Quirky meeting rooms in London range from cafés and pub rooms to converted churches, Georgian townhouses, galleries and activity venues. On Tagvenue, hire fees average £96 per hour, with most rooms between £60 and £180 per hour and capacities from 6 to 120 people. Compare spaces by group size, layout, AV, catering and location to find one that suits your meeting.
Based on Tagvenueโs data, as of August 2026, hereโs an overview of some of the best spaces you can book for your event in London:
Meeting Room in near Waterloo at The Travel Cafe Waterloo
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Meeting in Clerkenwell at The Goldsmiths' Centre
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CREO, Meeting Room 1 at Creo London Bridge
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| Space type | Meeting Room in a Cafe | Boardroom in a Conference Centre | Meeting Room in a Meeting Centre |
| Venue | The Travel Cafe in central London offers a cozy and stylish setting with a unique atmosphere. Ideal for intimate gatherings and office drinks, guests love its relaxed vibe and welcoming staff. | A 3-minute walk from Farringdon station, The Goldsmiths' Centre boasts a stunning faรงade and award-winning design in London's historic jewellery quarter. Ideal for hosting impactful meetings, it offers high-tech facilities and city skyline views. Guests frequently praise the attentive staff and outstanding service. | Mary Sheridan House, a Grade II*-listed venue next to London Bridge Station and The Shard, blends historical charm with modern amenities. Ideal for meetings, it offers a clean, newly decorated environment praised for its great location. |
| Booking costs | from ยฃ30 hire fee / per hour | from ยฃ588 hire fee / per morning | from ยฃ69 hire fee / per hour |
| Capacity | 6 guests seating, 6 standing | 24 guests seating, 24 standing | 8 guests seating |
| Location | South Bank, London | Farringdon, London | Southwark, London |
| What users say | โExcellent room for a meeting, would definitely book again. Thank you...โ | โThe staff loved the space, it was modern light and airy...โ | โPerfect venue, very convenient for London Bridge Train/Tube. Lovely dรฉcor and bright meeting room.โ |
In London, prices of quirky meeting rooms average around ยฃ100 hire fee per hour. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data, as of August 2026:
| From ยฃ60 | to ยฃ180 | hire fee per hour |
| From ยฃ498 | to ยฃ1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From ยฃ64 | to ยฃ85 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
Meeting Room in near Waterloo at The Travel Cafe Waterloo
in South Bank - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: โExcellent room for a meeting, would definitely book again. Thank you...โ
CREO, Meeting Room 1 at Creo London Bridge
in Southwark - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: โPerfect venue, very convenient for London Bridge Train/Tube. Lovely dรฉcor and bright meeting room.โ
Meeting in Clerkenwell at The Goldsmiths' Centre
in Farringdon - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: โthe staff loved the space, it was modern light and airy...โ
You'll find quirky meeting rooms in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (August 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average ยฃ63 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 15 and 20 guests | prices average ยฃ114 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 30 guests | prices average ยฃ240 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.5 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
There are plenty of quirky meeting rooms in London. Start your research in Lambeth.You will find plenty of unusual places there, quirky meeting rooms included. Take a look on the other side of the river, in Fitzrovia, home to many of our meeting room Supervenues. More to the West, in Soho, you will find venues with out of this world designs, from gaming rooms to libraries. Wherever you look you will find a quirky meeting venue that is just right for you, London definitely won’t let you down and neither will we.
Of course! Quirky meeting rooms are available across almost all of London! It’s no different in the King’s College Waterloo Campus area. Check out this cool meeting room: The Secret Drawing Room at BFI Southbank.
Usually, meeting rooms include equipment like a whiteboard, TV, projector, air conditioning and a sound system. Some venues will provide more equipment if you let them know beforehand, either for free or with a fee. We recommend that you contact the venue manager to discuss the equipment included in the fee and any extra charges for additional meeting gear rental.
Some quirky meeting rooms in London allow outside catering, including Anomalous Space in Angel, St Ethelburga’s Centre by Liverpool Street, The Travel Cafe Waterloo and bbodance in Battersea all allow external catering. Others provide catering in-house, so check the venue’s catering policy before you book. Use the “external catering allowed” filter to find suitable spaces.
Yes. Many quirky meeting rooms can be booked in the evening, but opening hours and rates vary by venue. Anomalous Space runs to 10pm at the same hourly rate. The Bedouin Tent & Garden is £360 for an evening between 6pm and 10pm, with late extensions available. The Travel Cafe Waterloo is £30 per hour until 5pm and £49 per hour after. Check the available hours and pricing for your date before you book.
