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What are the room hire costs for the main event spaces?

The Grand Hall costs £8,000 per day (accommodates 160 in round tables/240 theatre style), with Booth discounts ranging from 25-50% bringing it to £4,000-£6,000. The 1st Floor Lounge costs £3,600 per day (accommodates 210 cabaret/240 rounds/350 theatre or standing), with similar discounts bringing it to £1,800-£2,700. All room hire is VAT exempt.

What catering options and pricing are available?

Finotaste provides all catering: Continental breakfast £15+VAT per person, sandwich lunch £25+VAT, finger buffet lunch £27+VAT, fork buffet lunch £30+VAT, tea/coffee £4+VAT per serving (add-on only), all-day catering package £45+VAT, canapes £25+VAT, and 2-hour drinks package (unlimited beer, wine, soft drinks) £25+VAT per person. All catering prices are subject to 20% VAT.

What are the capacity limits for different room layouts?

Grand Hall accommodates 160 in round tables, 240 theatre style, or 300 standing. The 1st Floor Lounge holds 210 cabaret, 240 rounds, or 350 theatre/standing. The MBA Classroom fits 104 classroom style, Executive Classroom 52 classroom style, and Collaboration Forum 50 in rounds or theatre style.

What AV equipment is included with room hire?

All rooms include comprehensive AV: Grand Hall has 1 multimedia projector, 3 hybrid cameras, 6 handheld and 6 lapel microphones, 22 ceiling speakers, Cisco video conferencing, HDMI connection, wireless presentation capability, and 2 portable 55" TV monitors. WiFi is 1Gbps fiber-optic with 100Mbps backup, plus 15 minutes complimentary IT support from 9am.

What are the standard event hours and any time restrictions?

Standard event hours are 9am-5pm, though some quotes show flexibility for 8am-6pm or 8:30am-5pm. Events can run from morning arrival (9:30am) through evening receptions until 8pm or 9pm. The venue appears to accommodate extended hours for full-day events with evening components.

What additional charges apply beyond room hire and catering?

Optional extras include: stage (4m x 2m) £400+VAT per day, digital lectern £600+VAT per day, dedicated IT technician £600+VAT per day (9am-5pm), and manned cloakroom £25+VAT per person per hour (unmanned cloakroom is free). All additional services are subject to 20% VAT.

How far in advance should I book and what is the booking process?

The venue operates on first option availability without holding dates initially. Site visits are offered and encouraged, often combined with lunch or brunch. Clients can book virtual meetings to discuss event details, and the venue provides formal quotes with terms and conditions for consideration before contracting.

What discount rates are available and how are they applied?

Booth discounts range from 25% to 50% off standard room hire rates, with 50% discounts appearing for multi-day bookings or specific client types. The discount percentage varies by client and booking details. For example, Grand Hall standard rate £8,000 becomes £4,000-£6,000 depending on discount level applied.

What breakout and additional spaces can be hired alongside main rooms?

Available breakout spaces include Executive Classroom (52 people) £3,000 per day, Collaboration Forum (50 people) £3,000 per day, and 15 study rooms (8 people each) £400 each per day. All breakout rooms receive the same Booth discount structure as main spaces and include full AV capabilities.

What are the venue's location and transport links?

Located at One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL in the financial district. The venue is 5 minutes walk from St Paul's Central line station and 10 minutes from Farringdon's Elizabeth and Thameslink lines, with easy access to four nearby tube stations connecting to main rail networks.