A gallery cafe with large arched windows, white furnishings, and wood flooring at Institute of Contemporary Arts.
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ICA Bar at Institute of Contemporary Arts

Cafe in a Gallery
·
Private space
Institute of Contemporary Arts, 12 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH –
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Recently refurbished with an original 1960’s modernist feel and Alvar Alto furniture, the Bar includes sweeping skylights and views of the Mall and St James’s Park.

The Bar can be privately hired for breakfast events, drinks receptions and private dining and can also be hired in conjunction with other venue spaces within the ICA.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 17:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee per hour
Note: Alcohol licence until 2:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 2:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Unavailable: Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Unavailable: No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
Unavailable: No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Reviews and ratings

(8 reviews and ratings - )

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SR
Sophia R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Great Commnunication
5.0
BM
Becky M.
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Excellent communication
5.0

About Institute of Contemporary Arts

Situated between number 10 Downing Street, Piccadilly Circus and Buckingham Palace, locations don’t come more iconic: the Institute of Contemporary Arts is a legendary venue with views over The Mall, Big Ben, the London Eye and St. James’s Park. The ICA has two Regency rooms, a fully equipped theatre, studio, bar and two classic cinema spaces available to hire.

Please note that we cannot accept external exhibition or film festival enquiries.

Institute of Contemporary Arts is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Location

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