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Barbican's quirky conference venues offer a unique backdrop for corporate events. These spaces blend creativity with functionality, providing an inspiring environment for delegates. Consider the area's artistic vibe and historical significance when selecting a venue that will spark conversation and innovation.

From its early days as a Roman settlement, to its more recent role as a key financial district, the Barbican has always been an important part of London.

HISTORY

Whether you're interested in art, music, food, or history, the culture of the Barbican region in London is vibrant and diverse. 

CULTURE

The Barbican is home to a variety of cuisines, from traditional British dishes to international fare - take your pick!

FOOD & DRINKS

The Barbican area of London is a vibrant complex of residential buildings, artistic offerings and is a unique place to host events. The area has a rich history and, being in the heart of the City, is extremely well-connected, making it easy for guests to get around. 

There are also plenty of venue options to suit all event types and budgets. Whether you're looking for a large space for a conference or a smaller venue for a more intimate gathering, the iconic Barbican Centre (the largest performing arts centre in Europe) is an unbeatable choice, as is the nearby Museum of London. Plus, with plenty of other event spaces and casual hospitality offerings a stone’s throw away, your guests won’t have far to go to enjoy some post-event networking too. If you’re looking for accommodation for your guests to stumble back to after the day’s events are finished, there is also a variety of upmarket hotels nearby.

Barbican

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

FOOD & DRINK

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

VENUE VARIETY

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover unique conference venues in Barbican, London. Perfect for professionals seeking a creative and engaging event space.

Quirky Conference Venues in Barbican

Quirky Conference Venues

Explore the unique Entrance Hall at London Museum Spaces in Barbican for your next quirky conference. Ideal for creative professionals.

The Entrance Hall can be used as a welcome and catering space for your conference as well as a multi purpose break out space.

The Entrance Hall is also the perfect location for a unique drinks reception or refreshment area for a party or corporate event. It is an enchanting space where guests can enjoy drinks and canapés from professional and welcoming hosts. 

The Entrance Hall is often hired with the London Ellipse Hall and can host celebration events, awards ceremonies, product launches and a host of conference set ups.


Entrance Hall in London Museum Spaces, featuring round tables for meetings and receptions.

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Entrance Hall at London Museum Spaces, modern venue with round tables for corporate events.

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Spacious London Museum Entrance Hall with natural light, ideal for events and meetings.

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Events

Entrance Hall

London

London Museum Spaces

Quirky Conference Venue at London Museum

Explore Goldsmiths' Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican, ideal for creative and engaging professional events.

The Livery Hall can accommodate a number of events including board meetings, presentations, and full-day conferences for up to 300 people. Nestled just a stone's throw from St. Paul's Cathedral, this historic Grade I listed venue exudes elegance and sophistication. With its stunning stained-glass windows and natural light flooding the space, the Hall provides an inspiring backdrop for any corporate gathering. Enjoy exclusive use of the venue, complete with state-of-the-art AV facilities, Wi-Fi, and full catering options tailored to your needs. Whether hosting an intimate meeting or a grand reception, the Livery Hall at Goldsmiths' Hall is the perfect choice for memorable business events in London. Experience the opulence of this magnificent setting, steeped in history and charm, ensuring your event leaves a lasting impression.

Livery Hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, elegant venue for gala events and ceremonies.

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Elegant Livery Hall at Goldsmiths' Hall, ideal for corporate events and galas.

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Business

The Livery Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall - Quirky Conference Venue

Explore Salters' Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican with stunning acoustics and versatile event spaces for professionals.

The Main Hall in Salters' Hall is a stunning, ash panelled space, with double height, high vaulted ceilings for excellent acoustics. 

The Hall can be used for gala dinners, charity auctions, events with an orchestra and parties galore. With room to accommodate 125 for a banquet style dinner (E-shape) or 60-80 for a more spacious cabaret style evening, the Main Hall is a fantastic setting for glamorous evening entertaining.

Elegant Main Hall with round tables and red chairs for corporate events and banquets.

