Stepping out of the usual office setting into a unique event space can transform a regular corporate gathering into an extraordinary experience. In London, the possibilities are endless—no need to settle for dull, uninspired spaces when you can choose venues brimming with character and style.

At ByChenai Experience, we understand the power of a great venue to disrupt the everyday office monotony and ignite creativity and connection among teams, and as event planners, we have a whole host of unique corporate event venues up our sleeves to offer a location that suits your needs. That’s why we’ve hand picked our current top 8 venues across the city. From intimate leadership meetings and vibrant client receptions to immersive experiences and large-scale conferences, our selection promises to match every corporate occasion with its perfect backdrop. Read on to explore the best that London has to offer for your next corporate event.

8 Unusual & Cool Venues In London For Corporate Events

1 WARWICK, Soho

Neo-Baroque Gem in the Heart of the City

Capacity: Meeting: 6-16 Reception: 80 Full Hire: 100

Location: Soho

Nearest Tube: Piccadilly Circus

Ideal For: Away Days, Intimate Dinners, Receptions, Meetings

Nestled within a neo-baroque mansion block, 1 Warwick presents a facade that’s unassuming at first glance. Yet, step inside and you’ll discover a world of thoughtfully designed interiors set across six floors. Managed by the renowned Maslow’s hospitality group (also behind Mortimer House), 1 Warwick offers an array of spaces, from cosy meeting rooms and chic lounges to dynamic event spaces, a studio, gym, and even a rooftop restaurant with a bar and terrace.

1 Warwick would be an ideal event space for a senior leadership away day with its beautifully designed meeting rooms, seating between 6 and 16 attendees. Their restaurants provide “room service” throughout the day, keeping things more informal and relaxed. The Library offers a welcome retreat from the lively streets of Soho, with a secret screen thoughtfully hidden behind artwork, alongside top-notch AV facilities. This space invites you to settle into its lounge-style furniture for relaxed presentations or breakout sessions.

For events that demand a grander scale, consider exclusively hiring Yasmin, the rooftop restaurant, bar, and terrace. It’s perfect for larger gatherings, accommodating up to 100 guests for a drinks reception, boasting panoramic city views, a Middle Eastern-inspired menu, and a contemporary cocktail and drinks offering, all within a stone’s throw from the city centre. 1 Warwick combines luxury with functionality, making it a great choice for your next corporate event in London.

100 BARRINGTON, Brixton

Modern Blank Canvas with Industrial Charm

Capacity: Reception: 190 | Dinner: 120

Location: Brixton

Nearest Tube: Brixton

Ideal For: Receptions, Dinners, Christmas Parties, Product Launches, Summer Soirees

100 Barrington, with its origins as a furniture factory, has been thoughtfully restored into the venue we know today, retaining its original brickwork, high ceilings, and exposed beams. Located in the heart of Brixton, an area buzzing with music and culture, 100 Barrington stands as a tranquil oasis away from the hustle and bustle. 

This venue serves as a versatile blank canvas, comprising three distinct spaces that cater to a variety of event formats. The large warehouse space is perfect for formal dining or food stations, as well as dancing the night away. Outside, there is a wonderful courtyard, partially covered and filled with plants and festoon lights, perfect for a breezy outdoor gathering. Connecting the warehouse and the courtyard, the venue boasts a magnificent bar nestled within an old railway arch. This space features an impressive 24-foot ceiling and a stunning statement chandelier. The bar area is not only perfect for hosting drinks receptions but also offers a unique, intimate setting for dining beneath the chandelier’s glow. 100 Barrington merges industrial charm with modern functionality, making it a unique venue choice for corporate events.

EXHIBITION LONDON, Shepherd’s Bush

Historic Venue with a Contemporary Flair

Capacity:  Reception: 2,250 | Dinner: 1,120

Location: Shepherd’s Bush

Nearest Tube: Wood Lane / White City

Ideal For: Large Scale Events, Brand Experiences, Conferences, Launches, Gala & Awards Dinners, Large Scale Receptions

Exhibition London, originally a historic Victorian railway engine house, has been reimagined for contemporary culture, offering one of the largest event spaces in the city. The 1,200 square meters of multi-purpose space is set across two floors, combining a heritage look and feel with contemporary design and cutting-edge functionality.

