A historic event space with wood-paneled bookshelves, patterned carpet, and a large oval table at Royal Society of Chemistry.
A historic event space with ornate bookshelves, tall windows, and a round meeting table at Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with tall wooden bookshelves, ornate wallpaper, and a long table set for dining at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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An event space with wood-paneled bookshelves, patterned wallpaper, and a boardroom table at the Royal Society of Chemistry.

The Hinshelwood 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 25
seats
Up to 25
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

If intimacy is the prime goal of your next event, then look no further than our very own Hinshelwood Room.

Knowledge is woven into every crevice, making this space home to many quality experiences for your delegates to discover. The event space inspires creativity from the moment you walk in, making it ideal for break-out sessions and group discussions for up to ten delegates.

Alternatively, this exciting space is the perfect backdrop for alternative events such as murder-mystery dinners and private period-themed celebrations. With shelves adorned by our valuable Historical Collection, the room’s next story is just waiting to be told.

The Hinshelwood Room also offers permanent LCD TV screens, in addition to our fast Wi-Fi, allowing the profitable opportunity for hybrid meetings without disturbing this room’s charm, intimacy and large amounts of natural light.

Ensuring bespoke, valuable experiences for your delegates, the Hinshelwood Room presents a golden opportunity for a memorable event.


Ideal for hosting:
Group discussion
Break-out sessions
Meetings

Key features:
Unique backdrop of scientific history
Permanent screens suitable for hybrid meetings
Alternative space for period-themed celebrations

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £480 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £660 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £480 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £660 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £480 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £660 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £480 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £660 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £660 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £480 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £480 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £660 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £660 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.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 25
Dining
up to 10
Theatre
up to 25
Boardroom
up to 12
Cabaret
up to 8
U-Shaped
up to 12

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
Video equipment
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: 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
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

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 Notices (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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