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Conference in Salters' Hall with speaker addressing engaged audience in elegant venue.

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Elegant banquet room in Salters' Hall, perfect for gala dinners and corporate events.

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Main Hall at Salters' Hall with red chairs, perfect for presentations and workshops.

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The Main Hall

Salters' Hall 

Quirky Conference Venue: Salters' Hall

Explore Ironmongers' Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican. Ideal for creative meetings and events with excellent acoustics.

Banqueting Hall is ideal for conferences, meetings, and seminars. The Hall can accommodate various setups for up to a maximum of 150  delegates. A stage can be erected at the far end of the room and full AV support is available. One particularly good aspect is the Halls' acoustics which is excellent.

Refreshment breaks,buffet lunches or evening receptions would usually be served in the Drawing Room.

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Elegant Banqueting Hall with chandeliers, ideal for corporate meetings and gatherings.

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Banqueting Hall at Ironmongers' Hall, elegant corporate event space with chandeliers.

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Elegant Banqueting Hall with round tables, ideal for corporate events and gatherings.

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The Banqueting Hall and The Drawing Room

Ironmongers' Hall

Quirky Conference Venue - Ironmongers' Hall

Explore The Brewery, a unique conference venue in Barbican with historic charm and modern facilities. Ideal for creative events.

On the ground floor, connected to both the Queen Charlotte and Lower Sugar Room, The King George III Room (named after his visit in 1787) has exposed brickwork, a barrel vaulted ceiling and period lanterns. The King George III Room is directly accessed from the reception (and the loading bay) and can be used alone or in conjunction with the Porter Tun as a drinks reception, catering space or exhibition area for larger events. The room has solid oak flooring.

Spacious event venue with elegant decor, ideal for conferences and exhibitions.

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Modern event space at The King George III with high-top tables for networking.

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Conference at The King George III with speaker, professional lighting, networking event.

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Spacious event venue with high ceiling, ideal for meetings and conferences.

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Conference room at The King George III, black chairs, ideal for presentations and events.

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The King George III

The Brewery

Quirky Conference Venue - The Brewery

Explore The Grubstreet Author, a unique conference venue in Barbican with striking features and versatile spaces for professional events.

The striking appearance of the Pasteur Room makes it stand out from the crowd for corporate and private events. The traditional period features are set alongside raw material finishes to create a space that is both fashionable and functional. 

The LED lighting allows the atmosphere in the room to be changed at the touch of a button and the built in PA system can be used for background music and speeches. 

When used in conjunction with the Sample Room it is possible to host larger drinks parties or have a separate area for receptions and dinner.  

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The Pasteur Room

The Grubstreet Author

Quirky Conference Venue: The Grubstreet Author

Explore Barbican Centre's unique conference spaces, perfect for creative events in Barbican. Ideal for professionals seeking flexibility.

The Frobisher rooms are ideal spaces for both smaller meetings and syndicate work, with 6 individual conference suites each seating up to 50 delegates in theatre style or 16 delegates in boardroom style. 
The suites are separated by removable sound proofed partitioning, allowing complete flexibility in combining these rooms to create larger flat floored spaces.
When all partitioning are removed 2 large rooms accommodating up to 170 delegates in theatre style or 100 in classroom style each are created. There is a built in projector screen and a LCD projector to make giving presentations easy. 

Modern meeting room at Barbican Centre, ideal for workshops and conferences.

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Modern meeting room at Barbican Centre with U-shaped table for corporate events.

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Modern Frobisher Rooms at Barbican Centre, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Modern meeting room at Barbican Centre, ideal for events with natural light and presentation screen.

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Modern gallery space in Frobisher Rooms, Barbican Centre for art exhibitions and events.

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Theatre

Frobisher Rooms

Barbican Centre

Barbican Centre Quirky Conference Venue

Explore The City Centre in Barbican for a unique conference experience. Ideal for professionals seeking creative event spaces.

