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Barbican, London, boasts a selection of unique conference venues that cater to the creative and innovative spirit of event professionals. These spaces offer state-of-the-art facilities within environments that inspire productivity and collaboration, perfect for organisations seeking a distinctive setting for their next corporate gathering.

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 unique conference venues in Barbican, London, offering inspiring settings for corporate events. Ideal for event professionals.

Unique Conference Venues in Barbican

Unique Conference Venues

Explore Ironmongers' Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican, perfect for corporate events with excellent acoustics and AV support.

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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Reception

Business

The Banqueting Hall and The Drawing Room

London

Ironmongers' Hall

Unique Conference Venue: Ironmongers' Hall

Explore London Museum Spaces in Barbican for unique conference venues. Perfect for corporate events and professional gatherings.

The Entrance Hall can be used as a welcome and catering space for your conference as well as a multi purpose break out space.

The Entrance Hall is also the perfect location for a unique drinks reception or refreshment area for a party or corporate event. It is an enchanting space where guests can enjoy drinks and canapés from professional and welcoming hosts. 

The Entrance Hall is often hired with the London Ellipse Hall and can host celebration events, awards ceremonies, product launches and a host of conference set ups.


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Events

Entrance Hall

London Museum Spaces

Unique Conference Venue: London Museum

Explore The Brewery, a unique conference venue in Barbican with historic charm and versatile spaces for corporate events.

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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The Porter Tun 

The Brewery

Unique Conference Venue: The Brewery

Explore Frobisher Auditorium 1 at Barbican Centre, a unique conference venue in Barbican with top-notch facilities for 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. 

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Theatre

Frobisher Auditorium 1

Barbican Centre

Unique Conference Venue: Barbican Centre

Explore Goldsmiths' Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican, perfect for corporate events and meetings. Ideal for event professionals.

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.

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The Livery Hall

Goldsmiths' Hall

Unique Conference Venue: Goldsmiths' Hall

Explore Plaisterers’ Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican, London. Perfect for corporate events with exclusive catering areas.

Plaisterers’ Hall is an elegant City venue that benefits from a prime location in the heart of the action at One London Wall. The neoclassical event space is available for corporate and private events. Lending itself perfectly to large conferences that would like seperate catering areas and full exclusivity, to awards dinner that want a different drinks reception space and the 'wow' factor.
With an experienced event management team, who will be with you every step of the way, the venue regularly plays host to celebratory dinners and parties, weddings, civil ceremonies, and corporate events.

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Standing

The Great Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall

Plaisterers’ Hall - Unique Conference Venue

Explore The City Centre in Barbican for unique conferences. Perfect for corporate events with flexible spaces and top-notch facilities.

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.

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City Model Conference Suite

The City Centre

Unique Conference Venue: The City Centre

Explore Salters' Hall in Barbican for unique conferences. Ideal for corporate events with cinematic decor and seating for 60.

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. 

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The Court Room

Salters' Hall 

Salters' Hall Conference Venue

Explore City Central at the HAC, a unique conference venue in Barbican, perfect for corporate events and professional gatherings.

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.

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Main Rooms

City Central at the HAC

Unique Conference Venue at City Central

Explore The Insurance Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican with historic charm and modern facilities for 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.

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The Insurance Hall

Unique Conference Venue: The Insurance Hall

Explore Barber-Surgeons’ Hall, a unique conference venue in Barbican with natural light and Japanese oak panelling.

The Great Hall offers a versatile space for business conferences and meetings, making it an ideal choice for corporate events in the heart of London. Bathed in natural light and elegantly panelled in Japanese oak, this stunning venue creates an inspiring atmosphere for seminars, briefings, and formal dining. Equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology and air conditioning, the Great Hall ensures a comfortable and engaging experience for all attendees. With on-site catering and a dedicated cloakroom, every detail is taken care of, allowing you to focus on the success of your event. Whether hosting a small meeting or a large conference, Barber-Surgeons’ Hall provides the perfect backdrop for professional gatherings, combining historical charm with modern amenities. Elevate your business events in this magnificent setting, where commitment to excellence is paramount.

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Great Hall

Barber-Surgeons’ Hall

Unique Conference Venue: Barber-Surgeons’ Hall

Explore CCT Venues in Barbican for unique conference settings. Ideal for corporate events with AV facilities and catering options.

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.

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The Apollo Suite

CCT Venues - Barbican (City of London)

Unique Conference Spaces at CCT Venues

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

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Exclusive Venue

Stationers' Hall and Garden

Versatile ground floor space with natural light, ideal for meetings, events, and workshops in Barbican.

Located in the heart of the Barbican area of London, in between Farringdon and Old Street, close to the City. It benefits from excellent communication links, including Hammersmith & City Underground Line and Elizabeth Line, providing acccess to the West End of London in 10 minutes.

The area is home to many creative, design and technology companies. 

The space is located on the ground floor and benefits from excellent natural light. The property provides flexible accommodation, includes 
3 meetings rooms and kitchen, ideal for Conferences, Trainings Events, Exhibitions, Workshops and Pop Ups.

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Ground Floor

24-26 Baltic St W

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.

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Classroom

MBA Classroom

London Conference Centre

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. 