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Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
We really liked the friendly staff and very nice and central venue. Had a great experience and would absolutely recommend.
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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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![The Bedouin Tent & Garden at St Ethelburga's Centre in City of London]()
from £65
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Bedouin Tent & Garden
30 guestsSt Ethelburga's CentreLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonJJudith T.
“Really unusual venue with helpful staff (Nelson). Our guests loved it!” -
![The Speakeasy at MNM in City of London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Speakeasy
60 guestsMNMTower Hill StationCity of London
#Supervenue
JJulia M.
“Really quirky venue, lovely size for our get together and bar staff were fantastic.” -
![The Nave at St Ethelburga's Centre in City of London]()
from £110
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Nave
150 guestsSt Ethelburga's CentreLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonAArtangel L.
“Fantastic venue with super helpful staff which made the running of the event super easy.” -
![Whole Venue at St Ethelburga's Centre in City of London]()
from £200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
170 guestsSt Ethelburga's CentreLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonAAlex G.
“Really unique and special venue in a amazing location.” -
![Backstage at Eastcheap Records in City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBackstage
150 guestsEastcheap RecordsBank StationCity of LondonHHannah S.
“The venue was fabulous and the staff were incredible. We'd love to book again here in future!” -
![The Club at Core in Bank, City of London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club
180 guestsCoreMansion House StationBank, City of LondonNNisha
“The staff at this ubercool venue were lovely and the evening went without a hitch.” -
![Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPatch Main Bar
240 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, City of London
#Supervenue
DDominic W.
“Cool venue and staff were very friendly and helpful.” -
![Mr Fogg's Games Parlour at Mr Fogg's City Tavern in City of London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMr Fogg's Games Parlour
80 guestsMr Fogg's City TavernLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonLLesley H.
“Could not recommend this venue enough especially if like me organising an event with a large group of people..” -
![Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place in Bank, City of London]()
from £1450
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityMain Reception Room
100 guestsOne Moorgate PlaceMoorgate StationBank, City of LondonAAshim J.
“Extraordinarily beautiful venue. Very competent event organiser Superb catering staff.” -
![Entire Venue at The Listing in Bank, City of London]()
from £8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsThe ListingCannon Street StationBank, City of LondonSSusie W.
“The Listing was the perfect venue for a special party that I hosted.” -
![Garden Deli at The Folly in Bank, City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGarden Deli
100 guestsThe FollyBank StationBank, City of LondonNNiki F.
“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks.” -
![Whole Venue at The Sterling in City of London]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
500 guestsThe SterlingAldgate StationCity of London
#Supervenue
MMj B.
“The venue communicated clearly with us both before the event and during to make sure everything ran nicely.”
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FAQs about Top Unusual Venues in City of London
The cost of unusual venues averages around £3000 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:
| Typically between £1500 | and £8000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £3000 | and £11500 | hire fee per day |
| Typically between £1450 | and £3360 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We booked Eastcheap for our AAA video-game wrap party and were so well looked after.’ -
The Bedouin Tent & Garden at St Ethelburga's Centre in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Really unusual venue with helpful staff (Nelson).’ -
The Speakeasy at MNM in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Unusual space; atmospheric… guests loved it.’
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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 200 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 300 guests | prices average £11000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for unusual venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 180 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £6000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 320 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 180 guests |
| Hall | prices average £7800 hire fee per day | typically between 200 and 400 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 70 guests |
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Executive Suite at 8 Bishopsgate, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 70 guests
Our user said: ‘Special kudos to the servers for delivering such flawless service.’ -
Screen 3 at Everyman Broadgate, rated 4.8/5 - screening room for 24 guests
Our user said: ‘Great place and great staff. I would def consider booking again.’ -
Secret Garden at South Place Hotel, rated 4.9/5 - outdoor space for 80 guests
Our user said: ‘had a fantastic reunion party and the service was amazing.’
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The Bedouin Tent & Garden at St Ethelburga's Centre, from £65 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Calm and welcoming. He was very helpful and very reasonable with what we were looking to do in the party .’ -
Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place, from £1450 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The venue is spectacular and was used for a book launch so very fitting as it’s beautifully decorated.’ -
Group Booking Space at The Listing, from £20 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The team was very attentive and accommodating. Beautiful venue. And the food was delicious.’
In City of London, unusual venues are most commonly booked for 30 to 100 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
| Party | Usually between £550 and £2,400. |
User who booked The Bedouin Tent & Garden at St Ethelburga's Centre for 30 guests
said: ‘Accessible venue (ramp and only one small step) in a central location.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £2,200 and £6,800. |
User who booked Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's for 90 guests
said: ‘The quality of the food - The smoking area...’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £550 and £2,300. |
User who booked The Speakeasy at MNM for 35 guests
said: ‘Great staff, great venue. Everyone loved the cozy atmosphere.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £700 and £2,900. |
User who booked Viñoly Room at Sky Garden for 14 guests
said: ‘A great space for a small private dining event - can hold 16.’ |
| Corporate Event | Usually between £1,700 and £5,200. |
User who booked Members Room at One Moorgate Place for 24 guests
said: ‘Stunning venue & excellent service...’ |
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Verified Reviews of Unusual Venues in City of London
SV
Booked The Chambers at The Chamberlain
The venue was perfect for our needs, it was well laid-out and the quality of the furnishings, AV equipment and seating was great. The staff on hand knew how everything worked, and were prompt and friendly. The food was also of very good quality; we chose 5 options from the "bowl" menu and it was presented nicely, arrived exactly on time and we enjoyed it very much; although we did order too much :( Ann, the venue co-ordinator, and her team responded quickly and clearly to queries, and even though the England football World Cup match was playing in the bar upstairs it didn't affect the attentiveness of the team. Would definitely use the venue again in the future.
JD
Booked Studio at Widegate E1
Clean, air-conditioned, quiet space close to Liverpool station was perfect for our rehearsal space needs. Will definitely be using the space again. Easy process picking up the key for the space at the designated reception, and very good and prompt communication. Highly recommend.
MK
Booked The Den at All Bar One Houndsditch
Great location Nice venue Good space for attendees Very good prices Easy communication with the venue
CA
Booked Whole Bar at sYp
40th birthday party, Beautiful venue! Everyone had a great time and loved the space, very good sound system too. Robin was very responsive and helpful . Staff were helpful on visits prior to party, would recommend
NR
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
really enjoyed the space, bartenders were really kind and understanding, cool looking venue and cool access
JV
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
I booked this venue for my birthday and it couldn’t have been more perfect! The space was just right for the celebration, and everything ran so smoothly. A huge thank you to Deiby and Jorge—they were amazing on the night and made sure we were really well looked after. Everyone had a great time, and I’ll definitely consider hosting another event here. Highly recommend!
MY
Booked Studio Movement at Studio Movement
Manager is very nice to talk with. The studio is large enough for 9 people to dance. Very easy to find the location. I will book again if I need another rehearsal.
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