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Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade II listed 1950s modernist building. Having undergone a £4.2 million refurbishment the centre is well equipped with plasma screens, digital sound and coloured LED lighting. Located in the heart of the West End, the largest function suite at the centre is the modernised Congress Hall which can accommodate up to 500 theatre-style or 850 for a standing reception. The Congress Suites are a series of rooms that can be adapted to create one, two, three or four separate rooms for 10 to 120 people. The Council Chamber seats up to 63 around a cherry-wood boardroom table, or up to 160 theatre-style when the table is removed. The 250-capacity flood-lit marble entrance hall makes a stunning venue for a drinks reception - with Jacob Epstein's Pieta sculpture, the TUC War Memorial, creating a beautiful backdrop when lit at night. The plinth to the front of entrance of the building bears a bronze sculpture by Bernard Meadows.
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £122 27% off
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Elegant hotel in historic Bloomsbury offering comfortable, stylish rooms with cityscape views, and free high- speed W-iFi on unlimited devices. The exclusive 7th Floor gives extra ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £122 27% off
9-13 Bloomsbury Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Elegant hotel in historic Bloomsbury offering comfortable, stylish rooms with cityscape views, and free high- speed W-iFi on unlimited devices. The exclusive 7th Floor gives extra ... More
Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth Hotel
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £83 41% off
97 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Welcoming hotel in historic Bloomsbury offering comfortable, stylish rooms with cityscape views and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Scoff and Banter serves a superb menu ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel from £83 41% off
97 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Welcoming hotel in historic Bloomsbury offering comfortable, stylish rooms with cityscape views and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Scoff and Banter serves a superb menu ... More
Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £131 31% off
Seven Dials, WC2H | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
Boutique haven in Covent Garden's vibrant Seven Dials village. Guests can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms, smart TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Monmouth Kitchen ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £131 31% off
Seven Dials, WC2H | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
Boutique haven in Covent Garden's vibrant Seven Dials village. Guests can enjoy stylish, comfortable rooms, smart TV and free high-speed Wi-Fi on unlimited devices. Monmouth Kitchen ... More
British Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
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The Rathbone Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
68 Dean Street
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ... More
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The Collective
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14 Bedford Square, WC1B | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
Set within a Victorian house, The Collective are a collection of beautifully designed and finished spaces centrally located but nestled away on Bedford ... More
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14 Bedford Square, WC1B | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
Set within a Victorian house, The Collective are a collection of beautifully designed and finished spaces centrally located but nestled away on Bedford ... More
Six Storeys
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11 Soho Square, W1D | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
A stylish, towering building overlooking Soho Square, Six Storeys is a bar, restaurant and events space in an 18th century ... More
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11 Soho Square, W1D | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
A stylish, towering building overlooking Soho Square, Six Storeys is a bar, restaurant and events space in an 18th century ... More
Senate House Venue Hire
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Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 5 minutes from The Congress Centre
Commissioned as the first purpose-built home and central headquarters of the University of London, Senate House has ten rooms available for private hire, all named after ... More
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Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 5 minutes from The Congress Centre
Commissioned as the first purpose-built home and central headquarters of the University of London, Senate House has ten rooms available for private hire, all named after ... More
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Jimmy Carr: Terribly FunnyLondon > Events > Comedy Dates: Friday 15th and Saturday 16th January 2021 - 8pm
The Congress Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1A | 5 minutes from The Congress Centre
Deadpan, black humour and one-liners from the British TV favourite, known for his role as host of 8 Out Of 10 Cats, attempting to make light ...More
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Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 7th June 2016 to 24th January 2021
The Congress Centre, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1A | 5 minutes from The Congress Centre
From the 36,000 retweets Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling got when she announced the Cursed Child on Twitter back in ...More
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Current RisingLondon > Events > Concerts Dates: 15th, 16th and 17th January 2021 - 9.40am-7.25pm
The Congress Centre, Bow Street, Covent Garden, WC2E | 7 minutes from The Congress Centre
Four people at a time wear virtual reality head sets and embark on a 15-minute multisensory opera experience inspired by the liberation of Ariel at the ...More
Dominion Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Huge theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals, the Dominion Theatre, though built in 1928, underwent a �6 million restoration in 2017. Originally used as ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
268-269 Tottenham Court Road, Bloomsbury, London W1T | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Huge theatre which plays host to big, rocking musicals, the Dominion Theatre, though built in 1928, underwent a �6 million restoration in 2017. Originally used as ... More
Shaftesbury Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was probably ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
210 Shaftesbury Avenue, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
A large and appealingly shabby Edwardian theatre which has produced almost a century of successful popular theatre and musicals. The most notorious of these was probably ... More
Museum Of Comedy
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Bloomsbury Way, St Georges Church, WC1A | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
Opened in spring 2014, the Museum of Comedy is "particularly strong on the history of British comedy" (Evening Standard). Combining live ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Bloomsbury Way, St Georges Church, WC1A | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
Opened in spring 2014, the Museum of Comedy is "particularly strong on the history of British comedy" (Evening Standard). Combining live ... More
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Centre Point
London > Attractions > Sights
101-103 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
One of London's best known landmarks, Centre Point has been used as a navigational tool since the 1960s. Lost in Soho's back streets, ... More
London > Attractions > Sights
101-103 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
One of London's best known landmarks, Centre Point has been used as a navigational tool since the 1960s. Lost in Soho's back streets, ... More
The Cartoon Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
63 Wells Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
Combining art with humour, The Cartoon Museum is a museum-cum-gallery with a refreshingly vibrant personality. After 13 years on Little Russell Street in Bloomsbury, ... More
London > Attractions > Museums
