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Every venue in the Booko catalogue tagged Reception.
53 venues
113 Chancery Lane sits within easy reach of London's West End and the City, home to the Law Society since 1832. Nine private spaces, from intimate rooms to those accommodating large groups, suit weddings, celebrations, corporate occasions and meetings. The Grade II* listed building combines period architecture with contemporary facilities. Graysons, the in-house caterers, prioritise fresh and seasonal British ingredients...
21 Portland Place is the Georgian home of the Association of Anaesthetists, five minutes' walk from Oxford Circus, with rooms hired out for meetings of five to conferences of 55. The Intavent Suite suits seminars and press conferences, the Portex Room larger meetings, the Ellis Room smaller meetings, and the Abbott Forum restaurant dinners, receptions and exhibitions, with free Wi-Fi...
8 Northumberland Avenue sits near Trafalgar Square in central London, combining Victorian architecture with cutting-edge technology. The venue's two interconnected historic spaces, The Ballroom and The Old Billiard Room, work in tandem to host events from intimate dinners to large-scale conferences, awards ceremonies, exhibitions and weddings. Its central location and major transport links make it accessible for guests arriving from...
The Barbican brings an iconic Brutalist setting to conferences, meetings, receptions and weddings. Its choice of auditoria, meeting rooms, foyers and conservatory spaces supports everything from presentations to creative launches and celebrations. Dedicated event teams help shape the occasion, while venue hire supports the centre’s arts and learning activities.
A Grade II* listed Georgian mansion built for the Duke of Brunswick in 1758, now an antique-filled restaurant and cocktail bar with private dining rooms, a roof terrace and vaulted cellars. The interconnected rooms retain original fixtures, chandeliers and period character, making it a distinctive venue for groups seeking intimate formal dining or larger celebrations across multiple floors.
A minute's walk from Barbican, Farmers and Fletchers in the City is a versatile event venue in the City of London, designed for conferences, meetings, receptions, private dining and celebrations. The space blends heritage with contemporary design and sits within easy reach of Barbican, Farringdon, Moorgate and St Paul's stations, with nearby parking. British-sourced catering is central to every occasion.
Forge occupies two floors of industrial-modern interiors across three distinct rooms: a versatile club space, a New York-style cocktail lounge, and a ground floor bar and restaurant. The venue suits corporate gatherings, Christmas parties, birthday celebrations and after-work drinks, with bespoke menus ranging from canapes to three-course meals and a considered cocktail programme.
Founders' Hall is the Grade II listed livery hall of the Worshipful Company of Founders, tucked away on Cloth Fair in the City of London, a short walk from Barbican, Farringdon and St Paul's. Designed by Sam Lloyd and opened in 1987, it reinterprets a traditional livery hall with post-modern flair. Events use two rooms: the ground-floor Parlour and the...
Fulham House is a restored Grade II listed Georgian building on Fulham High Street, a short walk from Putney Bridge underground station and Putney rail station. Once the residence of the Cromwell family, it now serves as a flexible events space suited to corporate gatherings, conferences, crew bases, examinations, filming, meetings, photoshoots, rehearsals and training. The interconnected rooms allow events...
Furniture Makers' Hall is the home of The Furniture Makers' Company, a Victorian building in historic Austin Friars in the City, close to Liverpool Street, Bank and Moorgate. It offers two event spaces: the ground-floor David Burbidge Room with high ceilings and natural daylight for conferences, dinners and receptions of up to 120, and the first-floor Mike Clare Room boardroom...
Set in London's first purpose-built Olympic gymnasium, this King's Cross venue is now devoted to Mittel-European dining with the atmosphere of a traditional Grand Café. The menu features schnitzels, sausages, seasonal dishes and tortes, with German Pilsner and wines served on alfresco terraces. Part of the Evolv collection.
Harrow School Venues is a historic collection of event spaces set within 300 acres of private grounds on Harrow on the Hill in North-West London, with capacities from 5 to 550. Spaces range from the grand Speech Room, built in 1871, and the portrait-lined Old Harrovian Room to the 400-year-old Fourth Form Room, the Alex Fitch private dining room, the...
HMS President RNR is the Royal Naval Reserve's base at St Katharine Docks, hired out by Alternative Venues London (the Greater London Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association), with views over the Thames and Tower Bridge and a short walk from Tower Hill station. Spaces include the arched Drill Deck, the Wardroom, the Senior and Junior Ranks Messes, first-floor lecture rooms...
HubHub on Farringdon Street is a flexible workspace with dedicated event spaces suited to meetings, conferences, receptions and parties. The building houses multiple rooms across different sizes, from intimate boardrooms to a main event space with natural light, all equipped with plug-and-play AV and supported by an events team experienced in hospitality. Spaces can be hired individually or combined, with...
The Institut français du Royaume-Uni is France's cultural centre in South Kensington, a short walk from the V&A and the Natural History Museum. Its Art Deco building offers eight hire spaces, including the 225-seat Ciné Lumière, the boutique Ciné Lumière II, the Art Deco Listed Library, Les Salons and smaller meeting rooms, for corporate events, board meetings, press screenings, launches...
