Barber-Surgeons' Hall Telephone (020) 7606-0741     Our rooms are regularly used for conferences, lunches and other events.  Our catering is now provided by Kudos Hospitality  for further information tel: 020 7334 3922   Contact them or the Clerk for information about our catering service
	The Beadle and the Hall staff, and our caterers will do all they can to make you event a success. We look forward to welcoming you. 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

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.  Maximum numbers for a formal meal are 120, and some 250 for a reception.  For precise figures see below.

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 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.
Capacity Top table with sprigs for dinner, 27 on top table, 6 sprigs of 13 and 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 reception room - 127 Ribbed tables with buffet in the hall - 113 Cocktail party with canapés  250 The Hall may be set with the tables in a simple horse-shoe, or with sprigs, or in many other ways

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.