There are almost too many cool places in London, and it’s hard to break the habit of visiting old favourites. But with this many world-class venues in the city, it’s time to get out of your comfort zone and try something new. Something a little off the beaten track; a hidden gem that isn’t overrun by tourists yet. All amazing spaces in their own right, you’d best move fast if you want to discover them first:
Victorian Bath House
Location: Liverpool Street
Capacity: 150 standing, 60 seated
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We love Victorian Bath House – it’s been beautifully refurbished, and is a traditional venue with it’s own unique twist. They have an amazing period menu and their infamous cocktails will keep your guests very happy. Tucked behind London Liverpool Street, it’s worth a visit once you’ve found it!
Garden Museum
Location: Bankside
Capacity: 320 standing, 120 seated
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Being a converted church space by the banks of the river, you can expect a wealth of traditional features. This includes the likes of soaring pillars and vaulted ceilings that are sure to impress.
Callooh Callay
Location: Shoreditch
Capacity: 180 standing
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Callooh Callay is an award-winning bar, with a little something something hidden away… With a vibrant and eclectic décor, Callooh Callay is less than ten minutes walk from Old Street station and a great spot to impress your mates.
Dirty Bones Soho
Location: Soho
Capacity: 75 standing, 60 seated
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Dirty Bones in Soho is small, stylish and has a great atmosphere. The food is incredible, but they’re also open for late night drinks – a perfect spot somewhere classy and romantic to end your night. The Lavender Martini and Mutt’s Nuts cocktails are firm Canvas favourites.
100 Wardour St
Location: Soho
Capacity: 872 standing, 240 seated
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There ain’t no party like a Soho party, according to 100 Wardour Street. The ground floor is a relaxed bar and lounge, and the basement is a restaurant and bar with live music five nights a week.
The Stafford London
Location: Green Park
Capacity: 75 standing, 44 seated
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The Stafford has five private dining areas, but it’s the wine cellar that’s the real hidden gem. 380 years old and just round the corner from Green Park, this is a space that feels really exclusive.
The Stables
Location: Fitzrovia
Capacity: 25 standing, 14 seated
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We love The Stables – hidden underneath a cafe in Fitzrovia, it’s an intimate, themed space for smaller gatherings. The food is incredible and we love the decor.
Hush Mayfair
Location: Mayfair
Capacity: 120 standing, 66 seated
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In a townhouse on a cobbled courtyard tucked just off of Bond Street, Hush Mayfair is a real hidden gem, with 3 distinct spaces for you to choose from; Blades, the Sir Roger Moore Room (named in memory of their co-founder), and Aviator.
Malmaison
Location: Clerkenwell
Capacity: 250 standing, 100 seated
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Malmaison has a variety of different private dining areas, ranging from an intimate space for 14 up to 100 seated for dinner. A great secret spot, and literally surrounded by tube stations – so if the Metropolitan line decides it doesn’t want to play any more, you’ll still make it to the banquet on time.
The Vestry
Location: Clerkenwell
Capacity: 80 standing, 30 seated
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A former vestry in St. Sepulchre’s Parish near Smithfield Market, The Vestry is best known for their bespoke cocktails. Their private space The Gallery has capacity for 30 seated guests with leather sofas and vintage wooden chairs.
