London is one of the world's premier destinations for events of every kind. From intimate boardroom meetings in the City to large-scale conferences at ExCeL and Olympia, the capital offers an unmatched depth of venue choice. With direct rail, tube and international air links, getting delegates to and from London is rarely a logistical challenge. Whether you're planning a corporate away day, a product launch, a team celebration or a wedding, London has a venue to match your brief, your headcount and your budget.
London's venue landscape covers every format imaginable. Hotel conference suites at properties like the Hilton on Park Lane and the InterContinental Westminster offer professional event infrastructure with in-house catering and accommodation on site. Dedicated event spaces — from the Barbican and the Roundhouse to smaller members' clubs in Soho and Mayfair — give planners a wide range of atmospheres and capacities. For something more distinctive, London's heritage buildings, museums and iconic landmarks frequently open their doors for private hire. Rooftop spaces with city views, riverside venues along the Thames, and converted industrial spaces in East London round out a market that genuinely has something for every event type.
The City of London and Canary Wharf are natural homes for corporate events — close to financial institutions, well-served by public transport, and lined with high-specification hotel and conference venues. The South Bank suits creative and media events, with a cluster of unique spaces between London Bridge and Waterloo. Mayfair and Marylebone carry a premium feel suited to client entertainment and luxury hospitality. King's Cross and Shoreditch have become increasingly popular for tech and startup events, with a younger, more informal venue mix. For large-scale events requiring exhibition space, the ExCeL in Royal Docks or Olympia in Kensington are the go-to options.
With over 2336 venues listed on Venkey, finding the right fit starts with filtering by capacity, location and event type. Browse the full London listing, shortlist the venues that match your requirements, and submit a quote request directly through the platform. You'll receive responses from multiple venues, making it straightforward to compare pricing, availability and inclusions in one place — without having to chase individual venues separately.
Venkey currently lists 2336+ venues for hire in London, covering everything from small meeting rooms to large event spaces and conference centres.
London has a wide range of venue types including hotel conference suites, dedicated event spaces, heritage buildings, rooftop venues, private members clubs, stadiums and riverside spaces.
Venue hire costs in London vary significantly depending on the size, location and type of venue. Small meeting rooms can start from a few hundred pounds per day, while large event spaces and landmark venues can run into the thousands. Getting quotes through Venkey lets you compare options across your budget range.
Browse the London venue listings, shortlist the venues that suit your event, and submit a quote request through the Venkey platform. You'll receive responses directly from the venues, allowing you to compare and confirm in one place.
China Exchange offers exceptional space in the centre of London’s Chinatown. Our newly renovated floors of the iconic BT Telephone Exchange building in Gerrard Street, Soho are only minutes from Piccadilly and Leicester Square. We have three high quality, versatile spaces available for dry hire and this is what they can offer to your event: Central location – in London’s Soho and the only venue of its kind in Chinatown Large dry hire space – flexible space of 300 sqm accommodating up to 200 people, price starts from £150/hr per floor Natural light – with a wall of triple height windows looking down into Gerrard Street, the halls are filled with natural light Asian elements – glorious hand-painted Chinese wallpaper and subtle features around the building
