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Top Unusual Venues in Leicester
From historic facades to unexpected interiors, Leicester doesn’t play it straight. Around Granby Street and the Clock Tower, you’ll find venues that do things a little differently. Unusual venues in Leicester include converted warehouses, heritage buildings with original features, and offbeat spaces that happily ignore the rulebook. Whether it’s a birthday, creative event, or something harder to pin down, these spots can handle it with ease and a bit of personality. Find the one that fits and go for it.
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![Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
960 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
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RRose D.
“Bar staff were really friendly. Helped provide links to an event decorator and they were amazing!” -
![Multi Purpose Studio at FRIENDLY in Leicester]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMulti Purpose Studio
40 guestsFRIENDLYLeicesterJJasmin L.
“The space was brilliant, very nice vibe, set up and facilities, good sound system and lights were very cute.” -
![Room 1 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 1
500 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
#Supervenue
OOliwia K.
“Everything was perfect! Lovely staff members! Amazing venue! Couldn’t be happier!” -
![Night Club at The Basement in Leicester City Centre]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityNight Club
150 guestsThe BasementLeicester City CentreThe Basement – Leicester Tucked beneath the city streets, The Basement is an atmospheric, character-filled venue that delivers a truly unique nightlife and event experience. -
![Room 2 at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityRoom 2
350 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
#Supervenue
BBhavneet P.
“Great communications and venue facilities” -
![Wigston 1 at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester]()
from £600
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWigston 1
200 guestsHoliday Inn Leicester - WigstonLeicesterBBeverley S.
“We would highly recommend this venue for any special occasion.” -
![Entire Studio at Noir Studio in Leicester City Centre]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Studio
20 guestsNoir StudioLeicester City CentreNoir Studio, Leicester’s Premier Creative Space, is a lifestyle content studio in designed by creatives for creatives. Our space is ideal for e-commerce, content creation, podcasts, photography, videography, and any project -
![Exclusive Use at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £65
per person / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreDiscover the romantic possibilities of The City Rooms, a Georgian Grade I listed venue in Leicester city centre. The venue is available for a variety of events, including private parties, corporate events and conferences, -
![Downstairs at ALCOVE in Leicester City Centre]()
from £150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityDownstairs
60 guestsALCOVELeicester City CentreThe space itself is open-plan, modern, and intentionally minimal, making it easy to dress up or down depending on your event. -
![Secret Lounge at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySecret Lounge
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterSecret Garden is a restaurant and bar space in Leicester that brings together Mediterranean-inspired food—especially Italian—with a strong drinks offering. -
![Bar at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterThe bar at Secret Garden is a modern, lounge-style space that works well for smaller events and social gatherings. It’s set up with soft neon lighting, greenery, and comfortable seating, giving it a relaxed but slightly more -
![Event Space at The Royal Suite in Leicester]()
from £495
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEvent Space
250 guestsThe Royal SuiteLeicesterSmack dab in the heart of Leicester, The Royal Suite is where weddings get their real sparkle. It’s got all the elegance of a royal ballroom, with a cheeky wink of modern flair.
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FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in Leicester
The cost of unusual venues averages around £100 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £50 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £33 | per person | |
| From £450 | to £600 | hire fee per day |
You'll find unusual venues 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 Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £50 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 200 guests | prices average £450 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 250 guests | prices average £150 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Night Club at The Basement
on 1 Wellington Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Basement isn’t just a venue — it’s an experience. A hidden gem in Leicester that offers character, energy, and flexibility all in one space. -
Exclusive Use at The City Rooms
on 16 Hotel Street, Leicester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The City Rooms has so much to offer for your celebration - • Grade 1 listed exclusive wedding venue and banqueting hall • 4 Boutique bedrooms in the heart of Leicester city centre. -
Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU
on Mill Lane Campus Centre Building - 0.3 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Helped provide links to an event decorator and they were amazing!’
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