This is Funky: Archive

Funky visits The Lost Angel

This week our Funky reporter Lucy caught up with one of our newest Funky Venues The Lost Angel to get the inside track on what makes this Battersea treasure perfect for your event… How would you describe the Lost Angel? There are two different rooms, you have the Lost Angel which is the bar, which is a laid back, funky, quirky place to hang out with your friends, like a local joint and...

May 2nd

8 Northumberland Avenue

Getting out of the office and enjoying London’s crisp spring weather, we got the chance to visit one of our fabulous Funky venues, 8 Northumberland Avenue. A stone’s throw from Trafalgar Square, this gorgeous Victorian building, once home to the Grand Hotel, has been updated while retaining all of its stately elegance. 8 Northumberland Avenue is an ideal venue space, the Ballroom, which we toured...

Apr 22nd

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Private dinners or catered parties? There's a...

Roast fillet of beef with triple cooked chips from Boulevard Events… Boulevard Events Our newest funky caterer Boulevard put together exceptional events for any occasion, whether you are hosting for ten or ten thousand guests. After 25 years they are still very much a family run business and their core values remain unchanged to this day: Fabulous ingredients, sourced locally and...

Apr 16th

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Rich Mix

Private Venue, Arts Charity, Cinema, Gallery Space…Rich Mix, located in the heart of Shoreditch, truly is a jack-of-all-trades. This versatile space, housed in a refurbished garment factory, is a quirky blank canvas for your next event, whatever it may be. Given their close location to the City, Rich Mix is ideal for a corporate meeting or presentation. Tiered seating, large screens and state of...

Mar 11th

Welcome to Funky!!

Take a peek as some of our newest venues… The Clubhouse – one of Mayfair’s newest venues, this member’s club offers spaces perfect for a corporate meeting or team-building workshop in one of London’s most exclusive postcodes. Check out their profile here (http://thisisfunky.com/funky-venues/listing/1712/the-clubhouse/) Quo Vadis – tucked away in the heart of Soho, Quo Vadis is a cozy...

Mar 1st

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Hackney Town Hall

If you’re looking for a venue to transport you back to a simpler time, Hackney Town Hall is the place for you. We were lucky enough recently to be able to pay a visit to this East Side gem. Walking into the entrance hall, you’re overwhelmed by the airy grandeur of the entrance hall, which is completely filled with natural light, making the space really shine. Recently refurbished, this venue has...

Feb 22nd

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Cool venues heating up this winter - ICEBAR &...

Given the recent subzero temperatures we’ve been living with here in London, we thought we’d do a winter themed blog entry. Two super cool Funky venues not to miss are Icetank Studios and ICEBAR… ICEBAR We had a chance to visit ICEBAR last week and it is certainly not one to miss. The main bar is very chic, perfect for a night out or an after work drink. ICEBAR is very versatile – The Moose Dining...

Jan 28th

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Under the Bridge

Searching for a truly versatile space with character? Look no further than Under the Bridge, located on the Fulham Road. This venue is perfect for any event, from video shoots to private dining to birthday parties. Located at Stamford Bridge, Under the Bridge has access to a hotel, restaurant, and spa onsite, making it an ideal space for conference or team building workshops. Whatever your...

Jan 21st

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BMA HOUSE- Truly a hidden gem in the centre of...

When thinking of a venue for a fabulous wedding ceremony and reception, you would go through the main checklist: · Fabulous location · Indoor and Outdoor options · Easy to get to · Capacity · Live music/DJ · Parking spaces for guests By this time, the bride and groom to be are bound to be looking just as worried as each other! Don’t despair too soon though...

Jan 16th

Welcome Warren House

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of visiting one of our newest Funky venues, Warren House. This gorgeous mid-18th century is tucked away just a few scant miles from London but you wouldn’t know it until you climb the winding staircase and see the Shard in the near distance. Warren House generally plays host to businessmen and women seeking a quiet day or two in the country for conferences or a...

Dec 10th

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A New Catering Direction for Randall & Aubin!

One of our favourite Funky Caterers, Randall & Aubin based in the heart of Soho, has recently embarked upon an exciting new direction in event catering. Randall & Aubin’s new venture ‘Hardcore Prawn’ promises to deliver a catering service your guests won’t forget in a hurry. Leading the way is the Randall & Aubin market barrow, with its jolly striped awning and light-up sign - a...

Oct 30th

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The Hurlingham Club's Showcase Party!

