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Barbican's sustainable conference venues are a testament to London's commitment to eco-friendly event solutions. These venues offer state-of-the-art facilities with a minimal environmental footprint, ideal for organisations looking to align their events with sustainability goals. Considerate of resources and waste management, they provide a responsible setting for impactful conferences.

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 eco-conscious conference venues in Barbican, London. Host your event with sustainability at its core in the heart of the city.

Sustainable Conference Venues in Barbican

Sustainable Conference Venues

Historic 778sqm Porter Tun hosts 900 theatre-style for sustainable conferences, 5 mins from Barbican station, with in-house catering and LED lighting from £125pp.

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. 

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

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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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The Porter Tun 

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The Brewery

129-capacity adaptable conference venue in City financial district, ideal for sustainable corporate events. Theatre and cabaret layouts available from £2,500 half-day hir

The Forum is a highly adaptable space that is flexible enough to meet you requirements. The neutral design and variety of seating possibilities allows for many different events and set-ups. The Forum can be transformed into a theatre, a boardroom, a dining or meeting space, an exhibition area or just an area to circulate and network. 

Modern conference room at London Stock Exchange, ideal for corporate meetings and workshops.

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Modern conference room at London Stock Exchange, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Modern meeting room at London Stock Exchange, ideal for corporate events and presentations.

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Elegant event space at London Stock Exchange with green linens, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Theatre

Forum

London Stock Exchange Group

Historic Grade II listed venue near Moorgate with sustainable conference facilities, theatre-style seating for 270, comprehensive AV package, from £114pp day delegate rat

The meeting rooms at One Moorgate Place offer versatile options for all types of business events. With eight rooms available, we can accommodate everything from one-on-one meetings to large-scale gatherings. Some rooms can be combined to host up to 50 guests, perfect for seminars, team-building sessions, or market research. 

Each room is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including Wi-Fi, video conferencing, satellite TV, and presentation screens, ensuring a seamless experience. Catering is also available in all rooms.

Modern conference room at One Moorgate Place with ergonomic chairs and elegant lighting.

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Modern meeting room at One Moorgate Place with sleek furniture for professional events.

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

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Modern conference room at One Moorgate Place, ideal for professional meetings and presentations.

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Meeting room at One Moorgate Place with modern seating and elegant lighting for professional events.

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Meeting rooms

One Moorgate Place

Historic Grade I listed venue with 300-capacity Livery Hall, ideal for sustainable conferences. 2 mins from St Paul's, from £8,000 exclusive hire.

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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The Livery Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall

400-capacity neoclassical Great Hall near Barbican station, ideal for sustainable conferences with in-house AV, from £65 per delegate for day packages.

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.

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The Great Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers' Hall

7th-floor terrace with City views, ideal for sustainable conferences. Theatre-style for 50, reception for 80. From £65 per delegate. 2 mins from Moorgate station.

A modern hotel with five meeting rooms that are all set up with complete audio-visual facilities hidden discreetly behind paneled walls, South Place Hotel can accommodate all of your business-related needs. The Purdy Room has a capacity of up to 80, or it can be paired with Steed to accommodate up to 200. A perfect venue for business meetings, seminars. conferences, workshops, and training sessions, Purdey can be set up as a large boardroom, a reception space, or a dining room for corporate dinner meetings.  Our events teams and caterers will make sure your day is productive and successful.

Elegant meeting room at South Place Hotel with wooden table and floral centerpieces.

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Formal meeting room at South Place Hotel with a long table, ideal for events.

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Purdey

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South Place Hotel - Purdey

Grade II listed Livery Hall in Barbican with high vaulted ceilings, excellent acoustics for sustainable conferences, up to 130 theatre-style, from £69 per delegate.

The Court Room, has a rosewood finish and plush furnishings. The space can host conferences and meetings for up to 60 delegates for a theatre style set up. 

The decor of the space is quite cinematic, lending well as a place for presentations, demonstrations, AGM's and Q & A sessions. 

Elegant meeting room in Salters' Hall with red chairs, perfect for workshops and presentations.

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Elegant Court Room in Salters' Hall with plush red seating for corporate events.

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Elegant Court Room in Salters' Hall with red carpet, ideal for meetings and events.

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Vibrant networking event in The Court Room, Salters' Hall with elegant decor.

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Elegant dining setup in Salters' Hall for formal dinners and corporate events.

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The Court Room

Salters' Hall 

Grade I listed sustainable conference venue near St Paul's with 450-capacity reception spaces, stained-glass windows, private garden, from £105pp for eco-conscious corpor

A Central London venue with Rocco style rooms, stain-glass windows in the Livery Hall or secluded garden to add the outdoors,

Ideal for fashion shows seating 200 for a catwalk or as a backdrop for and photo shot or film project.  Close to St Paul's for those filming in and around London.

