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.
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 Hot Fork Buffet menu on page 10
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 12
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 100–475, speak to us today to find out more.
Festive Fun - £146+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
- Canapes chosen by our Chefs
- 3 food stations along with a selection of mini dessert bowls
- DJ
- Dedicated event manager
Christmas Wrapped-up - £199+VAT per person
Minimum 100 people
- Exclusive hire of the Conservatory from 6pm
- 2 drinks on arrival, including cocktail and prosecco
- 2 course festive menu along with dessert buffet
- 1/2 bottle of wine per person, served during your meal
- After 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 - £144 + VAT per person
- 2 hours of unlimited beer, wine & non-alcoholic drinks
- 2 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
- All things strawberry dessert buffet which includes Eton mess, cheesecake, macaroons, tarts, chocolate dipped strawberries
- Dedicated event manager
- Exclusive hire of our Conservatory
August Parties Offer
Save £20 per person by booking your party in August.
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
Suitable for dinners of between 60–120 people, for £108+ VAT per person.
We are offering a dining experience which includes:
• 1 hour drinks reception
• 3 canapes per person
• ½ bottle of house wine
• Still and sparkling water
• 3 course meal
• Hire of the Conservatory at £5,600+ VAT
• Minimum account bar spend of £300+VAT
August Offer
Hire of the Conservatory for only £3,600+VAT – reduced from £5,600+VAT.
View package details
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.
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