Plan your attendance

Bar Conference 2024

Conference venue

Bar Conference 2024 takes place in the City of London at Convene – a modern and accessible conference building.

Convene
155 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD
Find the venue on Google Maps.
See information about accessible access to Convene.

The welcome drinks reception will take place on Friday 7 June on the Barbican Conservatory Terrace at the Barbican Centre.

Travelling to the conference

On arrival at 155 Bishopsgate, take the escalator on your left up to the first floor. At the top of the escalator turn right and enter the gold double doors into the 1st floor reception. Please contact the venue if you'd like to speak about step free access.

By train

The closest rail station is London Liverpool Street. If you are walking to the venue from the station, take way out 1 (Bishopsgate West) located next to platform 14. Turn left and follow Bishopsgate past the entrance to 135 Bishopsgate. Turn left up the external arcade stairs to 155 Bishopsgate, where the conference will be held.

By Underground

Liverpool Street station is served by the Central, Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines. For exits from all underground lines, follow the signs for Liverpool Street mainline station.

A photo of Santander bicycles docked in London

By London Cycle Scheme

There are many Santander Cycles docking stations within minutes of Liverpool Street station, including on Bishopsgate.

By Bus

155 Bishopsgate is served by many bus routes including 388, 242, 149, 135, 78, 48, 47, 42, 35, 26 and 8.

Parking

There is an NCP car park at Finsbury Square (EC2A 1AD). Please remember the venue sits within the congestion charge zone – for further information visit Transport for London.

Childcare Services

To ensure this is an event for the whole Bar, we're partnering with CocoRio to provide on-site creative childcare services .

CocoRio creative childcare services will be provided on Saturday 8 June for the duration of the event (09:30-17:30) at Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London.
This service is provided free of charge to delegates.
A 20% discount is on offer for private creative childcare services and private evening babysitting services to all Bar Conference delegates for both the drinks reception on Friday 7 June 2024 and the Conference on Saturday 8 June 2024.
This service is for children under the age of 12.
Please note: No food will be provided.

For more information about CocoRio's childcare services, view their Frequently Asked Questions

If you are interested in childcare services for the Conference, please let us know that you would like to register your child at [email protected]

About CocoRio

CocoRio is the go-to choice for creative learning. We connect families with inspiring fully vetted creative nannies and mentors who are experts in their craft and childcare alike. Using CocoRio’s unique research-led framework (aligned with the EYFS and the British National Curriculum and influenced by the Montessori method), our creative nannies and mentors make their sessions fun for the kids and give peace of mind to the adults. We foster a child-centred approach, ensuring the child’s needs are met while reaping the incredible benefits of creativity: reducing stress, helping to express emotions, building confidence, problem solving skills, self-esteem, and much much more.

Visit the CocoRio website

Hotels for the conference

Here are some options if you are staying over in London for Bar Conference 2024.

Travelodge London Central Liverpool Street
2-minute walk, £

Ibis London City – Shoreditch
8-minute walk, £

Dorsett City London
3-minute walk, ££

Canopy by Hilton London City
6-minute walk, ££