A Victorian townhouse in Knightsbridge with royal connections, Kent House is available for exclusive hire and combines period elegance with flexible spaces suited to conferences, receptions, weddings, Christmas parties and private events. The complete house can be used to create different atmospheres as guests move through its rooms.
London Museum Docklands occupies a grade 1 listed Georgian warehouse at West India Quay, with views across to the Canary Wharf skyline. The venue offers a collection of dedicated event spaces alongside the museum's galleries, all available for exclusive hire. The rooms work together to accommodate everything from intimate boardroom meetings to large receptions and conferences.
MAP Maison is an experimental cocktail and whisky bar at 321 Kingsland Road, with one of Europe's largest whisky selections. Its interior mixes striking tiles, rich wooden cabinets, exposed brick and red velvet booths, and alongside signature cocktails it serves an all-day menu, brunch and tapas-style afternoon tea, with masterclasses, private liquor cabinets and customised private events.
Mimosa House is a registered charity and art space in a renovated Victorian building on Theobalds Road in Holborn. Its two wheelchair-accessible galleries, top-floor meeting rooms and office can be hired for private and corporate events, with up to 100 guests for a standing reception or 30 for a seated dinner. Hirers can use the partner caterers or bring their...
The Museum of the Order of St John occupies a historic complex in the City of London where medieval and sixteenth-century rooms sit alongside contemporary spaces, creating an unusual setting for group events. The interplay of ancient architecture and modern facilities makes it distinctive for weddings, civil partnerships and formal gatherings.
Located in West London, in the heart of Paddington, the 4 star Norfolk Towers Paddington blends Victorian grandeur with modern comforts. Its prime location places it within a 15 minute walk from Hyde Park, Kensington Garden and Regents Canal. Paddington train station and underground tube is less than 2 minute’s walk away. Queensway, Bayswater and Notting Hill tubes are also...
One Birdcage Walk is the home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offering versatile event spaces in Westminster overlooking St James's Park. Minutes from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade, the building combines original period features with modern technology. Its flexible rooms suit everything from lectures and conferences to private dinners and receptions.
ORTUS is a learning and events building run by the Maudsley Charity on Grove Lane in Camberwell, south London. It offers over 1,500m² of flexible space, including Connect, its largest single room for up to 140, and the divisible Buddy and Adamson suites seating up to 80 each, all equipped for in-person, streamed or hybrid events. Catering runs from breakfast...
Park Plaza London Riverbank is a hotel on the South Bank with event facilities and views of the Thames. The River View Lounge is on the 12th floor and offers private hire for receptions, corporate gatherings and celebrations, with audiovisual facilities and hotel catering.
Plexal is an innovation workspace and event venue at Here East in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Its event theatre connects with an indoor park and tiered seating, alongside boardrooms and flexible breakout spaces. Audiovisual support, catering and IT support are available for conferences, workshops and networking events.
Praba Banqueting Suite is a newly renovated banqueting hall in Ilford, East London, with a dramatic setting and state of the art lighting. The space suits weddings, receptions, religious ceremonies, birthday parties and corporate events, with flexible catering options, a bar, Wi-Fi, conference facilities and a dedicated car park.
Proposition have moved to Bethnal Green and we have multiple gallery spaces, event spaces, a music venue and artists studios for hire. Drop us a message to learn more. "We are a charity that supports artists, creates cultural hubs, runs a public programme of art and ecology events and provokes imagination and action around the potential positive impact human beings...
Pushkin House is the UK's oldest independent Russian cultural centre, housed in a Grade II listed building on Bloomsbury Square. A Registered Charity, it hosts lectures, exhibitions, films, concerts, readings and its celebrated annual Book Prize. The venue balances cultural and historical character with modern facilities across fully renovated rooms equipped for conferences, receptions with piano recitals, seminars and performances...
The Royal Academy of Dance's award-winning headquarters on York Road in Battersea is available for venue hire, with proceeds supporting the not-for-profit's work to widen access to dance. Its centrepiece is the Aud Jebsen Studio Theatre, a 193-seat tiered theatre with a 163 m² sprung stage, lighting rig, projection, sound and a baby grand piano, for performances, conferences, award ceremonies...
A neo-classical Livery Hall a few yards from St. Paul's Cathedral, Saddlers' Hall sits at the heart of the City and offers interconnected spaces for private hire. The Great Hall anchors the venue with stained-glass windows and a musicians' gallery, whilst the Front Rooms, Court, Livery and Wardens' Rooms provide flexible breakout spaces. A secluded courtyard opens onto the street...
Step into the spirit and casual elegance of a boutique, heritage setting where many stories remain untold, until now. Each boutique space exudes casual elegance, splendour and heritage. Eight event rooms boast their own distinctive style and individual atmosphere, providing an inspiring setting for all manner of events. The Garden is a true rarity in central London, inspired by the...
Somerset House is a neoclassical palace on the Strand with roots in British history. Its classical interiors match the grandeur of the façade, and a collection of interconnected spaces, from the Edmond J Safra Fountain Court to intimate galleries, allows groups to shape events to their needs, whether formal receptions, exhibitions or product launches.
