London's best exclusive hire venues

Planning a major event? You might be best off hiring a venue in its entirety, which offers you greater flexibility and use of multiple spaces. Not to mention it’s totally yours, guaranteeing you and your guests exclusivity for the entire day (or night). Take a look at our list of London's best exclusive hire venues, from grand stately homes to swish hotels and exceptional restaurants with beautiful dining rooms.

Updated on 18 February 2025

Firstly, what exactly does exclusive hire mean exactly? If you choose to hire a venue exclusively, you essentially gain access to the entire venue for a set period of time, meaning you don’t have to share it with anyone else. It’s a good option if you’re planning an especially large event, such as a gala, awards ceremony or product launch, and require use of a variety of spaces.

So, what are the benefits of hiring a venue exclusively for an event? One of the main perks, of course, is privacy, ensuring the only people in the building are the one's on your guest list. It's a guaranteed way to make your event feel extra special!

There are plenty more benefits to hiring an exclusive venue in London though. You’ll gain access to a dedicated events team, whose focus is on you, and only you, for the entirety of the event. It also means that all the venue’s facilities are at your disposal, whether you need access to a kitchen or require AV equipment for a presentation. If you have guests travelling from further afield and they need a place to stay after your event, then many exclusive hire venues, like hotels, also offer accommodation as part of the package.

We could go on, but ultimately, exclusive hire venues offer a huge amount of flexibility when it comes to event planning. Ready to start your search? Have a scroll through our list of London’s best exclusive hire venues to find your perfect match.

Inner Temple Hall

Inner Temple Hall

The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, City of London, London, EC4Y 7HL

Exclsuive hire of Inner Temple Hall includes a variety of large dining and event rooms, as well as the magnificent hall itself - one of the few remaining grand Georgian-style event halls in London. With world-class AV, tech and catering, this is an impressive venue for events with guests lists stretching towards a thousand.

Max Meeting 270
Max Theatre 270
Max Standing 400
Max Banquet 240
The Cinnamon Club

The Cinnamon Club

The Old Westminster Library, 30-32 Great Smith Street, St. James's, London, SW1P 3BU

Create an unforgettable experience at Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Club in Westminster. Its incredible book-lined dining room is a sight to behold, with beautiful white arches, parquet flooring and a wraparound balcony overlooking the space below.

Max Standing 350
Max Banquet 130
Inca London

Inca London

8-9 Argyll Street, Soho, London, W1F 7TF

This glamorous Latin American bar, restaurant and venue is perfect for a party, boasting a vibrant food menu, live entertainment and colourful cocktails. It’s incredibly versatile too, with options for private screenings, dry hire, pop-ups, team building events and various seating styles.

Max Meeting 75
Max Theatre 75
Max Standing 250
Max Banquet 150
London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum

Covent Garden Piazza (south east corner), Covent Garden , London, WC2E 7BB

With a theatre, interactive museum galleries, a London Underground-themed canteen and more, London Transport Museum is right up there with London's most unique venues. The whole thing can be hired exclusively for quirky events, with capacity for up to 400 guests.

Max Meeting 80
Max Theatre 200
Max Standing 400
Max Banquet 150
Park Chinois

Park Chinois

17 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8EA

Lavish, opulent and theatrical are how we’d describe this luxurious Chinese restaurant in Mayfair. Spread across two levels, you can hire each floor individually, or go all out and make the venue yours for the night. Revel in plush interiors, fine dining dishes and cocktails galore.

Max Meeting 180
Max Standing 250
Max Banquet 130
Hoxton Docks

Hoxton Docks

55 Laburnum Street, Hoxton, London, E2 8BD

Hoxton Docks is a massive, 10,000 sq. ft. creative hub in East London, which hosts a huge range of corporate and private events across it's indoor and outdoor spaces. With two expansive warehouse spaces, as well as lots of smaller satellite areas, it makes a fantastic exclusive hire venue for large, creative events. 

