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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

West Terrace
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoon
West Terrace
60
Wagtail
(63)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Rooftop at a Restaurant
Private space
S
Sasha H.
“The staff were amazing! i was worried about it raining and everyone went above and beyond to help.”
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.”
Auditorium
from £360
hire fee / per hour
Auditorium
42
Uncommon Liverpool Street
(66)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Auditorium / Conference Room in a Coworking Space
Private space
M
Malini P.
“Amazing venue! Matthew was super helpful with planning and booking.”
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

Group Booking Space
from £20
per person / per evening
Group Booking Space
30
70
The Listing
(25)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Shared space
D
Derek H.
“The team was very attentive and accommodating. Beautiful venue. And the food was delicious.”
Restaurant
from £60
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant
40
100
Koshari Street Cannon Street
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
It’s an open dining space, works especially well for mid-day meetups when things are a bit busier.
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.”
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.”
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.
“Food was very good as well. Staff very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with - would recommend !”
Main Hall
from £2160
hire fee / per day
Main Hall
130
300
Salters’ Hall
(8)
Moorgate Station
City of London
Hall
Private space
Inside the venue offers four different event spaces that can accommodate up to 300 guests standing but is equally comfortable hosting a meeting for 10 guests.
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City of London’s Extraordinary Bars with Unusual Spaces

The Lounge
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Lounge
70
Vagabond Monument
(49)
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.”
Full Venue
from £15000
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
250
350
The Happenstance – Paternoster Square
(20)
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Bar in a Restaurant
Whole venue
M
Mia
“We had a great experience at the bar last night.”
Balfour Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Balfour Bar
20
45
Balfour St Bart's
(25)
Barbican Station
City of London
Pub
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, private seated dining experience or a standing drinks
Wildside
from £1500
minimum spend / per morning
Wildside
120
Savage Garden
(23)
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”
Straits Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per evening
Straits Bar
40
Pan Pacific London
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Hotel
Private space
Available for exclusive hire for up to 40 guests, the space features a full bar with premium spirits, an extensive wine list, as well as the option to include a canapés or a custom food menu from our restaurant.
Whole Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
150
250
Andrea Adam's Court
(39)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Whole venue
E
Emma S.
“The staff were exceptional polite efficient quick at serving really impressed with them all.”
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Explore Unusual Restaurants

10th Floor Exclusive hire
from £2500
minimum spend / per afternoon
10th Floor Exclusive hire
120
Wagtail
(63)
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
(3)
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.”
Straits Kitchen
from £10000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Straits Kitchen
122
180
Pan Pacific London
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant in a Hotel
Private space
Straits Kitchen offers the opportunity to hire the restaurant exclusively for those wanting to host a larger event, whilst keeping the essence of a restaurant vibe.
Full Venue
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
180
500
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(64)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
T
Tai G.
“Would definitely recommend for anyone, especially for staff christmas parties!”
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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 August 2026:

Prices of unusual venues in City of London
From £1500 to £8000 minimum spend per event
From £2225 to £7800 hire fee per day
From £1450 to £3360 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 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 (August 2026):

Small up to 80 guests prices average £1800 minimum spend per event
Medium between 100 and 180 guests prices average £2490 minimum spend per event
Large over 240 guests prices average £9500 minimum spend per event

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

Restaurant prices average £6000 minimum spend per event typically between 100 and 350 guests
Event Space prices average £3000 minimum spend per event typically between 80 and 180 guests
Hall prices average £4250 hire fee per day typically between 200 and 400 guests
Bar prices average £1500 minimum spend per event typically between 120 and 180 guests
Dining Room prices average £2500 minimum spend per event typically between 50 and 70 guests

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Verified Reviews of Unusual Venues in City of London

FL
Fanny L.
Verified review
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
5.0
We really liked the friendly staff and very nice and central venue. Had a great experience and would absolutely recommend.
SV
Simon V.
Verified review
Booked The Chambers at The Chamberlain
5.0
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
Juniper D.
Verified review
Booked Studio at Widegate E1
5.0
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
Marcela K.
Verified review
Booked The Den at All Bar One Houndsditch
4.7
Great location Nice venue Good space for attendees Very good prices Easy communication with the venue
CA
Charlene A.
Verified review
Booked Whole Bar at sYp
4.8
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
Nandana R.
Verified review
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
5.0
really enjoyed the space, bartenders were really kind and understanding, cool looking venue and cool access
JV
Jeremy V.
Verified review
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
5.0
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
Mengjun Y.
Verified review
Booked Studio Movement at Studio Movement
5.0
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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