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As opposed to a converted Shoreditch loft, or a brand new conference centre, The Foundling Museum is a venue that forms part of the rich, historic fabric of London, which has been woven across centuries. Its roots date back to the hospital founded in 1739, which was created to look after desperately poor children with no hope of other help. The Foundling Museum now plays host to delicately lit dinners in two rooms with a sumptuous Italian

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Without fail, the New Year ushers in a tacit wave of disappointment. Everything is exorbitantly expensive, your resolutions are probably doomed, and your midnight-kiss hope has gone AWOL. But this year, Hire Space is here to help. By picking one of these marvellous venues for the New Year's Eve fireworks, you can celebrate with panache, privacy, and people you actually like. We can't guarantee you'll get kissed, but we do promise an unforgettable night. 1. Skyloft

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Constituting of five gigantic railway arches on the foot of the Thames, it's immediately obvious that Pulse & Bankside Vaults is a dramatic and compelling space. A playground for anyone with creative flair, this venue can unleash even the most ambitious of imaginations. We never know what might end up happening in this unique underworld cavern. With over 19,000 square feet of space, and enclosed deep below ground, t

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Whether it be by zombies, aliens, atomic war or tsunami, Tommy Shane assembles Hire Space's five perfect venues for the end of the world. Will you try to battle it out for survival, reveal your feelings to an unknowing lover, or use lions and rhinoceroses to keep safe? You decide... 1. Pulse and Bankside Vaults Kim Jong Un finally decides to push the big red button. Atomic bombs, mutant animals, nuclear winters - the whole enchilada. The only logical response is to get deep, deep undergr

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Having a back catalogue of over 2000 unique venues is no mean feat, but at Hire Space we pride ourselves on scouting out the most amazing locations the UK has to offer. Here's how we make the magic happen. Social Media At Hire Space, we love a bit of social media. Not only is it a great way for us to connect with customers, but it's also a brilliant method for hunting out some of the most unique venues making waves within online communities. Most businesses have a social media presence these

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London Venues

We'll take you down, deep down, to where all the fun happens. Hold your next big event in London's darkest little basements, vaults, cellars, caves and arches.

Great news! Venues signed up to Hire Space now have even more control on converting bookings, with our all-new Analytics Dashboard. To access the Analytics Dashboard, all venue managers need to do is to log in at venues.hirespace.com . Here you'll be able to keep track of page views, bookings and your venue's overall performance on the Hire Space website . We asked two Hire Space venue and event managers to test drive the dashboard and rep

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East London has hipsters, west London is rich and south London has sweet suburban spots, but north London is all about good times. It's where rock 'n' roll celebs call home, with a historic reputation for fun. Hire Space venue expert Laura Richards reveals the best north London party spots to live it up as the area intended. 1. House of Wolf Source: The Independent Embrace the bohemian vibes that North London has to offer - head along to Islington's recently established House of Wolf

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When throwing an event in London, you can go in big. In one of its unique warehouse spaces you can have a large-scale event in an unparalleled urban setting. Venue expert Laura Richards picks the biggest and best of the bunch for your next exhibition, conference, wedding, party... what warehouses were made for, yeah? Studio Spaces E1 Yes, it started its life as a warehouse, but Studio Spaces E1

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If you've ever read the blog, 10 Ways Birthday Parties Suck by Scary Mommy , you'll appreciate how tough it can be hosting a kid's party. James Roche takes the stress out of the occasion with five awesome children's party venues. Odeon Whiteleys Source: contactdir.uk Everyone loves a trip to the movies, so why not take

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At Hire Space, we feel that an intimate events space is not always determined by size, but the connection you feel with the venue. James Roche hopes you feel a special bond with today's blog as he brings you ... three intimate reception venues for hire. The Pine Room at The Westbury Hotel Mayfair Whether it's a team meeting in The Broadway Room

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Here at Hire Space, we're in the unique and rather brilliant position of working with a huge network of wonderful venue managers. To that end, and to coincide with the time of the year when we're all having a bit of a Spring clean of our processes, I thought it'd be useful to share with you some of the best practise we've encountered. Please also get in touch if you've got any other ideas - I'd love to hear them! By Ellie Purkhardt , Head Of Customer Experie

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With modern marvels such as 'The Gherkin' and 'The Shard' now dominating London's skyline, we felt it was time to pay tribute to our older, yet equally impressive event spaces . James Roche brings you five historic London venues! Drapers Hall The original hall may have been destroyed by the fire of London but with the present incarnation dating back to 1772, this superb venue is (hold on while I take off my socks to count) still sixtee

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The annual "Craft Beer Rising " event hits the Old Truman Brewery this weekend and Hire Space is in the mood to celebrate! James Roche brings you five of London's top craft beer venues. Bottom's up! London Fields Brewery I'm always disappointed when I enter a pub and find a complete absence of local beer. I'm not talking about Carling or John Smith. I'm referring

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As our recent blog on the Five Best Places to Propose in London showed, romance is alive and well in cities across the world. Valentine's Day is upon us and Hire Space is here to show you its sensitive side. Boy, have we got some fantastic spaces for you! It might be last minute, but what is romance without a little sponaneity? Loveable lothario and self-annointed romance counsellor to the stars, James Roche brings you five top Lond

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We're all looking for somewhere cosy at this time of year and James Roche is here to help. Gather around, get warm and check out these three cosy London bars! Bar at India Club Step back in time to 1940s India with a visit to the India Club Bar, located within the Hotel Strand Continental. Quaint, cosy and inviting, this space is perfect for small gatherings and functions, networking events and exclusive parties. The hotel prides itself in being untouched by time and this is reflected in its

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Not since Ricky Martin hip-gyrated his way to the top of the charts with Cup of Life has such excitement surrounded a Football event. This year's World Cup in Brazil is set to be a cracker and while we might be talking down our chances of victory already, that doesn't mean we won't be watching and cheering louder than ever. And boy, won't we be Livin' la Vida Loca if we manage to bring home the trophy? James Roche reckons his lads could be a bit of a dark horse in the competition. Our Aussie opt

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From artisan breads to zebra steaks, you can get it all at Borough Market . With its amazing atmosphere, unique sense of history and tradition, and its collection of superb spaces, it provides a great hire option for your next event. Let James Roche takes you on a tour of this iconic venue. Market Hall "The London Eye

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Bar Refaeli , bar-becues, bar-ramundi, the Bar-my Army - there's a lot of things beginning with B-A-R worth celebrating. A Bar (or Bat) Mitzvah is certainly no exception to the rule. This  Jewish coming-of-age ritual is, as Ron Burgundy would say: "Kind of a big deal." James Roche previews five bangin' Bar/Bat Mitzvah Venues now available for hire! Louise Blouin Fou

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He may have "retired from public life" but Transformers star Shia LaBeouf doesn't seem intent on going quietly - well, not if his involvement in a recent South London barfight is any indicaton. And while we're not one to condone violence on any scale, it's flattering to see him spending so mu

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