Take a look at our pick of the 10 best London summer party venues and event companies for hosting a summer party out of the ordinary.

For many people, the summer season means another excuse for a party. The office summer bash has become as much of a staple in the corporate calendar as the Christmas party do, as companies look to celebrate their staff and reward them for a job well done.

We’ve done the hard work for you when it comes to planning the best summer party London has to offer –  read on for a guide to the best events and venues as you start planning your ideal sunny season get-together.

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Here they are, our top 10 venues and events companies that you should pick for your summer party this year.

1. The Big Smoke Events

Answer questions, shoot videos, take photos and track down items in this ridiculously fun scavenger hunt around London. The Big Smoke takes your colleagues in to the great outdoors in search of police officers to high five and shop windows to take pictures inside, and the event can be fully tailored to suit your group. With 30 challenges across two hours, expect things to get competitive as your different teams battle it out to be crowned the winners.

2. Steamed Egg Events

Steamed Egg is an events company on a mission to create fantastic group experiences through the power of virtual reality. An energetic event that you can host from the comfort of your own office, get set for two hours of high-drama hilarity as your colleagues get stuck into a variety of different games. This is also an ideal choice if you’re a remote tea.

3. Hackney Arts

Want to help your team refresh and reset? Artists are seamlessly connected with businesses as part of Hackney Arts’ unique approach to creative corporate events. Driven to deliver hands-on workshops that also nourish the soul, signature events here give your staff the chance to enjoy ceramics workshops, screen-printing classes, street photography and well-being activities.

4. Exale Taproom

Whatever the event you’re planning a boat is the answer and if the event you’re planning is a summer party you just have to go with the boat. Barge East is a wonderful venue located in Hackney Wick, ideal for a summer party for a startup or smaller company when not hired exclusively. If you’re looking to go for the whole shebang you can host up to 250 guests and all of you are guaranteed to have the night of your lives.

5. EGG London – Terrace

This laid-back rooftop space is a summer party haven in north London. Perfect for chowing down on summer BBQ fare in the daytime before busting some moves on their huge dance floor. TheTerrace at EGG even comes complete with lighting, lasers, a high-spec DJ booth and an LED video wall. 

6. Courthouse Hotel Soho – Sky Terrace

Keep things light and bright at the Sky Terrace at Courtyard Hotel Soho. How about hosting an engagement party with a difference on this open-air rooftop? The ample seating options make it the perfect space for a relaxed catch up with friends over champagne.

7. Skylight Peckham

Classy Skylight might be Peckham’s best-kept secret. With views over the city, delicious food options, and a really cosy atmosphere this is a given choice for any company looking to host a summer party out of the ordinary.

8. The Tower Hotel – The Lawn

You don’t get much more iconic than Tower Bridge. Make the most of the bridge’s memorable architecture by hosting an event in this prime position. The Lawn at The Tower Hotel is the perfect option for a summer event held by the river.

9. Bubba Oasis

A real favourite here in the VenueScanner team is Bubba Oasis. A quirky and vibrant space in Angel that serves up delicious and healthy food options. The real USP here is the fact that it’s got a fully weatherproof roof terrace, making it ideal for unpredictable English weather.

10. Sea Containers – The Roof Terrace

We can’t get enough of Sea Containers and this space is perfect for making the most of the summer sunshine. Ok, we can’t guarantee the English weather won’t misbehave but we can guarantee cracking views from the Southbank. 

Still looking for central London summer party venues? For more inspiring venue options from VenueScanner, click here.