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Barbican, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a diverse range of conference venues suited for professionals seeking prestigious settings. These venues are ideal for fostering collaboration and innovation among attendees from medium to large organisations. Considerations such as state-of-the-art facilities, accessibility, and proximity to major transport links make Barbican a top choice for impactful corporate events.

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 top Conference Venues in Barbican, Central London. Ideal for professional events aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation.

Conference Venues in Barbican

Conference Venues

A vast historic event space with a timber roof, ideal for conferences, dinners, and exhibitions.

The Porter Tun is one of the largest and oldest unobstructed event spaces in London. An exposed King Post timber roof giving a clear span of 60ft above a 778 square metre antique wooden floor makes it a perfect location for conferences, awards dinners, fashion shows and exhibitions. The large raised balcony is ideal for a reception area or presentation platform. The Malt Room is able to be booked as a green room. 

Elegant event space at The Porter Tun for HR Excellence Awards 2024 with vibrant decor.

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Dynamic runway event at The Porter Tun with performer in eye-catching costume.

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Event space at The Porter Tun with spacious seating and large screens for presentations.

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Vibrant event space at The Porter Tun with lush greenery for themed gatherings.

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Vibrant event space at The Porter Tun, ideal for corporate conferences and gatherings.

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Engaging speaker at The Porter Tun conference with attentive audience in a spacious venue.

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Dynamic event at The Porter Tun with stage backdrop and confetti celebration.

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Conference setup at The Porter Tun with rows of tables and a large presentation screen.

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Dynamic conference at The Porter Tun, featuring modern visuals and engaged audience.

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Conference at The Porter Tun with dynamic stage setup and engaging visuals.

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Conference at The Porter Tun with speaker, audience engagement, and professional lighting.

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Vibrant event space at The Porter Tun, ideal for parties and corporate gatherings.

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Elegant gala dinner setup at The Porter Tun with floral centerpieces and vibrant lighting.

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Versatile event space at The Porter Tun with high ceilings, ideal for corporate gatherings.

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Business

The Porter Tun 

London

The Brewery

A large, versatile event space in central London with natural light, exposed ceilings, and a 1,200-person capacity.

Apart from the impressive scale and design, this property is one of the largest meeting and event spaces within the city limits. With a max capacity of 1,200 and 7 large meeting rooms, this property’s intentional architecture and purpose-built design make it the perfect backdrop for large meetings, trainings or seminars, and conferences that include panel or speaker sessions.

Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, perfect for meetings and gatherings.

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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls, ideal for corporate meetings and conferences.

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Modern conference venue with sleek chairs and large screen for events in St Pauls.

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Modern meeting room at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls with sleek table and large screen.

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Modern event space at Convene Sancroft, St Pauls with stylish seating for networking.

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Standing

Whole Venue

Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

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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Theatre

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.

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The Great Hall

The Insurance Hall

A high-tech auditorium in a Brutalist arts centre, ideal for conferences and meetings.

Frobisher Auditorium 1 is located adjacent to the Frobisher Rooms, ensuring that both syndicate and catering areas are just a short walk away. Frobisher Auditorium 1 is the ideal venue for conferences, meetings and training days. On-site technical support is available. There is the ability to stage video conferencing and satellite links, offerings all the supplies needed to stage even the most demanding conferencing event. There are four simultaneous translation booths which include the service of a fully dedicated technician. There is full integrated stage lighting and sound rigs. 

Frobisher Auditorium 1: modern event space with tiered seating for corporate conferences.

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Frobisher Auditorium 1, Barbican Centre: modern event space with tiered seating for presentations.

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Frobisher Auditorium 1 at Barbican Centre, ideal for panel discussions with blue lighting.

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Frobisher Auditorium 1 at Barbican Centre, modern event space for conferences and workshops.

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Modern Frobisher Auditorium 1 with tiered seating for conferences and seminars.

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Frobisher Auditorium 1

Barbican Centre

A large MBA classroom in a leading business school venue with AV facilities and natural light.

Take advantage of our large MBA Classroom for meetings or board events to collaborate on your next big idea. With a maximum capacity of 104, this versatile space is designed to foster creativity and engagement. Equipped with state-of-the-art built-in AV technology, the MBA Classroom ensures seamless presentations and hybrid functionality, making it ideal for both in-person and virtual attendees. Natural light floods the room, creating an inspiring atmosphere that enhances productivity. Located within the prestigious London Conference Centre, you’ll benefit from a prime location in the heart of one of the world’s leading financial and tech hubs. Our venue features a total of 43,796 square feet of flexible event space, including tiered classrooms and conference rooms, all easily accessible via four nearby tube stations. Elevate your business meetings at the MBA Classroom, where innovation meets convenience.

Modern MBA classroom with tiered seating, ideal for conferences and presentations in London.

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MBA classroom in London Conference Centre, modern design for workshops and meetings.

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Modern MBA classroom in London with tiered seating for workshops and seminars.

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Classroom

MBA Classroom

London Conference Centre

A versatile neoclassical Livery Hall in central London, suitable for various events, from receptions to exhibitions.


The Largest of the secondary rooms, is the Livery Hall, which can accommodate 30 to 220 guests for receptions, dinners and theatre -style presentations.
The space allows for conferences, small exhibitions and large meetings to take place theatre and cabaret style, using the adjoining Humber room for a separate catering area. Alternatively, it can be used for a drinks reception, prior to dinner in the Great Hall.
It is also commonly used as a break out area, for larger  meetings and conferences, for workshops and focus groups.

Elegant banquet room in Livery Hall, featuring rich wood paneling and ideal for upscale events.

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Livery Hall at Plaisterers’ Hall with red chairs, ideal for conferences and formal events.

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Elegant Livery Hall with ornate ceiling, ideal for corporate events and cocktail receptions.

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Buffet

Livery Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

A historic Tudor-style hall in the City of London, with a banqueting hall and drawing room, suitable for events.


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

Elegant historic venue with flexible spaces for conferences, dinners, and receptions up to 125 guests.

Brewers' Hall is a multi-purpose events venue and is available on an exclusive hire basis. Our spaces have conferencing and meeting facilities for up to 90 theatre style in The Hall. The Court Room and Committee Room can host 18 or 8 people boardroom style respectively. Luncheons and dinners can be hosted in The Hall for up to 80 people. The Hall Court Room can be combined for buffet receptions up to 125 people. 

Elegant meeting room in Brewers Hall with wooden paneling, ideal for corporate events.