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Barbican, Frobisher Rooms

Location pin

Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS - 

  • Users

    Up to
    170 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    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 Frobisher Rooms offer versatile spaces perfect for a range of events, from smaller meetings to larger conferences.

Frobisher Room 1 accommodates up to 50 people in theatre style, with flexible options for 16 in a boardroom setup or 24 in classroom style. With soundproof partitioning walls, this space is ideal for syndicate work and smaller gatherings.

Frobisher Room 3 can host up to 170 people in theatre style or 100 in classroom setup. Featuring a flown projector and a 4x3m screen, this room also benefits from natural daylight with blackout blinds available, making it perfect for meetings, training days, or smaller conferences.

For exclusive hire of Rooms 1-3 and Rooms 4-6, you’ll find six flat-floored suites with sliding partitions, allowing them to be opened up into larger spaces for bigger meetings and conferences. The contemporary design, calming colour schemes, air conditioning, and natural daylight provide a professional yet relaxed environment. Each suite is equipped with built-in projection screens, LCD projectors, Wi-Fi, and can be blacked out for presentations.

Capacity & layout

Theatre

Theatre

up to 170

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 32

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 96

Classroom

Classroom

up to 100

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: Per day
  • from £2750 per day

  • from £2750 per day

  • from £2750 per day

  • from £2750 per day

  • from £2750 per day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Disabled access

Disabled access

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Natural light

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Table / chairs included

Premises parking

Premises parking

Space rules

Allowed events

alcoholLicense

Licensed for alcohol

Cancellation policy

Variable

Location

Reviews

  • Anna White

    August 2024

    Brilliant venue. The Barbican looks awful from the outside but inside is fantastic. So spacious. The theatre is excellent, lots of space even when full. Kiss me Kate was superb!

  • Karen Williamson

    October 2024

    Love the brutalist architecture. I always wanted to see this place. Didn't disappoint. Even though this is concrete, it is just a well thought out place for people to come together on a large scale, whether it's simply living or having time out and relaxing. It was a great place to visit. The central area with gardens is a must-see.

  • Nrusimhan Seshadri

    November 2024

    Wonderful venue, the hall was massive, yet you could get a great experience listening to music. Nice facilities for food with a beautiful outdoor space where you can enjoy the cityscape of central London (if the weather is kind enough).

  • Eye Spy

    August 2024

    Made the last outside cinema showing of the season. 3 varied food vendors and very lush green garden at bar area before the main event. Not a great choice is good and not cheap but ok to fill a gap or wet your pipe. Nice banqueting seats but regulars bought cushions and blankets. Get there early to avoid missing crisps at bar and better seats. Some reserved seats for members I think. The wireless headphones worked well and friendly service from all staff right to the end... inducing good directing to find the way out as we excited a different way to the entrance. Deffo worth a visit and revisit.