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The Old Finsbury Town Hall

Barbican, EC1R

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Nestled in the heart of Clerkenwell, the Old Finsbury Town Hall is an art nouveau styled gem perfect for any glamorous affair. Whether it's a seated dinner, or a standing cocktail reception, this characterful venue is the essence of vintage elegance right in the bustling centre of London. 

This stunning grade II listed building exudes opulence and glamour with its vintage decor and original features. With its dramatic sweeping staircase, stained glass and a grand hall glittering with elegant chandeliers, you and your guests will feel like celebrities for the day. Both versatile and unique, the venue is located just minutes from Angel and Farringdon tube stations. The space is suitable to cater for a variety of functions including dinners, award ceremonies, press conferences, and weddings, and the staff are always on-hand to ensure your event runs smoothly.

The building is owned by the Urdang Academy, whose alumni have gone on to appear in some of the top West End shows. All profits made from the venue go towards the Urdang Academy's Student Bursaries Scheme, supporting outstanding talents in the Performing Arts.

Whole Venue Capacity +
  • Venue capacity icon Theatre: 200
  • Venue capacity icon Cabaret: 200
  • Venue capacity icon Standing: 280
  • Venue capacity icon Sq/ft: 5012.00
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    Full venue hire
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    Half day hire
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    Hourly hire
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    Long term hire
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    Weekends
  • Full day hire
Getting Here +
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    Angel
    9 Minute Walk
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    Farringdon
    7 Minute Walk
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Catering

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    Allow external caterers
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    Can provide Halal
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    Can provide Kosher
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    Inhouse caterers available
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    Tables & Chairs
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    Vegan Friendly
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    Venue can provide alcohol
  • Approved caterers only
  • Dry Hire
  • Fridge/Freezer
  • Full catering kitchen
  • Kitchen facilities available
  • Tableware & Crockery
  • Wet Hire

Allowed Events

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    Child friendly
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    Loud Music
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    Open past 12am
  • 18th Birthday Parties
  • 21st Birthday Parties
  • Ticketed Events

Licensing

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    Alcohol License
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    BYOB
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    Full wedding license
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    Late License
  • Civil ceremony licence
  • Noise restrictions
  • Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Venue Specs

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    Breakout rooms
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    Cloakroom
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    Dancefloor
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    Dog friendly
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    Elevator
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    Rain friendly
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    Ramps
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    Separate Entrance
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    Smoking area
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    Toilets
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    Wheelchair access
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    Whiteboards/ flipcharts
  • Accommodation
  • Air Conditioning
  • Early access
  • Goods lift
  • Loading bay
  • Outside area
  • Parking Facilities

Technical

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    AV equipment
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    Bring your own DJ
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    Hearing loop
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    High Speed Fibre Optic
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    On-site technician
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    PA System
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    Stage
  • Hybrid Events
  • Live Streaming
  • Screens / Projector
  • Sky Sports
  • Video Conferencing
  • Video Recording
  • Wi-Fi
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