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Barbican, nestled in the heart of Central London, offers a variety of meeting rooms perfect for professionals seeking a blend of modern facilities and convenient location. These spaces are ideal for fostering collaboration and innovation among teams from medium to large organisations. Consider factors like room layout, tech capabilities, and proximity to transport links when choosing your next meeting venue.

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 Meeting Rooms in Barbican, Central London. Ideal for professional events aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation.

Meeting Rooms in Barbican

Meeting Rooms

A versatile event space with a vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, and hidden bar. Suitable for 200 guests.

Fully self-contained or used along with the King George III room, the Queen Charlotte can be used on its own for meetings, drinks receptions or dinners for up to two hundred guests. The space has a barrel-vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. It also features a built-in bar that’s hidden behind a mirrored window when not in use, This space also makes a useful breakout area for larger events hosted in the King George III. 

Engaging conference session at The Queen Charlotte with focused audience and speaker.

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"Professional event at The Queen Charlotte with speaker addressing engaged audience."

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Conference at The Queen Charlotte with green lighting and theater seating for networking.

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Spacious Queen Charlotte venue with black chairs, ideal for conferences and seminars.

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Modern event space at The Queen Charlotte, warm lighting, ideal for networking and meetings.

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Model on runway at Queen Charlotte fashion event with modern lighting and engaged audience.

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Conference session at The Queen Charlotte with engaging speaker and audience participation.

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Versatile event space at The Queen Charlotte with modern seating for workshops and networking.

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Theatre

Business

The Queen Charlotte

London

The Brewery

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 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 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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Reception

Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

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 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 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

A spacious, well-lit room ideal for training and meetings, with a nearby refreshment zone.

A spacious room with plenty of natural daylight, ideal for training and meetings, The Atlantis Room at CCT Venues - Barbican offers a dynamic environment for your business needs. Located above Barbican tube station in the heart of London, this versatile space is perfect for workshops, conferences, and networking events. Enjoy seamless connectivity with state-of-the-art facilities, including a data projector and air conditioning. The refreshment zone outside the room ensures delegates can stay energized with delicious snacks and bean-to-cup coffee. With a focus on comfort and productivity, The Atlantis Room is designed to inspire collaboration and creativity, making it the perfect choice for your next corporate gathering. Experience the convenience of a central location, complemented by an on-site restaurant and dedicated support staff to assist with your event requirements. Elevate your business meetings in this exceptional venue that prioritizes both functionality and ambiance.

Atlantis Room at CCT Venues, Barbican: bright meeting space for corporate events.

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Atlantis Room at CCT Venues, Barbican: bright meeting space for workshops and seminars.

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The Atlantis Room

CCT Venues - Barbican (City of London)

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, bright conference and training space in a historic building, suitable for up to 105 people.

A large conference and training space, comprising of two rooms that can open up into one large space if required. Beautiful grilled windows run through one side of the space, while the room is fully equipped with AV. The refreshment zone is beside the room so that your delegates won't get lost. The Smithfield Suite can hold up to 105 people cabaret style.

Smithfield Suite meeting room with stained glass windows for professional events.

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Versatile meeting space in Smithfield, London, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Smithfield Suite meeting room with natural light, perfect for workshops and seminars.

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Smithfield Suite meeting space with dual screens, ideal for corporate events and training.

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The Smithfield Suite 

CCT Venues - Smithfield (City of London)

A flexible conference suite with AV, WiFi, and catering, next to a City of London architectural model.

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 event space with city skyline model, ideal for corporate meetings and showcases.

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Modern conference room with black chairs, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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