Barbican

Community Centre

#26 of 157 Private Dining venues in Islington Borough
  7 reviews  – 
Silk Street, Frobisher Crescent, London, EC2Y 8DS
Barbican Station (0.2 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Barbican

Frobisher Rooms
Event Space
·
Private space
170 seats
200 standing
The Frobisher rooms are ideal spaces for both smaller meetings and syndicate work, with 6 individual conference suites each seating up to 50 delegates in theatre style or 16 delegates in boardroom style. The suites are separated by removable sound proofed partitioning, allowing complete flexibility in combining these rooms to create larger flat f...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
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from £71 per person
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Frobisher Auditorium 1
Restaurant
·
Private space
243 seats
Frobisher Auditorium 1 is located adjacent to the Frobisher Rooms, ensuring that both syndicate and catering areas are just a short walk away. Frobisher Auditorium 1 is the ideal venue for conferences, meetings and training days. Frobisher Auditorium 1 benefits from 4 simultaneous translation booths and includes the service of a dedicated technici...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £7600 minimum spend
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Frobisher Auditorium 2
Restaurant
·
Private space
152 seats
Frobisher Auditorium 2 benefits from 2 simultaneous translation booths, fully-integrated stage lighting and two sound rigs which can be adapted to the individual needs of the client. A complete range of data and video projection equipment is available for hire and, along with any additional video requirements, will be installed and supported by t...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £7600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Barbican Hall
Hall
·
Private space
1943 seats
With its superb technical resources, intelligent design and excellent acoustics, Barbican Hall is justifiably acknowledged as one of the country's finest auditoriums. Its breadth of facilities and size, seating from 500 to 1943 people, make the Hall the ultimate venue for larger conferences. The Hall offers an intimate, yet persuasive, atmosphere...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £71 per person
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Theatre
Restaurant
·
Private space
1156 seats
The Barbican Theatre has a maximum capacity of 1156, which is divided between the stalls, circle, and gallery levels. This enables clients to use the stalls level only for smaller conferences from 300 delegates upwards. Due to the design of the Theatre delegates are unable to see directly into the Circle and Gallery levels from the stalls.

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
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from £25300 hire fee
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Cinema 1
Restaurant
·
Private space
280 seats
Cinema 1 boasts state of the art data and video projection supported by the Barbican's in-house technical team. It is the perfect venue for presentations and corporate meetings, and the hire cost includes a projection screen, PA system, three cabled microphones and a dedicated technician. Cinema 1 is also the ideal venue for private film screen...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £7600 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Frobisher Boardroom
Boardroom
·
Private space
20 seats
Spacious, dedicated boardroom with at its centre a versatile 'Congress' table flanked by comfortable leather armchairs. The table can be adapted to various configurations in minutes and allows presenters to choose a room layout totally appropriate to their needs. The boardroom benefits from natural daylight but may also be blacked out and has a b...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £450 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Garden Room
Event Space
·
Private space
220 seats
350 standing
The Garden Room at Barbican is a serene and inviting space located within the iconic Barbican Centre in London. With its contemporary design and views of the tranquil lakeside garden, the room offers a picturesque setting for events and gatherings. Guests can enjoy a variety of culinary delights, from afternoon tea to gourmet meals, served amidst...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
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from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Conservatory
Conservatory
·
Private space
90 seats
100 standing
The spectacular Conservatory is a joy to discover, a hidden tropical oasis in the heart of the city which is home to finches, quails, exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees. Protected by its glass roof it is suitable to be used in any weather conditions and can accommodate up to 100 delegates for a standing fork buffet o...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Conservatory Terrace
Conservatory
·
Semi-private area
168 seats
200 standing
The Conservatory Terrace at Barbican is a tranquil oasis nestled within the bustling heart of London. Surrounded by lush greenery and featuring contemporary design elements, it offers a serene escape for dining and relaxation. Guests can enjoy a selection of gourmet dishes and refreshing drinks amidst a picturesque setting, making it an ideal spot ...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
Flipchart

from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Bonfire - Semi-Private
Restaurant
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
50 standing
Bonfire is an industrial-chic eatery located on the first floor of the Barbican, London’s multi-purpose art center. The perfect place to meet up with friends for a quick bite before a show, a leisurely al fresco lunch or a family gathering, Bonfire also offers a range of bespoke cocktails, wines, and bottled beers, including premium craft Freedom B...

Wi-Fi available
Conference call facilities
Projector
Air conditioner
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from £24 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Explore other spaces in the area

Silk Street, Frobisher Crescent, London, EC2Y 8DS
Barbican Station (0.2 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Barbican 0.2 mi
  • Subway St. Paul's 0.4 mi
  • Bus Barbican (Stop BB) 0.2 mi
  • Bus Barbican (Stop BA) 0.2 mi
  • Bus London Wall Moorgate Station (Stop A) 0.2 mi
  • Train Moorgate 0.2 mi
Parking
  • Parking Barbican Centre Car Park - Silk Street - Barbican Centre, Barbican Estate, Silk St, London 0.1 mi
  • Parking JustPark - Barbican Exhibition Hall 2, Barbican Estate, Beech St, London 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Montcalm Brewery Townhouse 0.1 mi
  • Montcalm Brewery 0.1 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:30 – 0:00
from £24 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 – 23:00
from £24 per person
Tuesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £24 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 – 23:00
from £24 per person
Wednesday
8:30 – 0:00
from £24 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 – 23:00
from £24 per person
Thursday
8:30 – 0:00
from £24 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 – 23:00
from £24 per person
Friday
8:30 – 0:00
from £24 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 – 23:00
from £24 per person
Saturday
8:30 – 0:00
from £24 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Bonfire - Semi-Private
9:00 – 23:00
from £24 per person
Sunday
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Rooms
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Frobisher Auditorium 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Auditorium 2
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Barbican Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Theatre
8:30 – 0:00
from £71 per person
Cinema 1
8:30 – 17:30
from £4600 hire fee + min. spend
Frobisher Boardroom
8:30 – 17:30
from £450–£850 hire fee
Garden Room
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Conservatory Terrace
8:30 – 0:00
from £84 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Facilities and catering options

Up to 350
standing
Up to 1943
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

Amenities
4.0
Location
4.0
Service quality
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
5.0
SN
Sera N.
October 2022
Excellent communication
great communication
5.0
JD
Joshua D.
April 2022
Excellent communication
5.0
E
Emma
January 2020
Excellent communication
5.0
LM
Lei M.
October 2018
Excellent communication
5.0

About Barbican

The Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events.

It is also home to the London Symphony Orchestra.

As well as being a world-class arts venue, the Barbican has a range of auditoria, rooms and spaces that can be hired for a wide range of events, from conferences, AGMs and product launches to meetings, receptions and weddings.

Complimentary Catering for Your Summer Meeting

Enjoy delicious complimentary smoothies with your day delegate rate or moreish nibbles with your post conference drinks reception when you book an event to take place in May or June 2016.

With a variety of rooms suitable for 20 to 2000 delegates, state of the art AV and fantastic catering - why look anywhere else?

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Barbican, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Free parking is available on-site

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Barbican:

  • Conservatory hosting 100 guests: £28670.90
  • Cinema 1 hosting 250 guests: £4000
  • Frobisher Boardroom hosting 12 guests: £1530

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Barbican is located at Silk Street, in the Barbican district of London. The nearest metro station is Barbican Station.