Party Venues for Hire near Barbican, London

Booking costs of party venues average £2000 hire fee per day. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Barbican, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Banqueting Hall at Ironmongers' Hall in City of London - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue and amazing value for money!’

• Full Venue at Púrl Barbican in Farringdon - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Extremely helpful during the event. Very beautiful venue perfect for hosting all sorts of events.’

• Mal Lounge at Malmaison London in Farringdon - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘All round satified. Looking to book next year's Christmas party again!’

You'll find party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Barbican, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller party venues usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in Barbican, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Mal Two at Malmaison London, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
  Our user said: ‘We had free parking right at front of the hotel.’

• Charter Room at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall - boardroom for 18 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for meetings, smaller dinner parties or as a breakout space, the perfectly polished dining table seats up to 12 guests, and serves as an impressive centrepiece to the room.

• Dining Room at Salters’ Hall, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Executive groups and committees seeking a formal, private setting for seated dinners or boardroom-style meetings. What guests say: The Dining Room has an opulent, characterful interior and conveys a strong sense...

Cheap party venues in Barbican start from £200 hire fee per event or £65 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Mal One at Malmaison London, from £200 hire fee per event (up to 25 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘All staff were attentive and patient with each one of our bridal party.’

• The Great Hall and Court Room at Farmers and Fletchers in the City, from £65 per person (up to 160 guests standing)
  Venue said: Farmers and Fletchers in the City is a modern event venue centred on two principal hire spaces—a large hall and an adjoining court room—and designed for flexible layouts.

• Court Yard at Ironmongers' Hall, from £800 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
  Venue said: Our beautiful Courtyard is our private outdoor space with a salamander fountain right in the centre. It can be used for drinks receptions, barbecues, relaxing breaks and also for photos during celebrations and weddings.

Given that Barbican continues to be among the most sought-after neighbourhoods in London and is becoming an increasingly popular location for events, we strongly advise you to begin your venue-hiring process as soon as you can. To ensure you have the finest options, it may be wise to book your ideal party location at least three to six months in advance. The early bird gets the worm, after all - so why not be the bird that gets the best venue ahead of time?