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James Watt

A historic venue offering modern, sustainable event solutions and exceptional service

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Barbican, EC1Y
The Space

The James Watt is our most intimate space. It is self-contained and ideal for smaller meetings and breakout rooms. In 1785, the team of pump horses that was grinding malt and pumping beer was replaced by a James Watt steam engine and the room is named in his honour. 

Venue Capacity
Standing:
90
Theatre:
80
Cabaret:
54
Dining:
75
Boardroom:
34
Sq/ft:
1313.00
Perfect For
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Exhibition
Fashion show
Film premiere
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
Meeting
Networking
Office staff party
Presentation
Press day
Private dining
Private screening
Product launch
Summer party
Training
Wine tasting
Workshop
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Allow external caterers
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Licensing
Alcohol License
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Ramps
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Dog friendly
Separate Entrance
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
Wi-Fi
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