The City Model Conference Room sits alongside our famous City of London architectural model to provide two adjoining spaces for professional presentations, conferences, training days and corporate events with separate catering space. Fully flexible for a range of event layouts, hire also includes complimentary furniture, WiFi and AV. A range of seasonal menus from our in-house caterer guarantees smooth event planning and guest satisfaction.

Modern conference suite with ergonomic chairs, ideal for meetings and events.

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Modern conference suite with tables for group discussions, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Modern conference suite with black chairs and artistic mural for events and presentations.

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City Model Conference Suite

The City Centre

Quirky Conference Venue: The City Centre

Explore 24-26 Baltic St W, a unique conference venue in Barbican. Ideal for creative meetings and events with flexible spaces.

In the heart of Barbican, our venue offers flexible options for your event needs. From one meeting room accommodating 15 to 40 people to the entire venue catering to 150 to 320 guests, complete with three meeting rooms, a kitchen, shower facilities, natural light, and high-speed internet. With its blank canvas design, our versatile space adapts seamlessly to any occasion. Perfectly suited for meetings, seminars, conferences, training sessions, workshops, and board meetings.

Modern meeting room with large table, ideal for collaborative brainstorming sessions.

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Versatile event space with black chairs for presentations at 24-26 Baltic St W.

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Standing

Ground Floor

24-26 Baltic St W

Quirky Conference Venue on Baltic St

A historic, high-tech auditorium with a lounge for conferences, lectures, and networking in the city.

Formerly known as the Council Chamber, the newly refurbished Auditors is a premier choice for business events at One Moorgate Place. This amphitheatre-style room flooded with natural daylight, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, making it ideal for media presentations, conferences, lectures, debates, and AGMs. 

Adjacent to the Auditorium, the Lounge offers a perfect breakout area for networking, catering, or smaller discussion sessions, ensuring your attendees remain engaged throughout the event 

Modern conference room with tiered seating at One Moorgate Place for corporate events.

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Modern auditorium with tiered blue seating, ideal for meetings and events.

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Modern meeting room at One Moorgate Place, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Modern meeting space with sleek furniture at One Moorgate Place for events and gatherings.

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Auditorium and Lounge

One Moorgate Place

A versatile Grade I listed venue in the heart of London, ideal for conferences, meetings, and networking events.

Stationers' Hall offers an impressive and unique conference and events venue in the heart of the City of London.

The interlinking rooms make this venue ideal for various layouts whether it be cabaret or theatre style.

The Hall is very suitable for conferences, meetings, AGMs, away days, seminars and offers plenty of space for networking events as well.

Recently renovated this venue offers flexibility for smaller meetings in the new 3rd floor conference suite as well as exclusive hire of all space

Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with wood paneling, perfect for conferences and formal events.

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Sophisticated meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and seminars.

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Elegant banquet hall at Stationers' Hall, perfect for weddings and corporate events.

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Elegant event space in Stationers' Hall with chandeliers for upscale gatherings.

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Elegant Stationers' Hall venue with chandelier, perfect for upscale receptions and events.

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

A historic, iconic Central London hall, ideal for conferences and meetings with a capacity of 260.


An impressive room by any standards. Spacious with plenty of natural daylight and full of impressive, iconic period features of oak panelling and magnificent stained-glass windows, detailing a history of insurance companies from the past. 

The Great Hall is perfect for conferences, presentations, meetings and AGMs. The space is fully equipped with an automated blackout system, lobby reception area, adjustable lighting, 13ft front projection screen and features a fixed stage and minstrel gallery.

Elegant Great Hall with wooden paneling, ideal for corporate meetings and social events.

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Great Hall in The Insurance Hall, elegant wooden paneling, ideal for corporate events.

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Great Hall in The Insurance Hall, elegant tables set for a conference event.

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Great Hall in The Insurance Hall with elegant wooden paneling for corporate events.

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Panel discussion in The Great Hall on "Fuelling Ambition: Breaking Barriers" event.