Choosing an out of the ordinary venue for your wedding is a great way to help your nuptials to stand out from everyone else’s, creating a unique and unforgettable day for you and all your guests.

Islington Metalworks

Islington Metalworks began its life as the home for the horses used to pull trams for London Transport. Fully licenced and coming with its very own kitchen and catering team, it has become a popular choice for weddings, but it is able to play host to all sorts of occasions, from club nights to conferences. Characterful touches remain which hark back to the building’s past, whilst the quirky décor and bold styling brings a sense of fun. Tucked behind Angel tube station, it couldn’t be easier to reach if the underground is your preferred mode of transport.

Dinerama

Dinerama is the ultimate food and drink arena, able to accommodate a whopping 1000 people at any given time. Ideal for bringing an urban, laid-back vibe to your reception, there is certainly no risk of any shortages when it comes to refreshments, with some of the city’s best street food traders and no less than 6 different bars offering all manner of wines, beers and cocktails from around the world. The various spaces can be hired individually depending on your particular needs, and since it operates open-air in the summer and covered in the winter, it is available year round.

Dalston Heights

Dalston Heights can be found on the top floor of a former cardboard box factory. This unique space has a wonderful stripped-back feel and comes complete with a striking roof and skylights which let in plenty of natural light, not to mention a host of eclectic props and furnishings. These can be arranged as you deem fit and are sure to bring charisma to the space and act as a talking point amongst your guests. Speaking of the guests, the venue is able to hold up to 250 of them and with both Hackney Downs and Hackney Central stations just a stone’s throw away, they should be able to reach you easily.

Shaka Zulu

Shaka Zulu is an incredibly immersive and atmospheric venue, and one that is certainly not lacking in space, with a total of 27,000 square feet spread across the 2 floors. As such, it has a very generous capacity, able to accommodate up to 850 guests. London’s largest South African restaurant in fact, its doors were opened in 2010 with a royal blessing from the Zulu King himself, HRH Goodwill Zwelithini. Found in the popular area of Camden, with good transport links nearby, this unique venue boasts amazing food, drinks, live music and plenty of dancing, making it an ideal place to hold a wedding reception.

Bleeding Heart Yard

Based in Farringdon, this central London location is a popular one for brides and grooms planning a city wedding with a twist. From Bleeding Heart Yard’s private dining room through to its unusual hire space of a Medieval Crypt, there is an array of rooms available for wedding receptions, as well as other types of events. Bleeding Heart Yard can host anything from 50 to 120 guests, and is more than prepared to kit up for a Medieval-style wedding banquet.

Underglobe

A real hidden gem, the Underglobe can be found tucked beneath the well-known Globe Theatre, right on London’s bankside. It’s a fabulous venue that can go with or without your own decor, whatever the occasion you are planning. If it’s your big day that you’ve got in mind, you can rest assured that the Underglobe will do all they can to make sure it’s a special day, with years of experience in weddings under their belt.