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Barbican Arts Centre

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, EC2Y 8DS

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Barbican Estate and Barbican Centre entrance, with the Conservatory visible
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Hire price: On requestcontact the venue
Room capacity: 1943Barbican Hall · varies by setup
Listed spaces: 20named spaces for hire
Kitchen: Unknownnot confirmed

Hire price

Price on request

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Room capacity: Up to 1943; Barbican Hall · varies by setup
Spaces: 20 listed

Check availability See every hire rate

Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

About this venue

The Barbican Arts Centre in the City of London offers a large portfolio of event spaces, from meeting rooms and auditoria to cinemas, foyers, a tropical Conservatory and a Lakeside room. Spaces support conferences, meetings, receptions, private dining, weddings, screenings, launches and exhibitions; capacities and equipment vary by room. Business Events provides enquiries and quotes. The Conservatory is scheduled to close for restoration from January 2027 to a planned reopening in 2030; confirm which spaces are open for your dates.

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableNot confirmed
Bar on siteCinema 1 has a bar and the venue hires staffed food/drinks packages; bar service depends on room and booking.Yes
Tables and chairs includedMeeting and dining layouts are offered in some rooms; confirm furniture, layout and quantities for the chosen space.Conditional
StageStage provision is room-specific; the Hall has fixed stage and variable risers, while other spaces have their own setups.Conditional
Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingPaid on-site car parks; reservations can be made up to three months ahead, height limit 1.85m. Blue Badge arrangements and accessible bays have stated conditions.Conditional
Step-free accessAccessible step-free routes are available but depend on room, floor and seating area. Cinema 1 seating includes stepped aisles; Conservatory has steps in some areas.Conditional
ToiletsToilets are on most levels; not every type is available at every venue.Yes
Accessible toiletAccessible toilets serve parts of the centre, with nearest facilities and routes varying by venue/floor.Conditional

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedAlcohol is included in published drinks packages; bar minimum and service terms apply. Confirm the permitted service for the chosen room/event.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe festive package includes a DJ; event sound and room permissions vary. Ask the venue about the room, sound levels and event timetable.Conditional
Late licence availableLakeside Room standard licence is to 01:00; later finish needs approval. Other rooms/times require confirmation.Conditional
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyAssistance dogs are permitted in documented rooms; tell the venue when booking. No general policy for other dogs was confirmed.Conditional

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is listed for the Hall and many hire spaces; confirm coverage for the selected location.Yes
Projector or screenMany spaces list projectors/screens, while equipment and any projector charge vary by room.Conditional

Also features

Barbican Business Events enquiry and quote service
Searcys catering and event packages
Free Wi-Fi in many event spaces
AV and technical support in several rooms
Many rooms can be arranged in different layouts

Good for

Weddings
Meetings
Conferences
Concerts & performances
Private parties
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Conservatory

tropical planted indoor space
Wi-Fi
power
coloured lighting

Festive Fun package (per person)
Commercial
£155 plus VAT per person; minimum guest numbers apply; exclusive Conservatory hire from 18:00, drinks/canapes, three street-food stalls, desserts, DJ and event manager; confirm current seasonal availability and terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£155 (billing basis not stated)
Conservatory hire fee for private dining
Commercial
£5,600 plus VAT; rates page associates this hire fee with private dining for 60–120 guests. A minimum £300+VAT account bar spend is also listed; confirm current quote and dates.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£5,600 per event

Venue hire rates

All-inclusive day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
£129 plus VAT per person; minimum order 30. Main conference room hire 08:30–17:30, event management/technical support, projector and screen, PA, three wired microphones, Wi-Fi and catering; confirm current package terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£129 (billing basis not stated)
All-inclusive day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
£119 plus VAT per person; minimum order 30. Main conference room hire 08:30–17:30 and included event/technical services and catering; confirm current package terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£119 (billing basis not stated)
All-inclusive day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
£109 plus VAT per person; minimum order 30. Main conference room hire 08:30–17:30 and included event/technical services and catering; confirm current package terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£109 (billing basis not stated)
Christmas Wrapped-up package for Conservatory and Garden Room (per person)
Commercial
£225 plus VAT per person; minimum guest numbers apply; uses the Conservatory and Garden Room; confirm current seasonal availability and terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£225 (billing basis not stated)
Private dining package (per person)
Commercial
£108 plus VAT per person for 60–120 diners; check whether the separate Conservatory hire fee and bar-spend minimum apply to the booking.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£108 (billing basis not stated)

Other spaces

Barbican Hall
Barbican Theatre
Frobisher Room 1
Frobisher Room 2
Frobisher Room 3
Frobisher Room 4
Frobisher Room 5
Frobisher Room 6
Frobisher Boardroom
Frobisher Auditorium 1
Frobisher Auditorium 2
Garden Room
Conservatory Terrace
Level G Foyer
Level -1 Foyer
Lakeside Room
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Cinema 3

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The vaulted Great Hall at Guildhall, during an Open House visit in 2015.
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Rates not confirmed

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Kitchen
Step-free

900

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Bakers' Hall entrance on Harp Lane, London.
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£70–£180/hr

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Bakers' Hall

City of London

Parking (conditional)
Step-free
Alcohol OK (conditional)

100

£7.50–£75/hr

Community centre

Golden Lane Community Centre

London, City of London

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Kitchen
Step-free

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Hire price

Price on request

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Room capacity: Up to 1943; Barbican Hall · varies by setup
Spaces: 20 listed

Check availability See every hire rate

Directions

Prices as published by the venue, checked 28 days ago. Confirm with them before you book.

