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(menu)We found 68 venues in Unusual, unique & funky venues in central London. We define 'funky' as: arty, colourful, fun & designer-driven..
Shoreditch seems like a fitting location for Rich Mix, a buzzing independent cinema and creative arts centre set in a former garment factory… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 200 | Dinner: 200 | Reception: 400
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 9
Shoreditch seems like a fitting location for Rich Mix, a buzzing arts centre set in former garment factory, now transformed into a flexible… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 181 | Dinner: 0 | Reception: 0
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 3
Following the success of its older sister in Notting Hill, the Shoreditch branch of BBB opened in 2007. It occupies the site of an old warehouse… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 225 | Dinner: 150 | Reception: 650 | Outside: 150
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 4
The East End branch of All Star Lanes’ boutique bowling chain has six lanes in its main hall and three in a separate event space. Groups… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 100 | Dinner: 170 | Reception: 500
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 2
A titan of the London music scene, this legendary Farringdon nightclub also hosts corporate and private events, launches and parties. The… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 250 | Dinner: 140 | Reception: 600
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
Variety is the main draw at Islington’s London Art House, where 18 inspirational event spaces have been individually decorated to evoke… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 280 | Dinner: 0 | Reception: 300 | Outside: 20
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 18
Southbank Centre is one of the world’s largest arts complexes, with a wide-reaching programme of classical and world music, rock and pop… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 2500 | Dinner: 440 | Reception: 900 | Outside: 400
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 11
Combining iconic memorabilia with interactive technology, the British Music Experience is a permanent museum dedicated to the history of rock… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 350 | Dinner: 288 | Reception: 408
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 2
Designed as a music venue that could also meet the needs of corporate event organisers, indigO2 combines clubby interiors with an easily adaptable… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 1623 | Dinner: 504 | Reception: 1500
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 2
The world’s largest centre for contemporary dance, Laban offers specialist training to up-and-coming dance artists. Its ultra-modern home… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 294 | Dinner: 250 | Reception: 400 | Outside: 500
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 10
45 Millbank is a Grade II-listed former Officer’s Mess in Westminster, where up to 200 guests can enjoy the splendour of three restored… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 150 | Dinner: 160 | Reception: 200 | Outside: 150
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
As the name suggests, Altitude 360 offers wraparound views over the capital. The venue’s 8,300sq ft of space, on the 29th floor of the Millbank… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 200 | Dinner: 400 | Reception: 600
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 8
Described by Damien Hirst as ‘the cultural heartbeat of London’, the ICA is an internationally renowned contemporary arts centre just… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 180 | Dinner: 120 | Reception: 350
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 6
Added to the Natural History Museum’s spectrum of spaces in 2009, the £78m Darwin Centre packs some serious visual punch. In contrast to… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 0 | Dinner: 150 | Reception: 350
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 1
Event organisers have been salivating over the potential of Battersea Power Station for years. Acres of space around an iconic landmark in… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 300 | Dinner: 150 | Reception: 375
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 1
Trend conscious event organisers will need a venue that is as cool and unusual as the event itself. London isn’t short on funky venues that will complement the most modish party or reception. Squaremeal.co.uk has an exclusive list of London and the UK’s best funky spaces. Whether funky means great views, a party atmosphere, an arty and designer vibe or just really good fun, the list above has a selection of London and the UK’s top venues. All you lucky brides-to-be out there will know that picking a venue to perfectly match the style and ambience of a wedding is a tricky business. With the list of funky venues we’ve put together, we hope to make even your most unusual hiring requirements a bit easier. And let’s not forget conferences centres, there’s some light, bright and modern venues dotted across London and beyond that make you think, funky.