19 of the best conference venues in London

This Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse, built during the reign of George III, boasts four floors of elegant event spaces, from meeting rooms of various sizes to the hi-tech Burdett Theatre - an ideal conference theatre for up to 280 people. The venue’s standout space, though, is the light, airy and modern Orangery, which is flanked by the tranquil courtyard garden and is a great space no matter the season. The flexible indoor/outdoor area is equipped with PA system and dynamic lighting and has capacity for up to 300.

From comfortable, fully-equipped lecture theatres to a unique roof terrace boasting 180° views across London’s iconic skyline, you’re sure to find a space to suit your conference at this enormous Covent Garden venue. As far as conference venues go, IET London has plenty - the Maxwell Library and the Riverside room are both ideal as flexible conference spaces, whilst the Kelvin and Turing Lecture theatres can accommodate any sort of presentation. All the tech is state of the art, naturally.

The London Transport Museum is a truly unique option for your next conference in London - learn about the city’s history through interactive galleries and there’s also the option of using one of London’s leading caterers to ensure guests are well fed and watered.

Home of the British Academy, Carlton House Terrace has a degree of regency grandeur that makes it perfect for larger, more luxurious corporate events. Don’t be fooled by the architecture and period features - Carlton House offers cutting edge tech in all their conference and meeting rooms, so they can handle the rigours of modern business. The Wolfson Auditorium is the largest of the lot with capacity for 200 guests standing, as well as state of the art AV equipment for presentations.

Rose Court is available for conferences of any size up to 700 people, down to much more intimate alternatives. You’ll find this remarkable building in the heart of Southbank, so expect views of London’s iconic buildings and the River Thames.

Leading dance organisation Sadler’s Wells provides theatres, studios and meeting rooms perfect for events of all types and sizes. Maximum capacity of 1500 people, whatever you envision; its events, technical and in-house catering teams have you covered.

Kings Place can host as many as 420 delegates, making it perfect for large conferences and exhibitions with tiered fixed seating in one room, and smaller alternatives for those looking for a capacity as little as ten in other rooms.

The Barbican’s iconic, brutalist architecture has made it one of the UKs most recognisable landmarks, but it remains one of Europe’s largest arts and conference venues, with a host of world class facilities. The gargantuan Barbican Hall, for example, is among the largest conference venues in the country with room for nearly 2000 guests, whilst the Barbican Theatre is famed for its fine acoustics. There are all sorts of other auditoriums, theatres and cinemas available of varying shapes and sizes, as well as the verdant Conservatory, Garden Room and Terrace for more informal engagements.

This Georgian townhouse in central London combines 18th century architecture with more contemporary features to bring a venue that appeals both aesthetically and technically. Choose from a range of beautifully decorated rooms and make the most of the in-house catering to really kick things up a notch.

With a maximum capacity of 300, The View, located on the sixth floor of the Royal College of Surgeons, offers recently refurbished, flexible conference facilities. In addition, a large terrace provides stunning city views, and the first floor Lumley Library is available for private evening events.

London’s leading sustainable events venue 15Hatfields is fitted out with 16 flexible spaces accommodating up to 500 people. With options for all budgets, an experienced team, state-of-the-art AV facilities and a mission to save the planet, Hatfields is the way of the future.

If you’re looking for somewhere a little more lavish to hold your next conference, No.4 Hamilton Place is the perfect venue to bring some opulence to the occasion. It’s also ideally located by Hyde Park, meaning it’s easy to get to no matter where your guests are travelling from.

Located on the edge of Richmond Park, Roehampton Venues’ Elm Grove Conference Centre offers a variety of slick, contemporary meeting spaces, all equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that any event runs seamlessly and efficiently. The bright and spacious Oak Suite is a popular conference venue with room for 140 seated guests, and features keypad-controlled air ventilation and a plasma presentation screen, as well as two boardrooms that can function as breakout rooms.

One of Central London's largest venues, Kensington Conference & Events Centre can host up to 800 people and offers numerous spaces for hire ranging from small meeting rooms to stunning wedding venues, and large halls ideal for corporate events, exhibitions and other such large events.

Swingers West End is a hugely popular party venue, but did you know it also hosts conferences? On top of its three mini golf courses, five cocktail bars and five street food stalls there are nine private spaces for hire as well as a roof top terrace. With maximum capacity reaching 800, Swingers is just as capable hosting corporate occasions and the central London location is handy too.

The Mandeville Hotel takes residence in one of London’s most illustrious areas and is a great option for those looking for somewhere easy to travel to. Offering a solution to sizeable conferences, it can hold up to 90 guests, as well as smaller options for those who want something a little more intimate.

Another Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse, this time in Marylebone, Asia House is rather smaller than some of London’s larger venues, but it makes a very charming and flexible space for conferences and meetings of up to 250 people. Asia House's Fine Rooms are the grandest of its spaces, but the calming eau de nil Library is also worth looking at. Asia House regularly hosts private exhibitions too, which provides an additional talking point for guests.