Contact and location

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Barbican Centre, Silk Street, City of London, EC2Y 8DS
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About this venue

Facilities

Catering & space

Kitchen availableNot confirmed
Bar on siteCinema 1 has a bar and the venue hires staffed food/drinks packages; bar service depends on room and booking.Yes
Tables and chairs includedMeeting and dining layouts are offered in some rooms; confirm furniture, layout and quantities for the chosen space.Conditional
StageStage provision is room-specific; the Hall has fixed stage and variable risers, while other spaces have their own setups.Conditional
Garden or outdoor spaceNot confirmed

Access & accessibility

On-site parkingPaid on-site car parks; reservations can be made up to three months ahead, height limit 1.85m. Blue Badge arrangements and accessible bays have stated conditions.Conditional
Step-free accessAccessible step-free routes are available but depend on room, floor and seating area. Cinema 1 seating includes stepped aisles; Conservatory has steps in some areas.Conditional
ToiletsToilets are on most levels; not every type is available at every venue.Yes
Accessible toiletAccessible toilets serve parts of the centre, with nearest facilities and routes varying by venue/floor.Conditional

Permissions & licensing

Alcohol allowedAlcohol is included in published drinks packages; bar minimum and service terms apply. Confirm the permitted service for the chosen room/event.Conditional
Amplified music allowedThe festive package includes a DJ; event sound and room permissions vary. Ask the venue about the room, sound levels and event timetable.Conditional
Late licence availableLakeside Room standard licence is to 01:00; later finish needs approval. Other rooms/times require confirmation.Conditional
Bouncy castles allowedNot confirmed
Dog friendlyAssistance dogs are permitted in documented rooms; tell the venue when booking. No general policy for other dogs was confirmed.Conditional

Connectivity & extras

Wi-FiFree Wi-Fi is listed for the Hall and many hire spaces; confirm coverage for the selected location.Yes
Projector or screenMany spaces list projectors/screens, while equipment and any projector charge vary by room.Conditional

Also features

Barbican Business Events enquiry and quote service
Searcys catering and event packages
Free Wi-Fi in many event spaces
AV and technical support in several rooms
Many rooms can be arranged in different layouts

Good for

Weddings
Meetings
Conferences
Concerts & performances
Private parties
Exhibitions & fairs

Rooms and pricing

Hire rates and the spaces you can book.

Conservatory

tropical planted indoor space
Wi-Fi
power
coloured lighting

Festive Fun package (per person)
Commercial
£155 plus VAT per person; minimum guest numbers apply; exclusive Conservatory hire from 18:00, drinks/canapes, three street-food stalls, desserts, DJ and event manager; confirm current seasonal availability and terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£155 (billing basis not stated)
Conservatory hire fee for private dining
Commercial
£5,600 plus VAT; rates page associates this hire fee with private dining for 60–120 guests. A minimum £300+VAT account bar spend is also listed; confirm current quote and dates.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£5,600 per event

Venue hire rates

All-inclusive day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
£129 plus VAT per person; minimum order 30. Main conference room hire 08:30–17:30, event management/technical support, projector and screen, PA, three wired microphones, Wi-Fi and catering; confirm current package terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£129 (billing basis not stated)
All-inclusive day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
£119 plus VAT per person; minimum order 30. Main conference room hire 08:30–17:30 and included event/technical services and catering; confirm current package terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£119 (billing basis not stated)
All-inclusive day delegate package (per person)
Commercial
£109 plus VAT per person; minimum order 30. Main conference room hire 08:30–17:30 and included event/technical services and catering; confirm current package terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£109 (billing basis not stated)
Christmas Wrapped-up package for Conservatory and Garden Room (per person)
Commercial
£225 plus VAT per person; minimum guest numbers apply; uses the Conservatory and Garden Room; confirm current seasonal availability and terms.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£225 (billing basis not stated)
Private dining package (per person)
Commercial
£108 plus VAT per person for 60–120 diners; check whether the separate Conservatory hire fee and bar-spend minimum apply to the booking.
Source: www.barbican.org.uk
£108 (billing basis not stated)

Other spaces

Barbican Hall
Barbican Theatre
Frobisher Room 1
Frobisher Room 2
Frobisher Room 3
Frobisher Room 4
Frobisher Room 5
Frobisher Room 6
Frobisher Boardroom
Frobisher Auditorium 1
Frobisher Auditorium 2
Garden Room
Conservatory Terrace
Level G Foyer
Level -1 Foyer
Lakeside Room
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Cinema 3

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Rates not confirmed

Community space

Guildhall

City of London

Parking (conditional)
Kitchen
Step-free

900

£70–£180/hr

Community space

Bakers' Hall

City of London

Parking (conditional)
Step-free
Alcohol OK (conditional)

100

£7.50–£75/hr

Community centre

Golden Lane Community Centre

London, City of London

Parking (conditional)
Kitchen
Step-free

Ask

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