Small venue hire in Barbican
74 small venues in Barbican for meetings, classes, parties and intimate events
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Small venue hire in Barbican
74 small venues in Barbican for meetings, classes, parties and intimate events
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A medium-sized room featuring a meeting table, 15 chairs, and two whiteboards, complemented by a kitchenette with a mini fridge and drink-making facilities. A staff member remains on site during your booking to help.
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The Lab features step-free access, a kitchen, and breakout space alongside Wi-Fi and air conditioning. A member of staff remains on site during your booking.
“It was a really great space. The staff were very helpful and it couldn't have gone better, to be honest.”
A warm, carpeted space featuring step-free access, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, and kettle. Ten chairs are available on request.
Blue Hut Gym is a bright, air-conditioned fitness space equipped with a rowing machine, ski-erg, assault bike, smith machine, multi gym and free weights. The venue can be hired on its own or alongside other Blue Hut facilities, with rates shown applying to non-profit organisations only.
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Upstairs at The Flying Horse, the private function room features a private bar, HD TVs, a sound system, and a dartboard. It provides 35 chairs and 35 tables, offering buffet-style food and drinks via a preorder menu.
“Conveniently located, the green room had everything we needed for our meeting. Modern building and facilities.”
“Perfect workspace for a team day, the room had everything we needed and the staff we're very helpful!”
Blue Hut Main Hall
from £51/ hour
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub
· N1 7NZ40 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Blue Hut Main Hall is a bright, flexible space featuring a pool table, table tennis and table football, with tables and chairs provided upon request. It can be hired independently or alongside a kitchen, IT suite, gym, music studio and outdoor sports pitch.
The Wren Vestry is a wood-panelled meeting room featuring a kitchenette with a kettle, fridge, sink and dishwasher, plus Wi-Fi and an adjoining outside space. Step-free access is available, alongside on-site toilets and heating.
This meeting space and photo studio is set in an old warehouse with original crittall windows and a loft appearance. It includes a kitchen, two toilets, a breakout area, and an adjoining canalside outside space.
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This semi-private area accommodates up to 30 guests with a seated capacity of 20 and 70 chairs. Please note that bringing your own food, drinks or external catering is not allowed.
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The central Caravan area is a VIP space equipped with soft and stage lights, WiFi, a projector and screen, and a microphone. Venue rules require you to leave promptly, bring your own bags for rubbish, and note it is an over-18s venue where your own food and drinks are not allowed.
Studio 1 features a Harlequin sprung dance floor, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and a kitchenette with a fridge and kettle. The space offers step-free access, air conditioning, and keypad self check-in for unstaffed hire.
This three-room venue features a main room with soft furniture and a TV screen, plus a second room with desks and a kitchenette. A third room includes an interactive computer screen for meetings, classrooms, or function extensions. A staff member remains on site throughout bookings.
Orange and Lemons features a meeting room set up with one table and eight chairs, supported by air conditioning, heating and WiFi. Hire includes access to a fully-equipped kitchen with free teas and Caravan coffee.
A quiet space equipped with a TV, WiFi, air conditioning, and a fully-equipped kitchen featuring free teas and Caravan coffee. Bookings include staff on site to help, with alcohol allowed by venue approval.
The Forge provides an air-conditioned meeting space for up to 6 people featuring sofa-style seating, natural daylight, and a face-tracking camera for video conferencing. Bookings include a well-equipped kitchenette with complimentary tea and coffee, plus an interactive whiteboard available upon request.
Henry Wood Room
from £97/ hour
Holy Sepulchre, The National Musicians' Church
· EC1A 2DQ20 guests
Free cancellation
The space features air conditioning and full Wi-Fi, with step-free access and optional TV, sound system, stage lights, and Yamaha Clavinova available to request at checkout. A staff member remains on site, alcohol requires venue approval, and bookers must bring bags to take rubbish away.
Organ Mezzanine
from £71/ hour
Holy Sepulchre, The National Musicians' Church
· EC1A 2DQ30 guests
Free cancellation
The Organ Mezzanine features air conditioning, full Wi-Fi, and step-free access. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help, and guests must arrive no more than five minutes before the start time.
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Our Liverpool Street Bar features distinct Simmons-style wallpaper, curated furniture, a Sega Mega Drive console, and a fully stocked bar within the function room. Guests must not bring their own food or drinks, and must take rubbish away.
Studio 2 is a small dance studio featuring a Harlequin sprung dance floor, mirrors and a sound system, with plenty of natural light, heating and air conditioning. Step-free access is available.
Blue Hut Kitchen
from £26/ hour
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub
· N1 7NZ8 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Blue Hut's Kitchen is a bright and practical space equipped with 2 induction cookers with 10 hobs, 2 ovens, a large island, and ample food preparation area. The rates shown on the listing are for Non Profit Organisations only, and non-charities must select the 'Non Charity Rate' add-on.
A calm, high-ceilinged basement studio in Shoreditch with natural daylight from overhead skylights, WiFi, and mirrors. The space includes two adult toilets, opening windows, and storage space, but note that kitchen access and your own sound system are not included.
