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Here you'll find a definitive lists of the best venues for all sorts of event types, including parties, conferences, weddings and many more, as reviewed by our team of Venue Experts.
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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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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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Manchester's Top 5 Venues For Bumping Into A Footballer
The Manchester football rivalry is an epic contest between two of the world's greatest teams. But we know what we really care about: catching a glimpse of the stars when they're painting the town red - or blue. These five venues, all available for private hire on Hire Space , are your best shots of cosying up with Manchester's titans of football. 1. Club Liv
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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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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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Manchester's 5 Most Unusual Christmas Venues
Ding Dong Merrily on 'Hire'... Christmas is coming - are you ready? Dust down your party gear, polish those baubles and get prepared. You have presents to buy, turkeys to stuff and relatives to be nice to - so on top of all that Christmas can be even more stressful when you have a last minute party to plan. Don't go through the pain of tearing your hair out - you have come to the right place. Manchester is a city renowned for its quirky buildings and events and offers a delicious platter of
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This Is Why Manchester Has Such Unique Venues
Take a stroll through any district of Manchester and you’ll come across picturesque canals, striking red-brick buildings and impressive warehouses. That’s all down to the city’s incredible history as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Dubbed ‘Cottonopolis’, the city was once the largest centre of manufacturing in the world. Manchester was home to a huge number of grand warehouses, cotton mills, factories and workshops, all connected by an eye-catching maze of canals. Fast forward
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Top 5 Manchester Venues With Amazing Views
If you want a venue with a view in Manchester, you could perch on a tiny apartment balcony or rooftop bar and hope for a measely glimpse of something beyond the office block next door. But if you want stunning cityscapes and dazzling waterfronts, check out five of Manchester’s best venues with a view. 1. Imperial War Museum North The Imperial War Museum North is one of the jewels in Manchester’s cultural crown – a great
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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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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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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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The Top 5 Warehouses For Hire In London
When throwing an event in London, you can go in big. In one of its unique warehouse spaces you can have a large-scale event in an unparalleled urban setting. Venue expert Laura Richards picks the biggest and best of the bunch for your next exhibition, conference, wedding, party... what warehouses were made for, yeah? Studio Spaces E1 Yes, it started its life as a warehouse, but Studio Spaces E1
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The Top 5 Children's Party Venues In London
If you've ever read the blog, 10 Ways Birthday Parties Suck by Scary Mommy , you'll appreciate how tough it can be hosting a kid's party. James Roche takes the stress out of the occasion with five awesome children's party venues. Odeon Whiteleys Source: contactdir.uk Everyone loves a trip to the movies, so why not take
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Three Intimate Drinks Reception Venues
At Hire Space, we feel that an intimate events space is not always determined by size, but the connection you feel with the venue. James Roche hopes you feel a special bond with today's blog as he brings you ... three intimate reception venues for hire. The Pine Room at The Westbury Hotel Mayfair Whether it's a team meeting in The Broadway Room
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The Top 3 Library Venues In London
Libraries - the epitome of collective calm; a sanctuary for the studious, the high achievers and of course, pasty types looking to escape the sunlight. Can't quite make it to your local? Fear not - you can enjoy 60 minutes of uninterrupted, relaxing library sounds on YouTube (click here for the link). At Hire Space, our libraries are much more than just bo
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Top 5 Historic 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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Five Top Craft Beer Venues
The annual "Craft Beer Rising " event hits the Old Truman Brewery this weekend and Hire Space is in the mood to celebrate! James Roche brings you five of London's top craft beer venues. Bottom's up! London Fields Brewery I'm always disappointed when I enter a pub and find a complete absence of local beer. I'm not talking about Carling or John Smith. I'm referring
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The 5 Most Romantic Venues In London
As our recent blog on the Five Best Places to Propose in London showed, romance is alive and well in cities across the world. Valentine's Day is upon us and Hire Space is here to show you its sensitive side. Boy, have we got some fantastic spaces for you! It might be last minute, but what is romance without a little sponaneity? Loveable lothario and self-annointed romance counsellor to the stars, James Roche brings you five top Lond
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Three Of London's Cosiest Venues
We're all looking for somewhere cosy at this time of year and James Roche is here to help. Gather around, get warm and check out these three cosy London bars! Bar at India Club Step back in time to 1940s India with a visit to the India Club Bar, located within the Hotel Strand Continental. Quaint, cosy and inviting, this space is perfect for small gatherings and functions, networking events and exclusive parties. The hotel prides itself in being untouched by time and this is reflected in its
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Five London Venues For The World Cup
London is a big city with a big appetite for football. North, South, East or West - no matter where you're situated, Hire Space has the best clubs, pubs, cinema screens and event centres available for you to watch this year's FIFA World Cup. James Roche brings you five top London venues to celebrate the game's greatest showpiece! Oval Space Considering the massive salaries offered to the world's best players (and many of the mediocre ones as well), it is sometimes easy to forget about footbal
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