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6 Big London Spaces for Big London Events

Size matters. For whatever reason, sometimes only an enormous space will do, be it due to the length of the guest list, or just the will to impress invitees with a space of sheer proportions. London has a wealth of high-capacity venues; here are just a handful of the biggest rooms on offer. 1. BMA House Euston Space: The Great Hall Capacity: 320 (buffet, reception) 28 feet high and 115 feet long, The Great Hall at Blo

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Sneak Peek: The Salters' Hall Refurbishment

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 and has remained largely untouched until now... Architects de Metz Forbes Knight (dMFK) were tasked with the project to upgrade the building whilst retaining its sense of history and al

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Review: Bassline Productions

It's not often you see Bacardi and 10 Downing Street on the same client list. But it's due to the diversity of Bassline Productions ’ services that the two very distinct establishments chose the company to provide bespoke support for their respective functions. The list of big-name clients doesn't end there, but continues with Battersea Fireworks and The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where Bassline's talents were again lent in various capacities. Yet its ser

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Venue Review: Clerkenwell & Social

It's all very well getting a bartender to mix a few drinks together and call it a cocktail. But that's not what Clerkenwell & Social is about. They're into infusions. And now, so are we. There's a lot of lingo bounding about at the moment, offering variations on the word 'fusion' - Korean-Mexican fusions ('korexican') being an absolute classic. But infusion cocktails are no gimmick or new-fangled concept. Infusion is a technical process that's as old as tea. Source: Unknown The technique in

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5 Beautifully Industrial Venues in London

Unquestionably, the big trend that has emerged in venues this year is the bold, stark, and raw look of industrial venues. By restoring old Victorian factories and warehouses, and not making the mistake of covering up original features, these designers are really bringing something new to the venue scene - something that's historical and yet fresh at the same time. Think exposed brickwork, expansive windows and beautiful beams. 1. Tramshed by Mark Hix

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The 7 Best Speakeasy Bars in London

In London's nooks and crannies, behind unmarked doors, inside abandoned tube stations, and through secret entrances, are some of the world's most incredible bars. You've just got to know where to look. Here are 7 of the best - all of which you can hire for your event through Hire Space. 1. Purl Full of 'secret nooks and crannies', where photos of

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London's 7 Most Mouthwatering Caterers

It's no secret that an event can live or die by the quality of the food. You're only a few lukewarm canapés away from a complete disaster. But it's also a huge opportunity: if you can dazzle your guests with sumptuous food all night, you'll transform their entire experience of your event. By taking care over your catering choice, you're giving your event the best chance to flourish. 1. Ampersand Price: Mid-range From gin and tonic 'glaciers', to donuts s

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Southwark Cathedral Officially Opens Brand New Churchyard

In the heart of Borough Market, where top buttons are being undone, wine is being spilt, and oysters are being cracked open, Southwark Cathedral quietly rises into the air. The stunning and yet subtle cathedral has seen over a thousand years of London's history. Dating as far back as 606 AD, today its spires share the same sky as The Shard. In this respect, the venue offers a quintessential slice of London life: the bustle of Borough

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Unique Venue Of The Month: Drink, Shop & Do

Drink, Shop & Do is a venue of two halves, both brilliant, both very different. The first is a light, bright café , jam-packed with multi-coloured paper balloons, taxidermy and sweets. They host imaginative day-play events for adults, like 'Bloody Marys & Boardgames', 'Benedict Cumber

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The 5 Most Epic Party Venues In London

Epic. It's not a term we casually dish out. These venues are unstoppable forces, ripping up the fabric of London's events scene with their progressive vision and monumental scale. If you're struggling to find a venue that can handle your vision, then start taking notes. 1. Pulse & Bankside Vaults Southwark Capacity: 2000 Deep underground London, somewhere beneath Southwark, lies 19,000 square feet of jaw-d

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Four of London's Pet-Friendly Venues

If you are the type of person who brings their furry friend everywhere, then you are going to fall in love with these pet-friendly venues! Why leave your best friend at home when they can enjoy the day with you? Pets are people too, right? The genius who decided to open venues that are animal friendly was just that, and now we are spreading the word on London's top four.🐾 1. Garden at Alebrijes The Garden space at

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5 Venues That Have Been In The Movies

London is a magnet for directors all over the world. Which means, of course, that loads of Hire Space venues have been in the movies. Here are five of the best. 1. Momo Resto This moroccan themed venue has a gorgeous outside area, and intricately decorated restaurant. Source: timeout.com The Movie: Bridget Jones' Diary

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7 London Venues With Amazing Wall Art

We trawled through the thousands of venues that are on Hire Space, and picked out the ones with the best murals. They're amazing. 1. Shakespeare's Globe 2. Barrio East 3. Drapers