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Wilkinson is a semi-private space with a more private feel, featuring a private bar and a flatscreen TV for casual evenings. It works well for smaller functions and client entertaining.
Angel Gyms Shoreditch is a boutique personal studio in central London featuring an extensive range of resistance equipment, gym mats, mirrors, and air conditioning. Step-free access and three toilets are provided.
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The Vault enjoys the atmosphere of the main bar while being set slightly to the side. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
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The Bleeding Heart Tavern offers an extensive wine and food selection, featuring 25 wines by the glass, 400 by the bottle, and a rotisserie menu. A member of staff remains on site during your booking to help, and WiFi is available.
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The Bleeding Heart Dining Room is the largest private room within the Yard, seating up to 50 for dinner or 70 for a standing reception. It features a handsome library containing a large private collection of First Edition Charles Dickens books.
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A reserved booth area within the venue, set apart from the main floor, featuring leather seating around an illuminated table. Guests must leave promptly after the event and bring their own bags to take rubbish with them.
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A reserved area within The Cocktail Club Old Street that gives smaller groups their own space for after-work drinks and casual social gatherings while remaining part of the venue. Guests must be over 18 and are not permitted to bring their own food or drinks.
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This private space features a ball pit bathtub, WiFi, and seating for up to 10 guests within a total capacity of 20. Bringing your own food, drinks, or external catering is not permitted.
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Located on the first floor near Temple Station, this moody, magical room includes a private bartender and venue-exclusive drinks. It offers heating, air conditioning, storage space, and four adult toilets.
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The Drinks Table accommodates up to 40 guests, with a seated capacity of 20 and 95 adult chairs provided. Own food and drinks are not permitted, and guests must bring their own bags to remove rubbish, leaving the space as found.
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A cool and quirky hideout accommodating up to 50 guests, featuring a sound system, TV, WiFi, and stage lighting. This over-18s venue requires guests to bring their own rubbish bags and leave promptly, with food and drinks not permitted to be brought in.
The Community Room features a lovely canal view and direct access to a small kitchen equipped with a fridge, oven, and microwave. It includes AV equipment like a large monitor and interactive whiteboard, with a member of staff remaining on-site during bookings to help.
This lower ground meeting room offers a private, distraction-free environment with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a capacity of 8. Step-free access is available, and a staff member remains on site during bookings.
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The Loire Room is a private space seating up to 40 people with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a projector, and a flipchart. Meals are served throughout, and outside food and drinks are not permitted.
Beneath the Great Nave, the Norman Crypt Chapel provides an atmospheric setting with a vaulted stone ceiling, featuring a kitchenette with fridge, dishwasher, kettle and sink. Alcohol is allowed subject to venue approval, and 30 adult tables are provided. Note there is no step-free route to the crypt.
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A lounge space featuring deep-buttoned leather banquette seating, velvet drapes, and dimmable lighting with a curved booth layout and low tables. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and take their rubbish with them.
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The Square is a flexible first-floor space featuring relaxed seating and solid wood tables that are easy to rearrange. It includes air conditioning, opening windows, four adult toilets, storage space, and a whiteboard.
Podshop Studios Podcast Recording Studio
from £86/ hour
Podshop Studios
· E1 6PJ20 guests
Kitchenette
Free cancellation
A purpose-built podcast studio featuring cutting-edge audio and video recording equipment, a breakout space, and a kitchenette. The step-free fourth-floor studio includes air conditioning and on-site staff support.
A fully equipped private class studio featuring gym mats, mirrors, and WiFi. The space includes plug and play speakers and allows you to bring your own sound system, sports equipment, and additional tables and chairs.
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A cozy basement retreat featuring a pool table and bar billiards, equipped with a TV and sound system. External catering, own food, and own drinks are not permitted.
A calm, immersive multi-sensory space featuring interactive projections, soft lighting, and cosy seating, complete with a play area, toys, WiFi, and air conditioning. A member of staff remains on site during bookings, and alcohol must be approved by the venue.
“Jan and Darren were really helpful and attentive at every stage, checking in regularly and making sure we were comfortable throughout our two days of meetings. The room is light and spacious and it was really handy having a mini kitchen to ourselves.”
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub - Exclusive indoor hire
from £92/ hour
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub
· N1 7NZ50 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Blue Hut Community Venue is a bright, flexible indoor space offering exclusive access to the Main Hall, Kitchen, IT Suite, Gym and Music Studio. Additional rooms provide ideal breakout spaces, while tables, chairs and games equipment can be arranged to suit your event. Non-profit organization rates apply.
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This intimate area features 5 racing simulators while keeping guests close to the centre of the action. Visitors must bring their own bags for rubbish, and bringing your own food or drinks is not allowed.
“This was a brilliant meeting room for our Diamond Mastermind day with 8 women. Fabulous central location, easy to get to with transport links. Lovely spacious room, with all the equipment we needed, plus access to the kitchen as well for tea/coffee etc.”
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A semi-private area featuring long banquet-style seating, high tables, leather booths, and dimmable lighting. The space offers flexible seating with easy bar access, though guests cannot bring their own food or drinks.