A quirky meeting room combines the practical features needed for a meeting with a setting that feels different from a standard boardroom. In London, that might mean a converted church, gallery, café, pub room, historic townhouse, creative studio or activity venue. Look for the facilities your meeting needs, such as a screen, reliable Wi-Fi, video conferencing or flexible seating, alongside a setting that suits the tone of the session.
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Meeting |
What to prioritise |
Venue examples |
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Interviews, 1:1s and small catch-ups |
Small, quiet, priced by the hour |
Meeting Room at The Travel Cafe Waterloo – rustic, plant-filled, 6 people, from £30 per hour, Lambeth North 0.1 mi |
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Creative brainstorm |
Whiteboards, natural light, informal seating |
The Office at Anomalous Space – Georgian room with lounge corner and kitchenette, 14 seated, from £66 per hour or £480 per day, Angel 0.1 mi |
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Full-day workshop or training |
Day rate, flipcharts, external catering allowed |
Riverside Room at bbodance – Thames-facing break-out room, 25 seated, from £35 per hour or £206 per day, Battersea |
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Board meeting or confidential session |
Private space, conference call facilities |
Green Room at Remark! Events – 15 people, from £55 per hour, Chancery Lane; CREO, Meeting Room 1 – 8 people, from £69 per hour, London Bridge |
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Meeting with travelling attendees |
Proximity to a terminus, catering package |
The Boardroom at The Parcel Yard – pub inside King’s Cross station, 12 seated, £35 per person full-day package (minimum 8 people) against a £250 minimum spend |
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Client pitch or presentation |
A memorable setting that still reads professional |
The Drawing Room at BFI Southbank – speakeasy behind a secret door off the BFI bar, book-lined, 20 seated and 40 standing, £96 per person full-day package, Waterloo 0.2 mi; The Foyle Room at The National Theatre – top floor with floor-to-ceiling windows over the skyline, 25 seated, from £816 per day |
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Team away day |
Breakout space, activity on site, room to move |
Oche Meetings & Events Space – digital darts venue on the Strand, 60 seated, from £45 per person for a morning or £75 for a full day, Covent Garden 0.2 mi; The Bedouin Tent & Garden at St Ethelburga’s Centre – 16-sided goat’s-hair tent and garden courtyard, carpeted and heated, bench seating and no tables, 30 people, from £65 per hour, Liverpool Street 0.1 mi |
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Panel, briefing or launch |
Theatre seating, PA, standing space for a reception |
The Home Room at iNHouse Event Space – 65 seated or 120 standing, from £250 per hour or £950 per day, Westminster 0.4 mi; The Nave at St Ethelburga’s Centre – 14th-century arches and stained glass, 85 seated or 150 standing, from £110 per hour |
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Larger group on a per-head budget |
Per-person pricing rather than hire fee |
Whole Venue at Russell Square – 70 people, from £9.50 per person, Bloomsbury |
Capacity depends on the layout. A room that accommodates 20 people seated may hold considerably more standing, while boardroom layouts typically accommodate fewer guests than theatre-style seating.
For lower-cost options, compare affordable meeting rooms in London, small meeting rooms in London and cheap training rooms in London.
Quirky meeting rooms are listed across central London, including options close to major Tube and rail stations.
Wider searches: Central London, Soho, Bloomsbury, Lambeth Borough.
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Room |
Quirky element |
Capacity |
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Rustic café, plants |
6 people |
£30 per hour |
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Georgian, blackout-capable |
8 people |
£30 per hour |
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Pub inside King’s Cross station |
12 seated, 22 standing |
£35 per person |
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Goat’s-hair tent and courtyard |
30 people |
£65 per hour |
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Georgian townhouse, lounge corner |
14 seated, 20 standing |
£66 per hour |
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Speakeasy behind a secret door |
20 seated, 40 standing |
£96 per person, full day |
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14th-century arches, stained glass |
85 seated, 150 standing |
£110 per hour |
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Working theatre, skyline glass |
25 seated, 35 standing |
£816 per day |
A quirky setting still needs to work as a meeting space. Check these six things before you enquire:
Check availability and cancellation terms before you confirm, particularly if your date may change.
For related searches, see boardrooms in London, training rooms in London, creative spaces in London and unusual conference venues in London.
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