Nothing beats good hospitality and conducting business face-to-face

The hospitality sector in South East London is seeing a welcome rise in face-to-face business events. From business networking events across the boroughs variety of sector-leading hotels, restaurants, bars and purpose event venues to quirky team-building activities, there is a venue to suit every kind of business event.

Talking to professionals at business lunches, conferences, and networking events there is always a positive buzz in the room with several different conversations taking place and members enjoying refreshments as they exchange business ideas and leads. Listen carefully and there is always an undercurrent murmuring of ‘You can’t beat actually being in a room with other businesspeople.’ Putting faces to names, exchanging pleasantries and finding things in common, solving a business problem with the help of supportive interventions – they all help build stronger, more meaningful connections in a way that LinkedIn interactions or virtual networking events simply don’t do as well.

South East London Chamber of Commerce hosts a variety of face-to-face events from regular link & drink events to networking gatherings and awards ceremonies including sponsoring The Royal Borough of Greenwich Business Awards.

The regular Business events are the perfect opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded individuals from a range of industries and business sizes, while learning from guest speakers and enjoying a tasty bite. The Chamber has also recognised the importance of providing virtual events such as training webinars and online networking as the way the business world works has moved on too since Covid with the efficiency and time-saving benefits of online meetings proving a draw for many.

There are lots of great venues to choose from across South East London boroughs, why not explore some of the following venues:

The Clarendon Hotel

With uninterrupted views of Blackheath towards Royal Greenwich Park, The Clarendon Hotel is both grand and welcoming with its relaxed yet efficient style.

This Georgian hotel has an excellent selection of beautifully refurbished and individual rooms available for hire for any event or celebration including the Meridian Suite and Garden, the Westcombe Park Suite with its own built in dance floor and the Regency Suite.

Royal Museums Greenwich

Royal Museums Greenwich comprises Cutty Sark, the National Maritime Museum, the Queen’s House, Royal Observatory Greenwich and the Peter Harrison Planetarium. With unique spaces available to hire across every site, standout settings are provided for events of all kinds, from glittering award galas to private dinners amongst historic collections.

As a venue that has achieved AIM accreditation, Royal Museums Greenwich have demonstrated that their facilities and services have passed a stringent quality assurance assessment which gives confidence that everything possible will be done to reach and exceed your very high standards.

The Valley at Charlton Athletic FC

Experience a day of luxury and exclusivity in one of the soughtafter lounges or suites at The Valley, now available to purchase for the season, for best value, or on a match-by-match basis.

Packages have been designed to fully immerse you into the matchday experience with a visit from a club legend to your table where you can talk about your favourite memories of the club and hear some of their greatest moments in their careers.

Experienced, well-trained staff are always on hand every step of the journey to ensure a top-quality service on every visit.

The Bromley Court Hotel

The Bromley Court Hotel is the largest and most established hotel in Bromley offering private dining to corporate events, incentive groups, exhibitions and product launches, as well as training sessions and team-building events located in 2 acres of landscaped gardens.

The hotel has a range of 9 function rooms suitable for 20-180 people including the Garden Restaurant Suite, The Wellington Suite (2024 bookings only), the Darwin Room, Leona’s Room and Amelia’s Room.

Davy’s Wine Vaults

Davy’s Wine Vaults, located in historic Royal Greenwich, brims with unique character and charm featuring carefully restored original features, antique curiosities and historic wine artefacts. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Davy’s Wine Vaults is a much-loved local destination for local wine and food lovers. You will find modern British dishes on the menu, made with seasonal ingredients sourced from our trusted suppliers.

You can choose from an interesting and diverse selection of wines to enjoy with them, all sourced by Davy’s Wine Merchants. With a spacious bar and dining area, outdoor terrace, two private dining rooms and separate function area with its own bar, the Vaults is a popular setting for all manner of events from weddings and celebrations, to smaller drinks parties and group dining and business meetings. Whatever the occasion, a warm welcome and first-class service awaits you.

If you are looking for a venue for your event, please have a chat with one of the Chamber team for an introduction.

Helen McIntosh, Chamber President

Celebrate in style this Christmas!

Whether you ’ re looking for an unforgettable dinner with family and friends, or a fun-packed Party Night with music and dancing we have everything you for a great time this festive season

THE ‘FIL STRAUGHAN’ PARTY NIGHT

Wednesday 11th December - 3 Course Dinner & Show £59pp

Dine in style while you soak in the velvety smooth sounds of ITV Starstruck’s FiL Straughan FiL’s irresistible passion will have you toe-tapping in no time while you tuck into a fabulous feast

TINA T'S TAMALA - MOTOWN NIGHT

Wednesday 18th December - 3 Course Dinner & Show £59pp

An evening of authentic Motown including hits made famous by Diana Ross & The Supremes, Gladys Knight, Thelma Houston, Aretha Franklin, Tammi Terrell, The Jackson Five and more!

PARTY NIGHTS

6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th December

Dinner is served in our Meridian Restaurant, followed by Disco in our Westcombe Park Suite Enjoy a three-course festive dinner & Bottle of wine between four people £59pp

FESTIVE DECEMBER DINING

1st-24th December

Try something a little bit special without Festive December Dining options. Enjoy a Festive Afternoon Tea with your nearest and dearest, or treat yourself to a delicious festive Sunday carvery!

TINA T’S NEW YEARS EVE PARTY

Tuesday 31st December - 3 Course Dinner & Show £139pp

Say goodbye to 2024 with a night of fantastic food and all your Motown favourites from our party girl Tina T! This event has very exclusive availability, so please book early.

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