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Whole Venue at The London Library

Library
·
Whole venue
The London Library, 14 St James's Square, London, SW1Y 4LG –
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

ONLY AVAILABLE FOR HIRE AFTER 5:30PM WED - SAT OR ALL DAY SUNDAY.

Hire of The London Library is offered exclusively to clients. The Reading Room is our main space, suitable for up to 200 guests for a standing reception or 100 guests for a seated dinner.

The Issue Hall offers a grand arrival point and is the perfect welcome for all guests and clients. A working space during the day, this space can be converted into a registration & welcome area for larger standing events in the Reading Room or as a pre-dinner, drinks reception area for up to 100 people. Clients are welcome to use the existing book-issue counters, maintaining the look and feel of the historic space and reducing the amount of set-up needed.

For smaller events, we can offer clients use of the Study, Art Room or Lightwell Reading Room on Fridays.

The Study is perfect for intimate dining or small drinks reception. The room is suitable for 15 dining and 30 reception. Guests can enjoy the faux regency design of the space, complete with original Robert Adam fireplace.

The Lightwell Reading Room is perfect for smaller drinks receptions for up to 30 - prior to small dinners in the Reading Room - or as a VIP area away from the main space during larger events. Allowing glimpses into every wing of the library and featuring patinated bronze panelling, guests can enjoy one of the most contemporary spaces in the Library.

The Art Room is a recently refurbished space featuring the extensive art and architecture collection is a modern and inspiring space for up to 50 guests looking for a reception venue before dinner in the Reading Room. It can also serve as a private area for VIP drinks during a larger event in the main space.

Tours and exhibitions can be included providing an inspiring and unforgettable event experience for clients and their guests.

Prices

Monday
7:30 – 9:30
from £3000 hire fee
Per session
7:30 – 9:30
from £3000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
7:30 – 9:30
from £3000 hire fee
Per session
7:30 – 9:30
from £3000 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £3800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:30 – 23:00
from £8000 hire fee per day
Per day
8:30 – 23:00
from £8000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 100
  • Theatre
    up to 90
  • Boardroom
    up to 60
  • Cabaret
    up to 60
  • U-Shaped
    up to 60

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Quiet space
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • 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
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • 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
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(3 reviews and ratings - )

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AM
Arya M.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Very friendly and great environment for event or shooting films

5.0
JL
Jordan L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
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Andrea
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The London Library

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