The Sugar Rooms

The Brewery

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Panel discussion at The Sugar Rooms, beauty industry event with engaging speakers.
  • From £115 per person
  • 120 Dining
  • Moorgate, Barbican, Liverpool Street
  • From £115 per person
  • 120 Dining
  • Moorgate, Barbican, Liverpool Street
The Sugar Rooms offer a unique dual-space configuration with historic Georgian windows and exposed timber beams, perfect for events requiring both intimate meeting space and flowing reception areas.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Exposed timber beams in Upper Sugar Room
  • Solid oak flooring
  • Direct access from Octagon
  • Flexible dual-room configuration
  • Natural daylight through Georgian windows
  • Built-in DB audio PA system
  • Built-in LED lighting with colour presets
  • Built-in screen and projector available

The Lower Sugar Room is often used as a reception area, the upper Sugar Room as the main meeting space. Both can be used as separate breakout spaces for larger events, or together as a more flowing event space for networking. The Sugar Rooms were where the sugar brewing used to be stored. There is plenty of natural daylight in these room through elegant feature Georgian windows that overlook the courtyard. The rooms can host up to 100 guests for a standing reception. There is solid oak flooring in both rooms and beautiful exposed wooden beams in the upper Sugar Room.




Frequently asked questions

The Sugar Rooms can accommodate up to 100 guests for standing receptions. The space consists of two interconnecting rooms - the Upper Sugar Room works well as the main meeting space, while the Lower Sugar Room serves as a reception area or separate catering space. Both rooms can also be used as separate breakout spaces for larger events or together as a flowing networking space.

The Sugar Rooms include a built-in DB audio PA system and built-in LED lighting with preset color options. A built-in screen and projector are available for hire at additional cost. Based on venue pricing patterns, expect a minimum AV spend requirement of approximately £1,000-£1,500 ex VAT for basic presentation setup.

Specific room hire rates for The Sugar Rooms are not detailed in available information, but venue pricing typically follows day delegate rate structures starting around £85-£135 ex VAT per person depending on catering requirements. Contact the venue directly for exact Sugar Rooms hire costs and any minimum spend requirements.

The venue offers in-house catering including Food Stall lunch options, The Brew Coffee Shop breaks, and various reception packages. The Lower Sugar Room is specifically designed to provide a separate catering area. Information about external caterer policies is not specified - contact the venue to confirm if outside catering is permitted.

Standard venue access appears to be from 7:00 AM, with events typically running until 17:30 for day events or later for evening functions. Setup and breakdown times would need to be confirmed directly with the venue as specific Sugar Rooms access hours are not detailed in available information.

Security guards/fire marshals are mandatory at £395 ex VAT per guard. The requirement is typically 1 guard per 100 guests, so events up to 100 people in The Sugar Rooms would require 1 security guard, adding £395 ex VAT to your total cost.

The Sugar Rooms are located where sugar brewing was historically stored, featuring solid oak flooring throughout and beautiful exposed wooden beams in the Upper Sugar Room. Both rooms have plenty of natural daylight through elegant Georgian windows overlooking the courtyard, and are directly accessed from the Octagon.

The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis, particularly for high-demand periods like Christmas. For popular dates, bookings should be made as early as possible as the venue cannot hold dates without confirmed bookings. Contact Emma Carr, New Business Manager, on 0207 065 5740 to check availability and begin the booking process.

Day delegate rates typically include exclusive room hire, audio PA system, lunch (Food Stall style with water and cordials), coffee breaks, complimentary snacks, iced water throughout the day, event management support, cloakroom, Wi-Fi, LED lighting, and digital room signage. Rates range from £85-£135 ex VAT per person depending on the package and requirements.

The Sugar Rooms are suitable for business events including meetings, presentations, seminars, networking events, and corporate training. The space works well for both seated and standing formats, with the interconnecting design allowing flexible use for different event phases. Specific restrictions on activities or event types are not detailed - confirm any special requirements directly with the venue.




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.