10 Top Terraces for Hire in London

by HarryPrince,  29 March 2021
by Harry Prince, 29 March 2021
10 Top Terraces for Hire in London

If there’s one thing you have to love about the Brits, they never miss a chance to get outdoors when they can.

Outdoor venues are a nice change of pace in the world of corporate events. So treat yourself.

Get to know the top terraces in London in this article. Get your diary out, figure out when you’re free, then pick your favourite venue. Our expert team is waiting to make it happen for you.

1) Jungle Themed Rooftop Terrace in London

Jungle Themed Rooftop Terrace in LondonJungle Themed Rooftop Terrace in London via Eventflare

The first of our terraces for hire in London is this jungle-themed rooftop. It’s a whole load of brightness and fun. You’ll be charmed by the wooden furniture and sprawl of plant-life all around you.

Your event will have the charms of local draft beer and Latin cocktails. There’s even a retractable roof for the ever-threatening British showers.

It’s big too, with a total capacity of up to 440 people!

2) Japanese Garden for Intimate Gatherings 
Japanese Garden for Intimate Gatherings via Eventflare

Our second terrace for hire in London is a fascinating place. It’s a groovy Japanese garden with an imaginative glass birdcage for you to take in a glass of champagne with your colleagues.

The creative surroundings include tiled floors, exciting plant life, joyfully painted walls and cosy garden furniture.

It’s a small affair, with a maximum capacity of 6 for a private dining event and 10 for a standing event.

3) Secret Courtyard Garden for Summer Events
Secret Courtyard Garden for Summer Events via Eventflare

This secret garden courtyard is perfect for summer events. It’s nestled away in the loud areas of Lambeth, just off the Albert Embankment on the River Thames.

The garden is geared for all manner of outdoor events and carries itself like an authentic London garden. It’s filled with plants and flowers for vibrancy and authentic brick walls.

It has overheard fairy lights and a retractable canopy to suit the mood and weather. You can also park food trucks within the space or erect canopies if that’s what you’re into!

4) Urban and Cosy Terrace for hire in London
Urban and Cosy Terrace for hire in London
Urban and Cosy Terrace for hire in London via Eventflare

This urban and cosy terrace is rare in that it is both huge and secret. It’s modelled as an urban forest rooftop.

You’ll be treated to newly planted trees, lots of blankets and fairy lights to fill your event with warmth.

It’s suited to after-work drinks, private dinners, lunches and all kinds of fun corporate events. And as we said, it’s huge; you can invite up to 850 people here!

5) Exclusive Event Venue with a Fresh Outdoor Terrace Space
Exclusive Event Venue with a Fresh Outdoor Terrace Space via Eventflare

Views of the River Thames don’t come better than this. This fresh outdoor terrace space is part of an exclusive event venue that will make your guests feel pretty special.

It’s a funky decked terrace with quirky fire hydrants and palm trees for decoration. The most iconic buildings in London are in front of you.

Moreover, the location provides all you need to make your event a success, including a fixed bar, AV equipment, a stage and furnishing.

Capacity-wise, the venue can accommodate up to 100 people for a cocktail and 70 people for banqueting.

6) Summer Terrace for Cocktail Events
Summer Terrace for Cocktail Events via Eventflare

If you want to be in the heart of the city, how about this luxurious perch? It’s characterised by softly coloured and light-hearted furniture.

What we have here is a summer terrace for cocktail events and all manner of celebrations. It’s perfect for dining, drinking, and just plain hanging out.

Capacity-wise, it can accommodate up to 40 people for standing events and up to 26 for a seated event.

7) Enormous Rustic Venue with a Riverside Terrace in London 
Enormous Rustic Venue with a Riverside Terrace in London
Enormous Rustic Venue with a Riverside Terrace in London via Eventflare

We’re back by the Thames in this enormous rustic venue. It’s got a cool lighthouse on its roof, and through its vast doors, you’ve got what is like a huge industrial barn.

The possibilities for this venue are endless, and it is perfect for dry hire events.

We did say it was enormous. It’s 1,582m2 of enormous! All that space means you’ll have a standing capacity of up to 600, 400 for a seated event and 500 in a theatre-style layout.

8) Elegant Fresh Terrace Space by the Riverside 
Elegant Fresh Terrace Space by the Riverside via Eventflare

Host a celebration by the docks at this elegant and fresh terrace. It’s in a secluded part of Canary Wharf, London’s famous business district.

It’s perfect for a summer reception party, of course. But it’s even fitted for a winter evening with lots of blankets and hot water bottles to keep everyone cosy.

Capacity goes up to 150 people for a standing event.

9) Yacht Venue with Panoramic Views of the Thames 

Yacht Venue with Panoramic Views of the Thames Yacht Venue with Panoramic Views of the Thames via Eventflare

If you’re looking for terraces in London with panoramic views of the Thames, then put your feet up because the hunt is over.

This yacht venue is multipurpose, supporting any corporate event you have aspirations for.

You’ll have lots of daylight thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, as well as charming boating flags and subtle nautical decorations about the place.

It has a standing capacity of 100 people and a dining capacity of 50 people. If you want to hold a meeting, it can accommodate up to 14 people and 60 people in a theatre-layout.

10) Exquisite Event Venue with a Glass Front 
Exquisite Event Venue with a Glass Front via Eventflare

The last of our terraces for hire in London is this exquisite event venue. It’s a stunning inner courtyard with glass partitions in a sleek, refurbished modernist building. The inner courtyard has a rustic floral look with a stone fountain hiding in the middle.

Capacity-wise, the event venue can accommodate 50 guests for receptions, up to 30 guests for private dining and up to 50 guests in theatre-style.

A wide range of amenities, including high-speed internet, a projector, a screen, sophisticated AV equipment and in-house catering, are at your disposal.

Wrapping up

Well, how about that? For a country famous for rain, the British sure know how to put a terrace venue together!

While spirits are up, why stop the party? We love a karaoke session, and we’re sure that you probably do too. Get to know the best karaoke venues in London in this guide.

Featured image: Japanese Garden for Intimate Gatherings via Eventflare

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