St.Hilda’s East Community Hub offers a range of affordable office and studio spaces which are available to rent or hire. Located 3 minutes walk from Shoreditch High Street overground, and just 15 minutes from Old Street and Liverpool street stations, we are in the heart of Shoreditch, with multiple food and retail venues just steps from our door. Whether you’re...
St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square sits right in the heart of London and boasts some of the most unusual and spectacular spaces in which to hold events. From corporate parties, brand activations, private celebrations, film location work, West End opening night parties, product launches to meetings, training sessions and more, we can accommodate you across a variety of unique and...
St. James’ Court, A Taj Hotel, steeped in history is nestled away in the heart of the Royal Quarter only a short five minutes’ walk from the iconic Buckingham Palace, Lush green St. James’ Park, and well-connected to Westminster, Victoria Station and the vibrant West End. Discover an array of exciting dining experiences, from Michelin-starred Quilon, diverse global offerings at...
The Shoreditch Tab Centre is a historic building at 3 Godfrey Place, on the edge of the Square Mile, run as a charity venue whose profits fund community projects. Its ivory-coloured main hall, with elegant pilasters and a wrought-iron balustraded gallery, holds around 140 theatre style or 200 for a reception. An overflow room links to the catering kitchen, and...
Welcome to The Charterhouse, a living testament to centuries of history, nestled between Barbican and Smithfield Market, just north of the iconic Charterhouse Square. Once a Carthusian monastery, this grand site has transformed over time into a private mansion, a boys' school, and, today, an almshouse—a role it continues to fulfill with grace. The Charterhouse is more than just a...
The Derby Rooftop is a fifth-floor rooftop terrace at The Derby in King's Cross, moments from St Pancras International, with panoramic views across King's Cross, St Pancras and the City skyline. With open skies, planted borders, lounge and bar seating and enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, it hosts up to 60 people for summer parties, private celebrations and relaxed corporate gatherings, with BBQ...
Tucked into an elegant row of Victorian townhouses overlooking Egerton Gardens, The Franklin sits quietly near Knightsbridge's Harrods and the V&A. The hotel pairs classic British style with modern luxury, its rooms dressed in plush furnishings and rich fabrics. Three intimate event spaces, each with its own character, work together to accommodate everything from small private meetings to elegant dinners...
Glass, light and a Canary Wharf riverfront setting give The Pelligon its distinctive character. Soaring ceilings and large windows create an open, contemporary backdrop for events, while the flexible interiors leave room for organisers to shape the occasion. The setting suits gatherings that make the most of its striking architecture.
The Pembroke is a traditional pub in Primrose Hill with a private function room and garden terrace, suited to birthdays, engagement celebrations, after work drinks, quizzes and corporate gatherings. The upstairs room offers an elegant setting for seated meals and receptions, whilst the ground floor and outdoor spaces provide flexible options for more relaxed occasions.
The Regent sits just off Upper Street in Islington, a neighbourhood pub that draws people throughout the day for coffee and papers, and later for dinner and drinks. Stone-baked pizzas are the draw, alongside a range of craft ales, lager, wine and cocktails. The basement private hire space is flexible, with its own sound system, karaoke machine and bar, and...
The Rock Tower is a converted Greco-Byzantine landmark on Tufnell Park Road in Islington, run by House on the Rock church and hired out for private and corporate events for 10 to 900 people. Its principal auditorium, the Diamond Arena, seats 900 theatre-style across the ground floor and gallery with a fixed stage and sound and lighting rig, and three...
The Royal Institution hires out its Grade I listed Mayfair home at 21 Albemarle Street, where more than 200 years of scientific history sit alongside contemporary spaces. Events range from conferences in the iconic tiered Theatre, which seats 400, to dinners and receptions in the book-lined Library, away days in the Conversation Room and canape receptions on the modern Mezzanine...
The Saw Swee Hock Centre at LSE offers hireable spaces for corporate and private events in Holborn. The saved options are the Main Venue for presentations and larger gatherings, and the Three Tuns bar for social events and breakout use. Enquiries are handled through the LSE Students’ Union events team.
Overlooking quiet, leafy Vincent Square in Westminster, this hotel combines period architecture with modern event facilities across multiple suites and landscaped gardens. The Wellington and Chapel suites feature stained glass windows, parquet flooring and vaulted ceilings alongside state-of-the-art technology. The grounds include a private garden ideal for summer entertaining. The restaurant serves full English breakfast and Italian-inspired menus, whilst the...
The Winning Box" is a new concept of serviced offices centered on stylish atmospheres and attentive care to the client. We are located only 3 minutes walk from Hayes & Harlington station, allowing passengers to travel to central London in less than 20 minutes (Oxford street and Paddington) and to Heathrow airport in 3 minutes. Our brand new center offers...
The Yurt Café in Limehouse is a community café run as a social enterprise by The Royal Foundation of St Katharine, with a spacious outdoor area and an outdoor stage. It is available for private hire for birthdays, staff parties, weddings and other celebrations, with flexible timings and tailored food.
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