The HAC

The HAC, located at City Rd, London EC1Y 2BQ, is a versatile and historic venue that offers a range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of its function rooms and services:

Meeting Rooms

• The Medal Room: This light and spacious room features walls adorned with medals won by members of the HAC. It can accommodate 24 delegates in a boardroom or 40 in a theatre layout.

• The Library and Boardroom: Located in the Sergeant’s Cottage, this room is ideal for small boardroom meetings with a capacity of 12 delegates.

• The Ante Room: Situated on the ground floor of Armoury House, this room is popular for presentations and can accommodate up to 60 guests in a theatre layout. It is full of natural light thanks to its huge windows.

• The Court Room: This room is home to some of the HAC’s most impressive historical memorabilia and can accommodate up to 30 guests in a theatre or U-shape layout.

• The Long Room: The largest of the meeting spaces, this oak-paneled room is popular for conferences and training days. It has a capacity for up to 130 guests in a theatre layout and can be set up for various events such as sit-down dinners, drinks receptions, and Christmas parties[5].

Conference Facilities

• The Prince Consort Rooms: This large, contemporary suite features a dedicated entrance through a charming courtyard. It can accommodate up to 400 guests theatre-style, 350 for a dinner and dance, and 690 for a drinks reception. The room includes an inviting astro-turfed sun terrace for outdoor breakouts or refreshments. The space is equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, including an in-built atmospheric lighting system and LED colour change uplighters. The in-house team of technicians ensures all AV needs are met, allowing organizers to focus on their delegates.

Event Spaces

• Artillery Garden: This five-acre garden is perfect for outdoor events such as exhibitions, team building activities, and post-conference parties. It offers a peaceful retreat from the city, ideal for blue sky thinking.

• Armoury House: This 18th-century building features six unique and characterful rooms, ideal for breakout sessions or smaller meetings. The rooms offer a rich historical backdrop for any event.

Additional Services

• Catering: The HAC offers in-house catering services through Searcys, providing a range of packages from canapés and bowl food to three-course gala dinners. Catering arrangements can be tailored to suit various event requirements[5].

• AV Facilities: The venue is equipped with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment, including microphones, projectors, screens, and sound systems. WiFi is also available throughout the venue.

• Amenities: The HAC provides amenities such as cloakrooms, disabled access, heating, lecterns, natural light, and table/chair arrangements. The venue also offers public transport links and premises parking.

The HAC offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services, making it an ideal venue for meetings, conferences, and events in Central London.