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Conservatory Terrace

Barbican Centre

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Elegant event space at Barbican Centre with round tables and lush greenery.
  • From £49
  • 200 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £49
  • 200 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
London's only dining space that overlooks a tropical conservatory filled with over 1,500 species of plants and trees.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Professional kitchen with in-house catering
  • Halal catering available
  • Suitable for acoustic music
  • Natural light from glass roof
  • Overhead heaters and fans
  • Overlooks tropical indoor garden
  • Staffed cloakroom

High up under the glass roof of the Centre, the Conservatory Terrace overlooks the tropical treetops of the Conservatory. This iconic London venue can host up to 200 guests may be accommodated in this magical setting for a either a drinks reception or private dining. There is a professional kitchen with in house catering by Searcys and Halal catering is available upon request. The Conservatory Terrace is a unique, unusual, and memorable location. Your guests will be talking about your event for months to come.

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 catering is provided by the in-house team Searcys.

The Garden Room & Conservatory can accommodate 220 guests for banquet style, 180 for dinner/dance, 450 for reception, 180 for seated buffet, or 350 for fork buffet. The space is located on Level 3 and features flat flooring suitable for various dining configurations.

PA System & Microphone costs £111.00+VAT and 55" LCD Screens cost £175.00+VAT. These are additional to the base venue hire cost and must be booked separately if required for presentations or entertainment during your dining event.

Standard evening hire runs from 17:30-00:00. Earlier access for setup may be available but specific timing and additional costs are not detailed in the standard package, so this would need to be arranged separately with the venue.

The Conservatory currently hosts a site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar. This installation is part of the unique tropical garden setting, so guests will experience this artwork as part of the venue's distinctive atmosphere during dining events.

All catering is provided exclusively by Searcys, the in-house catering team. Halal catering is available upon request. The venue has a professional kitchen on-site, and the banqueting team can create original menus and discuss theming to bring your dining event ideas to life.

The Conservatory is a tropical oasis in the heart of the city, home to exotic fish and over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees. The Conservatory Terrace sits high under the glass roof, overlooking the tropical treetops, creating a magical and memorable setting that guests will discuss for months.

The venue includes natural light, overhead heaters and fans for climate control, a staffed cloakroom, and is suitable for acoustic music. The space overlooks the tropical indoor garden, providing a unique backdrop for dining events.

Booking timelines vary based on availability, with some dates showing conflicts months in advance. Payment must be made prior to the event going ahead, and a signed contract is required as part of the booking process.

The venue is suitable for acoustic music, suggesting amplified music may have restrictions. The space can accommodate DJ setups with the additional PA system, but specific volume limits or time restrictions for entertainment are not detailed in the standard information.

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.