Hire Space
The Banqueting Hall and The Drawing Room

Ironmongers' Hall

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  • From £80 per person
  • 230 Reception
  • Barbican
  • From £80 per person
  • 230 Reception
  • Barbican
Tudor-style historic venue with country house charm in the heart of the City of London, featuring exceptional acoustics and flexible multi-room configuration.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • On-site catering available
  • Latest AV equipment included
  • Staffed cloakroom service
  • Security at entrance
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • Drawing Room for refreshment breaks
  • Air-conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Natural daylight enhances presentation visibility
  • High ceilings create impressive atmosphere
  • Excellent acoustics for clear audio
  • Maximum 150 theatre capacity
  • Flexible setup arrangements

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.

Frequently asked questions

The Banqueting Hall accommodates up to 150 guests in theatre style, 100 guests in cabaret style, and 26 guests in boardroom setup. The Court Room holds 60 guests theatre style, 30 in cabaret style, or 26 guests boardroom. Ground floor spaces can accommodate up to 70 guests for standing receptions.

Standard daytime hire runs from 8:30am-12:00pm or 9am-5pm depending on the space. Evening hire is typically 6pm-11pm with bar close at 11pm. Extensions are available at £2,000 + VAT for additional daytime hours (e.g., 1pm-6pm extension) and £1,500 + VAT per hour for evening extensions.

Weekend events have a minimum spend of £18,000. This applies to all weekend bookings regardless of guest numbers or event type.

No, external catering is not permitted. The venue has an exclusive relationship with their in-house catering partners, Company of Cooks, who must provide all food and beverage services.

Standard packages include PA system, screen & projector, and up to 3 handheld microphones. An AV technician costs £480-£485 + VAT for up to 8 hours. Additional equipment like staging (6m x 2m stage with 3m screen) starts from approximately £2,400 + VAT.

Day packages start at £97-£120 + VAT per person including venue hire, arrival refreshments, lunch, afternoon break, and 2-hour drinks package. Evening packages range from £120-£168 + VAT per person including venue hire, canapés, bowl food, and unlimited drinks packages. Fine dining packages are £110 + VAT per person with three-course meals.

The venue cannot accommodate full-day events (9am-9pm) if there's already a daytime booking. Some dates may only be available on "2nd option" while other clients hold provisional bookings. Availability from 8:30am-12:00pm may be offered if full-day hire isn't possible.

The Court and Luncheon Rooms (ground floor) are recommended for smaller conferences and meetings with dedicated breakout space. The Banqueting Hall and Drawing Room (1st floor) are ideal for larger events, with the Drawing Room serving as reception space and the Banqueting Hall for main presentations or dining.

Venue hire includes staffing and event management, steward on entrance, manned cloakroom, all glassware/linen/crockery, complimentary Wi-Fi, and basic AV equipment. Security is provided on the front desk, and filtered water is included throughout events.

The venue offers site visits within two weeks of initial enquiry to show spaces around existing events. Dates can be held on "1st option" (confirmed) or "2nd option" (provisional while another client considers). Bespoke proposals are provided after receiving event details including timings, setup requirements, catering needs, AV requirements, and budget.

More about Ironmongers' Hall

The Ironmongers' Hall is a unique, historic and versatile venue for hosting your successful events, with a country house feel in the heart of the City of London. Built in 1920's, the Tudor's style Hall is opened on weekdays and Saturdays, offering 4 stunning rooms on two levels. Each space comes with flexible set-up arrangements, delicious onsite catering, complimentary Wi-Fi, staffed cloakroom, security at the entrance and all the modern required facilities such as the latest AV equipment.