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THE WORSHIPFUL COMPANY OF BARBERS

Barber-Surgeons' Hall, Monkwell Square, Wood Street, London EC2Y 5BL

Clerk:  Colonel Peter J Durrant MBE  BA
Email to the Clerk; the Assistant Clerk,  Beadle; the Archivist; Webmaster
Telephone (020) 7606-0741
Fax (020) 7606-3857
Hall Hirings (020) 7334 3980

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Function Rooms

Our rooms are regularly used for conferences, lunches and other events.  Our catering is now provided by Kudos Hospitality  tel: 020 7334 3922

Ideally located in the City just off London Wall, within walking distance of both mainline and tube stations, the Barber Surgeons' Hall offers flexible accommodation.  Much of the first Hall was destroyed by the Great Fire in 1666.  A further tragedy occurred in 1940 when the Hall was completely destroyed by enemy action.  These disasters paved the way for the building of the present Hall, which was opened in May 1969 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.

Contact Kudos or the Clerk for information about our catering service

  
Capacity of the Hall

The Hall may be set with the tables in a simple horse-shoe, or with sprigs, or in many other ways

Top table with sprigs for dinner 27 on top table, 6 sprigs of 13, one of 15, total 120
Theatre style with lectern only 140
Theatre style with stage and screen 120
Cabaret style with round tables 100
Cabaret style with screen 70
Ribbed tables with buffet in hall 113
Ribbed tables with buffet in reception room 127

Cocktail party with canapés

 250
The Beadle

The Beadle and the Hall staff, and our caterers will do all they can to make your event a success. We look forward to welcoming you.

In the Summer the terrace adjacent to the Livery Hall can also be used for reception drinks.
   

The Great Hall, the Reception room, the Court and Charter Room, or the whole Hall are available for receptions, formal dinners, presentation lunches and other events.  Accommodation is very flexible and can be configured to meet your requirements. It may be set out for dinner, or used as a more informal space as below.  Maximum numbers for a formal meal are 120, and some 250 for a reception.  For precise figures see above.

The Hall, although of a stunning modern design, is steeped in the history of the Livery Company.  Charters dating back to 1462, and the Act of Parliament of 1540 when Henry VIII incorporated the Barbers and the Surgeons, can be seen.   This event was commemorated by Hans Holbein in the famous picture which hangs in the Dining Hall, showing the King handing the document to Thomas Vicary, his Serjeant-Surgeon and Master of the Company.

The Hall
The Hall
The Hall on an open day Reception room

The Reception Room can be used as a meeting place, for a reception before dinner or for presentations in its own right, and is adjacent to the Hall

Capacity - 100 for a reception and 55 for a conference.

  

The Court Room is a small room suitable for committee meetings.