Large venues to hire in London
Strolling by The Brewery, it's easy to overlook the fact that just moments from the bustling city streets lies some of London's largest unobstructed spaces, perfect for your grand corporate events.
Our versatile spaces for events from 300 to 900 guests
At The Brewery, our two versatile large event rooms, The Porter Tun and the King George III are designed to accommodate a wide array of events, from large conferences events, charity dinners or exhibitions. We've proudly welcomed and hosted some of the most distinguished brands and companies. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensures that each event receives meticulous planning and support.
Our in-house AV partner Encore, offers comprehensive end-to-end production, creative guidance, and technological solutions, ensuring seamless execution for both in-person and hybrid events. You can find more information about how we can help you provide an exceptional experience for every guest, here.
The Brewery is also the first UK venue to be awarded British Standards, ISO20121 for Sustainable Events Management, and ISO9001 for Quality Control showing that the venue has a clearly defined set of audited environmental policies and systems in place, to set a clear sustainability strategy, and maintain exceptional service standards. If you'd like to read more about our sustainability policy, click here.
If you are looking for smaller venues please visit our dedicated page.
Large Award Ceremony Venues in London
The Brewery on Chiswell Street stands as one of London’s leading venues for large-scale awards ceremonies, combining historic character with cutting-edge event capabilities. Our versatile spaces, advanced AV technology, and dedicated in-house team ensure a seamless and striking experience for every guest. Over the years, we’ve proudly hosted some of the UK’s most prestigious awards, including the Fragrance Foundation Awards, Spa and Wellness Awards or HR Excellence Awards, each choosing The Brewery for its central location, stunning atmosphere, and unmatched service.
Our Large Rooms
Explore the large event spaces The Brewery has to offer
Find Us
Travelling to The Brewery by public transport is quick and easy. We are close to Liverpool Street, Moorgate and Barbican stations, and served by at least 10 bus routes. There are no car parking facilities on site at The Brewery. The nearest public NCP car park can be found at The Barbican. There is also limited pay and display street parking available.
Underground & Rail
BARBICAN STATION (5 minute walk)
MOORGATE STATION (5 minute walk)
FARRINGDON (10 minute walk)
BANK STATION (15 minute walk)
LIVERPOOL STREET STATION (15 minute walk)
Parking
Beech Street (8am to Midnight everyday)
Finsbury Square (24hrs, Mon-Sat)
London Wall (24hrs, Mon-Sat)
Aldersgate Street (24hrs, open everyday)
Bicycle
Bicycle parking is available at the Brewery.
Bicycle helmets can be left at our complimentary cloakroom
Bus
A network of bus routes serve the local area. Please call London Transport on: 020 7222 1234 for details of your best route
Large Venue Services
Large Events Venue FAQs
What is considered a large events venue?
A large events venue is a facility that can accommodate events with hundreds to thousands of attendees, typically 500 people or more. These venues offer extensive event space, often measuring tens of thousands of square feet or larger.
In addition to the significant square footage, what sets large event venues apart is their extensive amenities and services. This includes things like on-site catering, state-of-the-art A/V equipment, multiple breakout rooms, dedicated event staff, etc. Large venues are equipped to handle all aspects of hosting big crowds.
Can you theme a large events venue?
Yes, you can absolutely theme a large event venue! Transforming an ordinary space into an immersive themed environment is a great way to wow your guests and tie your whole event together.
How much does it cost to hire a large venue in London?
The cost to hire a large venue in London can vary significantly depending on the specific venue, its location, capacity, amenities and your event requirements. Please get in touch with our team for more information.
Does The Brewery offer any large outdoor venue
The Brewery has a courtyard that guests can use. From June to the end of August, The Retreat takes over the courtyard for summer parties and drink receptions.
What is the maximum capacity of The Brewery's largest event space
The Porter Tun, The Brewery's largest space can host 900 guests in reception style as well as theatre style. 700 for dinners.
What should I consider when choosing a large venue for a corporate event?
When choosing a large venue for a corporate event you need to make sure that the space can hold all the aspects of your events. The venue needs to have one or several catering areas, enough breakout rooms and enough space in the plenary room.
You also need to consider different layout options (theatre, banquet, classroom, etc.) and check if there’s flexibility to adjust space based on turnout.
There are other factors to consider, do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your large event in details.