Best venues for award ceremonies in London

art’otel’s Hoxton outpost is well-suited to hosting award ceremonies, thanks to its creative focus. The Art Gallery is a particularly striking spot, with full AV capabilities that can see projections across each of its walls. Elsewhere, the Auditorium brings a classic 60-seated spot for something more intimate.

Have your award-winners standing in the same space as Olympians at Lee Valley VeloPark, a sprawling and slightly unusual venue that hosted events during London 2012. Its Track Centre is perhaps the most iconic spot, and has seen several awards ceremonies over the years, offering space for up to 750 banquet-style.

With three striking spaces to host your upcoming ceremony, Vision Hall has something for everyone. The contemporary Inner Space can host up to 500 for a standing reception, boasting elegant marble columns and a triple-height entrance. Elsewhere, Vision Hall itself is a sprawling space with more of a historic charm and can seat up to 600 theatre-style.

Looking for a sustainable venue to host your upcoming event? The Conduit is an ethical member’s club that sits right in the heart of Covent Garden. The Forum is the ultimate blank canvas and can seat up to 150, whilst the Ubuntu Lounge brings a touch of character and can seat 100 guests.

One of London’s finest hotels, Park Plaza’s riverside location is bound to impress with breathtaking views of the Houses of Parliament and beyond. The Ballroom is perhaps the site’s most versatile space, boasting full AV capabilities and space for 540 attendees banquet-style for a rather lavish affair.

For a venue that brings panoramic vistas, Sea Containers Events offers six versatile spaces across its top three floors, each with their own unique style for your upcoming ceremony. Whether you’re looking to host a seated event in the Amphitheatre, or host a banquet-style dinner in the picturesque Level 12 rooms, there’s something for everyone.

This Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse in Marylebone brings glamour in spades. If you’re looking for an elegant space for your upcoming ceremony, you’ll find it at Asia House. Its Fine Rooms are available for individual hire or can be combined for larger events up to 170. Ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces and lavish chandeliers all add to the charm.

With a maximum capacity of 700 guests, Rose Court Events is all about large-scale ceremonies. Sprawling views, contemporary spaces and catering from Green & Fortune are all part of the package. Head up to the Roof Garden for a standing reception for 320, or take a seat in the 11th floor Circle where you can host a banquet for 140.

Dating back to 1837, this Georgian hotel has played host to plenty of royalty and celebrities in its time. For those looking to host a smaller ceremony, try the Clarendon Room complete with high ceilings and polish wooden floors. Here, you can host 70 theatre-style, or up to 120 standing.

Named for its spacious al fresco terrace, The View is a versatile event space in Holborn, boasting sprawling city vistas. The Conference Suite here is well suited for an award ceremony. Its neutral colour scheme makes it ideal for those looking for a blank canvas, whilst a lectern, projector and screens ensure a seamless event.

Located just a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, Stationers’ Hall boasts 350 years worth of history, bringing a regal feel for your event. The Livery Hall is particularly grand, with stained glass windows and carved oak paneling that are sure to impress. Host 400 for a standing reception, or seat your guests with a banquet for 205.

Sitting on the banks of the River Thames, Glaziers Hall seamlessly blends historic charm with cutting-edge technology, making it an obvious choice for hosting an awards ceremony. The Banqueting Hall can seat 300 guests, offering sparkling chandeliers for a touch of class with high-tech microphones, projectors and spotlights for your ceremony.

Sadler’s Wells is a dance and performance space which can seat anywhere from 12-1,500 guests. The Peacock or Sadler’s Wells theatres make for a classic choice with their rows of tiered-seating, whilst the Mezzanine Level brings a more casual backdrop for a standing event.

For a venue with a difference, London Transport Museum is a stand-out spot. Bursting with character the Museum Galleries can seat up to 150 banquet-style, with space for 400 standing. Surround yourself with iconic red London buses, trams and early tube carriages for a memorable evening.