Venue Hire

Rates & packages

The Barbican offers a range of packages and offers for delegates, parties and private events, themed to suit the occasion and your needs.

Make an enquiry

Tel: +44 (0)20 7382 7043
Email: [email protected]
Or submit your enquiry via our contact form

Delegate rates and packages

Our day delegate rates are all inclusive packages that offer excellent value for money for events of 25 or more delegates. Choose from three packages, all of which come with the following inclusions and a catering package tailored to suit a range of budgets and requirements.

All rates include:

Room hire of main conference room, from 8.30am–5.30pm
Technical and dedicated event management support
Projector
Screen
PA system
3 wired microphones
Free delegate Wi–Fi
Catering

All catering at the Barbican is provided by Searcys, our partners for more than 20 years. Menus are prepared using fresh and natural ingredients which are sourced locally where possible to reduce food mileage. View the full catering options.

£99+VAT per person

All day
Unlimited fairtrade tea and coffee and signature apples in your breaks

Arrival
Freshly-baked mini Danish pastries

Mid-morning
Butter biscuits

Lunch
Please select your lunch from our standing H ot Fork Buffet menu on page 8

Afternoon tea stand
Scones, Cornish clotted cream, strawberry jam, Bakewell tart, passion fruit délice

Minimum order 30

£89+VAT per person

All day
Unlimited fairtrade tea and coffee and signature apples in your breaks

Arrival
Freshly-baked mini Danish pastries

Mid-morning
Freshly-baked chunky chocolate, white chocolate, macadamia nut, and cranberry and white chocolate cookies

Lunch
Chef’s choice of four deli sandwiches with seasonal fillings on flavoured bread, bagels and wraps. Add three finger food items and one pudding from our Finger Food Menu on page 11

Afternoon tea stand
Mini chocolate eclair, lemon drizzle cake, passion fruit tart

Minimum order 30

£79+VAT per person

All day
Unlimited fairtrade tea and coffee and signature apples in your breaks

Arrival
Freshly-baked mini Danish pastries

Mid-morning
Butter biscuits

Lunch
Chef’s selection of one and a half rounds of sandwiches per person, Kettle crisps, fresh fruit

Afternoon tea stand
Dark chocolate brownies, treacle flapjacks

Minimum order 30

Parties & private events

Discover a hidden oasis in our iconic Conservatory

Our private tropical garden is the unique setting for your next Christmas party. Enjoy a night of festive fun amongst exotic plants and trees. Dine and drink under the stars - then dance the night away..

Suitable for groups of 100–530, speak to us today to find out more.

Festive Fun package - £132+VAT per person
Minimum 150 people

Exclusive hire of the Conservatory from 6pm
Cocktail on arrival
Prosecco, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks served for 3 hours during your meal
2 canapes and finger food chosen by our Chefs
3 food stations along with a selection of mini dessert bowls
DJ
Dedicated event manager

Christmas Wrapped-up - £185+VAT per person
Minimum 100 people

Exclsuive hire of the Conservatory from 6pm
2 drinks on arrival, including cocktail and prosecco
2 course festive menu along with dessert buffet, coffee and mince pies
1/2 bottle of wine per person, served during your meal
After your dinner, enjoy the DJ in our Garden Room
Dedicated event manager

We can also create bespoke Christmas events for you. Get in touch for more information.

Available spaces: Conservatory Terrace, Conservatory and/or Garden Room.

View Christmas Packages flyer

This summer discover the Barbican's tropical Conservatory - an idyllic and unique setting in the heart of London.Home to 1,500 species of exotic plants, this urban oasis is the perfect spot for a summer garden party.

Summer in the City package - £85 + VAT per person

3 hours of unlimited beer, wine & non-alcoholic drinks
3 food stalls to choose from - Posh dogs, bao buns, wraps, mac'n' cheese, mini poke bowls, burgers. Each stall will have meat and plant-based options
Dedicated event manager
Exclusive hire of our Conservatory at £5,800+vat

Add some extra sparkle

Upgrade your drinks to champagne or prosecco or even add a cocktail bar
Provide some entertainment and book a Jazz trio or a DJ

All prices available on request

View Summer Parties leaflet

Our Conservatory hosts a spectacular new site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar.

Cloud songs on the horizon is the artist’s first major institutional show in Europe and features five new, large-scale suspended sculptures across the entirety of the Conservatory space.

To celebrate this incredible installation, we are offering dinner packages suitable for groups to dine amongst the installation.

Suitable for dinners of between 40–60 people, for £100+ VAT per person, we are offering a dining experience which includes:

1 hour drinks reception
5 canapes
1/2 bottle of house wine
3 course meal
Hire of the Conservatory at £5,500+ VAT
Minimum account bar spend of £300+ VAT

Shettar’s sculptures are each handcrafted by the artist and draw inspiration from the complexity of nature – using a range of materials including wood, stainless steel, muslin, lacquer and techniques that have been adapted from traditional Indian crafts

For more information please email [email protected] or call 0207 382 7043

The Barbican offers you a fantastic opportunity to host your colleagues, business partners or friends during an exclusive private view after opening hours.

Speak to us for the latest rates and offers.
[email protected]
+44 (0)20 7382 7043

Please quote 'Corporate Private Views' on enquiry. Minimum numbers apply.