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1st Floor Lounge

London Conference Centre

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Modern 1st Floor Lounge at London Conference Centre with St. Paul's view, ideal for meetings.
  • From £2000
  • 350 Reception
  • Farringdon (Elizabeth Line), St Pauls (Central Line)
  • From £2000
  • 350 Reception
  • Farringdon (Elizabeth Line), St Pauls (Central Line)
London's only fully hybrid-enabled conference centre where every single room supports seamless virtual and in-person collaboration.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • State-of-the-art projection and sound systems
  • Flexible catering spaces
  • 15 study rooms for breakouts
  • Natural daylight throughout venue
  • 1Gbps fiber-optic WiFi with 100Mbps backup
  • Hybrid-enabled AV in every room
  • Four nearby tube stations for easy access

Our lounges offer free-flowing areas for attendees to meet and socialize over snacks or a drink. With a maximum capacity of 300 for a standing reception, the 1st Floor Lounge at London Conference Centre is the perfect venue for networking events, informal gatherings, or celebratory receptions. This versatile space features a blank canvas design, allowing you to tailor the environment to suit your event's theme. Enhanced by state-of-the-art AV technology and hybrid functionality, it seamlessly accommodates both in-person and virtual attendees. Located in the heart of London’s financial district, the centre is easily accessible via four nearby tube stations, making it convenient for guests traveling from across the city. Elevate your event experience in this vibrant lounge, where comfort meets sophistication, ensuring memorable interactions and connections.

Frequently asked questions

The Grand Hall costs £8,000 per day (accommodates 160 in round tables/240 theatre style), with Booth discounts ranging from 25-50% bringing it to £4,000-£6,000. The 1st Floor Lounge costs £3,600 per day (accommodates 210 cabaret/240 rounds/350 theatre or standing), with similar discounts bringing it to £1,800-£2,700. All room hire is VAT exempt.

Finotaste provides all catering: Continental breakfast £15+VAT per person, sandwich lunch £25+VAT, finger buffet lunch £27+VAT, fork buffet lunch £30+VAT, tea/coffee £4+VAT per serving (add-on only), all-day catering package £45+VAT, canapes £25+VAT, and 2-hour drinks package (unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks) £25+VAT per person. All catering prices are subject to 20% VAT.

Grand Hall accommodates 160 in round tables, 240 theatre style, or 300 standing. The 1st Floor Lounge holds 210 cabaret, 240 rounds, or 350 theatre/standing. The MBA Classroom fits 104 classroom style, Executive Classroom 52 classroom style, and Collaboration Forum 50 in rounds or theatre style.

All rooms include comprehensive AV: Grand Hall has 1 multimedia projector, 3 hybrid cameras, 6 handheld and 6 lapel microphones, 22 ceiling speakers, Cisco video conferencing, HDMI connection, wireless presentation capability, and 2 portable 55" TV monitors. WiFi is 1Gbps fiber-optic with 100Mbps backup, plus 15 minutes complimentary IT support from 9am.

Standard event hours are 9am-5pm, though some quotes show flexibility for 8am-6pm or 8:30am-5pm. Events can run from morning arrival (9:30am) through evening receptions until 8pm or 9pm. The venue appears to accommodate extended hours for full-day events with evening components.

Optional extras include: stage (4m x 2m) £400+VAT per day, digital lectern £600+VAT per day, dedicated IT technician £600+VAT per day (9am-5pm), and manned cloakroom £25+VAT per person per hour (unmanned cloakroom is free). All additional services are subject to 20% VAT.

The venue operates on first option availability without holding dates initially. Site visits are offered and encouraged, often combined with lunch or brunch. Clients can book virtual meetings to discuss event details, and the venue provides formal quotes with terms and conditions for consideration before contracting.

Booth discounts range from 25% to 50% off standard room hire rates, with 50% discounts appearing for multi-day bookings or specific client types. The discount percentage varies by client and booking details. For example, Grand Hall standard rate £8,000 becomes £4,000-£6,000 depending on discount level applied.

Available breakout spaces include Executive Classroom (52 people) £3,000 per day, Collaboration Forum (50 people) £3,000 per day, and 15 study rooms (8 people each) £400 each per day. All breakout rooms receive the same Booth discount structure as main spaces and include full AV capabilities.

Located at One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL in the financial district. The venue is 5 minutes walk from St Paul's Central line station and 10 minutes from Farringdon's Elizabeth and Thameslink lines, with easy access to four nearby tube stations connecting to main rail networks.

More about London Conference Centre

Occupying a total of 43,796 square feet London Conference Centre provides a superb location for events and education within one of the world’s leading centres of banking, finance, and tech. With state-of-the-art AV we are one of not many venues in London where every single room is hybrid enabled. Our space spans three floors and includes:

  • Grand Hall; flexible space
  • 2 x tiered classrooms
  • 4 x conference rooms
  • 15 x study rooms
  • 4 x catering lounges

London Conference Centre is within easy walking distance of four tube stations that will connect you to the main lines and rail network.