Updated on 20 December 2024
Need some helping picking the best light, bright and modern venues to hire? We’ve located some of London’s most stunning contemporary spaces and made this list to help you plan an unforgettable event.
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 the best 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.
30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8EP
Make your event memorable at this venue, replete with bespoke menus to go with that stunning view of the city. The private dining rooms are named after cloud types, as a nod to its location.
1-3 Rivington Street, Hoxton, London, EC2A 3DT
As you might expect, art'otel London Hoxton is a haven for art enthusiasts, with a spectrum of modern art lining the walls in the downstairs gallery. Soaring ceilings and full AV suite complete the equation, and the in-house catering is second to none as well.
31 St Thomas Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QU
2-4 Hoxton Square , Hoxton, London, N1 6NU
This dynamic live events venue is instantly recognisable thanks to it's signature lighting. Colours Hoxton specialises in live performance, but it also hosts everything from launches to corporate events and parties.
10-50 Willow Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 4BH
Nobu's clever meeting rooms are ultra-flexible thanks to smart partition walls that can be set up in a range of different ways. Ultra-customisable, with typically slick, modern design and Nobu catering, no wonder Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch is popular.
Town Hall , King's Cross, London, WC1 9AU
With 20,000 square metres of space, Vision Hall is ideal for large scale events, and state-of-the-art AV equipment means it's versatile too. You get a team of sound engineers, video techs, and lighting designers into the bargain, making this perfect for conferences, concerts, broadcasts and lots more.
25 Worship Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 2DX
This versatile venue is just a short walk from London's Silicon Roundabout, and is well suited to smaller, more intimate workshops, product launches, training events and the like. It comes as a dry hire space but is fully equipped with modern AV facillities, adjustable lighting and more.
Silk Street, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS
One of the world's most iconic arts and conference venues, The Barbican may be famous for its brutalist facade but inside it boasts world-class state-of-the-art facilities. There's a space for every event here, including the very largest events.
16 Great Guildford Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 0HS
BRIX has spaces split across multiple levels, from industrial-chic Basement Bar and Dining Room to a bright, spacious private dining room. BRIX often hosts private dinner events and the like but it's also great for drinks parties and networking.
18 Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9RQ
This spacious modern venue is great for hosting private dinners, parties, and conferences, with a stunning Southbank backdrop. The ultra-modern Cucumber restaurant and terrace are highlights of the impressive cohort Sea Containers encompasses.
Rose Court Events, Southwark, London, SE1 9HS
A spectacular 700-capacity large-scale venue with 360 degree views over the South Bank, Rose Court Events boasts an impressive roof terrace, and stylish blank canvas venues within. With food and drink supplied by respected caterer Searcys, Rose Court has every base covered.
1 Long Lane, Borough, London, SE1 4PG
Aside from the fantastic location in the heart of London Bridge, we love Uncommon Borough for its cool industrial feel and impressive range of facilities, which includes compact meeting rooms, roof terrace and on-site cafe.
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, London, WC2A 3PE
The View, expectedly, features some stunning views out over Lincoln's Inn Fields from the sixth floor Park View Suite, but it also has impressive conferencing facilities, and a handful of modern boardrooms available for hire too.
90 York Way , King's Cross, London, N1 9AG
Kings Place is stuffed with incredible, state-of-the-art spaces, including a 400-capacity auditorium, and a host of smaller meeting rooms, foyers and breakout rooms. The AV tech is second to none, so Kings Place can handle any event you throw at it.
60 Upper Thames St, City Of London, London, EC4V 3AD
The stylish five star Westin London City has a number of slick suites for hire, as well as a bright, contemporary Ballroom, with room for up to 300 standing guests. Everything here is sleek and well-designed - perfect for meetings, conferences, networking events and more.
34 – 37 Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 7PP
Uncommon's slick, modern spaces have made it extremely popular in Liverpool Street. Clean but nicely appointed with lush indoor foliage and stlish lighting, this venue is very on trend, with loads of flexible meeting spaces, an auditorium and even a rooftop for hire.
100 Shoreditch High Street, Shoreditch, London, E1 6JQ
Slick and contemporary One Hundred Shoreditch is perfectly placed in the heart of London's achingly cool East London district, and boasts a stunning rooftop terrace as well as comfortable private rooms. The One Hundred Room is the jewel in the crown - a huge open plan space surrounded by panoramic windows and views over London.
10 Paternoster Square, City of London, London, EC4M 7LS
LSEG is home to multiple floors of modern facilities, including a state-of-the-art theatre, conference facilities, live broadcast studios and meeting rooms. Check out The Forum - one of the best blank canvas venues in the City of London, with room for 150 guests.
22 Bishopsgate, City of London, London, EC2N 4AJ
London's highest event space is guaranteed to impress your guests, with breathtaking views from level 58 of 22 Bishopsgate. This bright, modern space is available for exclusive use only, with room for up to 500 guests.
58 Victoria Embankment, Blackfriars, London, EC4Y 0DS
58VE boasts a super-flexible, open plan area with a total capacity of 200, making it a great choice for all sorts of events. It's packed with modern facilities as well, and if you head up to the sixth floor you'll find a hidden gem private hire space - a beautiful lounge bar that opens up to a stunning balcony, with views out over the Thames.
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 in London or London's best venues with a view? These are all handpicked by our team and guaranteed to impress.
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