The dramatic design of the space features high ceilings, exposed roof trusses, original windows, and the original train crane structure. These elements, combined with modern materials and fixtures, infuse personality and character into the vast space in a considered way.

From a corporate events perspective, Exhibition London is a truly versatile venue, providing a broad scope for various event types and design possibilities. While the spaces are large, clever set designs can create more intimate areas for different elements of the event, enabling you to craft something very special and unique.

The team behind Exhibition London has also prioritised practicalities, which are often overlooked yet crucial. The venue boasts bespoke kitchens, cloakrooms accommodating 3,000 people, production access and parking, a production office, dressing rooms, a box office (perfect for registrations or end-of-event gifting), and high-end technical facilities. This attention to detail ensures that your event runs smoothly and impresses your guests.

FRAMELESS, Marble Arch

Immersive Experience Combining Art, Technology & Creativity 

Capacity: Full Hire Reception: 450 | Blank Canvas Reception: 130 | Full Hire Dinner: 250 | Blank Canvas Dinner: 80

Location: Marble Arch

Nearest Tube: Marble Arch

Ideal For: Immersive Experiences, Product Launches, Brand Events, Private Dinners, Receptions, Fashion Shows

When we say Frameless is perfect for an immersive experience, we mean it! Frameless comprises four multi-sensory gallery spaces, showcasing 42 masterpieces from 29 of the world’s most iconic artists – think Monet, Van Gogh, Klimt, Cezanne, Kandinsky and more. These artworks are reimagined with hypnotic visuals and set to thought-provoking musical scores, creating an unusual and engaging atmosphere. 

For larger events, you can hire all four gallery spaces. However, for up to 120 standing guests or 80 seated guests, their Blank Canvas space is ideal. As the name suggests, this space allows you to create your own environment for a truly unique setting. As London’s foremost immersive venue, Frameless offers state-of-the-art technical facilities to help you create a bespoke event design. This would be perfect for product launches or brand events, as you can display your own video campaigns, content, branding, and sponsor materials, creating a never-seen-before backdrop for your event. 

Frameless combines art, technology, and creativity, making it an exceptional choice for corporate events that aim to leave a lasting impression.

MALL GALLERIES, St James

Versatile Venue with Artistic Flair

Capacity: Reception: 350 | Dinner: 150

Location: St James

Nearest Tube: Charing Cross

Ideal For: Receptions, Product Launches, Fashion Shows, Exhibitions

The Mall Galleries comprise three unique spaces, each offering varied sizes, layouts, aesthetics, designs, and features, making them ideal for hosting a wide range of events. They curate an inspiring programme of exhibitions throughout the year, with artworks providing an interesting and varied backdrop to events, sparking exciting conversations and engagement.

Set within a historic building on the prestigious Mall, just a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace, The Mall Galleries offer a blank canvas venue space. This allows ultimate flexibility to design your event’s look and feel. You could curate a private exhibition as part of a product launch or completely transform the entire space into a speakeasy or sensory woodland. 

Hiring the Mall Galleries for an event also supports the charitable objectives of the Federation of British Artists, empowering artists through not-for-profit programmes and events, which is a lovely mission and a nice way for a company or brand to incorporate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) into their event. 

THE ORANGERY, KENSINGTON PALACE

Royal Retreat for Exclusive Corporate Events

Capacity: Reception: 300 | Dinner: 200 | Reception & Dinner: 120

Location: Kensington

Nearest Tube: High Street Kensington

Ideal For: Receptions, Dinners, Christmas Parties, Summer Soirees

The Orangery, nestled within the beautifully manicured gardens of Kensington Palace, has recently reopened for private event hire after being closed for restoration since 2017. This truly exclusive space hosts a limited number of events each year, set amongst the grounds of a royal residence. You can also opt to include private tours of further spaces, such as the State Apartments which adds an extra layer of something special for guests to enjoy. 

