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Thistle Barbican is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the vibrant Barbican area of London, perfectly positioned between the historic City of London and trendy Shoreditch. The hotel offers modern meeting and event spaces suitable for conferences, business meetings, and social gatherings for up to 200 delegates. With its prime location near the Barbican Centre and excellent transport links, guests enjoy easy access to London's cultural attractions, financial district, and shopping areas. The venue features contemporary facilities including free WiFi, AV equipment, and professional event support services, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure visitors to the capital.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Boardroom | 40 | — | 16 | 24 | 18 | — | — |
| Meeting Room 1 | 30 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Private Dining Room | 50 | — | 20 | 30 | 22 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Meeting room hire rates available on request. Day delegate packages and residential rates vary by season and availability.
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120 Central Street, London, EC1V 8DS, United Kingdom
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Thistle Barbican is a verified hotel in London, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £140. Its genome scores highest for Corporate, Historic, Hybrid Ready. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, bedrooms. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, memorable events in a heritage setting, hybrid and streamed events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests in theatre style, 120 in classroom style, 80 in boardroom style
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system, microphones and complimentary Wi-Fi
Full catering services available including breakfast, lunch, dinner and refreshment breaks
Limited on-site parking available, public parking nearby in Barbican area
Thistle Barbican is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the vibrant Barbican area of London, perfectly positioned between the historic City of London and trendy Shoreditch. The hotel offers modern meeting and event spaces suitable for conferences, business meetings, and social gatherings for up to 200 delegates. With its prime location near the Barbican Centre and excellent transport links, guests enjoy easy access to London's cultural attractions, financial district, and shopping areas. The venue features contemporary facilities including free WiFi, AV equipment, and professional event support services, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure visitors to the capital.
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