Looking for something different and unique for your next event? Story has your back for 2024 events and beyond. Having interviewed the venue teams of some of our wonderful city’s lesser-known hidden gems, we wanted to share our findings, ensuring your next event is one to remember.
Read our interview below:
Lafayette
Tell us about your venue?
- Lafayette has been open since 2020, and evokes feelings of a vibrant New Orleans square, Parisian avenue and New York street. Here in the heart of London, it’s a state-of-the-art venue that hosts some of the best live music in the city. Subterranean and expansive, Lafayette is one of the top kitted-out live music venues in London, along with three fully stocked bars and endless quirky areas. Lafayette is undoubtedly adaptable and ideal for parties, drinks receptions, brand activations, film and photo shoots, and more. We can guarantee an impactful event space in whichever direction you choose.
What are the capacities?
- 70 guests on round tables
- 400 guests standing + an additional 100 on the balcony
- 120 guests theatre style
What type of events would suit your venue?
- Drinks receptions, Christmas Parties, Summer Parties, Product Launches, Day Conferences.
What makes your venue unique?
- We are a unique music and entertainment venue with a very strong aesthetic, just 5 minutes walk from Kings Cross St Pancras.
St Stephen Walbrook
Tell us about your venue?
- St Stephen Walbrook launched exclusive venue hire in Summer 2023 and is one of London’s newest event venues, however the church has a long history as a ‘Place of Celebration’ with evidence of bringing people together for over 1000 years. The St Stephen Walbrook as we know it, finished being built in 1679 and was designed by Royal Architect Sir Christopher Wren.
- This was Wren’s local church and has been described as ‘the pride of English architecture, and one of the few City churches in which the genius of Wren shines in full splendour’.
- St Stephen Walbrook is also the birthplace of the Samaritans. The first call was made in the crypt which led to the Samaritans being one of the largest support networks in the UK.
What are the capacities?
- 80 guests for a seated for dinner
- 200 guests for a drinks reception
What makes your venue unique?
- St Stephen Walbrook due to its stunning architecture, rich historical significance, friendly and knowledgeable venue team, captivating ambiance, excellent location and the unique versatility for clients to design an event that resonates with their vision. Most importantly, by hosting an event at St Stephen Walbrook, clients directly support the upkeep of the church and upholding its crucial role in the local community. As a new venue, we are eager to be a central space for celebrations and bringing people together. St Stephen Walbrook is a perfect blend of history, elegance, and has the potential for creating unforgettable moments, making us the ideal venue choice for a truly exceptional event experience.
The Ladies Room & The Roof Bar – St Pancras Renaissance
Tell us about your venue?
- The elaborately detailed Ladies’ Smoking Room, is an intrinsically romantic room, steeped in unique history. The room features exceptionally beautiful hand– painted ceilings, intricately carved arches, and grand French doors leading to an exclusive private terrace. A versatile and utterly luxurious period room that is perfect for various event occasions such as conferences, wedding ceremonies, banquets, and receptions. In 1898, The Midland Grand Hotel launched the Ladies Smoking Room and here, as the name suggests, ladies could publicly be seen to smoke – the first room of its kind in the Victorian era
- Roof Garden by Booking Office 1869 is a botanical haven and hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Seasonally open for business, it is one of the trendiest rooftop bars in King’s Cross for snacks or cocktails. The Roof Garden terrace is an ideal venue for private summer parties and drinks receptions for up to 100 people and features a BBQ, Pizza Oven and all weather screen to cater for a variety of events.
What are the capacities?
- The Ladies Smoking Room can host up to 110 guests in theatre style, 56 in cabaret and 70 in banquet.
What makes your venue unique?
- We can offer a variety of unique historic and adaptable venues all with natural daylight suitable for gatherings of all sizes from interviews to board meetings, workshops, seminars, launches, gala dinners and receptions. We also have our stunning Roof Garden terrace ideal for summer parties. Guests have access to Meetings Services hub, free Wi-Fi and outstanding business services. Each space can be adapted to your requirements, giving you a bespoke setting for your gathering. All rooms are equipped with the latest presentation technologies.
Kindred London
Tell us about your venue?
- Kindred, a Grade II listed building in Hammersmith, where original 18th Century features lie within a stunning modern design; is the perfect venue for those with an eye for quality, comfort and style. A collection of spaces, each with its own unique character, Kindred makes for an eye-catching backdrop for events that need to make an impact, from intimate dinners for 14 up to full takeover parties and receptions for 240. Our team, many of whom have worked at Kindred since it opened 5 years ago, pride themselves on warm, proactive service, always going above and beyond to make guests feel welcomed and well looked after.
What are the capacities?
- We have several different spaces that can accommodate private dining events for up to 120 guests, 40 guests, and 16 guests within our different spaces. We can host your corporate events, meetings and team retreats, product launches and conferences to up to 120 attendees. Festive parties are right at home at Kindred, with your own private bar and stunning interiors.
What makes your venue unique?
- We are a unique venue in London, with beautiful spaces that have that look that will leave a lasting impressing for you and your guests.
The Blind Spot
Tell us about your venue?
- Blind Spot is best described as a modern-day speakeasy. We have an infamous golden hand that, when shaken, gives you access to our secret bar. You’ll find a selection of signature cocktails bursting with flavours influenced by the global ancient tea trade. Blind Spot’s cocktail bar travels from harbour to harbour and delivers the world’s most delectable flavours into the hands of our mixologists.
- The Blind Spot is the perfect venue for cocktail and canapé receptions for corporate business and for social events. This year, we’ve also had the pleasure of hosting press nights after-parties for local theatres.
What are the capacities?
- 85 guests seated
- 120 guests for a standing reception
What makes your venue unique?
- We’re situated in the heart of London that promises a night of decadence. We’re nestled behind the mysterious golden hand door that gives off a sense of exclusivity and intrigue. The entire space has an intimate ambience that’s unique and memorable to each of our guests – and we of course are committed to delivering London’s most bespoke cocktails.
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