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Venueseeker Black Venueseeker Black offers venues that are a little more creative … a little less ordinary. A London Underground train carriage… now that’s something different. O n the list are historic spaces only a handful of people know about. There are also contemporary venues that you can transform in any which way you please and many private rooms that will require no theming or production at all. Choose from categories including private dining rooms, cinemas and theatres, restaurants, nightclubs and more. with electric blue wool, striking tangerine orange leather seats and fuchsia pink silk curtains. Other options include a former bullion truck yard in Shoreditch − which comes complete with six bars, event space on two levels and a capacity for 1,000 guests − and a former warehouse space which is home to some of London’s favourite street food vendors. Private dining spaces are available at some of the hottest restaurants in town, including one housed within a 19th Century cellar which promises a memorable evening of fine wine, cuisine and company. Or, if it’s total decadence you’re looking for, check out the private dining room at one of the capital’s most exclusive hotels. The awe-inspiring room has been decorated in Italian Renaissance style and comes complete with a spectacular ceiling. Keep the secret. Visit venueseeker.com/black. Exclusive venues include a transformed London Underground train carriage, perfect if you’re looking for something different for your next meeting! The carriage is static, but passenger compartment lights and powered doors are fully functional, as are the driver’s cab lights. It’s housed within a unique museum of pioneering achievements in Road, Rail, Air and Sea transport. Cinemas and theatres are perfect for large events; Venueseeker Black’s ones include a wonderland of plush velvet and gold-framed walls, which dates back to the 1950s, and a recently restored theatre built in 1901. If its bright, bold colour you’re looking for you’ll love one of Venueseeker Black’s cinemas, which ties together walls lined A magnificent, awe inspiring private dining room… truly special. Visit The London & UK DatebooK on www.thedatebook.co.uk THE LONDON & UK DATEBOOK 11