10 reasons why you should choose SquareMeal to book your next event

Choosing a venue can be one of the most time-consuming parts of planning an event. It often involves comparing multiple websites, requesting an endless number of brochures, and cross-checking capacities and layouts to ensure the best fit. Whether it’s a corporate conference, summer party or private dinner, the initial research stage can often feel incredibly overwhelming. Trust us, we get it.

With more than 35 years of industry experience, SquareMeal helps to simplify the process, bringing together thousands of venues across London and the UK to help you find the perfect one. Need a meeting room in London? A team-building venue in Hampshire? A coastal party venue in Brighton? Whatever is on the cards, SquareMeal allows organisers to easily research and compare spaces.

Our listings are designed to help organisers easily make decisions, putting the most important information right at your fingertips. You’ll find clear details on capacity, layouts, facilities, menus, and more, with everything available at a quick glance. Advanced filters and handy search functions allow you to sort results by location, budget, guest numbers and key features, so you can find exactly what you’re looking for without having to trawl through multiple websites.

But SquareMeal offers much more than just search functions when it comes to event planning. Our Rewards programme - SquareMeal Rewards - allows bookers to earn points for each confirmed venue booking, and our free venue-finding concierge service can help us directly connect you with venues that match your brief.

So next time you need a venue, why not let us help you? We’ve streamlined the entire process, bringing you all the necessary information on one easy-to-use platform. Want to hear more? We’ve put together our top ten reasons to use SquareMeal to book your next venue - browse through them below.

1. Explore thousands of venues across the UK

SquareMeal lists thousands of venues across the UK. You'll find a wide variety of styles and locations, with everything from Winchester Science Centre to The Avenue Cookery School.

SquareMeal boasts thousands of unique venues across the UK, from city-centre conference spaces to cosy, countryside estates. Whatever you’re looking for, we've got it. Our extensive range of options makes it easy to compare venues across regions, without having to switch between multiple platforms.

For example, organisers searching for a large-scale London conference venue might consider The Barbican, known for its expansive auditoriums and central transport links. Meanwhile, those looking for a more historic backdrop can choose from the likes of Berkeley Castle, a centuries-old venue that combines historic interiors with extensive outdoor space. Whatever the occasion, wherever you’re based, there’s sure to be something on SquareMeal to suit you and your group.

SquareMeal is also a multi-channel directory, which allows you to narrow down your search even further. Explore our different channels to streamline the search, whether you're on the hunt for an event and party venue, a private dining room, a wedding venue, or a Christmas party venue.

2. Use filters to easily compare venues

Easily browse by venue type, such as conference venues in Soho, which includes Century Club and Two Floors

Our filtering system allows you to refine venues by location, budget, guest capacity, cuisine, event layout and other key features - whatever is the most important for your search. This allows you to reduce time spent reviewing unsuitable spaces and easily compare relevant venues side by side. Once you’ve picked a location, you can scroll through the list on the right-hand-side, ticking all the relevant boxes to help narrow down your search.

For example, perhaps you’re looking for a conference venue in Soho. All you have to do is tick a couple of boxes, and our search function will narrow down our venues to only include relevant options. 

3. Find clear and transparent information in one place

Sadlers Wells clearly outlines its spaces and capacities, helping you quickly determine the right space for your event

At SquareMeal, we ensure our listings are as clear and easy to use as possible, offering ‘at a glance’ sections with the most useful information.

Venues can also list the type of events they host, so you easily know whether you’re able to throw a conference or a summer party. Elsewhere, find breakdowns of additional features, such as whether a venue has disability access, sustainability credentials, or exclusive hire options. 

4. Easily browse through venue photos and video tours

Los Mochis City showcases clear, high-quality imagery, along with a complete 360 tour so you can browse the full space

At SquareMeal, we know how important it is to be able to visualise your space. That's why our listings use high-quality imagery so you can easily assess a venue's style and scale before you've even arranged a visit. Many listings also include video walkthroughs, helping you visualise the layout and format of your event.

5. Save your favourite venues in one place

Found a venue that's piqued your interest, but not quite ready to book? SquareMeal allows you to create a venue shortlist, so you can easily view your favourite venues all in one place. You don't need to worry about not being able to find it again! 

6. We’ll reward you for each confirmed booking

You may not know this, but SquareMeal has its very own Rewards programme that allows you to earn points for every confirmed venue booking. All you need to do is sign up to SquareMeal Rewards, link a payment card, then let us know that you’ve booked a venue and we’ll reward you with 500 points (the equivalent of £5). It's an easy and straightforward way to get something back for each booking.

7. Save time with our free-to-use concierge service 

Need an extra helping hand? SquareMeal has its very own free venue-finding concierge service to take the stress out of searching for the perfect venue. 

Once you've narrowed down your non-negotiables, simply fill out a quick form with a few details, and we'll get back to you with tailored recommendations. Whether you're planning a large and complex event, or are simply on the hunt for the perfect private dining room, we can help. Plus, the service is completely free to use. It's a surefire way to save time on your venue search. 

8. Use one-click forms to get in touch with your venue

Browse through the varied rooms at The Roseate Edinburgh, before quickly sending off an enquiry

Once you've narrowed down your shortlist, you can easily get in touch with venues to check their availability. Our handy contact forms are available on each listing, so all you have to do is fill in the date and time of your event, how many people will be attending, and your contact information. Either add a personalised message or use the default option for a speedier application. 

We also make sure you're put in touch with the right people, with our contact forms going straight to the inbox of event planners and managers for each location. That way you know your email isn't getting lost amongst the masses. 

9. Find venues through expert-led editorial content

At SquareMeal, as well as offering an easy-to-use venue directory, our in-house editorial team creates expert-led venue guides to make your search even easier. Our curated venue lists bring together the best of the best when it comes to venue planning, whether you're looking for the best venues for team building in London, the UK's best sporting venues for hire, or even the best corporate party venues in the capital. 

10. Trust our frequent bookers

We get it, you want to hear from real people who've used SquareMeal to find their venue. Everyone from executive assistants to big corporate companies have booked their events through us over the years, including the likes of Google, Netflix, J.P.Morgan, NHS, Deloitte, and many more.

Now that you've decided to book your venue with SquareMeal, you'll be on the hunt for the perfect space for your event. Browse through our guide on how to choose the right venue for your event, with everything you'll want to consider, from choosing the right style to sustainability considerations.