Venues
A guide to Britain’s landmark venues.
The room matters as much as the guest list.
— Where we host
Heritage buildings, working institutions.
The venues we favour share one thing in common.
Landmark — Central London
The British Library
One of the great civic buildings in central London.
— Landmark — University venues
Britain’s universities, opened up.
Some of the country’s finest rooms sit inside working universities.
The Bodleian Library & Divinity School, Oxford
Oxford’s historic library and its medieval teaching hall.
Visit site →Cambridge Judge Business School
Cambridge’s business school, bookable through Meet Cambridge.
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— What we produce
Six formats, one standard.
From a public panel to a private dinner, every format is built to the same editorial standard.
Forum Talks
On issues shaping global business — held on the record or behind closed doors.
Private Dialogue
Closed-door working sessions for senior decision-makers — candid exchange, held in confidence.
Cocktail Receptions
Designed to introduce the right people to each other — new partnerships often begin here.
Brunch & Lunch
Daytime gatherings with an editorial point of view, in a more relaxed register.
Private Dinners
Curated dinners for hosting and rewarding your most important guests.
— Planning
What to budget for the bar.
UK drinks pricing varies by venue and city.
Beer & cider
National average around £5.50 a pint.
Wine, by the glass
From about £4.50 for a house glass.
Champagne & prosecco
Prosecco from around £39 a bottle.
Spirits & cocktails
A standard spirit with mixer runs £6.70–£7.30.
Most heritage venues require an approved in-house or preferred caterer for bar service.
— Next
Building your programme.
We source and secure the venue, then design and produce the room around it.
Talk to us about a venue