Max Theatre 200
Max Standing 600
Max Banquet 150
IET London: Savoy Place

IET London: Savoy Place

2 Savoy Place , Covent Garden, London, WC2R 0BL

The refurbished Savoy Place offers increased capacity and cutting-edge tech. We like the idea of the Kelvin Lecture Theatre – with its original mahogany panelling – for presentations and product launches.

Max Meeting 50
Max Theatre 451
Max Standing 330
Max Banquet 330
The British Academy

The British Academy

10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St James's, London, SW1Y 5AH

London venues don't get much more historic than The British Academy - this building was once home to Prime Minister William Gladstone, and it has remained one of London's most desirable addresses ever since. With top class catering and incredible facilities, The British Academy is suitable for any private or corporate event. 

Max Meeting 35
Max Theatre 125
Max Standing 200
Max Banquet 100
1 Lombard Street

1 Lombard Street

1 Lombard Street, City of London, London, EC3V 9AA

Set inside a grade II-listed former banking hall, 1 Lombard Street serves as a beautiful backdrop to special events. Hire the brasserie and dome bar for up to 450 standing guests, or 200 seated, to enjoy a meal of modern European classics created by Mark Hix MBE and executive chef Robin Freeman. 

Max Meeting 150
Max Theatre 100
Max Standing 400
Max Banquet 200
Swingers West End

Swingers West End

15 John Prince's Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AB

Boasting a central location just moment’s away from Oxford Circus, Swingers West End is home to a wealth of cool and stylish spaces, with the option to hire them all for up to 800 people. Enjoy use of its crazy golf courses, waiter service all evening, an in-house DJ plus much more.

Max Theatre 100
Max Standing 270
Horizon 22

Horizon 22

22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 4AJ

When looking for exclusive hire venues why go by half measures? Horizon 22 is one of the most impressive options available, complete with 300-degree views from the City of London's tallest building and gorgeous sustainable menus to match.

Max Standing 500
Max Banquet 250
Asia House

Asia House

63 New Cavendish Street , Marylebone, London, W1G 7LP

Asia House in Marylebone is well-suited to corporate events and weddings, with a wealth of stunning function rooms available to hire. Spread across two floors, exclusive hire is available for up to 250 standing guests, or 120 for a banquet.

Max Meeting 84
Max Theatre 140
Max Standing 170
Max Banquet 120
PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace

PocketSquare Skyline Bar & Terrace

9th Floor, Hyatt Place London City East, Aldgate, London, E1 1DU

Set on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place London City East, PocketSquare has room for 80 guests with a slick, modern inside bar as well as a large outdoor terrace that looks out over East London.

Max Standing 80
Max Banquet 80
Mildreds Victoria

Mildreds Victoria

128 Wilton Road, Victoria, London, SW1V 1JZ

Simple but modern design, a central location, and brilliantly colourful vegan menus. Mildred’s Victoria has all the ingredients for a fantastic private event, whether it be a work party, a big birthday dinner, or an engagement party with endless lychee rose Martinis and prickly pear Margaritas.

Max Banquet 100
Mallow Canary Wharf

Mallow Canary Wharf

12 Park Drive, Canary Wharf, London, E14 9ZW

One of the warmest and most convivial restaurants in Canary Wharf, Mallow is an enviable location for birthdays, corporate parties, and breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Plus, exclusive hires here can make the most of glamorous internationally inspired plant-based set menus.

Max Standing 50
Max Banquet 50

Haven't found anything you like the look of yet? There are plenty more large venues in London to discover, from sports stadiums to museums and concert halls. Better still, we've also rounded up the best large summer party venues in London to ensure you have somewhere to celebrate when the sun starts to shine.

For a more intimate event, check out our guide to the best private dining rooms in London for every occasion, from casual spots to rooms with rooftop views. There's so much to discover, and we're here to help you find the perfect space. 

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