Construct offers step-free access, air conditioning, natural daylight, and a kitchenette supplied with complimentary tea and coffee. The venue provides a desk, table, ten chairs, and flexible audiovisual equipment, with a staff member on-site during bookings.
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Central Drinks Table areas provide groups with a dedicated spot to settle in while staying part of the night, equipped with WiFi, a projector and screen, a microphone, and soft and stage lighting.
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An indoor game area featuring two full-length shuffleboard tables, two interactive darts lanes, a table football table, and high tables, supported by a dedicated waiter. External catering, own food, and drinks are not permitted.
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The lower-ground-floor Alsace Room features air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a TV, a projector and screen, 10 tables, and 20 chairs. Wheelchair access is not available in this lower-ground-floor area, and bookers must bring their own bags and take rubbish with them.
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The Parlour is an intimate private dining space featuring an ancient fireplace, handsome mirror, and hand-painted grape leaf walls and ceiling. It accommodates up to 16 seated guests or 20 standing.
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The semi-private Raised Area is used for group gatherings, after-work drinks, and informal events, offering guests their own designated space with seating and easy access to the bar. Bringing your own food, external catering, or drinks is not permitted, and guests must bring their own bags to remove rubbish.
Blue Hut's Music Studio offers a professionally acoustically treated creative space equipped with state-of-the-art recording gear and a vocal booth. It can be hired independently or combined with access to additional venue facilities like the Main Hall and kitchen.
A state-of-the-art podcast studio accommodating up to 6 people, featuring a separate control room, professional acoustic treatment, and fully soundproofed spaces. It includes high-end commercial-grade recording equipment, air conditioning, and shared access to a breakout space and tea point.
Professional podcast and content studio with a flexible space for up to 8 people, featuring air conditioning, a TV display, whiteboard, and full cabling setup with staff on site.
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The Bordeaux Room is a nicely decorated private conference-style space with a seated capacity of 14 people, featuring air conditioning, a TV screen, flipchart, free Wi-Fi, and a fridge. Please note that guests cannot bring their own food or drinks, and wheelchair access is not available in lower-ground-floor areas.
This soundproofed podcast studio features professional broadcast-standard audio and video recording equipment, a separate air-conditioned control room, and a breakout space with free tea and coffee. A studio engineer helps you get started during your booking.
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The Booth Area is a VIP table area offering extra space and comfort for up to 20 guests, equipped with WiFi, a TV, projector and screen, and sound system. Guests must leave the space as found and take their rubbish with them.
Blue Hut IT suite
from £26/ hour
Blue Hut Youth & Community Hub
· N1 7NZ6 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
This bright and practical IT suite features computer workstations and large internal glass windows overlooking the Main Hall, providing a dedicated environment for focused work. It can be hired on its own or alongside other Blue Hut spaces.
“Super luxurious & clean space to train in. The space has a very private & exclusive atmosphere to it.”
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Hidden beneath Bleeding Heart Yard, this former working wine cellar features exposed brick walls and black metal wine bins. It accommodates up to 30 seated or 40 standing guests, with a member of staff remaining on-site during bookings.
This immersive wellness space offers complete privacy for up to 24 guests, featuring a private studio, sauna and cold plunge circuits, and soft lights. Studio instructors and food and beverage are available as optional add-ons, and external catering, own food and drinks, candles, and confetti are not permitted.
This distinctive, production-ready wellness venue offers a complete 4 to 6 hour takeover with custom floorplan support and a dedicated onsite event lead. You can bring your own catering, drinks, and external production teams, though you must take your rubbish with you and leave the space as you found it.
A dedicated sauna and cold plunge circuit offering exclusive access for small groups in a private setting. Facilities include a sound system, WiFi, and two adult toilets, alongside optional instructors, food and beverages.
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The Nook is a cosy private corner enclosed by floor-to-ceiling curtains, offering an intimate space with one long table for smaller gatherings. There is no room hire fee, operating instead on a minimum spend for food, drinks and extras.
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An exclusive indoor space within the main venue for up to 20 guests, offering a comfortable seated setup where visitors can enjoy food and drinks and join in games. Guests must not bring their own food, drinks or external catering.
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A reserved section of a covered terrace offering comfortable seating for up to 20 guests in the surroundings of Spitalfields. The space features a focus on food, drinks and conversation, balancing privacy and atmosphere.
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Gretsky is a space that works for casual service, featuring bench seating for a mix of standing and seated guests. A large additional screen also makes it a strong spot for watching live sport.
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Bradey features a varied layout with a mix of half-booth upholstered seating, casual stools, and low tables, offering room to socialise. You must bring your own bags and take your rubbish with you, and no smoking or vaping is allowed.
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Featuring expansive windows and intricate wine cages showcasing fine wines, the semi-private dining room offers an intimate setting. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and bring their own bags to take rubbish with them.
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| Available venues | 74 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 4 to 50 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £61/hour |
| Hourly price range | £11 to £734/hour |
| Minimum spend | £100 to £2,500 |
| Popular venues | Islington Boat Club, SoapBox Islington and Helios Centre |
| Postcodes covered | N1, EC1V, WC1R, EC2A, WC1N and more |
| Reviewed venues | 6 venues, 25 reviews |
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