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Venue Review: Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Theatre Royal Drury Lane is a phoenix. Amazingly, the first time it burned down was after the Great Fire Of London - it survived that fire. But six years later, it was burnt to a crisp. But it rose, rebuilt, only a few years later - only to be destroyed once again, in 1794. And in 1809, having been rebuilt again, it caught alight, and Theatre Royal

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The Top 5 Celebrity-Magnet Venues

You can walk down the streets in Piccadilly, loiter around cafes in Chelsea, or pay entry to all the clubs in Dalston on Harry Styles' birthday, but the best way to bump into a celebrity is by gaining access to one of these ultra-fashionable, celeb-magnet venues. And now you can. Check it. 1. Beaufort House Chelsea * The scene: Chelsea * The celebs: The Made In Chelsea cast

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Five Venues For A Feast With Friends

"We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink, for dining alone is leading the life of a wolf." - Epicurus At Hire Space , we're more of a wolf pack than lone wolves. We like to drink together and feast together, and we make sure we do it in style. That's why Hire Space has such an enduring love affair with London: This great city has the best private dining venues on the planet. Here are the best o

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Review: Rooms On Regent's Park

On a crisp winter's morning, when wispy, leafless trees fracture sunlight onto the park's lake, Rooms On Regent's Park is at its most beautiful. The soothing, serene atmosphere of the nearby park, a place of meandering footsteps and quietly quacking ducks, imbues this venue with a sense of being quite outside London, far away from the manic rush of the inner-city hustle and bustle. The building itself emulates the atmosphere of the park, with its own gard

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The 5 Most Terrifying Venues In London

As the light of our shortening days is clutched back, London darkens. The daily commute is slowly dipped into a pool of thick, misty twilight, and ghouls arise from London's blood-stained cobblestones. Ghosts dip and dive, devils hatch and thrive, and demons creep and crawl as Halloween finally arrives. Whether you want to appease the Pagan gods, confront the bats and beasts, or simply celebrate this nefarious festival of the night, we have the venue for you. 1. Vaults

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Review: Party at 41 Portland Place

A long corridor of columned buildings border what has to be one of London's grandest and most compelling streets, Portland Place. These are the sorts of buildings that British Generals came home to after fighting in the American War of Independence; the sorts of buildings that survived the Blitz; the sorts of buildings that established London as an iconic world capital. Just as Portland Place isn't any old London street, Number 41

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Review: The Foundling Museum

As opposed to a converted Shoreditch loft, or a brand new conference centre, The Foundling Museum is a venue that forms part of the rich, historic fabric of London, which has been woven across centuries. Its roots date back to the hospital founded in 1739, which was created to look after desperately poor children with no hope of other help. The Foundling Museum now plays host to delicately lit dinners in two rooms with a sumptuous Italian

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Top 5 Venues for London's New Year's Eve Fireworks

Without fail, the New Year ushers in a tacit wave of disappointment. Everything is exorbitantly expensive, your resolutions are probably doomed, and your midnight-kiss hope has gone AWOL. But this year, Hire Space is here to help. By picking one of these marvellous venues for the New Year's Eve fireworks, you can celebrate with panache, privacy, and people you actually like. We can't guarantee you'll get kissed, but we do promise an unforgettable night. 1. Skyloft

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Review: Pulse & Bankside Vaults

Constituting of five gigantic railway arches on the foot of the Thames, it's immediately obvious that Pulse & Bankside Vaults is a dramatic and compelling space. A playground for anyone with creative flair, this venue can unleash even the most ambitious of imaginations. We never know what might end up happening in this unique underworld cavern. With over 19,000 square feet of space, and enclosed deep below ground, t

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Top 5 Venues for the Apocalypse

Whether it be by zombies, aliens, atomic war or tsunami, Tommy Shane assembles Hire Space's five perfect venues for the end of the world. Will you try to battle it out for survival, reveal your feelings to an unknowing lover, or use lions and rhinoceroses to keep safe? You decide... 1. Pulse and Bankside Vaults Kim Jong Un finally decides to push the big red button. Atomic bombs, mutant animals, nuclear winters - the whole enchilada. The only logical response is to get deep, deep undergr

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Five Epic Underground Venues

We'll take you down, deep down, to where all the fun happens. Hold your next big event in London's darkest little basements, vaults, cellars, caves and arches.

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The Top 5 North London Party Venues

East London has hipsters, west London is rich and south London has sweet suburban spots, but north London is all about good times. It's where rock 'n' roll celebs call home, with a historic reputation for fun. Hire Space venue expert Laura Richards reveals the best north London party spots to live it up as the area intended. 1. House of Wolf Source: The Independent Embrace the bohemian vibes that North London has to offer - head along to Islington's recently established House of Wolf

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