Unique Party Spaces For Hire In The Capital

From bars made from ice to ping pong amongst friends, choose from one of these five unique party venues in London to book for your Christmas or winter bash.

With Christmas and party season right around the corner, if you’re looking to hire a venue for your event that’s just a little bit different from the usual function room or cocktail bar, then consider one of these unique event venues in London.

Cahoots Bar, Soho

Cahoots Bar is a 1940s themed bar. it is decked out as an underground station complete with a platform bar, vintage train carriage and wooden escalators. Party-goers can enjoy cocktails and black market liquor swigged from hip flasks or mugs and then have a sing-along around a grand piano.

Bounce – The Home Of Ping Pong, Shoreditch

Hire ‘The Play Room’ for gatherings of between 50-120 guests who enjoy a game of ping pong alongside their drinks. Your room will include a private cocktail bar, 3 ping pong tables with ball collectors and all sorts of hi-tech equipment such as an iPod docking station, a Funktion One sound system and UV ping pong capabilities.

Ice Bar, Mayfair

Like your drinks chilled? Head to the Ice Bar just off Piccadilly Circus and enjoy a vodka cocktail served in a glass made from ice whilst sat at a bar also constructed entirely from ice. The temperature of the bar is -5C and guests wear a thermal cape and gloves to keep warm during the 40 minute experience. The rest of the venue is a warm restaurant serving modern British cuisine.

Gremio De Brixton, St Matthew’s Church, Brixton

Situated in the crypt of the majestic St. Matthew’s Church is Gremio De Brixton – a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar with oodles of atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a glass of sangria, Salsa practice or Spanish sharing platters, Gremio is the perfect venue in which to let your hair down.

HMS President 1918, River Thames

Permanently moored on the River Thames in London, HMS President 1918 offers panoramic city views amongst many of the city’s most famous landmarks. The boat offers a variety of different event spaces making it perfect for all occasions.

There are many other great venues throughout the city. If you are looking to host an event with a difference, why not contact Zing Events who can lay on a casinos, game shows, murder mysteries and 007 themed events, and also find a venue for you.

If you’ve been inspired by any of these incredibly unusual London venues, don’t delay. As with anywhere in London, places get booked up fast, so call your chosen venue’s events team now to plan your party.

Photo of Cahoot Bar by Ewan Munro.