An event space with high ceilings, bookshelves lining the walls, and round tables set for meetings at Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with towering bookshelves, decorative columns, and rows of chairs at the Royal Society of Chemistry Library.
An event space with rows of black chairs facing a projection screen and bookshelves at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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An event space with rows of red chairs, high ceiling, and book-lined walls at Royal Society of Chemistry.

The Library at Royal Society of Chemistry

Event Space in a Historic Building
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Private space
Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 120
seats
Up to 160
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

For a historical touch that’s nothing short of grand, our prestigious library and landmark event space offer room for up to 120 delegates for corporate events or private occasions.

Offering a backdrop of delicate wooden features, Italianate Renaissance Architecture and shelves adorned with literature through the ages, your guests will be surrounded by history in an event space with education and community at its core.

The balance of scientific heritage woven within the room’s foundations and built-in audio-visual facilities, brings together technology and tradition to provide the perfect event solution for you and your guests. Expansive windows are also situated around the room to ensure maximum natural light throughout.

Permanent screens around the library offer flexibility for hybrid events, allowing remote attendees to dial in and share in the experience. Three cameras strategically placed around the room also allow remote attendees to view the library in its entirety, enhancing the hybrid experience. The library is also installed with super-fast Wi-Fi to ensure a smooth event throughout for both in-person and hybrid attendees.

The library’s impressive features also make it a popular location for filming projects and interviews, providing the perfect combination of both technology and tradition to really make an impact. An optional stage can be easily constructed for panel discussions and interviews, while a dedicated AV technician can be assigned at an additional fee.

With so many stories already waiting to be told, discover the library’s magic for your next event.

Ideal for hosting:
Lectures
Private dining
AGMs
Filming
Book launches

Key features:
Striking historical architecture
Built-in audio-visual facilities
Permanent screens for hybrid events

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2700 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2700 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2700 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2700 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2700 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2700 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2700 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2700 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1900 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2700 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2700 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 2 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 160
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 120
Boardroom
up to 45
Cabaret
up to 64
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 48

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Lighting equipment
Quiet space
Soundproof
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Damage to the space will result in extra charge
No alcohol allowed after 22:00

Cancellation policy: Custom

Show cancellation details

About Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

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