Meeting venue / Ciutat Vella (Barri Gòtic)

Reial Cercle Artístic: Gothic halls and a rooftop next to the cathedral

The Reial Cercle Artístic is an arts society based in a palace in the Gothic Quarter, a few steps from the cathedral. It hires out eight spaces, from the Gothic Chapel for 25 people to the 450 m² Gothic Hall and a rooftop for 180 at a drinks reception. We suggest it for seminars, meetings and group dinners.

What kind of events does the Reial Cercle Artístic suit?

It is a venue with a lot of character for groups of 20 to 180 people in the heart of Ciutat Vella. It suits meetings and seminars, client presentations, training days followed by dinner and small-format gala dinners. For international groups it has a clear advantage: the Gothic Quarter is on the doorstep, and a walking tour fits naturally into the programme.

Rooms and capacities

Space m² Cocktail Classroom Theatre Banquet U-shape
Sala Gótica 450 160 75 120 90 50
Terrat de l'Artístic Club 350 180 80 130 72 50
Teatro de los Atlantes 150 140 80 130 72 50
Sala del Brindis 125 90 45 70 60 20
Sala Güell (two floors) 200 45 / 60 30 / 30 35 / 35 40 / 40 18 / 18
Patio Central 60 60
Sala de la Luz 50 30 18 36 30 14
Capilla Gótica 30 25 6 10 20 10

Source: the official venue hire page. All rooms include internet, PA and a microphone and, except for the patio and terraces, a projector. The Terraza de los Artistas is for members only.

Getting there

Carrer dels Arcs, 5, between Plaça Nova and Portal de l'Àngel. Jaume I (L4) and Plaça de Catalunya (L1 and L3) metro stations are a few minutes' walk away. It is a pedestrian area: coaches drop the group around Via Laietana or Plaça de Catalunya.

Production tips

  • Choose by format. For a session with projection, the Teatro de los Atlantes has full sound and lighting. For a dinner, the Sala Gótica.
  • Rooftop with a plan B. The Terrat is a great asset for a sunset drinks reception, but it needs an indoor alternative.
  • Access and loading. Narrow, pedestrian streets: we coordinate delivery times for equipment and catering.
  • Guided walk. A short route through the Gothic Quarter before the session or dinner gives the group context at no logistical cost.

What works well nearby

A few steps away is the Ateneu Barcelonès, with a 239-seat auditorium, and Foment del Treball on Via Laietana. For a larger-scale dinner in Ciutat Vella, there is Llotja de Mar.

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Meeting rooms

All venues

VenueAreaMaximum capacityRooms
Ateneu Barcelonès Ciutat Vella (Portal de l'Àngel) 240 12
Col·legi de Metges de Barcelona (CoMB) Sant Gervasi (Bonanova) 300
Foment del Treball Nacional Ciutat Vella (Via Laietana) 200 10
Institut d'Estudis Catalans · Casa de Convalescència Ciutat Vella (Raval) 220 8

Frequently asked questions

What is the largest room at the Reial Cercle Artístic?

The 450 m² Sala Gótica holds 160 people for drinks, 120 theatre-style, 90 for a banquet, 75 classroom-style and 50 in a U-shape, according to the official venue hire page.

Can you hold a dinner after the meeting?

Yes. The Teatro de los Atlantes adjoins the El Cercle restaurant, which makes catering easier, and the Sala del Brindis is designed for dining. The rooftop can be completed with bar and catering service.

Are there rooms for small groups?

Yes. The Sala de la Luz (50 m²) holds 36 people theatre-style or 14 in a U-shape, and the Capilla Gótica (30 m²) 25 for drinks or 12 at a banqueting table.

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