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Púrl Barbican

Cocktail Bar

#5 of 255 Corporate Party venues in Islington Borough
#1 of 240 40th Birthday Party venues in Islington Borough
  11 reviews  – 
14-17 Carthusian Street, London, EC1M 6AD –
Barbican Station (0.1 mi)
From £1750
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking available
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Excellent communication - 4.1/5
19 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.1. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at Púrl Barbican

Full Venue at Púrl Barbican

Full Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
60 seats
110 standing
PÚRL Barbican is an intimate, modern space. The full venue hire gives you exclusive access to a warm, atmospheric interior featuring rich textures, soft amber lighting, brass finishes, and a sleek open layout that can be adapted to suit any event style. The space is discreet, with no street-facing frontage, creating a true hidden-lounge feel ideal...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Package – Full Venue – Full Venue

£64.50 per person

• Prosecco on arrival
• Three drinks per person — wine, beers or single spirits
• 6-bite canapé selection or a grazing table
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
4 recent guests highly rated location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.5
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.8
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0

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DC
Demi C.
Verified review
Engagement Drinks · 85 guests · July 2026 · Full Venue

Thank you so much for hosting our engagement party at Purl! The team were amazing, and the venue was absolutely perfect. Everyone had such a great time and we've had so many compliments about the space. A special thank you to the staff on the night for all their help! They made sure everything was set up properly and kept everything running smoothly. They were so friendly and accommodating, and we really appreciated everything they did. A special thank you to Asha and Jay for everything they did!

4.8
BP
Bijal P.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 80 guests · July 2026 · Full Venue

The space and staff

4.5
C
Claude
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 50 guests · June 2026 · Full Venue

We had an absolutely wonderful evening and couldn’t have asked for a better celebration. The venue looked fantastic, everything ran smoothly, and all of our guests had an amazing time. There wasn’t anything we felt was missing on the night. Everything was exactly as we had hoped, and we’re very grateful for all the effort that went into making it so special. FYI- The guests really liked the pizza!

5.0
JR
Jessica R.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 120 guests · February 2026 · Full Venue

Great communication from the venue staff from my first message to the day of the event. Extremely helpful during the event. Very beautiful venue perfect for hosting all sorts of events. Would definitely recommend.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1750–£2000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1750–£2000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1750–£2000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1750–£2000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1750–£2000 min. spend
Full Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1750–£2000 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Full Venue
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Full Venue
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Full Venue
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Full Venue
11:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 110
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Púrl Barbican

Púrl Barbican is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Púrl Barbican is an exclusive space that offers the perfect mix of modern luxury, warm ambience, and premium hospitality, making it ideal for private parties, celebrations, engagements, corporate events, and influencer-led experiences.

Why Book Púrl?
• Exclusive private-hire venue with no street-facing frontage for total discretion
• Dark interiors with an elevated, modern aesthetic
• Fully stocked bar with crafted cocktails
• DJ-ready setup
• Perfect for birthdays, private dinners, launch events, brand activations, and content shoots & corporate events.
• Flexible layout ideal for both seated dining and standing receptions
• Close to major transport links for easy guest access


Events We Host
• Private parties & milestone birthdays
• Luxury intimate dinners
• Corporate socials & networking
• Product launches & influencer events
• Photoshoots, filming & content creation
• Hen dos & celebrations

Usually booked for
Engagement Drinks

Typically for 80-100 guests and costs about £2,000.

"Everyone had such a great time and we've had so many compliments about the space."

- Demi C. Jul 2026

Usually booked for
Drinks Reception

Typically for 55-100 guests and costs about £1,400.

"The venue looked fantastic, everything ran smoothly, and all of our guests had an amazing time."

- Claude Jun 2026

FAQ

Yes, canapés brought from home are fine. Set-up and clear-up in relation to the canapés are the organiser’s responsibility, but the manager on the night would guide and assist where needed.

Yes, although the venue is primarily 18-plus, arrangements can be made to accommodate under-18s.

No, the venue does not have separate rooms to facilitate this type of arrangement.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 3 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Púrl Barbican, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Púrl Barbican:

  • Full Venue hosting 80 guests: £1768.96

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

Púrl Barbican is located at 14-17 Carthusian Street, in Farringdon, London. The nearest metro station is Barbican Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Jessica R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great communication from the venue staff from my first message to the day of the event. Extremely helpful during the event. Very beautiful venue perfect for hosting all sorts of events. Would definitely recommend.'

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