Best corporate party venues for hire in London

15Hatfields has made a name for itself as London’s leading eco-friendly events venue (the first Platinum ECOsmart accredited venue in the UK), hosting all sorts of conferences and corporate events with a view to keeping things sustainable. There’s a wide range of spaces on offer, all highly customisable, and the central London location is easily accessible too.

Did you know, hidden under the streets of London is a secret Post Office railway, designed for ferrying mail between London’s sorting offices? The Postal Museum is a unique subterranean venue that was once a depot for the main railway, but also gives you access to the old tunnels via specially-made passenger trains. The venue also has a bright, modern space above ground as well, which is ideal for smaller gatherings.

London isn’t short of lavish venues but Mansion House sits right on top of the pyramid - this historic, Grade-I listed mansion is full of opulent spaces for hire, from the grand temple-style entrance to the Drawing Rooms, Parlour, and the magnificent Egyptian Hall, which houses up to 500 guests.

The London Library is famous for its incredible literary collection - over a million books and periodicals dating back to the 18th century, but inside you’ll find a huge range of spaces to suit all sorts of large and small corporate parties. We particularly love the Art Room where guests can mingle on the mezzanine and check out The London Library’s art and architecture collection.

Yes, the actual Houses of Parliament are available for private event hire. You won’t find a more iconic venue for your next corporate party, and there are a huge range of versatile spaces available to hire, from the historic Members’ Dining Room, to the relatively modern Terrace Pavilion which looks out onto the Thames.

The iconic home of London Rugby is available for all sorts and sizes of corporate events throughout the year. Provided the ground isn’t full of rugby fans, almost every part of the stadium is available for private hire, including the England changing rooms, the World Rugby Museum, and the pitch itself! If walking out onto the Twickenham pitch sounds like the perfect work event, get in touch with Twickenham’s fantastic events team.

Arcade Food Hall is quite a lot more than just a food hall. Sure, the calling card is the bevy of brilliant street food restaurants and vendors - Arcade packs in food from all over the globe so everyone can find something they want - but there’s also a games room, an expansive outdoor terrace and room for up to 400 colleagues to mingle.

IET London: Savoy Place is one of London’s leading corporate events venues, hosting everything from seminars and training sessions to conferences and large meetings. There are lots of blank canvas spaces for large and small parties too, but the jewel in the crown is the Johnson Roof Terrace, which makes a stunning rooftop space for up to 200 guests to take in glorious views across London.

Swingers is made for events, and if you’re planning a big corporate party with a bit of entertainment, what better than watching everyone putt their way around Swingers’ two separate mini golf courses. There are lots of packages available, as well as multiple areas, quality street food vendors to keep everyone fed. Exclusive hire gives you room for up to 500 guests, making this suitable for all but the largest of parties.

If you’re looking a bit further east, this highrise bar and terrace makes a stunning spot for an exclusive party. Perched on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place Hotel, PocketSquare Skyline Bar offers stunning views over the London skyline, and inside the bar is striking and colourful, with plenty of room for big gatherings.

Rose Court Events is a large-scale venue on the South Bank, with space for over 700 guests across nine flexible, modern spaces. The most striking of those is the roof terrace - a spectacular space which boasts 360 degree views over the London skyline, and can be set up to host practically any event.

Historic venues don’t come much more historic than the Swan at the Globe, the famous home of Shakespeare. The most impressive space is Underglobe - a striking, blank canvas space directly underneath The Globe itself that can host up to 425 guests for lavish parties and receptions.

We’re forever telling people about the Barbican’s stunning Conservatory - it’s home to over 2,000 species of tropical plants, and the towering treetops are overlooked by a spacious terrace. If you’re looking for a unique, foliage-laden venue to hold a fun corporate day out, the Conservatory could be the space for you, plus, The Barbican handle all the catering as well, offering everything from canapes to a full sit-down banquet.

London Transport Museum is an instantly recognisable part of Covent Garden, and inside there are loads of fun, characterful spaces that are perfect for a corporate party. The Museum Galleries make for a bright, airy, naturally-lit space thanks to the Victorian glass roof, with capacity for up to 400.

Stationers’ Hall is another of London’s magnificent, traditional livery halls, and with pride of place near St Paul’s Cathedral, this is certainly one of the best placed in the city. Inside you’ll find a range of unique, beautiful spaces that all feature the same decorative oak panelling, wood carving and old architecture. Respected caterer Searcys handles all the food and drink, and there’s even a gorgeous hidden garden, which offers a unique al fresco space for a corporate party.

The recognisable Sea Containers building sits right on the bank of the Thames, and you’re bound to find an ideal corporate event venue among six unique event spaces spread across three floors. Check out the terraces with their London skyline views, as well as the 14th floor roof terrace - one of the largest and most impressive in London.

Skylight Tobacco Dock's rooftop playground adapts with the seasons - in summer the vibe is quintessential British garden party, with rattan furniture and lush foliage as far as the eye can see, whilst in winter, cosy transparent igloos pop up on the roof, alongside an apres ski bar. Where better to bring the team if you want to relax with a gorgeous view of London?

Glaziers Hall is a stunning waterside venue on the South Bank boasting seven unique spaces across three floors. Each floor has a different vibe - larger events are best off in the huge banqueting hall, whilst the renovated Georgian brick arches of the London Bridge Arches room make a striking statement venue for a corporate party. We also love the cosy Library for smaller groups.