A Battle of Britain airfield, the bunker where Winston Churchill hosted his cabinet during the Second World War, a warship that fired her guns on D-Day, and two architecturally stunning museums.

From quirky to spectacular, Imperial War Museums has a unique range of event spaces to hire for a corporate event or private party.

Our Venues

  • Exterior of Churchill War Rooms, Imperial War Museums
    © IWM

    Churchill War Rooms

    An atmospheric underground venue for your event:

    • Follow in the footsteps of Winston Churchill
    • Restored to Second World War style
    • Enjoy access to the historic Cabinet War Rooms and the Churchill Museum  
    • Modern meeting and dining facilities
  • HMS Belfast set against Tower Bridge, London
    © IWM

    HMS Belfast

    An iconic D-Day landmark with unparalleled London views: 

    • Unusual spaces full of character
    • Indoor and outdoor options
    • Enjoy private tours on board HMS Belfast
    • Seasonal food options and cocktail bar
  • Night time external shot of IWM London lit up
    © IWM

    IWM London

    Dramatic grade II-listed building in the heart of London:

    • Spectacular atrium with feature Spitfire
    • Spacious conference rooms
    • Broad catering options
  • Exterior shot of hangar at IWM Duxford
    © IWM

    IWM Duxford

    300-acre Battle of Britain airfield with dramatic exhibits:

    • Dine alongside Concorde
    • Purpose built conference facilities
    • Tank rides and flying experiences
  • Evening exterior shot of IWM North and waterfront, lit up in purple and blue light
    © IWM

    IWM North

    Eye-catching architecture on Manchester's waterfront:

    • Sip cocktails beneath a Harrier jump jet
    • 360 degree digital wallpapers
    • Purpose built conference centre

Our Food

Chicken liver parfait and seared scallops with tomatoes presented on black serving boards.
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Chicken liver parfait and seared scallops with fresh tomatoes.

Each of our menus are carefully crafted with sustainability at its heart. 

Our key sustainability values include: 

  • We are committed to a net zero target by 2030
  • Over 90% of our fresh produce is sourced in the UK
  • All our meat, dairy and poultry is Red Tractor farm assured
  • We only use fish which is Marine Conservation Society certified 
  • We only use pole and line-caught tuna 
  • All our fresh eggs are British free range or organic
  • We have a British-first sourcing policy on all fresh produce and are proud to have invested in many longer term partnerships 
  • We are committed to using reusable and sustainable packaging wherever possible 

For more information on our sustainability mission, please visit the Restaurant Associates Sustainability Pledges page.  

More information

  • Serving cocktails at an event at IWM London
    © Restaurant Associates

    Contact Us

    To discuss your event, contact our venue teams who can help you with every stage of planning

  • Interior shot of roof terrace at IWM London with purple lighting
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    Venue Hire Brochure

    Download a copy of IWM's Venue Hire Brochure for more information. 

  • Churchill War Rooms Interior Hall
    © IWM, Churchill War Rooms

    Commercial filming

    We have a diverse portfolio of filming spaces, including a wartime bunker, a Second World War battleship, an airfield and two stunning modern museums.