plug-and-play speakers.
Rumba London is a West End nightclub featuring a stage, breakout space, cloakroom, and comprehensive kitchen facilities, complete with built-in audiovisual equipment and stage lights. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
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This large assembly hall features a stage, a capacity of 300 people, and built-in audiovisual equipment including a sound system and projector. A staff member remains on site to assist during your booking.
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Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls, natural light, and a wraparound terrace with panoramic views, this space includes sixty chairs and WiFi. Bookers must bring their own bags, take away rubbish, and leave the space as found, with no own food or drinks permitted.
“A beautiful space, wonderful facilities, and admin staff were so accommodating.”
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The Barley Mow offers exclusive full venue hire in Westminster near Victoria Station, featuring a traditional pub atmosphere, flexible spaces, and 195 chairs. Note that bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
Main Church Space
from £61/ hour
St George's Church, Tufnell Park
· N7 0ND300 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
The main church space is a large open church hall featuring a high ceiling, wooden floor, and a spacious lobby. It offers WiFi, a shared kitchen, and step-free access, with adult tables and chairs provided.
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The Sofa Bar is a first-floor retreat featuring high ceilings, natural light, a private bar, toilets, and a smoking terrace. It includes free Wi-Fi, a projector, and a sound system, accommodating up to 60 seated or 150 standing guests with your own food and drinks prohibited.
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Enjoy exclusive access to this lively and versatile West End venue featuring two fully stocked bars and a dedicated private Studio Room with karaoke. No ticketed events or under 18s allowed.
This industrial open plan space in Finsbury Park features skylights, flexible layout options with large curtain room dividers, a breakout room, and a meeting room for up to ten guests. Included hire arrangements cover a venue manager, free teas, coffees, filtered water, a projector, and sound system speakers.
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This Pan-Asian restaurant and bar features interactive touch-sensitive tabletops for projected games and ordering, alongside the Onyx Room with large TVs, consoles, and karaoke. An in-house bar and kitchen provide food and drinks, as your own food and drinks are not permitted. Facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and music options.
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Pimlico Academy's spacious dining hall features large windows overlooking the playground and accommodates large groups with 60 tables and 250 chairs provided. WiFi is available, and a staff member remains on-site during bookings to help.
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The Beach Bar features real sand, an ocean view backdrop, and palm trees, equipped with 30 tables, 60 chairs, WiFi, a TV, and connected speakers. An included kitchen, storage space, and heaters or radiators are provided. External food and catering are not allowed.
Church Space offers step-free access, stage lights, and heaters or radiators. A member of staff remains on site during the booking and will be available to help.
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A two-story Soho spot featuring a rustic ground-floor taquería and a downstairs discoteca equipped with a proper DJ booth and bar. The venue accommodates 180 guests, with 75 chairs provided, and serves honest Latin cooking. No ticketed events or under 18s allowed.
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The Escapologist features a Grand Hall, a Main Bar area with a full-length bar, and an underground Vault with booths, accommodating up to 200 guests.
A modern, flexible sports space featuring sports markings, WiFi, air conditioning, and heating, accommodating multiple courts and nets. A member of staff remains on-site during bookings to assist.
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The Side Hustle is a design-led sports bar featuring three semi-exclusive areas and breakout space within a 400-capacity venue. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish and leave promptly after the event, and external catering or own food and drinks are not allowed.
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This lower-floor function room accommodates up to 200 guests and features a private bar, a disco ball-style DJ booth, karaoke, and private toilets. Facilities include a standalone sound system, projector screen, and air conditioning, with external catering available and kitchen access not included.
The Great Hall is a striking, large-scale event space featuring adaptable layouts, an experienced in-house events team, and comprehensive on-site AV and technical support. It benefits from breakout spaces, a cloakroom, stage, and adjoining outside space, making it practical for major gatherings.
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This secluded terrace accommodates up to 60 seated or 150 standing guests and features air conditioning, WiFi, and a sound system. Food and drinks must be sourced through the venue.
“Lovely, atmospheric venue, which was perfect for our wedding party in June. The fact it's dry hire means you can put your own clear stamp on it, and when everything is set up it looks truly stunning.”
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Located near Tottenham Court Road Station, the venue features unique 1950s Hong Kong-inspired Asian decor, comprising the Bar Area, Lounge, Raised Area, and Courtyard. It includes 80 chairs and a dedicated events team to help create bespoke events.
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Dirty Martini Bishopsgate offers a sophisticated cocktail bar and events venue with stylish interiors, versatile layouts, and a dedicated events team. The space includes 95 chairs, while bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
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Spread across two bars, the venue features a flexible ground-floor open space with seating for 100 and standing for 200, plus a basement bar for late-night dancing. Modern and retro furnishings create a relaxed atmosphere, though own food and drinks are not permitted.
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Just moments from Oxford Street, this hidden tropical basement bar offers vibrant decor, bamboo accents, and a versatile layout featuring cosy sofas, high tables, and bar seating. Exclusive hire is available with a minimum of 60 guests, subject to seasonal minimum spend requirements and house rules to leave the space tidy.
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This vibrant East London pub offers exclusive hire across multiple areas and levels with a capacity for up to 450 guests. Facilities include air conditioning, WiFi, a sound system with connected speakers, stage lights, and provided tables and chairs.
Dining Hall & Community Room
from £102/ hour
Hanover Primary School
· N1 8BD400 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
This Hanover Primary School space features a dining hall and community room complete with a stage, WiFi, and auditorium seating for up to 150 people, alongside an adjoining outside space. Kitchen access is included with appliances available on request, and staff remain on site during bookings.
