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London's best modern venues for hire

A venue with lots of windows and plenty of natural light is often near the top of a party organiser’s must-have list. Like-wise a light, airy and fresh meeting room is popular, particularly for an important conference or meeting where your delegates need to be. To help you out, we’ve put together a big list of modern venues in London, which tick all the boxes, and will provide a great backdrop to enhance your event and make it unforgettable. Venue hire is often stressful, especially as there are so many contemporary and modern spaces London has to offer, but you’re in safe hands with us.

Updated on 08 July 2021

Finding it difficult to find a venue that manages to be light, bright, and modern? It can be overwhelming trying to find the right one to create a certain mood or suit a particular audience, so we wanted to help you out. We’ve created this list to make it easier for you, and so you can make the best choice for your upcoming event.

We’ve considered a whole host of different occasions, budgets, locations, and more to compile this list of the best modern venues London has to offer. There are some great contemporary spaces out there available for venue hire. Whether you’re an organiser keen to put your own unique stylistic stamp on a party, or looking to launch a product to potential clients, there’s a modern venue to suit all occasions.

From blank-canvas design party spaces to light, bright and uncluttered conference centres and galleries, there’s a myriad of options for your next venue hire. Some have lofty, clean looks while others are kitted out with the latest AV equipment and tiered seating for conferences, while some are noted heritage sites that can still cater to more modern tastes. Scroll down to see what modern venues London has to offer.

Sea Containers Events

Sea Containers Events

18 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9RQ

Max Meeting 215
Max Standing 600
Max Banquet 150
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Cinnamon Bazaar

Cinnamon Bazaar

28 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7JS

Max Meeting 12
Max Standing 85
Max Banquet 65
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Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London

31 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QU

Max Meeting 120
Max Standing 140
Max Banquet 100
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The Conservatory & Garden Room

The Conservatory & Garden Room

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS

Max Meeting 150
Max Theatre 150
Max Standing 300
Max Banquet 220
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The Allbright Mayfair

The Allbright Mayfair

24-26 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 1QH

Max Meeting 30
Max Theatre 50
Max Standing 120
Max Banquet 60
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Searcys at The Gherkin

Searcys at The Gherkin

30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8EP

Max Meeting 140
Max Standing 260
Max Banquet 140
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Light, bright, modern venues are great for all kinds of occasions, at any time of year. We love that in the summer they allow you to appreciate the (hopefully!) good weather, and in the evening, they make the most of the daylight we have before it dips down for the evening.

If you're still searching for the perfect place for a party, why not check out our list of cool party venues? These are guarenteed to impress guests. 

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