Barry Rooms at The National Gallery

Event Space in a Museum · Semi-private area

  18 reviews  – 
Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN
Leicester Square Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

Our most opulent event space in the Gallery. The Barry Rooms makes an immediate awe-inspiring impression with a domed ceiling, beautifully detailed marble pillars and our unrivalled British portrait collection. Ideal for intimate or larger scale dinners and receptions.

The Impressionist and British painting galleries are in the adjacent rooms and are excellent options for
guided tours.


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

CANAPES
£64 per person
8 canapes per person
1.5 glasses of Prosecco, 1/2 a bottle house wine, 1/2 a bottle of still or sparkling water
All staffing, including a dedicated Event Planner
All equipment including kitchen equipment, cloakroom facility, service ware and glassware

50-100 guests: £105.00
100-150 guests: £83.00
150-200 guests: £75.00
200-300 guests: £74.00
300— 400 guests: £67.00
400-500 guests: £66.00
500-600 guests: £64.00
All prices are excluding VAT

Upgrade Suggestions
A welcome glass of Champagne instead of Prosecco: +£3.00
A summer cocktail instead of Prosecco: +£3.00
A Pimm's cup on arrival instead of Prosecco: +£2.00
Include Prosecco in the drinks package: +£5.00
Include Champagne in the drinks package: +£10.00
Add on an additional canapé: +£2.50
All prices are excluding VAT
BOWL FOOD
£70 per person
5 hot, cold or sweet bowl food items
1.5 glasses of Prosecco, 1/2 a bottle house wine, 1/2 a bottle of still or sparkling water
All staffing, including a dedicated Event Planner
All equipment including kitchen equipment, cloakroom facility, service ware and glassware

50-100 guests: £122.00
100-150 guests: £98.00
150-200 guests: £85.00
200-300 guests: £80.00
300— 400 guests: £74.00
400-500 guests: £72.00
500-600 guests: £70.00
All prices are excluding VAT

Upgrade Suggestions
A welcome glass of Champagne instead of Prosecco: +£3.00
A summer cocktail instead of Prosecco: +£3.00
A Pimm's cup on arrival instead of Prosecco: +£2.00
Include Prosecco in the drinks package: +£5.00
Include Champagne in the drinks package: +£10.00
Add on an additional canapé: +£2.50
All prices are excluding VAT
DINNER
£127 per person
Three-course dinner
1.5 glasses of Prosecco, 1/2 a bottle house wine, 1/2 a bottle of still or sparkling water
All staffing, including a dedicated Event Planner
All equipment including kitchen equipment, cloakroom facility, service ware and glassware

50-100 guests: £201.00
100-150 guests: £159.00
150-200 guests: £150.00
200-300 guests: £141.00
300-400 guests: £136.00
400-500 guests: £131.00
500-600 guests: £127.00
All prices are excluding VAT

Upgrade Suggestions
A welcome glass of Champagne instead of Prosecco: +£3.00
A summer cocktail instead of Prosecco: +£3.00
A Pimm's cup on arrival instead of Prosecco: +£2.00
Include Prosecco in the drinks package: +£5.00
Include Champagne in the drinks package: +£10.00
Add on an additional canapé: +£2.50
Update table styling available on request: TBC
All prices are excluding VAT

Prices

Monday
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Per session
18:30 – 22:30
from £21600 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled parking space available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Client and Event Suitability

Below is a list of the types of organizations and style of events we are unable to accommodate:

* Politically affiliated events, including lobbying organizations or those fundraising on behalf of political parties.
* Fundraising events from charities from the arts and heritage sectors.
* Ticketed events or third party hosting unless otherwise agreed in writing by us.
*Events that bring in other artwork or copies of our collection.
Below is a list of additional restrictions we apply:
* Children under the age of 14 are not permitted at events without the prior consent.
* Gambling, including auctions, raffles, etc., requires the prior written consent of the National Gallery. Clients must obtain any licenses and permissions required under the Gambling Act 2005 should the National Gallery consent be provided.

We kindly ask that you highlight any queries you may have about the possible association with the Gallery so that we can best advise you - failing to do so could result in the cancellation of an event with no compensation.

Cancellation

If the Gallery is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, then you will be entitled to postpone your events to another date within our financial year (April 20 - March 21).

If the Gallery remains open and you would like to cancel, where we are able to "re-sell" the date to another client we shall reimburse you all the charges you have paid to us prior to the date of cancellation. Where we are unable to "re-sell" the date to another client cancellation charges are payable. Depending on when you cancel, the cancellation charges you must pay shall be determined by reference table below:

When we receive your written cancellation notice Cancellation charge
More than two (2) months prior to the event 50% of the hire charge
Less than two (2) months prior to the event 100% of the hire charge

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Located in the heart of London, this gallery is conveniently placed in one of the most vibrant and historic spaces in the capital.

There is a diverse range of elegant event spaces within the Gallery to suit all your conferencing needs, along with a dedicated Events Team, in-house Audio Visual Team, catering provided by our in-house caterer Peyton Events and free Wi-Fi throughout.


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