63 Wells Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
Combining art with humour, The Cartoon Museum is a museum-cum-gallery with a refreshingly vibrant personality. After 13 years on Little Russell Street in Bloomsbury, ... More
Architectural Association School Of Architecture
London > Attractions > House and Garden
36 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
The Architectural Association School of Architecture, the UK's oldest school of architecture, was originally set up in 1847 and moved to Bedford Square in 1917. Set ... More
London > Attractions > House and Garden
36 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
The Architectural Association School of Architecture, the UK's oldest school of architecture, was originally set up in 1847 and moved to Bedford Square in 1917. Set ... More
L Cornelissen & Son
London > Shopping > Art and Design
105 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Established in 1855, little has changed in this enchanting art supplies shop. Inside, it's charming and old-fashioned. Towering shelves sweep up to the ceiling, lined ... More
London > Shopping > Art and Design
105 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Established in 1855, little has changed in this enchanting art supplies shop. Inside, it's charming and old-fashioned. Towering shelves sweep up to the ceiling, lined ... More
James Smith & Sons
London > Shopping > Specialists
53 New Oxford Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
James Smith & Sons is an historic Victorian family business specialising in umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. Commonly known as "the Umbrella Shop", this immaculately presented ... More
London > Shopping > Specialists
53 New Oxford Street, Covent Garden, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
James Smith & Sons is an historic Victorian family business specialising in umbrellas, walking sticks and canes. Commonly known as "the Umbrella Shop", this immaculately presented ... More
Moroso
London > Shopping > House and Garden
22-24 St Giles High Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
Opened during the London Design Festival and the 100% Design exhibition 2007, this Italian furniture shop at the crossroads of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road ... More
London > Shopping > House and Garden
22-24 St Giles High Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
Opened during the London Design Festival and the 100% Design exhibition 2007, this Italian furniture shop at the crossroads of Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road ... More
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Shake Shack Tottenham Court Road
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80 New Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Shake Shack, the American burger joint which first arrived in London from New York City in 2013, adds a third outlet in the city with Shake ... More
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80 New Oxford Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Shake Shack, the American burger joint which first arrived in London from New York City in 2013, adds a third outlet in the city with Shake ... More
Shoryu Ramen New Oxford Street
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
84 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Starting a new trend, ... More
London > Restaurants > Japanese restaurants
84 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Starting a new trend, ... More
Bloomsbury Street Bar and Restaurant
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Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel, 9 - 13 Bloomsbury Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
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Radisson Edwardian Bloomsbury Street Hotel, 9 - 13 Bloomsbury Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
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English [Out There!]
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 2 minutes from The Congress Centre
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
Le Cordon Bleu
London > Education > Adult Education
15 Bloomsbury Square, Marylebone, London WC1A | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
The London HQ of famed culinary institution Le Cordon Bleu , the cookery school widely considered as the guardian of French culinary techniques, trains ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
15 Bloomsbury Square, Marylebone, London WC1A | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
The London HQ of famed culinary institution Le Cordon Bleu , the cookery school widely considered as the guardian of French culinary techniques, trains ... More
The London Film School
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
London > Education > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More
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Phoenix Garden
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
h Club London
London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
On the site of the old St Paul's Hospital in Covent Garden, hip private members' club h Club London has been designed specifically for the creative ... More
London > Leisure > Arts Centres
24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 4 minutes from The Congress Centre
On the site of the old St Paul's Hospital in Covent Garden, hip private members' club h Club London has been designed specifically for the creative ... More
Thai Square Spa
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from The Congress Centre
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
25 Shelton Street, 40 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from The Congress Centre
Let the Thai Square Spa transport you to the shores of Asia with their traditional Thai spa treatment rooms, smack bang in the centre of Covent ... More
The Princess Louise
London > Nightlife > Pubs
208 High Holborn, Covent Garden, London WC1V | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
The flagship London pub of Yorkshire's oldest brewery, Samuel Smith, the Princess Louise has been carefully restored to her original Victorian layout complete with snugs, removed ... More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
208 High Holborn, Covent Garden, London WC1V | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
The flagship London pub of Yorkshire's oldest brewery, Samuel Smith, the Princess Louise has been carefully restored to her original Victorian layout complete with snugs, removed ... More
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The Coral Room
London > Nightlife > Bars
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Acclaimed designer Martin Brudnizki - responsible for the interiors at Dean Street Townhouse, Hix and Scarfes Bar - has breathed new life into The ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Acclaimed designer Martin Brudnizki - responsible for the interiors at Dean Street Townhouse, Hix and Scarfes Bar - has breathed new life into The ... More
The Bloomsbury Club Bar
London > Nightlife > Bars
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Taking inspiration from the 1920s and '30s - the golden era of cocktails - The Bloomsbury Club Bar is an inviting Art Deco retreat serving ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
16-22 Great Russell Street, WC1B | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Taking inspiration from the 1920s and '30s - the golden era of cocktails - The Bloomsbury Club Bar is an inviting Art Deco retreat serving ... More
Flight Club Bloomsbury
London > Nightlife > Bars
55 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Flight Club set its sights on bringing darts out of dark, dingy pubs and into the 21st century and they've hit ... More
London > Nightlife > Bars
55 New Oxford Street, WC1A | 1 minute from The Congress Centre
Flight Club set its sights on bringing darts out of dark, dingy pubs and into the 21st century and they've hit ... More
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The Congress Centre
London > Business > Venue Hire
23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as The Congress Centre
Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | Same location as The Congress Centre
Based at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ... More
British Museum
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 3 minutes from The Congress Centre
If you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ... More
The Rathbone Hotel
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 6 minutes from The Congress Centre
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
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