Ironmongers Hall, venue, City of London, Conferences, Audio-Visual,Weddings, Wedding Reception

Contraband International is a corporate entertainment agency that prides itself in providing clients with innovative themes and ideas for every occasion. Whether you are an international business or private family client, we offer a personal service - working with you every step of the way to ensure that you choose the right performers for your audience.

We offer over 1500 performers from face painters to trapeze acts, belly dancers to contortionists and everything in-between. Our performers really are at the top of their game and whether it's a traditional caricaturist, David Blaine style close up magician or the more outrageous walk about acts and cabaret shows we are confident that we have the best the UK has to offer.

Our performers work both nationwide and internationally. We offer on the day event management to take the strain off you and are happy work with you on pitches, in meetings and with ideas. No-one knows our acts better than us and it's our knowledge, can-do attitude and friendly approach that make us the most sought after entertainment agency in the UK.

The luxury boutique Apex London Wall Hotel, is a deluxe four-star property with 89 spacious bedrooms and suites, enhanced using a completely new eclectic mix of fabrics and kitted out with contemporary furniture, free WiFi, 40 inch LED TV screens, Bose SoundDocks and luxury toiletries. The boutique hotel also boasts a stylish restaurant and bar serving up British traditional and modern cuisine, a private dining room for up to 10 people, and a gym fitted with some of the best cardiovascular and resistance equipment around.

The first of Hyatt Hotels' exciting new Andaz brand is located in the heart of London, housed in a beautiful red brick Victorian building dating back to 1884. Once inside, guests are transported to the 21st century, with 267 beautifully appointed guest-rooms designed to create the ultimate hotel experience.

Located adjacent to Liverpool Street Station, the hotel provides easy access to areas both in and around London, with good connections to the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and all major airports, including a direct connection on the Stansted Express to Stansted airport .

The Hoxton Urban Lodge is where urban living meets country lodge lounging. The Hoxton’s 205, chic, air-conditioned rooms are comfortable and contemporary, with luxurious linen, duck down duvets, flat screen TV’s, free Wi-fi, power showers, fluffy towels, Pears Soap, Aveda toiletries, plus complimentary mineral water, fresh milk for your tea and coffee and a Lite Prêt a Manger Breakfast hanging on your door in the morning!

Close to Old Street tube and the City of London, The Hoxton provides easy access to Moorgate, Finsbury Square and Liverpool Street and to match the understated feel of the area, it is the first up-market, low cost, high quality, no fuss, value-for-money hotel in town, if not the country.

The Hoxton Hotel
81 Great Eastern Street
London EC2A 3HU
United Kingdom

Please contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com
Tel: 020 7550 1000
Fax: 020 7550 1090

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At Karen Woolven Floral Design we pride ourselves on our fresh and imaginative approach to floral design which will help you achieve your dream event.

With Karen's vast experience within the world of event floristry you can be assured that every floral need will be met with flair and great attention to detail.

Please contact: kwoolven@aol.com

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Mitzi de Margary Photography specialises in weddings, events and portraiture. Mitzi has an unobtrusive, informal and fresh style, and for weddings, offers both contemporary reportage and traditional famil groups, composed in a natural and unforced way. The result is a wonderful photographic record of your event.

Please contact: mitzidem@f2s.com

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Selected Suppliers to the Ironmongers' Hall
Please click on the logo's below to access details of our authorised suppliers:
	Audio Visual Suppliers	Caterers
	Entertainment	Florist
	Hotel Accommodation	Parking
	Photographer

Audio Visual Suppliers
	Eclipse Presentations offers a comprehensive range of professional presentation equipment, stage sets and technical support services. From individual items to complete staging packages, we can provide the right solution for every event. As recommended AV suppliers to Ironmongers' Hall, we have particular knowledge of their facilities and offer various products and packages that are tailored to their function rooms. Please contact: info@eclipse-presentations.co.uk
	Icon Presentations supply a full range of Audio Visual support featuring the latest equipment and professional crew. Based near the Ironmonger’s Hall we specialise in presentation support for the financial and business community. We have intimate knowledge of the venue and can offer tailored packages for every event. At Icon, we understand that the success of your event depends on attention to detail; a faulty cable or broken bulb could easily ruin an important event. That’s why we supply only the best equipment and we ensure it’s set up and fully tested well in advance. We also provide duplicate equipment free of charge to ensure that there is always a replacement available on site should the unthinkable happen. Last minute changes to your requirements can be catered for; we carry stocks of sets, projection, computer, audio and video equipment at our premises, less than a mile from Ironmongers’ Hall. The complete Icon service comes at a competitive rate, with all inclusive packages available. Please contact: kirstinl@icon-presentations.co.uk for a quote.
Caterers
	With over 16 years of experience, Fare’s considerable expertise and professional approach are an ideal match for the Ironmongers Hall. Our dedicated events team will oversee the planning, timing and delivery of all aspects of your event to an exceptionally high standard to ensure that every occasion is truly memorable. Our reputation for first class food, wine and service and our selection of mouth-watering menus reflect the latest in innovative and modern cuisine as well as elegant and stylish traditional classics and ceremonial banquet etiquette. Our produce is purchased daily from specialist suppliers to ensure origin, quality and freshness, evident in our delicious food. We support small local suppliers and fair trade wholeheartedly and are happy to offer advice and assistance to create bespoke menus tailored to your specific requirements. We look forward to speaking to you. Please contact: events@ironhall.co.uk Telephone: 0207 776 2300 (back to the top of page)
Entertainment
	Fish Mobile Discos has been providing a professional, reliable and personal mobile disco service for 12 years. We have a comprehensive range of music to suit almost any taste and we only carry all the latest equipment. Please contact: john@fishdisco.net Telephone: 0844 567 3474 (back to the top of page)
	Contraband International is a corporate entertainment agency that prides itself in providing clients with innovative themes and ideas for every occasion. Whether you are an international business or private family client, we offer a personal service - working with you every step of the way to ensure that you choose the right performers for your audience. We offer over 1500 performers from face painters to trapeze acts, belly dancers to contortionists and everything in-between. Our performers really are at the top of their game and whether it's a traditional caricaturist, David Blaine style close up magician or the more outrageous walk about acts and cabaret shows we are confident that we have the best the UK has to offer. Our performers work both nationwide and internationally. We offer on the day event management to take the strain off you and are happy work with you on pitches, in meetings and with ideas. No-one knows our acts better than us and it's our knowledge, can-do attitude and friendly approach that make us the most sought after entertainment agency in the UK. Please contact: archie@contrabandevents.com Telephone: 0845 600 3986 (back to the top of page)

