Unique venues in London: a list

Think of the average bus ride through London. Chances are, you've invoked a flurry of windows dampened with perspiration, bags occupying seats and psychopathic commuters playing music out of their phone - headphones nowhere in sight. Scary stuff.

Bustronome (a valiant attempt to combine the word Gastronome and Bus, so far as we can tell) reinvents the wheel, so to speak. Combining multi-passenger transport with fine dining, this quirky London venue can ferry 38 diners across London, granting vistas of iconic spots along the way. For 2-3 hours you'll experience British cuisine, heightened by French techniques; expect fresh, seasonal produce cooked well and paired with well-chosen wines.

Other aspects include multi-lingual audio pens that paint a historic context to each location, a transparent upper deck to take in the inky-orange glow of London's night sky, and at no point will you have to squeeze through limbs and torsos, desperately trying to reach the doors before they shut.

Wellington Arch (also known as Constitution Arch to the boot averse) is a spectacular parabolic building that grants sweeping views down Constitution Hill to Buckingham Palace to the East and the green grass of Hyde Park stretching to the West. Few other venues rival Wellington Arch for unique architecture, location and providence.

The events space is uniquely situated in the Arch itself, and up to 80 guests can celebrate in elegance, with room for 36 diners.

How does dinner with the stars sound?

With ample space, chandeliers, bright lights and enough dining tables to seat up to 360 guests, Madame Tussauds Party and World Stage invite you to dine with the stars (almost).

Feel like an A-lister at this unique venue in London – it's just minutes from Baker Street station.

Soup with Shakespeare? Brisket with Beyoncé? Cocktails with Clooney? It’s your call.

The Doors, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix, The Stranglers, Patti Smith, Adele, and James Brown.

The Roundhouse has seen more iconic rock acts than most rehab centres. The old railway building has redefined itself, and modern arts performances, over the last 150 years to become a mainstay of the contemporary British cultural circuit.

What a lot of people don't know is that the Roundhouse also offers private hire to those wanting a truly unique event in London. With space for 1800 guests, the Camden icon can facilitate dinners, dances, networking events and just bout everything else. The in-house team and state-of-the-art technology contribute towards a seamless sense of presentation, whilst the Grade II listed building provides an extra sense of something special.

Tucked away on a street in Covent Garden are CIRCUS, a bar, and restaurant bringing something extra to your regular night out.

Not one for the minimalists, this venue is all about the theatrical and the dramatic. Watch circus performers, fire breathers, contortionists, aerialists, and hula-hoopers perform the best tricks, while you dine and drink.

Onto the food – with dishes like prawn tempura, gyoza and Thai beef salad, you can travel the world while you’re transported to the Cirque (metaphorically, at least).

Just try not to get distracted and spill your drink.

Nestled in Spitalfields City Farm (which also happens to be within a short walk from Brick Lane), is The Yurt.

Filling the much-needed nature gap that sometimes feels amiss in City Slicker Central (disclaimer: the writer is a Londoner), this unique venue feels like the place to host a summer party, a workshop or a wellness retreat (crystals optional).

With space for up to 20 people, it’s best for smaller events. Super busy people, don’t fear – there is broadband, electricity and a wood burner all on hand.

Deep breath in…

“If you see a faded sign at the side of the road that says / Fifteen miles to the…”

Coffee shop. Juice bar. Yoga space. Commercial kitchen. Cocktail bar. Impromptu photo studio. In what looks like it was lifted from a Love Island set (think lawn chairs, random tables, makeshift hammocks and signs), is the multi-use East London venue Loveshack.

Before you start singing, this venue has space for up to 150 guests. Dine, drink, and host a film night or a birthday party.

“But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the East and Juliet is the sun.”

The anticipation. The nail-biting suspense. The thrill. The joy. The intensity. You can’t beat a good play.

Right on Drury Lane, is the whimsical world of Sarastro, who have tapped into that power of performance with their unique venue in Holborn. With dramatic interiors, hidden rooms and a grand dining room on each level, it certainly feels like you’ve been dropped in a Shakespeare play.

After all the entire world is a stage. Time to enter stage right.

It doesn’t have to be matchday for you to visit one of London’s most iconic stadiums. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, home of the Spurs, is available for private hire.

With 15 different event spaces, the venue is equipped to handle any occasion, whether it’s a business convention or a wedding. The East Quarter Level Three is the largest space with a capacity to hold a 1000 guests. The space has a breathtaking view of the stadium and also offers access to the restaurant spaces Hakusha, Espuela, Terracotta and the Loge Suite areas.

No matter your team, it shouldn’t be too difficult to choose where to host your next event.

This is most certainly a unique venue in London. Museum of Brands in Notting Hill examines the history of consumerism from Victorian times to the 21st century today.

Just a short journey from Latimer Road station, the Museum of Brands presents the hundreds of years of consumer culture, and how that has shaped society and lifestyle throughout history up until today.

There are a variety of spaces, exhibitions and trails to follow, providing an interesting aspect of history like no other. This different perspective certainly makes this a unique venue in London, not to mention a unique museum.

Venue hire is available if you're looking for a quirky space to host something special. From corporate meetings to birthday celebrations, the Museum of Brands welcomes any event.

The Indigo at the O₂ is a unique venue in London, where you experience some of the best entertainment in London.

This is a venue which has it all. Whether corporate or private, any event can be made your own. For up to 540 guests, seated and catered for, you can host any function. Not to mention, you can host a conference event for up to 1000 delegates.

The Indigo can seat up to 2800 alongside 1800 standing and has been home to many great events, hosting some big names recognised globally. To make an experience even more special, you can book a VIP room for up to 350 people.

Just head to North Greenwich station and you're there.

Electric Gamebox, is an immersive digital space just around the corner from Southwark station.

This Electric Gamebox venue comes with motion and touch-censored walls and hats so that any game can be played, just take a look at their new Squid Game special.

You can compete with and against your friends and folks, and complete a series of challenges so that you come out on top. You can enjoy a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks whilst you're at it.

This venue does do private hirings for up to 6 people.

Just a short walk from King's Langley station in Watford, The Warner Bros Studio Tour awaits.

This is a unique venue for all the Harry Potter fans out there, looking to immerse themselves in a wizarding world.

Whether you choose to step onto the Hogwarts Express at platform 9¾ or into Professor Sprout's Greenhouse, you will embark on a unique adventure. This immersive and famous studio is home to one of the greatest film and production sites in the world, and even in history.

So if you're looking for a quirky day out in London, consider The Warner Bros Studio Tour.

Elevated 27 metres high, this arched glass building, is certainly impressive and grand.

Just around the corner from Canary Wharf station, East Wintergarden is home to unique events. This distinctive dome in East London provides captivating views of London's cityscape and the River Thames. Welcoming events of all shapes and sizes, there are many unique spaces to hire, to host the next big thing.

East Wintergarden has partnered with 6 of London's leading caterers, so that you can create your own bespoke visit, with a variety of food and drinks on offer. From Asian cuisine to Kosher dishes, there is something for everyone here.

This Grade II listed venue in London is a unique Art Deco music space in the heart of East London.

Just around the corner from Limehouse station, this old 1930's cinema was transformed into Troxy in 2006 and has since become a music hotspot, hosting a variety of creative events.

Troxy welcomes private hire, from corporate to private you can make the space yours for the evening. their team will help you every step of the way, from organising an event theme to accommodation after the event.

Whether your event is large or small, it doesn't matter, Troxy will provide the best service.