Charter Room at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall

The Charter Room (Dining space) seats up to 12 guests around a polished dining table that serves as the room's centerpiece. This intimate space is specifically designed for smaller dinner parties, private dining events, and meetings.

Based on similar events at the venue, hall hire ranges from £1,800-£3,150 excluding VAT depending on duration and timing. The venue typically offers exclusive use from 6pm to 11pm, which includes a hall manager and cloakroom staff.

Three-course dinners are priced at £70-£86 per person excluding VAT, with tea, coffee, and petit fours included. Two-course options start from £70 per person. All catering prices are subject to 20% VAT.

Standard drinks packages include 1.5 glasses of sparkling wine, half a bottle of house wine per person, soft drinks and water, priced at £30-£36 per person excluding VAT. Extended packages with 3-4 hours of unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks are available from £48-£54 per person excluding VAT.

Yes, hall staff meals are mandatory at £35-£55 per person excluding VAT for up to 3 staff members (hall manager and cloakroom staff). This is required when hiring the venue and must be factored into your budget.

The Charter Room includes basic audiovisual equipment and a lectern as standard features. For enhanced AV needs, the venue offers a screen, projector, 2 handheld microphones, and 2 lapel microphones for £850 plus VAT, with basic setup assistance provided by hall staff.

Standard exclusive use runs from 6pm to 11pm. Early access from 4pm onwards may be available complimentary if booking is confirmed well in advance, otherwise early access incurs a fee of £250 plus VAT.

The Charter Room features disabled access and includes standard furniture (main tables and chairs) in the hire cost. The venue provides a hall manager and cloakroom staff as part of the standard service.

Based on venue communications, availability varies significantly and advance booking is essential. The venue requires confirmation of guest numbers and specific requirements, with quotes provided based on exact specifications including catering choices and timing needs.

The venue appears to accommodate external requirements, with quotes showing provision for client-arranged musicians and external catering considerations. However, specific supplier approval processes and restrictions are not detailed in available information and should be confirmed directly with the venue.