1st Floor Lounge

London Conference Centre

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Modern 1st Floor Lounge in London Conference Centre with buffet setup for events.
  • From £2000
  • 350 Reception
  • Farringdon (Elizabeth Line), St Pauls (Central Line)
  • From £2000
  • 350 Reception
  • Farringdon (Elizabeth Line), St Pauls (Central Line)
One of the few London venues where every single room is hybrid-enabled with state-of-the-art AV technology.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Four tube stations within walking distance
  • 15-minute complimentary IT support
  • Multiple catering lounge options
  • Exhibition space capabilities
  • Blank canvas space for flexible layouts
  • State-of-the-art hybrid AV capabilities
  • Natural daylight throughout
  • Air conditioning for guest comfort
  • 1Gbps fiber-optic WiFi with backup

Catering space providing free-flowing networking opportunities for your conference, the 1st Floor Lounge at London Conference Centre is an ideal venue for fostering connections and collaboration. This versatile blank canvas space is perfect for exhibitions, receptions, or informal gatherings, allowing you to tailor the environment to your event's unique needs. With hybrid functionality and state-of-the-art AV capabilities, you can seamlessly engage both in-person and virtual attendees. Located in the heart of London, just a short walk from four tube stations, the Lounge offers easy access for all your guests. Elevate your event experience in this vibrant setting, where creativity meets convenience.




Frequently asked questions

The 1st Floor Lounge (Other space) costs £3,600 per day at full rate. However, significant discounts are available: 25% discount (£2,700 per day), 40% discount (£2,160 per day), or 50% discount (£1,800 per day) depending on your event type and booking circumstances. All room hire is VAT exempt.

The 1st Floor Lounge accommodates 210 people in cabaret style, 240 people in rounds, 350 people in theatre style, or 350 people standing for networking events. The space is described as a versatile blank canvas that can be tailored to your event's specific needs.

The space includes natural daylight, air conditioning, WiFi (1Gbps fiber-optic connection with 100Mbps backup), and 15 minutes complimentary IT support from 9am. The venue is fully hybrid enabled, though specific AV equipment for the Other space is not detailed in available information - you'll need to confirm exact equipment during booking.

Standard event hours are 9am-5pm, though some quotes show flexibility with events running 8:30am-6pm or later. Events can be booked for specific time slots like 12:00-18:00 or 13:00-18:00, indicating flexibility in timing arrangements.

Catering is provided by Finotaste with options including: 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), All day package with 3 tea/coffee services plus Fork Buffet (£45+VAT), Canapes (£25+VAT), and 2-hour drinks package with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks (£25+VAT).

The venue operates on a first-option basis without holding dates initially. You can check availability for specific dates, and if ready to contract, they can provide 48-hour notice to other potential clients. Site visits are encouraged and can include lunch or brunch to help with decision-making.

Additional services include: Stage (4m x 2m) at £400+VAT per day, Digital Lectern at £600+VAT per day, Dedicated IT Tech at £600+VAT per day (9am-5pm), and Manned Cloakroom at £25+VAT per person per hour (unmanned cloakroom available free). Extension leads and adaptors can be discussed if you cannot supply your own.

London Conference Centre is located at One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL. It's within 5 minutes walk of St Paul's Central line tube station and 10 minutes from Farringdon's Elizabeth and Thameslink lines, with easy walking distance to four tube stations total.

The venue appears to allow some flexibility with suppliers - clients can potentially supply their own extension leads and adaptors, and bring filming equipment. However, catering appears to be restricted to the in-house provider Finotaste, and specific vendor approval processes are not detailed in available information.

The venue is described as fully hybrid enabled with state-of-the-art AV capabilities in every room. The 1st Floor Lounge offers a blank canvas space perfect for exhibitions, receptions, and informal gatherings, with natural daylight and views of St Paul's Cathedral. The space can accommodate up to 350 people standing for networking events.




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.