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(menu)We found 56 venues in Venues in London set by the River Thames, or with great views of the river.
This spectacular arched glass atrium in Canary Wharf soars above 682sq m of coloured marble floors. It has beechwood panelling on two walls… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 600 | Dinner: 500 | Reception: 1000
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 3
Just a few minutes’ walk from Tower Bridge, the four-star Guoman Tower hotel offers over 800 bedrooms and 19 top-spec meeting suites. One… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 200 | Dinner: 160 | Reception: 200 | Outside: 50
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 19 | Bedrooms: 801
Gone are the days when an invitation to the Tower of London was not something to get excited about. Each of the six impressive function rooms… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 150 | Dinner: 240 | Reception: 300 | Outside: 250
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 6
A few minutes’ walk from Bank, Cannon Street and Tower Hill, Old Billingsgate is one of London’s most prestigious venues. Possessing beautiful… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 1200 | Dinner: 1700 | Reception: 2400 | Outside: 1000
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
Available exclusively through Diamond City Events, Cannon Bridge Roof Garden is one of London’s loftiest secrets. With capacities of up… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 0 | Dinner: 0 | Reception: 500 | Outside: 500
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 1
Serving up bright, contemporary interiors in a prime riverside location next to Southwark Bridge, the Little Ship Club (the City of London’s… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 70 | Dinner: 120 | Reception: 200
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
Offering uninterrrupted views over the Thames, the flexible River Rooms suite combines two interconnecting contemporary function rooms to… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 70 | Dinner: 150 | Reception: 350
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 4
With a handy location next to Blackfriars station, sweeping views across the Thames and a stack of spaces, this striking venue ticks some… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 600 | Dinner: 400 | Reception: 500
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 12
Located on the edge of the Thames, just across from Tate Modern and adjacent to the Millennium Bridge, the glass-fronted Northbank boasts… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 50 | Dinner: 110 | Reception: 175 | Outside: 50
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 4
One of the finest Elizabethan halls in the country, Middle Temple Hall’s original oak roof and stained-glass windows have provided the backdrop… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 350 | Dinner: 300 | Reception: 500 | Outside: 800
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 4
One of the country’s most elaborate royal palaces and home to some of England’s most famous kings and queens – notably Henry VIII –… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 200 | Dinner: 280 | Reception: 450 | Outside: 450
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 12
One of the most powerful large light cruisers ever built, HMS Belfast is the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 100 | Dinner: 144 | Reception: 350 | Outside: 250
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 5
The distinctive twin turrets of Tower Bridge might be recognised across the world, but the entertaining spaces within are something of a surprise… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 20 | Dinner: 120 | Reception: 250
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 4
With a plum location on the South Bank within County Hall and close to the London Eye, Namco Funscape is a dynamic entertainment complex housing… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 90 | Dinner: 120 | Reception: 1200
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 6
The much-loved EDF Energy London Eye is still as sought-after as ever for events. Soak up the experience during daylight hours (on a clear… more »
Maximum capacities: Meeting: 0 | Dinner: 8 | Reception: 800
Number of rooms: Function Rooms: 2
Looking for wedding reception venues that will dazzle your guests? Want to find an impressive conference venue for an important meeting? Or perhaps you are looking for meeting rooms in the city centre? If so then the list above will be able to help. Compiled by www.squaremeal.co.uk, this directory contains venues in London that offer meeting rooms, conference facilities and reception rooms. But what makes these venues so special is the fact they are all located by the River Thames or at least offer views across the famous waterway.
If you want a meeting room or conference venue that shows off the best of London, then these locations could be just what you need – they might even help you seal that deal. Similarly, those looking for wedding venues in London should find something to feed their imaginations here.
Although united by their close proximity to the River Thames, the venues listed are all very different – there are hotels, restaurants, grand historic venues, museums and party locations to suit all budgets and tastes.
Couples looking to tie the knot al fresco will also notice there a number of wedding venues listed here that have access to gardens and courtyards. They can’t guarantee the British summertime will turn up to your event, but organisers can erect marquees and temporary structures to ensure rain doesn’t stop play.