There are many, many venues in London available for you to use for business meetings, however only a few that offer incredible views over the city. If you want to give that wow factor when meeting clients, or to aid with inspiration during an internal meeting, here’s our top 5 venues that are on top of the city! Think you could add to our list? Let us know in the comments below!
Shanghri-La
Location: 31 St Thomas Street, London, SE1 9QU
Nearest Tube: London Bridge
Website: www.shangri-la.com/london/shangrila
Our Thoughts: The newly opened Shanghri-La London hotel has 3 meeting rooms that all offer fantastic views for guests. The largest offers reception space for up to 140 guests with stunning views through floor to ceiling windows of the River Thames and the City of London.
Altitude London
Location: Millbank Tower, 21 – 24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP
Nearest Tube: Pimlico
Website: www.altitudelondon.com
Our Thoughts: Offering very versatile meeting space for up to 600 guests including the recently refurbished Sky Loft this venues offers 360 degree panoramic views of London. No matter if you have an event for 20 or 600 then you are afforded one of the best views in London from this unique venue.
The Deck
Location: National Theatre, South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
Nearest Tube: Southwark
Website: http://thedeck.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Our Thoughts: This stylish blank canvas is an extremely flexible roof top conference venue. From corporate events to weddings and films and photoshoots every type of event is possible at this venue. With space for up to 150 guests for a reception and stunning views over the River Thames and Houses of Parliament this unassuming venue is not one to be overlooked.
The Gherkin
Location: 30 St Mary Axe, Londo, EC3A 8EP
Nearest Tube: Aldgate
Website: http://searcysthegherkin.co.uk
Our Thoughts: This awe inspiring feature on the London skyline is a fantastic place to hold a private event. With private dining rooms on level 38 that can be used all day for meetings, lunches or dinners as well as the stunning glass apex restaurant and bar this venue can host events up to 260 guests. As the restaurant is reserved for members during this day private events are often the only way guests can access the incredible view from this venue which add to the exclusivity of any invitation to an event hosted here.
Tower Bridge
Location: Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP
Nearest Tube: Tower Hill
Website: www.towerbridge.org.uk/venue-hire
Our Thoughts: This iconic London landmark is one of the most unique venues in London for corporate events.
Whilst the panoramic high level Walkways and the Victorian Engine Rooms are only available for hire in the evenings smaller meetings are possible during the day in the North Tower Lounge. With a capacity of up to 150 in each Walkway, Tower Bridge offers a truly rare perspective of London from above the Rivers Thames.
If you are looking for a great venue for a conference, drinks reception, office party or any kind of event in London, then we can help with our Free Venue Finding Service. Because of our direct relationship with the venues, we can often get better rates than you would do if you contacted them directly, and this service is offered to you completely free! If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call +44 (0)20 8391 3017 or email info@obis360.com