Historic Venues

Corporate Entertainment

The Groucho Club is the world-renowned arts and media private members club, based in Soho, London. The Groucho Club is available for event hire, and has many rooms and spaces that are perfect for your next corporate event

Historic Venues

Located in central London, but away from the hustle and bustle due to its location in one of London’s oldest streets, lies Founders’ Hall.

Awards Ceremonies

113 Chancery Lane is a versatile venue suited to everything from weddings to awards dinners . Alighting from the tube at Temple on your way to the venue, you will find yourself in one of the most curious areas in London. Heading Northwest toward Chancery Lane, you will quickly find yourself amongst q

Historic Venues

The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom is a fascinating mix of modern sensibility and high tradition. This is exemplified in the venue itself and their approach to events. The Middlesex Guildhall, the home to the UK’s Supreme Court after its creation in 2009, dates back to 1906 when construction began, yet evokes the soul of something much older. Termed “art-nouveau gothic” by some, the sty

Historic Venues

The Ivory Vaults is one of London’s most unique events venues. This historic venue specialises in banquet style events; sitting at their long tables under the sweeping arches adds to the wonderful atmosphere that comes with dining in good company. Many of the events at Ivory Vaults will be like nothing you’ve ever experienced before. They create immersive evenings

Unusual Venues

Wellington Arch easily topped our list of venues least known to be available for events recently. Few know it as Constitution Arch, the historic structure became a familiar sight to Londoners since the late 1820s. We uncovered three little-known secrets which make Wellington Arch the truly unique venue it is today (and for you to boast about your London knowledge). 1. The Arch was home to London’s smalle

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Meetings

The Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers once held a monopoly over all publishing in England, today they draw their members from across the media from advertising to newspapers and digital media. What better place then, to host your next meeting or conference , than the guild hall of a livery company so closely tied to the communication of ideas. Meetings at Stationers’ Hall

Historic Venues

Over the course of its nearly thousand year history, The Tower of London has seen some quite strange events; stories of the astonishing or the downright weird, and it’s protected the secrets of the monarchy, incarcerated spies and executed traitors. It’s fitting then that the Tower should continue this tradition of the extraordinary, as a venue for the unusual . Whether you want to host a wildly themed party, dispose of some nephews, s

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It's the question that keeps you awake at night. Am I a historic venue? Or more of a party venue? Finally, we have the answers you've been seeking. Thanks to extensive psychoanalytical research, combined with our wealth of venue expertise and experience we're able to finally answer the question that has haunted the events industry for too long. What Sort of Venue Are You? Though the answer may be shocking, with this essential knowledge you can pursue your venue goals with new vigour. Whether y

Weddings

Believe it or not, the London Borough of Hackney was once a wild and marshy place, the name itself likely having roots in the Old English for Haka’s Island. Now of course, Hackney is one of London’s trendiest boroughs and nowhere proves this more than the recently refurbished Hackney Town Hall . Hackney Town Hall combines the original elements of 1930s design with modern elegance. This gorgeous venue is perfec

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Historically and architecturally speaking, Southwark Cathedral is a wonder. The iconic building enjoys a diverse and extraordinary history. Southwark Cathedral stands at the oldest crossing point of the tidal River Thames. It is believed that there was a community of nuns on the site long before 1066. In 1106, the church was re-founded as a priory, with a hospital created alongside the church. At the Dissolution of the Monasteries i

Events

There's a definite mark of prestige within the walls of The Army & Navy Club , a traditional event space that boasts modern hosting facilities, as well as a rich history. This Military Members Club has been a home away from home for officers of the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth since the reign of Queen Victoria. Completely rebuilt in 1962, the space is nestled on iconic Pall Mall, on the verge of verdant St James's Park. The Duke

Weddings

As one of the world's leading educational institutions, Imperial College is a leading voice in the exploration of science, engineering, medicine and business. And with alumni including the likes of Alexander Fleming, H.G. Wells and of course, the legend that is Brian May, the College has a lot to shout about. Aside from its educational roots, Imperial is also a highly respected event space. Besides it's impressive Sherfield Building

Conferences

Located in the heart of the City, Salters’ Hall combines the rich heritage of the salt trade of medieval London with contemporary surroundings. Rebuilt in 1972 by Basil Spence and now a Grade II listed building, it is a rare example of a post-war livery building in the city. Last month saw the launch of the venue with a party attended by over 200 people from London's high-profile businesses, which officially marked Salters' Hall as open for business once more. Guests were invited to tour the v

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We have the Duke of Somerset to thank for the ever-impressive Somerset House , with its Doric and Ionic columns that signalled a return to the classical style in the 1500s. The self-appointed Duke – the uncle of young King Edward VI – completed the construction of the mansion between the Thames and The Strand in 1551. He was then executed for treason the following year. (For unrelated reasons, incidentally.) Over the following centuries,

Events

There's a myth about the iconic "Liver Birds" at the top of the stunning Royal Liver Building . It claims that if they ever fly away, Liverpool will sink into the River Mersey. Thankfully, this has never happened to the beautiful city of Liverpool. Proudly standing as the tallest building in Europe when it was erected in 1911, the Royal Liver Building was originally constructed as a home to a group

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Standing on the grounds of Hampton Court Palace is truly like standing in the footsteps of the most important figures and captivating characters in British history. Cardinal Thomas Wolsey resided in the Palace from 1515, until the charming Henry VIII decided to make it his own, after making the building lavish and luxurious – fit for a king (and his six queens – separately, of course). James I threw late-night parties in the Great Hall, and Shakespeare's troupe of players performed for the ro

London Venues

With modern marvels such as 'The Gherkin' and 'The Shard' now dominating London's skyline, we felt it was time to pay tribute to our older, yet equally impressive event spaces . James Roche brings you five historic London venues! Drapers Hall The original hall may have been destroyed by the fire of London but with the present incarnation dating back to 1772, this superb venue is (hold on while I take off my socks to count) still sixtee

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