Main Reception Room at One Moorgate Place - Events
Capacity: Up to 100 guests (Reception)
Location: Moorgate, London, Moorgate Place, EC2R 6EA, London
Coordinates: 51.5165367126465, -0.0885469019412994
Features
- Wifi
- 1 Lectern Microphone
- 2 Handheld Microphones
- 2 Lapel Microphones
- 3 Gooseneck Table Microphones
- Air Conditioning
- Natural Light
- Projector and Screen
Food & Drink
- Professional Kitchen
Space
- Disabled Access
- Storage Space
- 101.5m² (1,093ft²)
Licenses
- Wedding License
Capacities
- 30 Boardroom
- 40 Cabaret
- 30 Classroom
- 60 Dining
- 60 Dinner Dance
- 100 Reception
- 80 Standing
- 70 Theatre
- 30 U-Shaped
Venue Guide Prices
Business
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £5,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Dining
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £5,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £5,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the pricing structures for different event types and what's included in the base cost?
Pricing varies significantly by event type and package. Day Delegate Rates start at £100-£129 per person plus VAT with minimum numbers of 65-80 guests. Seated dinner packages are £126-£151.20 per person plus VAT with minimum 130 guests. Reception packages cost £86-£103.20 per person plus VAT. All packages include exclusive room hire, catering, standard AV setup, and event management, but additional costs like AV technician support (£500 plus VAT) are mandatory for most events.
What are the capacity limits and seating arrangements available for different event formats?
The Member's Room accommodates up to 28 guests in boardroom style. The Auditorium and Atrium can seat guests theatre style or accommodate 5 tables of 10 for cabaret style (50 guests total). The Main Reception Room and Great Hall combination supports larger events with various layouts including cabaret, theatre, and standing reception formats. Exact capacities depend on the specific room configuration and event requirements.
What are the mandatory additional costs beyond the base package pricing?
An AV technician is mandatory at £500 plus VAT for most events requiring technical support. Public liability insurance is required as a condition for hosting events. Some packages have minimum guest requirements - Day Delegate Rates require 65-80 minimum guests, dinner packages need 130 minimum, and drinks reception packages require 80 minimum guests. All pricing excludes VAT which is added at 20%.
What are the available time slots and booking restrictions?
Events typically run during standard business hours, with some flexibility for evening events. Evening events can run from 18:00-23:00 with host access from 17:00. Day events generally operate from 07:00-17:00. Setup time is usually included, but extended setup periods may incur additional charges. Specific timing restrictions may apply depending on the space and day of the week.
What catering options are available and can external caterers be used?
The venue offers comprehensive in-house catering including breakfast packages, finger buffet lunches, fork buffet options, drinks reception packages, and full dinner service. Catering is typically included in package pricing. Bowl food, canapes, and various beverage packages are available. The venue appears to primarily use in-house catering services, though specific policies on external caterers are not detailed in available information.
What AV equipment and technical support is included versus additional costs?
Standard AV packages include lectern and microphone, 2 branding screens, LCD projector and screen, push-to-talk microphones, fixed panel with microphones, PA system, and live streaming/video conferencing capabilities. However, an AV technician is mandatory at £500 plus VAT for technical support during events. The venue provides comprehensive AV equipment but professional operation requires the additional technician fee.
How far in advance should bookings be made and what is the booking process?
The venue operates on a tiered booking system with '1st option' and '2nd option' availability. Bookings require full company details, billing address, contract signatory information, and public liability insurance documentation. Contracts are issued via DocuSign, followed by invoice generation and introduction to the operations team. Provisional holds can be placed on dates while clients make decisions.
Are there any restrictions on decorations, branding, or event setup requirements?
The venue allows branding opportunities including screen time and banner placement. Decoration space is available, particularly in presentation rooms. However, some spaces have character restrictions - certain rooms cannot have elaborate historic features for corporate events. Setup requirements vary by event type, with some events requiring morning setup time and specific room configurations for optimal presentation and networking flow.
What happens if the venue cannot accommodate a booking request?
If One Moorgate Place cannot accommodate a booking due to availability, budget constraints, or other factors, they will actively help find alternative venues. The venue management has indicated they will 'find the customer an alternative venue' when they cannot meet specific requirements, showing commitment to client service even when bookings cannot proceed.
What are the payment terms and cancellation policies?
Specific payment terms and cancellation policies are not detailed in the available correspondence. However, the booking process involves contract signing via DocuSign followed by invoice generation. Payment schedules and cancellation terms would be outlined in the formal contract documentation provided during the booking process.
Venue Photos
This venue has 11 professional photos:
...and 1 more photos available.
Amenities & Features
- Flexible capacity accommodating intimate to large events
- Adjoins The Great Hall for seamless event flow
- Licensed wedding venue
- Air conditioning ensures guest comfort
- Natural light creates bright atmosphere
- Full AV package with projector, screen and microphones
- Grade II listed building with original architectural details
- Central London location near Moorgate
Event Types
Great for: Grade II listed building with original architectural details that seamlessly connects to The Great Hall for multi-space events.
Suitable for: Wedding Venues in Central London, Wedding Venues in Central London for 100 people, Party Venues in London, Party Venues in London for 100 people, Party Venues in Greater London, Party Venues in South East London, Party Venues in South East London for 100 people, Party Venues in Lambeth, Party Venues in Central London, Party Venues in Central London for 100 people, Party Venues in City Of London, Party Venues in City Of London for 100 people, Party Venues in Moorgate, Party Venues in Liverpool Street, Conference Venues in United Kingdom, Conference Venues in London, Conference Venues in London for 100 people, Conference Venues in South East London, Conference Venues in Lambeth, Conference Venues in Central London, Conference Venues in Central London for 100 people, Conference Venues in City Of London, Conference Venues in City Of London for 100 people, Conference Venues in Moorgate, Conference Venues in Liverpool Street, Bars in London, Bars in London for 100 people, Bars in City Of London, Bars in City Of London for 100 people, Event Venues in United Kingdom, Event Venues in London, Event Venues in London for 100 people, Event Venues in South East London, Event Venues in Lambeth, Event Venues in Central London, Event Venues in Central London for 100 people, Event Venues in City Of London, Event Venues in City Of London for 100 people, Event Venues in Moorgate, Event Venues in Liverpool Street, Meeting Rooms in United Kingdom, Meeting Rooms in London, Meeting Rooms in London for 100 people, Meeting Rooms in South East London, Meeting Rooms in Central London, Meeting Rooms in Central London for 100 people, Meeting Rooms in City Of London, Meeting Rooms in City Of London for 100 people, Meeting Rooms in Liverpool Street, Performance Venues in London, Performance Venues in London for 100 people, Unusual Venues in London, Unusual Venues in London for 100 people, Unusual Venues in South East London, Unusual Venues in South East London for 100 people, Unusual Venues in Lambeth, Unusual Venues in Central London, Unusual Venues in Central London for 100 people, Creative Spaces in London, Creative Spaces in London for 100 people, Training Venues in London, Training Venues in London for 100 people, Training Venues in Central London
Additional Information
✓ Prime Venue - Verified premium partner
Contact: Available through HireSpace booking platform
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/53617/One-Moorgate-Place/Main-Reception-Room/Events