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The Garden Room

Barbican Centre

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The Garden Room at Barbican Centre, elegant event space for networking and receptions.
  • From £5500
  • 300 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £5500
  • 300 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
Direct access to London's most unusual tropical Conservatory creates an unforgettable backdrop for corporate events.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

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  • Comfort cooling system
  • Staffed cloakroom facilities
  • Black out blinds for presentations
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows with Barbican Lakeside views
  • State-of-the-art LED colour changing ceiling panels
  • Direct access to tropical Conservatory

A stunning catering area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Barbican Lakeside, St Giles Church and the city of London which showcases fantastic views. The Garden Room adjoins the Conservatory, making it easy to accommodate 200 guests. It also has a state-of-the-art lighting system. It is an excellent choice for an evening reception and post-dinner dancing. The Garden Room is perfect for hosting a range of events, including networking events, drinks receptions, private parties, product launches, and private dining experiences.

Frequently asked questions

Evening venue hire (17:30-00:00) costs £7,800+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT. The space accommodates 220 banquet, 180 dinner/dance, 450 reception, 180 seated buffet, or 350 fork buffet. All pricing is subject to VAT at 20%.

The combined space can accommodate 220 guests for banquet style, 180 for dinner/dance, 450 for standing reception, 180 for seated buffet, or 350 for fork buffet. The Garden Room adjoins the Conservatory, making it easy to accommodate up to 200 guests with seamless flow between spaces.

PA system and microphone are available for £111.00+VAT, and 55" LCD screens cost £175.00+VAT. The venue features a state-of-the-art lighting system with LED colour changing ceiling panels. All AV equipment pricing is subject to VAT.

Evening venue hire runs from 17:30-00:00. The venue requires invoices to be paid prior to the event going ahead, and contracts must be signed before the event date. Setup and breakdown times are included within the hire period.

The Conservatory is a tropical oasis housing exotic fish and over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees. It currently hosts a site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar, creating a distinctive backdrop for events. The space offers an unusual and memorable setting in the heart of London.

All catering is provided by Searcys with a minimum spend of £3,000+VAT required. The banqueting team can create original menus and discuss theming options to bring event ideas to life. External catering is not mentioned as an option.

The Garden Room features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Barbican Lakeside, St Giles Church and the city of London. It includes blackout blinds, comfort cooling, LED colour changing ceiling panels, natural daylight, and a staffed cloakroom. The space is excellent for evening receptions and post-dinner dancing.

The venue experiences high demand with spaces frequently booked months in advance. Popular dates like October evenings and September periods are often unavailable. The booking process requires contract signing and invoice payment prior to the event, with the sales team checking availability before providing quotes.

The Conservatory houses live exotic fish and over 1,500 species of tropical plants, which may impose restrictions on certain activities, decorations, or entertainment that could disturb the ecosystem. The venue is suitable for networking events, drinks receptions, private parties, product launches, and private dining experiences.

The Barbican Centre has dedicated sustainability information available and appears to prioritize environmental considerations. This may be relevant for corporate clients seeking venues with strong environmental credentials for their events.

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.