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Barbican, London, is a prime location for modern conference venues, offering state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. These venues are designed to inspire creativity and facilitate seamless events, making them ideal for professionals organising corporate gatherings. Consider the ambiance, accessibility, and tech capabilities when selecting your next 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 modern conference venues in Barbican, London, with advanced facilities for a seamless corporate event experience.

Modern Conference Venues in Barbican

Modern Conference Venues

Explore The Insurance Hall, a modern conference venue in Barbican with advanced facilities for seamless corporate events.

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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Standing

Business

The Great Hall

London

The Insurance Hall

Modern Conference Venue - The Insurance Hall

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

In the heart of Barbican, our venue offers flexible options for your event needs. Both rooms are around 250 sq. ft accommodating 15 to 40 people, complete with 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 wooden table, ideal for presentations and brainstorming.

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Modern meeting room with large windows, perfect for events in urban venue Baltic St W.

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Modern reception area in Meeting Room 1, ideal for professional events and meetings.

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Meeting Room 1 or 2

24-26 Baltic St W

Modern Conference Venue on Baltic St

Explore London Conference Centre in Barbican for modern conference venues with advanced facilities. Ideal for corporate events.

Our Faculty Conference Room can accommodate a variety of purposes from board meetings to breakout rooms for groups up to 12. Located within the prestigious London Conference Centre, this versatile space is designed for seamless collaboration and productivity. With state-of-the-art hybrid functionality, your meetings can effortlessly integrate in-person and virtual attendees. Enjoy a professional atmosphere enhanced by advanced AV technology, ensuring every presentation is impactful. Conveniently situated near four tube stations, the Faculty Conference Room offers easy access to London’s vibrant business district, making it an ideal choice for corporate events. Elevate your meetings in a space that combines modern amenities with a prime location.

Modern conference room with large table and ergonomic chairs, ideal for meetings in London.

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Modern conference room with ergonomic chairs for effective meetings in London.

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Boardroom

Faculty Conference Room

London Conference Centre

Barbican Modern Conference Centre

Explore City Central at the HAC, a top modern conference venue in Barbican with versatile spaces and advanced facilities.

Main Rooms at City Central at the HAC offer versatile spaces suitable for a wide range of events, including seated lunches and dinners, standing receptions, BBQs, meetings, conferences, team building, and fun days. The rooms can accommodate varying capacities, making them ideal for both large and intimate gatherings. With modern facilities and a convenient location, Main Rooms provide a vibrant and dynamic setting for any event.

Elegant event space with twinkling lights, ideal for galas and celebrations.

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Elegant event space with vibrant centerpieces and twinkling lights for gala dinners.

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Elegant event space with chandeliers for Gatsby-themed gatherings in City Central.

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Main Rooms at City Central HAC with arranged chairs for conferences and presentations.

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Gala event with panel discussion under starry ceiling at City Central, HAC.

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Events

Main Rooms

City Central at the HAC

Modern Conference Venue at City Central

Explore Barbican's Frobisher Auditorium 1, a modern conference venue with advanced facilities for seamless corporate events.

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

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Theatre

Frobisher Auditorium 1

Barbican Centre

Barbican Modern Conference Venue

Explore The City Centre in Barbican for modern conferences. Ideal for corporate events with top facilities and flexible layouts.

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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Reception

City Model Conference Suite

The City Centre

Modern Conference Venues at The City Centre

Explore CCT Venues Barbican for modern conference facilities in the City of London, perfect for seamless corporate events.

A large conference and training space, comprising of three rooms that open up into one space if required. Natural daylight runs across the length of the room, which is fully equipped with AV. A refreshment zone is located outside the Suite to allow for catering. The Apollo Suite can hold up to 115 people theatre-style, or 66 people cabaret-style.

Apollo Suite meeting room with U-shaped table, ideal for professional events in London.

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Apollo Suite meeting room with bright windows, ideal for corporate events and conferences.

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Apollo Suite meeting space with natural light, ideal for workshops and seminars.

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The Apollo Suite

CCT Venues - Barbican (City of London)

Modern Conference Venue: CCT Venues Barbican

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. 

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

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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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The Porter Tun 

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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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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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 versatile neoclassical Livery Hall for receptions, dinners, presentations, conferences and exhibitions in the heart of London.

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.