An event space with ornate columns, chandeliers, oil paintings, and classroom seating at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with ornate columns, chandeliers, portraits, and rows of tables and chairs at Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with round tables, black chairs, marble columns, and portraits on the walls at Royal Society of Chemistry.
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An event space with ornate columns, wood panel doors, and a long table set for dining at the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The Council Room at Royal Society of Chemistry

Event Space in a Historic Building
·
Private space
Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 70
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Council Room, a Function Room in the Royal Society of Chemistry, is a formal meeting room notable for its historic institutional character.

Design: The interior combines high decorative ceilings and a central chandelier with classical fluted columns and timber panelling. The walls display framed portraits above a richly patterned carpet and tall, paneled doors that reinforce the room's formal proportions.

Features: A fixed PA system and wall speakers are available. The room has Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, and allows own music or an external DJ subject to a noise restriction. The space is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small professional groups seeking a formal, seated meeting or presentation in a traditional, institutional setting.

What guests say: The room is beautiful and characterful.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1740 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1740 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1740 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1740 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1740 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1740 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1740 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1740 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £1140 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £1740 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £1740 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 60
Theatre
up to 70
Boardroom
up to 27
Cabaret
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 34
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
No external catering allowed
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
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
Quiet space
Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
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 Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Space has noise restriction after 23:00

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

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: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

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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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