Barbican, Conservatory

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS -

From
£2625 min spend
Up to
150 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed

If you’re looking to impress the Barbican is no doubt the place to be. With a range of auditoria, rooms and spaces for hire, it’s one of the best places to host a corporate event or celebration in central London. Set in the world’s most iconic Brutalist building, you won’t be disappointed when choosing to host your event here.

The location is superb in the very heart of the city with great transport links to all of London and the rest of the UK. The surrounding area and the iconic courtyard perfectly capture intellectual and creative London at its best.

Events that this venue is suitable for are many with a wide range of spaces to choose from.
Some recurring events include conferences, AGMs, photoshoots, product launches, meetings, receptions and weddings. Challenge your imagination – conferences for thousands, parties and dinners for hundreds, and meetings for ten! From The Barbican's world-class concert hall to the tropical conservatory, the opportunities are endless.

Enquire now and see which space is the best fit for you!

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. It's maybe the most impressive venue at the Barbican and a really special place to host an event in, whether it's corporate lunches, product launches or seasonal parties.

Capacity & layout

Standing

up to 150

Dining

up to 72

Theatre

up to 120

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule

monday
8:00 - 24:00
tuesday
8:00 - 24:00
wednesday
8:00 - 24:00
thursday
8:00 - 24:00
friday
8:00 - 24:00
saturday
Closed
sunday
Closed

Price type:

from £7500 per day
from £7500 per day
from £7500 per day
from £7500 per day
from £7500 per day
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Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Heating

Lectern

Natural light

Stage

Tea

Premises parking

Space rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Variable

Location

Reviews

Hywel Maslen
December 2024
One of the best venues in the UK. Has a huge space to explore. Restaurants available and bars. Also a big gift shop and small rough trade record store. The main arena is an mazing space for live music. Sound is perfect. Staff friendly and a clean space. Plenty of opportunities for relaxing. Canteen and service there were also very good. Check listings as many different types of events. Cost of things was generally reasonable for London. Worth a visit to see the internal lake and space.
Yan Chan
January 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Barbican Centre and the Barbican Conservatory. Prior to my visit, I had read about the Barbican Centre and was eager to experience the essence of Brutalism. I was truly amazed by the scale and authenticity of the architecture. The Barbican Conservatory is a hidden gem; the greenery in the heart of London is truly precious. The combination of residential, commercial, artistic, and cultural elements, alongside nature, creates an intriguing area for exploration.
Alec Gordon
February 2025
We went to watch the Royal Symphony Orchestra perform, and what an experience! The Barbican centre itself is a brilliant piece of architecture and wonderful place to just go and see and hang out. A couple of bars and cafes to visit, library, gardens, art gallery and a lovely water garden! We enjoyed a couple of cocktails from the Martini bar before the show. Plenty of amenities, toilets and cloakrooms. Disabled access all around and plenty or staff about to help on show night. It did get busy though on show night so expect a wait at the bar like anywhere else. However we returned the morning after to really take it in, and the place was pretty much empty. It was nice to have a quiet wander to explore and have a coffee.
Mick Pelling
February 2025
First visit, went to Ennio Morricone 100 years,of film music concert, I was very impressed with the theatre, fabulous acoustics, seats with plenty of legroom ,very easy access to the seats. Staff were friendly and helpful. Had a great time ! I got lost finding the centre, and found my way in via the Waterside area, thus I saw plenty of the so called brutalist architecture, I guess residents get used to it !
Joe Catersales
December 2024
I was treated to a guided tour of the ubiquitous Barbican Village. A community within the city of London with its very unique architecture, which is totally out of place compared to the classical and modern mix of buildings in the city. It is virtually hidden from sight as most tourists would not even notice its existence as its perimeter is a bit fortress like plain outward facing flank walls with ally like entrance points that appear to lead nowhere interesting. It is a rather brutal and monolithic assembly of towers, blocks, and open spaces primarily of residential properties with arts and cultural complex at its heart. It's worth seeing only to appreciate how cold and heartless architecture can be. I would say don't do it again!