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Barbican, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a diverse range of event venues perfect for professionals seeking distinguished settings. Known for its cultural vibrancy and excellent transport links, Barbican is an ideal choice for hosting memorable corporate events. Consider factors like venue capacity and specific amenities to ensure your event's success.

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 Event Venues in Barbican, Central London. Ideal for memorable corporate events with excellent transport links.

Event Venues in Barbican

Event Venues

A historic hall with a 400-capacity, perfect for conferences, seminars, and presentations.


The Great Hall is the largest event space, accommodating up to 400 guests. As a versatile blank canvas, it's ideal for a wide range of events, including conferences, seminars, press activities and presentations. The Great Hall features three large screens, a stage, and a podium, providing an excellent platform for showcasing and presenting to your audience. It supports various set-ups, including theatre, classroom and round tables, tailored to your event's specific needs. Perfect for AGMS, product launches, and networking events, The Great Hall combines flexibility with functionality.

Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, theater-style seating for conferences and presentations.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, purple-lit conference room for events and presentations.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, elegant event space for meetings and conferences.

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Great Hall at One Moorgate Place, versatile meeting space for corporate events.

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Great Hall

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One Moorgate Place

A modern, tech-equipped event space with historic charm, suitable for parties of up to 100 guests.

The Smeaton Vaults provide an interesting, private space for events of around 100 guests. Copper pipes around the walls and the original iron walkway reveal their brewing past but in reality these rooms couldn’t be more modern. There is a built in DB audio PA system and a large projector area and screen. The room has AMBX intelligent LED lighting that can wash the room in colour, highlight the vaulted ceiling, or interact with sounds and images.Fixed hanging points can be added for additional lighting if needed and there is direct access to the loading bay, making set up and break down easy.

Conference at The Smeaton Vaults with modern AV technology and engaging speaker.

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Panel discussion at The Smeaton Vaults, featuring engaged speakers and attentive audience.

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Smeaton Vaults meeting space with cozy seating for events and networking.

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Engaged audience at The Smeaton Vaults event with speaker and video setup.

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Conference setting at The Smeaton Vaults with speaker and audience engagement.

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Smeaton Vaults event space with purple lighting, ideal for presentations and discussions.

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Smeaton Vaults meeting room with projector, ideal for corporate workshops and training sessions.

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Conference setting at The Smeaton Vaults with modern technology and engaged attendees.

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Smeaton Vaults event space with red lighting, ideal for workshops and presentations.

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Elegant event space at The Smeaton Vaults, ideal for galas and formal dinners.

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Networking event at The Smeaton Vaults with high-top tables and ambient lighting.

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Vibrant networking event at The Smeaton Vaults with blue lighting and engaged attendees.

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Dynamic conference at The Smeaton Vaults with engaged audience and professional setup.

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Theatre

The Smeaton Vaults

The Brewery

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 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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Whole Venue

Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

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

Elegant neoclassical venue with versatile spaces for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations.

City venue Plaisterers’ Hall includes a variety of event spaces which are suited to corporate events large and small. The spaces include the large Great Hall, which is best suited to presentations, awards ceremonies and road shows, and smaller adjoining spaces such as the Mott & Humber rooms, Livery Hall and Reception space. The range of rooms allows great flexibility for corporate entertaining. You could use the spaces individually or create an event that makes use of the entire venue – smaller spaces are perfect for breakout rooms, catering areas and that seperate drinks reception space.

Great Hall at Plaisterers’ Hall, elegant chandeliers, conference event space.

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Great Hall at Plaisterers’ Hall, ornate ceiling, upscale networking event space.

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Elegant Great Hall at Plaisterers’ Hall, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Great Hall at Plaisterers’ Hall set for a conference with elegant chandeliers and screens.

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Elegant banquet hall with fine tableware, perfect for galas and formal dinners.

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Plaisterers’ Hall

A versatile event space with 360° digital display, ideal for large receptions, dinners, and conferences.

The hall features state of the art technology, including London's only 360° digital ellipse and plasma screen which can display bespoke designs to complement and enhance your special event. Guests have access to wait staff who will ensure that your birthday party, reception, award ceremony, corporate event or special function is an inevitable success.

The London Ellipse Hall and Entrance Hall can be hired together to host up to 1000 guests. 

Elegant London Ellipse Hall with round tables, perfect for upscale events and celebrations.

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Vibrant networking event at London Ellipse Hall with round tables and engaged attendees.

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London Ellipse Hall event space with sleek stage, ideal for conferences and presentations.

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"London Ellipse Hall networking event with vibrant atmosphere and engaged attendees."

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London Ellipse Hall setup for corporate event with sleek stage and large screens.