The Hurlingham Club dazzled guests last month with an evening of cocktails, canapés and live music at its exclusive Showcase Party. Bordering the Thames in Fulham and set in 42 acres of magnificent grounds, The Hurlingham Club is a striking Georgian clubhouse that combines timeless elegance with state of the art facilities for Christmas parties, corporate events and weddings. Event...

Oct 22nd

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All Aboard the Electric Barge!

We had a quick chat with one of our fantastic riverside venues, The Electric Barge to give you the scoop on the best river routes and their charity scheme that means you’ll not only be giving your guests a fantastic event but to a good cause as well… What events is the Electric Barge perfect for? Any type of event really! The boat is a flexible space to hold parties,...

Sep 20th

Kettner’s Announce Wedding Showcase!

If you were ever lucky enough to attend Ketnner’s previous Coquette events you may have had the inclination that the Kettner’s team know how to treat a bride and her hens. However, that was just the tip of the iceberg… We headed to the heart of Soho to give you a little sneak peek into the Kettner’s calendar. This September sees the events team putting on a showcase to prove they have every...

Aug 15th

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New to Funky- Some of London's Cultural Gems...

The past month or so have seen us give a big Funky welcome to some of London’s finest Cultural venues, make sure you check them out! The Barbican One of the city’s most exciting cultural hotspots The Barbican’s exhibition programme and theatre productions are a highlight in any savvy art follower’s calendar, but it could also be the ideal...

Aug 2nd

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It’s only a couple of days away...

As of Friday the Olympics will be officially underway and we here at Funky have had a last minute trawl through our calendars for events that aren’t to be missed… The Restaurant at Café de Paris… Originally opening its doors in 1924, Café de Paris has been an established London hotspot for the past 88 years. Although you know it more for it’s club calendar nowadays, this summer sees...

Jul 25th

Funky Blog #5- London 2012

Yes it’s true that the weather outside hasn’t exactly been conducive to summer fun but the London 2012 celebrations, and one of the most exciting summers the capital has ever seen, is officially underway. With the climax of the Olympics only weeks away, we thought we’d round up some of Funky’s best to help you celebrate in style… Where to… EAT! Supperclub The worldwide Supperclub has...

Jun 13th

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Funky Blog #5 - The Life Aquatic

With summer (supposedly) underway and a fair few bank holidays on the horizon, here at Funky Venues we wanted to show you how to get a seaside feel even when you’re sweltering in the capital by tapping some of London’s finest aquatic gems. The Drift First up there’s Funky newcomer, The Drift. Tucked down the side of Heron Tower, a stone’s throw away from Liverpool Street Station and with the...

May 22nd

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Hannah’s Funky Blog #4: Workspaces

Everybody likes getting out of the office from time to time and with many venues specialising in meeting and workspaces there’s no reason not to. Fortunately, conferences like the above are a thing of the past. Phew! My aim this week: to find workspaces with that extra something special, here’s how I got on… Central Working, Bloomsbury Located off Tottenham Court Road, Central...

Mar 27th

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Introducing...

Here at Funky HQ we’ve had a busy and exciting start to 2012 with a host of new venues joining the Funky family. Here are just a few of the latest venues to join, it’s safe to say there’s something to cater for every event type! Kettner’s, Soho With eight private dining rooms, a brasserie, a cocktail and champagne bar and a dedicated and experienced events team, Kettner’s is perfect for...

Mar 13th

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Hannah's Funky Blog #3: London Landmarks

It’s a little known fact that some of London’s most iconic landmarks are available for private hire. My aim this week: to find some of London’s most recognisable buildings which double up as amazing venues, here’s how I got on… Paramount, New Oxford Street At 385 feet above street level and boasting panoramic views of all of London, Paramount is not only set in a...

Feb 27th

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Hannah's Funky Blog #2: Historic London

If you think history is just for classrooms and museums then you’re mistaken! London’s a city steeped in history and some of these historical landmarks are available for private hire. This week, I went to take a look at some of them… Sir John Soane’s Museum, Lincoln’s Inn Fields Once the house of architect Sir John Soane, the door to number 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields is like a...

Jan 31st

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Hannah's Funky Blog #1: Winter Venues

Funky Venues web editor Hannah Buckley is on a mission to discover the best venues available for private hire. Each month she sets out to visit and report on three unique venues, around a set theme. Read about her monthly ramblings here… Christmas may have come and gone but it seems the winter weather is here to stay… for the time being at least. There’s lots to love about...

Jan 10th

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Nov 10th