The Friary, Francis Street, Westminster, London SW1P 1QR
A former monastery in Westminster, with architecture inspired by the 15th-century Foundling Hospital in Florence, makes for a highly unusual & dramatic backdrop at The Friary. Event space over four levels incorporates seven spacious rooms with oak floors & sash windows, flooded with natural light. Wi-Fi is available throughout. Of particular note is the screening room in the basement secluded garden; a rarity in this area of town. Newly available to the events market The Friary was launched in January 2010.
Capacity: 100 Ground Floor, 50 1st and 2nd floor
85 Swains Lane, Highgate, London N6 6QS
A RIBA award-winning building, 85 Swains Lane is the ultimate expression of an urban space in the depths of leafy Highgate. Modernist in design, with a black granite & steel facade, it boasts a retractable roof & sheer glass walls that afford stunning panoramic views over the mossy tombstones of Highgate Cemetery. Within the house, state-of-the-art technology runs throughout & there is plenty of natural light flooding through the building’s four storeys. The venue is suitable for a variety of events, from luxury product launches to discreet corporate entertaining, & is available for exclusive 24-hour hire.
Capacity: 38 seated, 50 standing
52 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP
Recently restored to its former glory and now available for special events, this Grade I listed Georgian townhouse combines 18th century grandeur with intimate and contemporary styling. This quintessential London residence is perfect for press days, showcases and private or corporate entertaining. Features include a double aspect drawing room with garden views, indoor swimming pool and sauna and The Patio, an internal terrace and courtyard.
Capacity: 80 seated, 150 standing
33 Fitzroy Square, London W1T 6EU
A five-storey Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse set on the corner of a beautiful London garden square, 33 Fitzroy Square makes a grand setting for events. Once the home of Omega Workshops – a haven for Bloomsbury Set creatives to work in & display their wares – the house now has seven elegant, neutrally decorated spaces available for events. These range from a fully equipped, soundproofed cinema in the basement to the modern light-filled Studio on the second floor & an ornately styled Ground-Floor Dining Room. With its quiet location & handsome facade, the venue is popular for high-end receptions & events that require an element of discretion.
Capacity: 70 seated, 180 standing
