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Every venue in the Booko catalogue tagged Contemporary.
33 venues
Set alongside the historic St John's church in a leafy square near the Houses of Parliament, 18 Smith Square holds a long-standing reputation for meeting space and hospitality. The venue offers flexible rooms across multiple floors, with air conditioning and modern technology throughout. Spaces range from intimate boardrooms to large conference halls, many with natural daylight, and several with access...
297 Euston Road, the new headquarters of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), is now available for hire for meetings, events and functions. Situated in a bustling area of zone 1, the building fronts onto both Euston Road and Warren Street and is located within one minute’s walk of Warren Street underground station, with exceptionally easy access to...
Ben Murphy, formerly of Launceston Place, leads the kitchen at this Fitzrovia restaurant on Charlotte Street, where seasonal ingredients and classical technique meet playful contemporary reworking. Menus balance precision with personality, from reimagined beef Wellington to fig leaf soufflé with olive oil ice cream served tableside from an ice-cream trolley. A cocktail bar and 300-strong wine list round out the...
A Japanese restaurant set within a beautifully restored Grade II-listed former bank on Cavendish Square in Marylebone. The menu moves from delicate sushi and robata-grilled dishes to an inventive omakase experience, all crafted with Kyoto-inspired technique and London creativity. Multiple private spaces flow together for group occasions, from intimate dinners to full venue takeovers, with live DJs on weekends adding...
Celebrate above London at Aqua Shard, where panoramic views and contemporary interiors set the scene for private dining and receptions. Glass-partitioned dining rooms offer intimacy, while the Tea and Gin Wings accommodate larger gatherings. Exclusive hire brings the restaurant together for launches, anniversaries and corporate occasions, supported by a dedicated events team.
Bancone is a casual, buzzy pasta restaurant in an arched railway space beneath London Bridge. Hand-rolled fresh pasta and sharing antipasti are served in an informal, industrial setting. The private dining room on the mezzanine offers a separate, airy space for groups and celebrations.
Bancone makes fresh pasta by hand every day, served in a sleek, buzzy setting with an open kitchen feel. The signature silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk are worth ordering. The Covent Garden location houses a private dining room upstairs, ideal for groups seeking an informal, intimate meal built around sharing bowls of antipasti and pasta.
Bancone makes fresh pasta by hand every day, inspired by Italy and the wider European tradition. The restaurant has a sleek, contemporary aesthetic and a buzzy, informal atmosphere. The signature silk handkerchiefs with walnut butter and confit egg yolk are worth ordering.
Chef Chet Sharma developed his craft at some of Europe's most celebrated restaurants, including two-Michelin starred Mugaritz in San Sebastian and Simon Rogan's L'Enclume, before opening BiBi. The name is a term of endearment for grandmothers across India. The restaurant serves small, punchy Indian dishes in a sharing style, drawing on recipes from Sharma's travels across the subcontinent and refined...
Bobo Social sits in the new Filmworks Walk development, a ten minute walk from Ealing Broadway station and well served by bus routes. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with light, and adjustable lighting lets you shape the atmosphere to suit your event. The large dining and bar area opens onto a summer terrace, with a substantial cocktail bar and fully...
A modern Japanese restaurant in Chelsea that blends authentic techniques with British, seasonal ingredients, including Cornish seafood. The intimate sushi counter offers a view of the chefs at work, whilst the secluded upstairs Kurabu lounge and Japanese-inspired garden terrace provide alternative settings. Signature sushi and sashimi feature alongside daily specials from ethical suppliers.
Fenix is a contemporary Greek-Mediterranean restaurant inspired by the Cyclades, serving modern Aegean dishes designed for sharing: Athenian Tartare, Langoustine Orzo, Wagyu Stifado and a refined take on moussaka. Cocktails channel the spirit of the Greek Isles, moving from early evening drinks into late-night energy. The space centres on an open kitchen and sculptural interiors that capture island life, blending...
Hoppers at Kings Cross draws inspiration from the coastal journey between Colombo in Sri Lanka and the Dutch town of Galle. The striking contemporary space centres on a vibrant cocktail bar serving drinks, bar snacks and short eats, with a large terrace alongside. Its relaxed atmosphere and flexible spaces make it well suited to group gatherings.
Decant Group is a London-based premium wine and spirits company built around a portfolio of specialist “Houses” that span investment, retail, storage and curated experiences. They operate distinctive brands - from House of Decant, a curated fine wine and spirits retailer, to Decant Index, a digital marketplace for collectors and investors. At their flagship 105 Piccadilly Mayfair location, Decant Group...
Icetank is a blank-canvas event space on Grape Street, just off Shaftesbury Avenue in Covent Garden, set within an Edwardian mansion. Its 171 square metres over two floors hold up to 120 standing guests, with floor-to-ceiling windows, blackout blinds, a large infinity cove, a DJ mezzanine, a ground-floor demo kitchen and a catering kitchen below. It is hired exclusively for...
Imperial Lounge & Restaurant is an Indian and Indo-Chinese restaurant and bar in Airport House on Purley Way, Croydon, with free parking. Its lounge bar and restaurant host weddings, including civil ceremonies and Asian weddings, as well as birthdays of up to 150 guests, Christmas parties and corporate events, with bespoke catering and a resident DJ.
