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Frobisher Rooms

Barbican Centre

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Modern meeting room at Barbican Centre, ideal for workshops and conferences.
  • From £1800
  • 170 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £1800
  • 170 Theatre
  • Barbican or Moorgate
Six flexible conference suites with sliding partitions that combine into larger spaces accommodating up to 170 delegates with built-in AV technology.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

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  • Air conditioning
  • Sliding partitions for flexible space configuration
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Dedicated technician included
  • Built-in front projection screen
  • LCD projector 8000lms with WUXGA resolution
  • ClickShare wireless presentation technology
  • Natural daylight

The Frobisher rooms are ideal spaces for both smaller meetings and syndicate work, with 6 individual conference suites each seating up to 50 delegates in theatre style or 16 delegates in boardroom style. The suites are separated by removable sound proofed partitioning, allowing complete flexibility in combining these rooms to create larger flat floored spaces. When all partitioning are removed 2 large rooms accommodating up to 170 delegates in theatre style or 100 in classroom style each are created. There is a built in projector screen and a LCD projector to make giving presentations easy.

Frequently asked questions

Day hire (08:30-17:00) for a Triple Room costs £3,200+VAT with capacity for 170 theatre or 96 cabaret style. An overnight hold costs £950+VAT. All bookings require a minimum catering spend of £1,500+VAT.

The Frobisher Suites consist of 6 individual rooms that can be combined using removable soundproof partitioning. Individual rooms seat up to 50 theatre or 16 boardroom style. When combined, you can create larger spaces accommodating 10-170 theatre, 24-100 classroom, 16-32 boardroom, 24-96 cabaret, 50-175 reception, or 50-150 fork buffet.

All Frobisher rooms include LCD projector (8000lms with WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution), built-in front projection screen, Click Share wireless presentation technology, and Wi-Fi. The rooms also have natural daylight and air conditioning.

Tenancy times include setup and breakdown. The venue recommends allowing 1.5 hours for setup and 30 minutes for breakdown. For additional hours beyond the standard day hire period, you must speak to your sales contact for pricing.

Invoices must be paid prior to the event going ahead. Contracts must also be signed before the event can proceed. The venue requires both payment and signed contracts to confirm bookings.

Yes, there is an informal central 'hub' area located adjacent to the Frobisher Suites that includes a cloakroom and reception area. This space is ideal for registration, catering breaks, and networking during conferences.

Standard day hire operates from 08:30-17:00. Events typically run 9am-5pm based on client requirements. Access times for setup begin before 08:30, and additional hours can be arranged by speaking with your sales contact.

Yes, the hub area and flexible room configurations can accommodate partner stands, roll-up banners, and exhibition displays. The space allows for standing tables and exhibition areas to be set up alongside catering areas for networking and coffee breaks.

Catering is provided by Searcys with various menu options available. All bookings require a minimum catering spend of £1,500+VAT. Options include breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and networking receptions with drinks and canapés.

Individual Frobisher rooms accommodate maximum 50 theatre or 16 boardroom style. The Triple Room configuration seats up to 170 theatre, 100 classroom, or 96 cabaret style. Reception capacity reaches 175 people, while fork buffet accommodates up to 150.

More about Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre was developed in the Brutalist style of architecture. It is a performing arts centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. The Barbican Centre was built after Barbican Estate which is a housing complex situated in an area that was bombed heavily in WWII. The centre holds theatre performances, film screenings, music concerts, and art exhibitions. As well as being a world class arts venue, the Barbican Centre also boasts one it's very own tropical Conservatory, which is one of the most unusual venues in London for weddings.