Hotel Accommodation
	The luxury boutique Apex London Wall Hotel, is a deluxe four-star property with 89 spacious bedrooms and suites, enhanced using a completely new eclectic mix of fabrics and kitted out with contemporary furniture, free WiFi, 40 inch LED TV screens, Bose SoundDocks and luxury toiletries. The boutique hotel also boasts a stylish restaurant and bar serving up British traditional and modern cuisine, a private dining room for up to 10 people, and a gym fitted with some of the best cardiovascular and resistance equipment around. Apex London Wall Hotel 7-9 Copthall Avenue London EC2R 7NJ Please contact: london.reservations@apexhotels.co.uk Telephone: +44 (0)131 441 0440 (back to the top of page)
	The first of Hyatt Hotels' exciting new Andaz brand is located in the heart of London, housed in a beautiful red brick Victorian building dating back to 1884. Once inside, guests are transported to the 21st century, with 267 beautifully appointed guest-rooms designed to create the ultimate hotel experience. Located adjacent to Liverpool Street Station, the hotel provides easy access to areas both in and around London, with good connections to the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and all major airports, including a direct connection on the Stansted Express to Stansted airport . Andaz Liverpool Street 40 Liverpool Street London EC2M 7QN England (United Kingdom) Please contact: info.londonliv@andaz.com Tel: +44 (0)207 961 1234 Fax: +44 (0)207 961 1235 (back to the top of page)
	The Hoxton Urban Lodge is where urban living meets country lodge lounging. The Hoxton’s 205, chic, air-conditioned rooms are comfortable and contemporary, with luxurious linen, duck down duvets, flat screen TV’s, free Wi-fi, power showers, fluffy towels, Pears Soap, Aveda toiletries, plus complimentary mineral water, fresh milk for your tea and coffee and a Lite Prêt a Manger Breakfast hanging on your door in the morning! Close to Old Street tube and the City of London, The Hoxton provides easy access to Moorgate, Finsbury Square and Liverpool Street and to match the understated feel of the area, it is the first up-market, low cost, high quality, no fuss, value-for-money hotel in town, if not the country. The Hoxton Hotel 81 Great Eastern Street London EC2A 3HU United Kingdom Please contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com Tel: 020 7550 1000 Fax: 020 7550 1090 (back to the top of page)

Florist
	At Karen Woolven Floral Design we pride ourselves on our fresh and imaginative approach to floral design which will help you achieve your dream event. With Karen's vast experience within the world of event floristry you can be assured that every floral need will be met with flair and great attention to detail. Please contact: kwoolven@aol.com (back to the top of page)

Parking
	The Barbican Centre is delighted to be the preferred parking partner of the Ironmongers Hall. Our car parks are managed by Legion Parking Services, part of the corporate arm of the Royal British Legion Attendants Company. Our car parks are a short distance from Ironmongers and the closest one is car park 5 the entrance of which is off Beech Street. From this car park when exiting, turn left and left again at the traffic lights and Ironmongers can be found on the left hand side before the roundabout. Our car parks are well lit and staffed 24 hours a day. All the help points on the barriers and pay machines are answered by staff on site and all car parks have CCTV. The Barbican has just received the Park Mark safer parking award for all its car parks. Our tariff after 1730 until midnight each weekday evening is £5. Saturday and Sunday and Bank Holidays the tariff is £6.50 for the whole day between 0800 and 2400. For events at Ironmonger requiring day time parking outside the above a discount on our daily rate of £25 is available at £15.00. Proud winners of the British Parking Association 2008 award for Customer Service Excellence. For further details please contact: Peter Griffiths, Barbican Car Park Manager Tel: 0207 3827071 e-mail: lps.barbican@legiongroup.co.uk We look forward to welcoming you as a customer. (back to the top of page)

Photographer
	Mitzi de Margary Photography specialises in weddings, events and portraiture. Mitzi has an unobtrusive, informal and fresh style, and for weddings, offers both contemporary reportage and traditional famil groups, composed in a natural and unforced way. The result is a wonderful photographic record of your event. Please contact: mitzidem@f2s.com (back to the top of page)

	Simon Punter Photography has been established since 1998. In addition to wedding photograpy, Simon works for a broad range of clients including advertising agencies, design groups, magazines, publishers and corporate. He has been shooting digital since 2004 and his workflow is completely colour managed from start to finish. Please contact: photo@simonpunter.com Tel: 01273 770 730 Mobile: 07747 807 280