A creative space with a grand piano, framed portraits, and rows of red chairs at Royal Academy of Music.
A creative space with a grand piano, rows of red chairs, tall windows, and a portrait at Royal Academy of Music.
A creative space with rows of red chairs, a grand piano, tall windows, and a wall-mounted screen at Royal Academy of Music.
A creative space with a grand piano, wall-mounted portraits, and large windows at Royal Academy of Music Forsyth Room.
An academic venue with red brick facade, arched windows, and flag at Royal Academy of Music.
An academic venue with a red flag bearing the Royal Academy of Music logo on a brick and stone facade.

Forsyth Room at Royal Academy of Music

Piano Room in a University / Academic Building
·
Private space
1 York Gate, Marylebone Road, London, NW1 5HT –
Regent's Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The room is a rectangular, high-ceilinged space with tall timber-framed windows that provide abundant daylight and partial light control via curtains and wooden blinds. Pale painted walls, a beige carpeted floor and recessed ceiling lights create a neutral, camera-friendly interior.

Room features: An installed PA system and speakers support amplified playback and small live sound reinforcement, and on-site Wi‑Fi enables laptop-based streaming and file transfer. The room offers storage for cases and equipment, is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets, and bookings are subject to noise restrictions.

Best for: Music rehearsals, chamber recitals, auditions, recorded performances and filmed interviews.

What sets it apart: A concert grand piano is installed in the room, allowing immediate live performance and on-site recording of acoustic repertoire.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
9:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per hour
10:00 – 22:00
from £82 hire fee per hour
Per day
10:00 – 22:00
from £427 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Theatre
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Free parking is available on-site (2 spaces)
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Steinway B grand piano
  • Harpsichord
  • Audience seating
  • Music stands
  • Scheduled Recording System
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 22:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.
Damage to the building or equipment will result in extra charge.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

GC
Gigi C.
Verified review
Piano Room · 10 guests · February 2026

My first impression was that it was very professional and good.The rich atmosphere of music is very infectious.

4.9
AS
Anna S.
Verified review
Piano Room · 40 guests · February 2026

It was a nice experience to have a concert there. The venue looks like on pics. Communication was very clear. The place is wonderful in general.

5.0
AS
Anna S.
Verified review
Excellent communication

The venue is really nice and beautiful. The whole building is stunning. The staff were friendly and polite to me and my guests. I recommend this place for classical concerts.

5.0
PD
Pedro D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, additional performers are permitted.

Yes, photography and short video recording are permitted. The camera or tripod position must be discussed with and approved by the steward or a member of the venue hire team, to ensure it does not block pathways or audience views.

About Royal Academy of Music

Royal Academy of Music is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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