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The Queen Charlotte

The Brewery

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Beautifully plated dish with fresh tomatoes and microgreens at The Queen Charlotte event.
  • From £138 per person
  • 189 Theatre
  • Moorgate, Barbican, Liverpool Street
  • From £138 per person
  • 189 Theatre
  • Moorgate, Barbican, Liverpool Street
The Queen Charlotte offers a unique private bar concealed by a mirrored window, creating an exclusive dining experience with direct reception access in a historic barrel-vaulted setting.
Edward Poland
Edward Poland

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Private concealed bar
  • Direct reception access
  • Exposed brickwork and barrel vaulted ceiling
  • Air-conditioned environment
  • Built-in DB audio PA system
  • LED lighting with colour washes

The Queen Charlotte has exposed brickwork and a barrel vaulted ceiling. It also offers a private bar that’s concealed by a mirrored window when not used. The Queen Charlotte room is entirely self-contained, so it can be used by itself for banquets, drinks receptions or private dining for up to two hundred guests. Utilise this space as a convenient breakout space for larger events hosted in the King George III. There is direct access to this room from the reception area.

Frequently asked questions

The Retreat summer party package costs £99.00 per person excluding VAT and can accommodate 30 to 800 guests. Limited dates remain available for July and August only, so early booking is essential to secure your preferred date.

The package includes diverse street food stalls, sustainable wine selection, refreshing cocktails from the bespoke London Essence bar, and exclusive Helles Lager brewed with Braybrooke Brewery. Full details of inclusions are available in their brochure.

The Queen Charlotte can accommodate up to 200 guests for banquets, drinks receptions or private dining. For Christmas parties, packages are available with minimum numbers of 60 guests, while The Retreat can handle 30-800 guests for summer events.

Christmas party dates cannot be held due to high demand - it operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Each December features a new theme (2025 will be 'The Midnight Carnival'), and daytime availability runs from 7am until 5pm, with evening parties starting from 6pm.

Christmas party packages range from £145-£169 per person excluding VAT depending on guest numbers and requirements. This includes exclusive room hire, Christmas theming, entertainers, reception drinks, unlimited drinks for 5.5 hours, three-course dinner, and after-dinner DJ.

Security/Fire Marshals are mandatory at £395 per guard excluding VAT, with typically 1 guard required per 100 guests. Most events also require minimum AV spend commitments ranging from £1,000-£18,000 excluding VAT depending on event size and technical requirements.

Events typically require access from 7am for setup, with most daytime events finishing by 5pm and evening events running until 1am maximum. Christmas parties have specific timing restrictions with daytime access until 5pm and evening parties from 6pm onwards.

Popular dates like Christmas require immediate booking as they don't hold dates and operate first-come, first-served. The venue offers dates on '1st option' (confirmed) or '2nd option' (provisional hold), and they actively seek alternative venues if they cannot accommodate requests.

Options include three-course seasonal menus with coffee and petit fours, Food Stall lunch service, standing menus with canapés, and various drinks packages. Half bottles of wine are typically included, with upgrade options available for premium selections.

The Queen Charlotte connects to King George III for additional exhibition space and can be combined with other areas. The Sugar Rooms consist of two interconnecting rooms - Upper Sugar Room for main events and Lower Sugar Room for separate catering areas.

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.