Kinkally reinterprets Georgian cuisine through a contemporary lens, building its menu around bold, seasonal small plates designed for sharing. The restaurant draws on centuries-old culinary traditions from Georgia, layered with influences from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Minimalist design pairs with a cosy atmosphere to complement the ingredient-led cooking. After dinner, descend to Bar Kinky, an intimate subterranean cocktail...
Kricket heads to Shoreditch, an opening which sees the popular brand launch its first breakfast offering, as well as full all-day dining and drinks. Soft pink aesthetics, an open kitchen, a cosy lounge area and communal tables set the scene, with delicious dishes served to couples, friends and groups.
A contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar in Shoreditch, inspired by the vibrant spirit of Tokyo's neighbourhood izakayas. Focusing on authentic robata charcoal grilling and signature kamameshi rice dishes, alongside sushi, sashimi and Japanese-inspired drinks.
Mr Porter blends a beautiful steakhouse with a high-energy cocktail bar and lounge. Prime cuts, refined seafood, vegetable-forward dishes and shareable plates are paired with inventive cocktails and an extensive wine list. From dinner through late night, curated music and DJ sets shape the atmosphere, creating a stunning space for dining, drinks and social gatherings in the heart of Mayfair...
NAC is an all-day restaurant at 41 North Audley Street in Mayfair, with outdoor seating and a seasonal menu of small plates to share, salads, truffle burgers, rigatoni alla vodka and steak au poivre. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays, alongside a weekday daytime menu and an evening menu every day. Groups of more than six book by email...
Napoli on the Road lands on Wardour Street, with a striking two-floor space Expect a minimalist, design-led setting featuring stone pizza ovens and bold fixtures. Signature world-class Neapolitan pizzas and an à la carte menu will be served alongside London’s first-ever pizza tasting menu - a refined, multi-course journey that treats pizza as fine dining. Bold, modern and quietly revolutionary...
A striking seafood spot with a chrome edge, Noisy Oyster brings a fresh, modern take on the classic fish restaurant. Expect counter-style dining, and a menu that celebrates the best of the day’s catch - from oysters and ceviche to grilled whole fish and crispy soft-shell crab. The interiors are stripped back, the vibe is buzzy with music and chatter...
Nova North is an Argyll workspace on the sixth and tenth floors of 11 Bressenden Place, three minutes from Victoria station, with panoramic views over Green Park and Buckingham Palace. Four bookable meeting rooms offer AV and video-conferencing technology and catering, and the event space hosts up to 40 guests for team get-togethers, networking events, wine tastings and birthday parties...
Oui Madame is an evenings-only, modern European small plates restaurant in the heart of Highbury & Islington. Created for relaxed dinners, generous sharing and long, lingering moments over a curated wine list. Tags: catch up with a friend, catch up with friends, date night, double date, vegetarian, plant-based, european, gluten free, good vegetarian options, good vegan options, small plates, candlelit...
ROKA offers contemporary Japanese robatayaki cuisine in a waterfront setting. The restaurant features an open robata grill at its centre, alongside a sushi and sashimi counter. The menu includes dishes such as sashimi, maki and grilled seafood and meats prepared over the robata. The space is suitable for both business and evening reservations, with indoor seating, a striking private dining...
Contemporary Japanese robatayaki dishes are served in a striking space of light wood and concrete aesthetics, complete with an open kitchen, an intimate cocktail lounge and a terrace. Tip: check out the Shochu Lounge below for a cocktail before or after dinner. Tags: japanese, sushi, sleek, contemporary, open kitchen, counter dining, business lunch, business, terrace/patio, catch up with friends, good...
A riverside delight with panoramic views of Hammersmith Bridge, Sam’s Riverside is all about relaxed brasserie dining with a contemporary edge. The interiors are sleek and stylish, while the expansive terrace makes the most of its enviable Thames-side setting. The menu champions sustainable, locally sourced ingredients with a strong seafood focus - from market-fresh fish to crowd-pleasing oysters and shellfish.
Shiro offers contemporary Japanese dining in Broadgate Circle, close to Liverpool Street. Sharing menus bring sushi, sashimi and robata dishes to group tables, while the bar suits drinks gatherings. Exclusive hire spans two floors and an outdoor terrace, creating a versatile setting for corporate occasions and celebrations.
SuperStar BBQ is a Korean barbecue restaurant on Central St Giles Piazza, near Centre Point and Tottenham Court Road. Every table has its own grill, the menu is written entirely in English and the staff explain how to order and cook, so it is an easy introduction to Korean dining. Large groups dine from set menus across adjacent tables, and...
Tattu London is a showcase of contemporary Chinese cuisine, striking design and beautiful sunset views over the city. Expect a soft background of house music, a delicious menu of inventive Asian dishes and a stunning space complete with floor to ceiling glass windows. Tags: chinese, asian, dim sum, contemporary, striking, sleek, stylish, buzzy, views, date night, first date dinner, catch...
The Happenstance is a bar and restaurant on Paternoster Square overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral. It has a private dining room, a lounge with its own bar and entrance, a main bar and outdoor terraces. Spaces can be combined for corporate events, weddings, drinks receptions and celebrations.
In the heart of the business center at Lime Street, between the stations of Bank Monument and Fenchurch Street, The Moniker brings you the perfect space to escape the everyday. Enjoy a freshly ground coffee in the morning, share a business lunch, look for a ray of sunshine on our terrace on the sunniest days or catch all the major...