The renovation includes restored south-facing windows and pristine white walls, creating a light-filled space to add your personal touch, whether with floral arrangements or corporate branding. The new extension to The Orangery provides additional space, making it suitable for a variety of event types.

Despite its proximity to Kensington High Street and its grounds’ popularity amongst visitors, The Orangery offers seclusion, privacy, and exclusivity. We feel the Orangery is perfect for receptions and dinners, especially in the summer, when guests can enjoy the private terrace and grounds before and after dinner. 

Hosting an event at Kensington Palace supports the work of Historic Royal Palaces, a charity which gives the palaces a future, for everyone; through research, preservation and restoration. Their portfolio also includes Hampton Court Palace and Banqueting House, which are firm favourites of the ByChenai team.

THE LOOKOUT AT 8 BISHOPSGATE, The City

Sky-High Blank Canvas with Panoramic City Views

Capacity: Reception: 280 | Dinner: 130 | Reception & Dinner: 80

Location: City of London

Nearest Tube: Bank / Liverpool Street

Ideal For: Receptions, Dinners, Conferences, Brand Events

The Lookout offers an unparalleled event experience with the city of London at its feet. Located on the 50th floor of the 8 Bishopsgate building, the Lookout boasts floor-to-ceiling windows that provide stunning views of the city skyline, impressive both day and night.

The venue features a large, L-shaped main event space that can be thoughtfully divided to create separate reception and dining areas. Adjacent to this main space are executive suites with moveable walls, offering ultimate flexibility. These suites can either extend the main space or be used independently as breakout spaces, green rooms, or production offices, allowing you to tailor the layout to perfectly suit your event. It serves equally as a blank canvas, ready for you to decorate or brand as needed, and a simplistic space with the London skyline as your stunning backdrop.

One unique feature of The Lookout is the Think Tank, a state-of-the-art auditorium, located within the same building. It’s perfect for conferences, seminars, performances, and awards, with a theatre-style capacity of 200 people. The seating is fully retractable, allowing for creative use of the space for other activities, such as yoga or wellness sessions, making it an incredibly versatile venue for any corporate event.

UNIT X, HANOVER SQUARE

Modern Space in Central London with Endless Possibilities

Capacity: Reception: 400 | Dinner: 120

Location: Mayfair

Nearest Tube: Oxford Circus

Ideal For: Receptions, Dinners, Еxhibitions, Product Launches, Brand Events

Unit X at Hanover Square is a super modern space, unassuming from the outside yet a tardis once inside, set across two floors and boasting an impressive 600 square metres of space for such a central location. The venue is well-equipped for a range of events, featuring state-of-the-art lighting, sound and video facilities, with ample branding opportunities. 

With its industrial-style interior, the space also acts as a gallery, with a rotating collection of artworks that change every five weeks, offering guests a more immersive experience. This allows you to design an event that holistically links the menu, beverages, tablescape, and artwork.

We feel Unit X at Hanover Square would be a perfect spot for a client dinner, offering a modest exterior but providing a super special, intimate setting within. The variety and flexibility of the space mean you can seamlessly transition guests from reception to dinner and post-dinner drinks without repeating the space, keeping guests engaged and making a memorable event! 

Let’s find your perfect corporate event space in London

London’s diverse and dynamic venue landscape ensures that your next corporate event can be anything but ordinary. Whether you’re aiming for an intimate gathering, a grand gala, or an immersive brand experience, the right venue can make all the difference.

At ByChenai Experiences, we specialise in curating unforgettable corporate events that leave a lasting impact. Our expertise in venue selection and event planning ensures that every detail is meticulously managed, allowing you to focus on your goals and enjoy the process.

Get in touch with us today, and let’s craft an experience that will inspire, impress, and be talked about for months to come.