Ante Room at The HAC

  7 reviews  – 
Finsbury Barracks, City Rd, London, EC1Y 2BQ
Old Street Station (350 yd)

About this space

Situated on the ground floor of the Armoury House, The Ante Room is an extremely attractive and airy meeting room with huge windows looking out onto the stunning Artillery Garden.

Ideal for meetings, conferences, receptions, lunches, and dinners, when used in conjunction with the Queen's Room across the hallway, one becomes the meeting room when the other is used for receptions or refreshment breaks.


Event offers and packages

Engagement Drinks Offers

Engagement Drinks in the Ante Room
£145 per person
Celebrate your engagement against the stunning backdrop of the Ante Room, a warm and welcoming room with large picture windows providing an abundance of natural light and unique views over the Artillery Garden.

Our Drinks Reception Package includes

- Hire of the Ante Room from 18:00 to midnight
- 3 Canape and 3 bowl food options per person
- Three hours of unlimited beer wine and soft drinks with the first hour inclusive of sparkling wine
- Cloakroom
- Security
- Event planning and management

If your party is a little larger, you can hire the Queen's Room across the hall in conjunction with the Ante Room. Please note this will alter the package price

If you'd like to upgrade the food or the drinks in your package, or want something a little more bespoke to celebrate your upcoming nuptials, get in touch with our team, let us know your budget and they can work with you to create a celebration fit for you and your partner.

£145 including VAT per person based on numbers of 45. Maximum numbers for a standing reception in the Ante Room are 60. Package prices may vary dependant on guest numbers. If your party is a little larger, you can hire the Queen's Room across the hall in conjunction with the Ante Room. Please note this will alter the package price

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 0:00
from £660–£1320 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 17:30
from £925 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 12:30
from £660 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £925 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Tuesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £660–£1320 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 17:30
from £925 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 12:30
from £660 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £925 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Wednesday
8:00 – 0:00
from £660–£1320 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 17:30
from £925 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 12:30
from £660 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £925 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Thursday
8:00 – 0:00
from £660–£1320 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 17:30
from £925 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 12:30
from £660 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £925 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Friday
8:00 – 0:00
from £660–£1320 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 17:30
from £925 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 12:30
from £660 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:30 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £925 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 0:00
from £1320 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Let our team know your budget and we can work with you to create an event that will match your needs and your budget
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 55
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 55
Boardroom
up to 23
Cabaret
up to 32

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Storage space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Enjoy a safe visit: Searcys sites receive “We’re good to go” VisitBritain standard mark

As we are reopening Searcys venues, we make sure that each space gets
accredited with “We’re Good to Go” industry standard, launched by VisitBritain, UK’s
national tourist board.

This means that each venue adheres to the respective Government and public
health guidance, have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and checks we have
the required processes in place.

It is fully supported by Meetings Industry Association (MIA) that encourages event
venues to apply for consumer-facing accreditation.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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About The HAC

The HAC is quite unlike any other City venue; a magnificent Georgian house set in a five-acre garden hidden away in a quiet location just a couple of minutes walk from Moorgate.

Inside this unique, historic London venue offers a wide variety of event spaces for everything from conferences, meetings and awards dinners to summer and Christmas parties and of course wedding ceremonies and receptions. From small meeting rooms for 10 people through to the Prince Consort Rooms which seats up to 400 guests, the HAC is able to offer the perfect setting for every type of event.

Outside the stunning five acres, Artillery Garden provides the ideal backdrop for all these events as well as being available to hire for sports such as cricket, rugby, softball, and football as well as company fun days, team building and barbecues.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from £9000
hire fee / per session
from £4850
hire fee / per evening
from £7260
hire fee / per day
from £660
hire fee / per session
from £530
hire fee / per session

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The HAC, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby
At Ante Room, you can host various events such as Conference / Seminar, Corporate Events, Meetings, Social Parties, Baby Shower / Tea Party, Dining, Banquet, Christmas Parties, Drinks Receptions, Weddings, Studio / Production.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The HAC:

  • The Artillery Garden hosting 90 guests: £10400
  • Medal Room hosting 40 guests: £1459.70
  • Ante Room hosting 50 guests: £6062.10

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The HAC is located at Finsbury Barracks, in the St Luke's district of London. The nearest metro station is Old Street Station.


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