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The venue offers flexible spaces accommodating up to 150 guests for standing receptions or 70 for seated meals, complete with 70 adult chairs. Guests must bring their own bags to take rubbish with them and leave the space as found.
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Full Venue Takeovers offer exclusive use of our function space, taproom, and yard, featuring three dedicated bars, professional lighting, and included PA systems. Guests must leave the space as found and depart promptly.
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Both floors can be hired individually or as a whole venue, and the space can be dressed to suit any theme. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
The Sanctuary (Auditorium)
from £1,836/ hour
Liberal Jewish Synagogue
· NW8 7HA850 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
The Sanctuary is a striking space lined with imported stone, featuring seating for 850 over two levels facing a raised central podium. It is equipped with a stage, specialist lighting, a sound system, and a projector and screen.
A very big dome-style hall featuring a huge stage, air conditioning, and step-free access. The space offers a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, and kettle, alongside available chairs, tables, and a wide selection of optional AV equipment.
Dating from 1631, this unique church features vaulted ceilings, original stained glass, and a modern A/V and lighting system. It offers a flexible layout with benches, tables, and a modular stage for dry hire.
Astroturf Sports Pitch
from £51/ hour
Castlehaven Community Centre & Hub
· NW1 8RU500 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Three astroturf sports pitches featuring floodlighting, newly renovated changing rooms, showers, and accessible facilities with step-free access. Evening and weekend bookings are managed by an out-of-hours caretaker, and a staff member remains on site.
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Our entire venue can be hired out for complete exclusivity, giving you the ability to tailor each space and the menu to your needs. The space features WiFi and 150 chairs.
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Simmons Bank is a lively two-floor cocktail and party venue near Bank Station, featuring retro interiors, two bars, and a private mezzanine. The full venue offers exclusive use for up to 300 standing or 130 seated guests, with the option to bring your own DJ.
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The Clubhouse is a brand new Mayfair venue featuring plush interiors, warm lighting, a bar, and bespoke furniture that can be removed to create entertainment areas. Bookers must bring their own bags, take rubbish with them, and leave promptly.
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Located in Mayfair, this grand multi-level space features tiered seating, a central stage, a DJ booth, and an exclusive Mezzanine with its own bar and lounge. Equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual technology, in-house branding options, and a dedicated events team to support your hire.
Located in Covent Garden, this newly refurbished venue offers flexible space for up to 150 standing or 70 seated guests, featuring step-free access, air conditioning, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment. It includes a professional kitchen, 20 tables, and 80 chairs.
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The Lansdowne Pub & Dining Room features an expansive indoor and outdoor dining area with classy wooden furniture and a mix of classic and modern decor. Guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after the event.
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This versatile outdoor space features a handmade bar, riverside views, step-free access and an accessible toilet. It includes 150 chairs, Wi-Fi and storage space, while allowing external catering and your own food with restrictions against own drinks, confetti, glitter, candles and open flames.
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Farzi London is a contemporary Indian restaurant featuring an industrial-style interior anchored by a central circular bar and reconfigurable marble tables and booth seating. It includes a built-in PA system and outdoor seating, requiring guests to bring their own rubbish bags and leave promptly.
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Full venue hire offers a 40ft bar, a private events space, 69 state-of-the-art motion simulators, and stunning views of St Paul's, with air conditioning and step-free access.
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Full exclusive hire covers the main bar and the Captains Quarters, a hidden rear room reached through a bookshelf door, accommodating up to 150 guests. The space includes AV equipment, kitchen facilities, and air conditioning. Exclusive hire requires using external catering provided or approved by the venue, and alcohol must be approved.
The open-plan gallery features restored parquet flooring, a central light box, and a breakout space. It includes step-free access, Wi-Fi, and heaters, with a staff member on site during your booking.
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Pimlico Academy features a large sports hall equipped with nine basketball hoops, cricket nets, and markings for football, netball, badminton, and basketball. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to provide assistance.
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Spread across three floors, this venue features a top-floor bar and restaurant with a private bar and wine cellar, alongside the versatile Copper Bar. It includes 150 chairs, while guests must bring their own bags and take rubbish away.
Featuring a fully-stocked bar and flexible table seating, the space includes step-free access and a staff member on site during your booking.
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Take over our funfair exclusively for up to 800 guests, featuring 12 unique games, air conditioning, WiFi, a sound system, stage lights, and furniture including 400 chairs and 100 tables.
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The first-floor rooftop terrace is fully weatherproof with a retractable roof, heaters, and fairy lights, featuring an on-site bar and chefs for small plates or 3-course meals. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish, leave the space as found, and leave promptly after the event.
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The venue offers all-day locally-sourced food and a great selection of drinks, featuring an intimate Den with a dedicated bar, chairs, and tables. Guests must not bring their own food or drinks and must remove all rubbish.
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Spread your event across both floors, accommodating up to 250 guests with a sound system and seating for 86 banqueting-style. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
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BEAT is a renovated 250-capacity speakeasy featuring a large dance floor, superior acoustics, and step-free access. A drinks package and minimum spend must be included, as dry hire is not provided.
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Featuring a 16m by 14m layout, stage and parking, the Assembly Hall accommodates large indoor clubs and community events. One-off bookings include a mandatory #100 cleaning fee, and all bookings require their own public liability insurance.
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Located in central Leicester Square, this venue features two bars, a dance floor, a DJ booth, a photo booth, games console, and a cloakroom with a late licence until 3am. Guests cannot bring their own food or drinks, and must clear their rubbish and leave promptly after the event.
| Available venues | 123 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 150 to 850 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £103/hour |
| Hourly price range | £36 to £1,836/hour |
| Minimum spend | £50 to £40,000 |
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