Westminster Venue Collection is proud to announce seven of its members have reached the final of the London Venue Awards.

The seven venues – Institute of Contemporary Arts, One Great George Street, Prince Philip House, QEII Centre, RIBA, RSA House and The Royal Society – made the shortlist in nine categories:

• Best Historic Venue or Livery Hall: RSA House
• Best Venue Customer Service – 300+ attendees, theatre style: One Great George Street
• Best Catering at a Venue: Prince Philip House and The Royal Society
• Best London Event Venue – under 1,000 attendees: RIBA and RSA House
• Best London Event / Exhibition Venue – 1,000+ attendees: QEII Centre
• Best Private Dining Venue: Institute of Contemporary Arts
• Best Party Venue: Institute of Contemporary Arts
• Best Venue for Employing Women and Gender Equality: Prince Philip House and RIBA
• Most Versatile London Venue – 1,000+ attendees: QEII Centre

The London Venue Awards recognise excellence and exceptional achievement by venues in London.

A panel of 30 judges will now decide on the category winners, plus bronze and silver awards winners, which will be revealed at the awards ceremony on Friday, 5 October at the Hurlingham Club in London.