London
ExCeL London
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at ExCeL London before planning the drinks service.
Conference and exhibition venue bars | London
Conference and exhibition venue bars in London
Planning a conference, exhibition, meeting or business reception in London? Start with the booked venue and event format. A staffed drinks point should fit the room, service window and guest flow, whether it supports an exhibitor area or a reception.
Cocktailhire can plan staffed bar service, mobile bars, cocktails and alcohol-free options where the venue and organiser permit an outside supplier. The venue pages below cover different event uses; confirm the exact room, catering rules and permissions before a service is booked.
What the event needs
A service point that fits the format
The drinks service should suit the guests and the space without interrupting meetings, conversations or the event programme.
What gets checked
Space, rules and service flow before the day
Check room access, space, power, water, storage, catering rules, service times, glassware and expected guest numbers.
What to do next
Open the venue page for your event
Each venue page sets out the relevant event use and the permissions to confirm before planning outside drinks service.
Featured venues in London
Start with the venue your event uses
London
QEII Centre
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at QEII Centre before planning the drinks service.
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Olympia London
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Olympia London before planning the drinks service.
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Central Hall Westminster
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Central Hall Westminster before planning the drinks service.
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Business Design Centre
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Business Design Centre before planning the drinks service.
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Convene 155 Bishopsgate
Use this venue page to check the event setting and outside-supplier approvals at Convene 155 Bishopsgate before planning the drinks service.
All venues in London
Conference and exhibition venue pages in this region
ExCeL LondonDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at ExCeL LondonQEII CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at QEII CentreOlympia LondonDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Olympia LondonCentral Hall WestminsterDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Central Hall WestminsterBusiness Design CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Business Design CentreConvene 155 BishopsgateDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Convene 155 BishopsgateConvene Sancroft St Paul'sDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Convene Sancroft St Paul'sPark Plaza Westminster Bridge LondonDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge LondonInterContinental London - The O2Drinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at InterContinental London - The O2Hilton London MetropoleDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Hilton London MetropoleNovotel London WestDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Novotel London WestRoyal Lancaster LondonDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Royal Lancaster LondonLeonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul'sDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul'sLeonardo Royal Hotel London Tower BridgeDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at Leonardo Royal Hotel London Tower BridgeDe Vere Grand Connaught RoomsDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at De Vere Grand Connaught Roomsetc.venues County HallDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at etc.venues County Halletc.venues 200 AldersgateDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at etc.venues 200 AldersgateAmerica Square Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at America Square Conference CentreILEC Conference CentreDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at ILEC Conference CentreThe BreweryDrinks service for an approved conference, exhibition or business reception at The Brewery
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Planning answers
Useful answers for venue and exhibitor planning
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