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Top Unusual Venues in City of London

If a standard venue won’t cut it, Unusual venues in the City of London offer converted warehouses, heritage buildings with original features, and quirky spaces across the area. Look near the Square Mile or around Leadenhall Market for spots that work for all kinds of guest lists, whether you’re planning something smaller or a larger event. With flexible layouts, standout interiors, and strong hospitality to match, there’s plenty here to make your event feel a little different. Browse below and find a venue that fits.

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Book Small Unique Event Spaces in City of London

Martha's Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Martha's Bar
50
75
The Williamson's Tavern
(64)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Dining Room in a Pub
Private space
E
Edward L.
“Great venue for a team meeting. Original, intimate and worked really well. Food was very good as well.”
Executive Suite
from £4700
minimum spend / per session
Executive Suite
65
70
8 Bishopsgate
(10)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Function Room in an Event Venue
Private space
D
Dan N.
“The catering and staff were top notch and the view is of course amazing!”
The Temple
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
The Temple
44
60
Andaz London Hotel
(26)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Banqueting Hall in a Hotel
Private space
Descending the temple’s spiral staircase provided a better view of the stunning blue dome ceiling with gold zodiac detail, regal thrones and organ. Built in 1912 by Charles Barry Junior (the son of Charles Barry, the architect
Large Room
from £600
hire fee / per day
Large Room
40
50
Worshipful Company of Carmen
(16)
Temple Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Hall
Private space
J
Jim M.
“The room was great with the big windows and large 80" tv for our presentations.”
First Floor
from £850
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
50
60
Manicomio City
(2)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Manicomio City, recently refurbished on all floors, is a unique and versatile venue that can accomodate a wide variety of events, from breakfast meetings and business lunches through to canape parties and exclusive dinners.
Entire Venue
from £240
hire fee / per hour
Entire Venue
45
20
Temple Bar London
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Historic Building
Whole venue
With 350 years of history, this is a unique room with a fascinating background ensuring a memorable experience for your guests. The intimate space enjoys stunning view of St Paul’s iconic dome and is rich with its own stories
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Find Affordable Quirky Venues in City of London

Partial Hire - Lower Ground
from £15
per person / per session
Partial Hire - Lower Ground
36
80
Gigi's Bar Restaurant
(2)
Farringdon Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Bar
Private space
Complement your meal with a selection from the extensive drinks menu, featuring everything from draught beers to classic cocktails. And for those with a discerning palate, a curated collection of French wines awaits, promising
Private Dining Room
from £350
minimum spend / per afternoon
Private Dining Room
10
15
The Wren Tavern
(12)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Pub
Private space
J
Josie
“Had a surprise party for my sisters 30th birthday at this venue.”
Function Room with Karaoke
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Function Room with Karaoke
150
Simmons | Monument
(24)
Bank Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
K
Kerrthana J.
“The venue was exactly as described! And separate private toilets which was amazing.”
The Briefing Room
from £1000
hire fee / per session
The Briefing Room
65
100
F1 Arcade, St Pauls, London
(4)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Lounge in an Entertainment Centre
Private space
The Briefing Room – a unique private event space boasting striking views of St Paul’s Cathedral - with world-class hospitality & dining. A bright, colourful, fully private lounge with a menu inspired by an array of global
The Basement Club
from £1020
minimum spend / per day
The Basement Club
80
250
Queen of Hoxton
(98)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Nightclub
Shared space
N
Nish
“Considering the location and that it can hold up to 100 people it is super good value for money.”
Lounge & Terrace
from £1800
hire fee / per day
Lounge & Terrace
70
100
58VE
(14)
Blackfriars Station
City of London
Event Space in an Event Venue
Private space
A
Andrew S.
“Cool to be able to go outside and awesome views. Room was a good size and the ease of use of tv screens etc.”
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City of London’s Extraordinary Bars with Unusual Spaces

The Lounge
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Lounge
60
Vagabond Monument
(48)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Semi-private area
A
Avneet D.
“The space was perfect for our needs, and it’s great you can use the rest of the bar easily too.”
Anise Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Anise Bar
55
150
Cinnamon Kitchen
(47)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
T
Thumbs U.
“Venue is beautifully decorated. - Large bar space. - Organised and smooth service. - Flexible.”
Minster Court Suite
from £500
minimum spend / per morning
Minster Court Suite
180
280
Balls Brothers Minster Court
(55)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
D
Darren K.
“The booking was easy and was helped everybstep of the way through to the end of the event”
Balfour Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Balfour Bar
20
45
Balfour St Bart's
(24)
Barbican Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
Tucked away off from our upper level mezzanine space, the Balfour Bar is a great dining space which can be utilised as a exclusive area for intimate business meetings, presentations or for that extra special occasion.
Wildside
from £1500
minimum spend / per morning
Wildside
120
Savage Garden
(20)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Terrace at a Bar
Private space
M
Morgan A.
“The food, venue and vibes are 10/10! Thank you again for helping us plan an amazing event”
Group Booking Space
from £20
per person / per evening
Group Booking Space
30
70
The Listing
(23)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Shared space
A
Anna S.
“Lovely venue, attentive staff, and well-organised.”
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Explore Unusual Restaurants

10th Floor Exclusive hire
from £2500
minimum spend / per afternoon
10th Floor Exclusive hire
120
Wagtail
(61)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Rooftop at a Restaurant
Private space
W
Wendy S.
“The restaurant was very accommodating with a date change.”
Event Space
from £8000
minimum spend / per session
Event Space
150
300
Bread Street Kitchen, The City
(7)
Moorgate Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
T
Tim W.
“Far more than you would normally expect from a restaurant service and more like a bespoke venue.”
Exclusive Hire
from £9500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Exclusive Hire
230
320
Yauatcha City
(2)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
A
Alix H.
“We had lunch inside followed by drinks on the outdoor terrace. Would really recommend this restaurant.”
Whole Venue
from £6000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
180
500
The Sterling
(48)
Aldgate Station
City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
M
Mj B.
“The venue communicated clearly with us both before the event and during to make sure everything ran nicely.”
Garden Deli
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Garden Deli
90
100
The Folly
(62)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
N
Niki F.
“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks.”
The Dining Room
from £470
hire fee / per morning
The Dining Room
50
70
The Walbrook Club
(13)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Private space
M
Michele C.
“It is the first event in a long time when I do not have to worry or intervene on the catering side.”
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Unusual Venues for Hire in City of London

FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in City of London

The cost of unusual venues averages around £2500 minimum spend per event. 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:

Prices of unusual venues in City of London
From £1250 to £8000 minimum spend per event
From £33 to £120 per person
From £2220 to £6500 hire fee per day

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:

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 City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (May 2026):

Small up to 80 guests prices average £1800 minimum spend per event
Medium between 110 and 200 guests prices average £2000 minimum spend per event
Large over 260 guests prices average £10000 minimum spend per event

Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Event Space prices average £3000 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 200 guests
Restaurant prices average £8000 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 350 guests
Bar prices average £1500 minimum spend per event typically between 80 and 250 guests
Hall prices average £4200 hire fee per day typically between 300 and 400 guests
Cocktail Bar prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 150 guests

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