ICA Bar at Institute of Contemporary Arts

Event Venue · Private space

  8 reviews  – 
Institute of Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH –
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Recently refurbished with an original 1960’s modernist feel and Alvar Alto furniture, the Bar includes sweeping skylights and views of the Mall and St James’s Park.

The Bar can be privately hired for breakfast events, drinks receptions and private dining and can also be hired in conjunction with other venue spaces within the ICA.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Reviews and ratings

(8 reviews and ratings - )

SR
Sophia R.
January 2023
Excellent communication
Great Commnunication
5.0
BM
Becky M.
January 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

About Institute of Contemporary Arts

Situated between number 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace, locations don’t come more iconic: the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a legendary venue with views over The Mall, Big Ben, the London Eye and St. James’s Park. The ICA has two Regency rooms, a fully equipped theatre, studio, bar and two classic cinema spaces available to hire.

Please note that we cannot accept external exhibition or film festival enquiries.

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