Elegant meeting room with wooden paneling at Stationers' Hall for conferences and banquets.

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Ornate wooden wall at Exclusive Venue, Stationers' Hall for elegant events and gatherings.

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Charming outdoor venue at Stationers' Hall for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Elegant meeting room at Stationers' Hall, perfect for corporate events and gatherings.

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Charming entrance of Exclusive Venue at Stationers' Hall for corporate events and meetings.

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Film and Photo

Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

190-capacity eco-conscious conference suite in refurbished Smithfield building, ideal for sustainable conferences. 2 mins from Farringdon. Day delegate packages from £75 

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

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

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The Smithfield Suite 

CCT Venues - Smithfield (City of London)

Historic Barbican conference venue with 150-capacity Great Hall, wireless AV technology, fibre optic Wi-Fi, and sustainable British-sourced catering from £70 per delegate

The Design of the conference room itself is open and inviting, with no-one stuck behind a pillar or suffering a restricted view. For breakout sessions or workshops there are three additional meeting rooms, as well as a large reception and adjacent area that can be adapted to your needs. Our cutting edge audio visual equipment will put your presenters at ease. Everything's wireless - so there are no tricky cables to navigate or floor boxes to locate. 



Great Hall meeting room with round tables, ideal for events and workshops.

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Great Hall meeting space with modern design, ideal for presentations and events.

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Great Hall at Farmers & Fletchers: modern meeting space with wooden accents, ideal for events.

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Great Hall at Farmers & Fletchers, round tables, ideal for corporate events and workshops.

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Great Hall at Farmers & Fletchers: modern meeting space for workshops and conferences.

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Farmers & Fletchers in the City

160-capacity tech-equipped conference venue near Moorgate, ideal for sustainable corporate events with full AV, air conditioning, and flexible layouts from £63 per person

We are happy to allow filming & photography in our space, subject to a few conditions. Eventspace at Salisbury House offers a stunning backdrop for your creative projects, combining elegance with modern amenities. With a capacity for 160 guests, adjustable lighting, and top-of-the-line tech, our venue is perfect for capturing high-quality visuals. Located in the heart of Central London, it boasts excellent transport links and dedicated spaces for catering and breakout sessions. Whether you're shooting a corporate video, promotional content, or a photoshoot, our dedicated conference team is here to assist you in making your vision a reality. Please get in touch to discuss your filming or photography needs and ensure a seamless experience in this versatile and inspiring environment.

Conference room setup with wooden chairs and screens at Salisbury House event.

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Professionals networking in a stylish corridor at Salisbury House event space.

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Modern reception area at Salisbury House, ideal for events and networking.

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Marquise & Trillion Combined

Eventspace at Salisbury House

850-capacity sustainable conference venue in Paternoster Square, 2 mins from St Paul's. Modern eco-conscious design with natural light, from £417 per person for exclusive

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

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

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

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Whole Venue

Convene Sancroft, St Pauls

Hybrid-enabled conference hall for 30-300 guests near Barbican, featuring 1Gbps fibre, comprehensive AV, and eco-conscious facilities from £1,200 per day.

Our Collaboration Forum offers a free-flowing space for attendees to meet and socialize over snacks or drinks, making it an ideal venue for networking events, informal gatherings, and collaborative discussions. With a maximum capacity of 150 standing, this versatile area is perfect for fostering connections in a relaxed atmosphere. Located within the prestigious London Conference Centre, our Forum benefits from state-of-the-art hybrid functionality, ensuring seamless integration for both in-person and virtual attendees. Spanning three floors, the Centre features a variety of adaptable spaces, including the Grand Hall and multiple conference rooms, all equipped with cutting-edge AV technology. Conveniently situated near four tube stations, the London Conference Centre is easily accessible, making it the perfect choice for your next event. Elevate your gatherings in our Collaboration Forum, where innovation meets interaction.

Collaboration Forum in London: flexible event space with natural light for corporate workshops.

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Collaboration Forum in London: versatile event space with modular seating for conferences.

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Events

Collaboration Forum

London Conference Centre

Historic Clerkenwell venue with 120-capacity Exhibition Room, integrated AV, induction loop accessibility. Sustainable goldsmith training centre, 5 mins from Barbican sta

The Exhibition room is a blank canvas, offering an opportunity to express your imagination and creativity. It is the perfect space for dining or dancing the nigh away in style with all your family and friends. 

Elegant dining table setup with floral centerpieces for upscale events at The Goldsmiths' Centre.

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Elegant dinner setup in The Goldsmiths' Centre with round tables and lush centerpieces.

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Elegant dining table setup with candles for intimate events at The Goldsmiths' Centre.

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Exhibition Room at The Goldsmiths' Centre with white chairs for elegant ceremonies and presentations.