Hire Space
The King George III

The Brewery

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Stylish event space with dance floor and twinkling lights for corporate events and celebrations.
  • From £155 per person
  • 700 Reception
  • Moorgate, Barbican, Liverpool Street
  • From £155 per person
  • 700 Reception
  • Moorgate, Barbican, Liverpool Street
Historic Grade II-listed venue with royal heritage from King George III's 1787 visit, featuring unique barrel vaulted ceilings and award-winning in-house catering team.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Exposed brickwork provides historic character
  • Ground floor access enables easy guest arrival
  • Direct loading bay access facilitates event setup
  • Solid oak flooring delivers elegant foundation
  • Period features from 1787 royal visit
  • Air-conditioning ensures guest comfort
  • Integrated PA system provides professional audio
  • LED lighting in thousands of colours creates atmosphere
  • Wi-Fi connectivity supports event coordination
  • Barrel vaulted ceiling adds architectural grandeur

The King George III Room, named after his royal visit in 1787, is a unique venue with period features including a barrel vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. On the ground floor, the room is directly accessible from the reception and the loading bay, and is joined to the Lower Sugar Room and the Queen Charlotte. The space can hired individually, or together with the Porter Tun for bigger events. The room has solid oak flooring.

Frequently asked questions

The Retreat package costs £99.00 per person excluding VAT with a capacity range of 30 to 800 guests. This package includes diverse street food stalls, sustainable wine selection, cocktails from the London Essence bar, and exclusive Helles Lager brewed with Braybrooke Brewery. Limited dates are available for July and August only.

Christmas party packages vary by guest count and requirements. For example, a 250-guest package costs £169 per person excluding VAT, including exclusive room hire (6pm-1am), 3-course dinner, 45-minute sparkling wine reception, 5.5 hours unlimited drinks, Christmas theming, entertainers on arrival, after-dinner DJ, and complimentary cloakroom. Security guards are mandatory at £395 per guard excluding VAT.

The venue offers multiple interconnected spaces including the Sugar Rooms (Upper and Lower), King George III, Queen Charlotte, Smeaton Vaults, Porter Tun, James Watt, and Grubstreet Cellars. The Sugar Rooms are two interconnecting rooms where the Upper can serve as main plenary while the Lower provides separate catering area. Many spaces can be hired individually or combined for larger events.

Security guards/fire marshals are mandatory at £395 per guard excluding VAT (typically 1 per 100 guests). Minimum AV spend requirements apply, ranging from £1,000 to £35,000 excluding VAT depending on event size and technical needs. Some events require overnight venue holds which incur additional charges of £42,993-£48,000 excluding VAT.

Christmas dates cannot be held due to high demand and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue explicitly states they cannot hold Christmas dates, so immediate booking confirmation is required. Alternative dates are offered when preferred dates are unavailable.

DDR packages range from £85-£155 per person excluding VAT and include exclusive room hire, audio PA system, food stall lunch with water and cordials, coffee breaks, complimentary snacks, iced water throughout the day, full event management support, complimentary cloakroom, Wi-Fi connectivity, LED lighting systems, and digital room signage. Additional rooms and overnight holds cost extra.

The venue offers dates on 1st option (confirmed) or 2nd option (provisional hold while another event is being confirmed). For popular periods like Christmas, no holds are available and bookings are first-come, first-served. Updates on 2nd option availability are provided as soon as possible.

Catering varies by event type: canape packages from £93 per person excluding VAT with 8 canapes and 4.5 hours of drinks; dinner packages from £110 per person excluding VAT including 3-course meals with wine; standing menus for Christmas parties; and food stall lunches for conferences. All prices exclude VAT and minimum numbers typically apply.

Basic AV includes projectors, screens, lecterns with microphones, mixers, and technical support. Minimum AV spends range from £1,000 to £35,000 excluding VAT depending on event complexity. Brewery Technical Support Managers are available at £900 per manager excluding VAT for complex events requiring dedicated technical oversight.

Event access typically begins from 7am with events finishing by specified times (often 5pm for day events, 1am for evening events). Setup access can be arranged from 6-7am for conferences. The venue requires rooms to be cleared by specified times, and overnight holds are available for multi-day events at additional cost.

More about The Brewery

The Brewery has consistently been recognised as one of London's leading venues for over half a decade, celebrated for its exceptional service and rich heritage. Our experienced team brings their expertise to every event, ensuring meticulous attention to detail and flawless execution. The Brewery has hosted a diverse range of events, including conferences, awards, Christmas parties and much more!

The Brewery won Gold at The London Venue and Catering Awards 2023 for the best in-house caterer category and Gold for Best Venue Space in The City in 2024.