Events

What are the room hire rates and discount structure for the Events space?

Room hire rates vary by space: Grand Hall £8,000 per day, MBA Classroom £5,000-£6,000 per day, Executive Classroom £3,000-£5,000 per day, Collaboration Forum £3,000 per day, and 1st Floor Lounge £3,600 per day. The venue offers Booth discounts of 25-50% depending on the booking, with some quotes showing 40% discounts for specific clients. All room hire is VAT exempt.

What catering options and pricing are available through the venue's preferred caterer?

Finotaste provides all catering with set menu pricing: 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 Menu £45+VAT, Canapes £25+VAT, and 2-hour Drinks Package £25+VAT per person. The venue requires use of their preferred caterer and does not allow external catering.

What are the capacity limits for different seating arrangements in each space?

Grand Hall accommodates 150-175 cabaret, 160-200 rounds, 200-240 theatre, or 300 standing. MBA Classroom holds 104 classroom style, Executive Classroom 52 classroom style, Collaboration Forum 50 rounds/theatre or 150 standing, and 1st Floor Lounge 180-210 cabaret, 240 rounds, 350 theatre/standing. Study rooms accommodate 8 boardroom style with additional chairs possible.

What AV equipment is included with room hire and what are the additional AV costs?

All rooms include comprehensive AV: projectors, built-in hybrid cameras, microphones (handheld and lapel), ceiling speakers, Cisco video conferencing, WiFi, HDMI connections, and wireless presentation capability. Additional AV costs include Digital Lectern £600+VAT per day, Dedicated IT Tech £600+VAT per day, and Stage (4m x 2m) £400+VAT per day. 15 minutes of complimentary IT support is included from 9am.

What are the standard event hours and any restrictions on timing?

Standard event hours are 9am-5pm, though some quotes show flexibility for 8am starts and events running until 6pm. The venue appears to accommodate different timing requests, with some events quoted for 8:30am starts or afternoon-only bookings from 12:30pm-5pm.

What is the booking process and how far in advance should events be booked?

The venue operates on a first-option basis without holding dates until contracts are signed. Site visits are offered and encouraged, often combined with lunch or brunch. For popular dates or larger events, the venue may give existing clients 48-hour notice if another client is ready to contract, indicating competitive demand for certain dates.

Are there any mandatory additional services or hidden costs beyond room hire?

Manned cloakroom service costs £25+VAT per person per hour (unmanned cloakroom available free). Extension leads and adaptors can be provided if clients cannot supply their own - specific pricing for 20 extensions and 20 US/EU to UK adaptors was requested but not specified in available quotes. All catering must go through Finotaste, the venue's preferred caterer.

What are the venue's location and accessibility details?

Located at One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London EC1A 7BL, the venue is 5 minutes walk from St Paul's Central line station and 10 minutes from Farringdon's Elizabeth and Thameslink lines. The venue is within walking distance of four tube stations and easily accessible from the main rail network, making it convenient for attendees traveling from across London and beyond.

What technical capabilities does the venue offer for hybrid events?

The venue is fully hybrid-enabled with every room equipped for virtual participation. Technical features include 1Gbps fiber-optic connection with 100Mbps fail-over backup, built-in hybrid cameras with rotating and focus functionality, Cisco video and audio-conferencing panels, and wireless presentation capabilities for mobile devices. Hard-wired ethernet ports are available in classrooms.

Can clients bring their own equipment and what are the power/technical requirements?

Clients can supply their own extension leads and adaptors, though the venue can provide these if needed. The venue accommodates client filming equipment and has HDMI laptop connections in all rooms. Power requirements for delegate devices are supported, and the venue can accommodate specific technical setups like document cameras and confidence monitors.