Council Room at The Royal Society

6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG
Piccadilly Circus Station (500 yd)

About this space

A prestigious and impressive setting for meetings and press briefings.

The Council Room of the Royal Society, with its integral oval table, provides a prestigious and impressive setting for meetings of up to 30 people.

Beverages, finger food and light catering are laid out in the anteroom, and the table is set with a built-in sound system, amplification equipment and power points, frequently used for high-level board meetings or smaller scale press briefings.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Minimum numbers of 20 apply for the day delegate package.
Full day package based on minimum numbers includes:
Room hire from 09:00 - 17.00 for main meeting room
Arrival tea and coffee with Danish pastries and croissants
Mid-morning tea, coffee and seasonal sliced fruits
Fork buffet lunch: two main hot dishes (including one vegetarian dish), three seasonal side dishes, artisan breads and assorted sweet bites
Mid-afternoon tea and coffee with homemade cake bites
Still and sparkling water throughout the day
Fruit juice for lunch
Screen and projector
PA system, lectern and lectern microphone
AV technician for set up
WiFi
Dedicated event manager

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 22:30
from £105 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £105 per person
Per morning
9:00 – 12:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £825 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1005 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £105 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £105 per person
Per morning
9:00 – 12:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £825 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1005 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:30
from £105 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £105 per person
Per morning
9:00 – 12:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £825 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1005 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Thursday
9:00 – 22:30
from £105 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £105 per person
Per morning
9:00 – 12:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £825 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1005 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Friday
9:00 – 22:30
from £105 per person
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £105 per person
Per morning
9:00 – 12:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £645 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 22:30
from £825 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £1005 + £600 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Charity rates available. Minimum spend can vary.

All prices are subject to 20% VAT.
House wine from £19.25 ex VAT

Still/sparkling water at £2.85 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with biscuits at £4.10 ex VAT

Tea, coffee with pastries at £4.90 ex VAT

Fork buffet lunch - chef's choice at £36.00 ex VAT

Deluxe sandwich lunch at £21.00 ex VAT.
A variety of deli style sandwiches on a selection of artisan breads and tortilla wraps with a mix of meat, fish and vegetarian fillings (unless otherwise requested). Served with three seasonal salads, Piper’s crisps, rice crackers or crisp breads and seasonal sliced fruit.

Our fine dining menus offer your guests something very special, with exceptional food and service. All menus include complimentary coffee, tea and petits fours.

Three course fine dining at £54.75 ex VAT. This is a more formal style of dining where the food and service are the main event. Please choose a starter, main and dessert from the menu provided.

Two course fine dining at £46.00 ex VAT. Perfect for a business meal where service can be completed within an hour. Please choose a starter and main or a main and dessert from the menu provided.

Reception packages:
These packages are designed for drinks reception lasting approximately 45 minutes; additional drinks can be served on consumption on the day. Additional canapés can also be pre-ordered.

Silver Reception Package at £31.00 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of house wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Gold reception Package at £36.75 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of sparkling wine, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.
Platinum reception Package at £42.25 ex VAT. This includes: half a bottle of Champagne, soft drinks and a selection of six canapés.

Capacity

Boardroom
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Air conditioning
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Booking our venue
The Royal Society’s conference facilities may be hired by organisers of events promoting science, science policy, education, technology, engineering and the public understanding of science, as well as charities.


A beautiful, historic venue in the heart of London.

We are the national academy of science in the UK and our fundamental purpose is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science, encouraging its development and use for the benefit of humanity. We have played a part in some of the most significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history.

Situated in the heart of London, we have 12 rooms that are ideal for conferences, board meetings, training events, seminars, lectures, receptions and dinners. We can accommodate events from 10 to 800 people.

Our spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art AV, with on-site technicians for full support. Each of our elegant rooms has natural daylight, air conditioning and WiFi.

Our conference team ensures that every aspect of your event is looked after to the highest standard. We have a reputation for attentive and discreet service and excellent customer care.

As an AIM accredited supplier we are committed to making your event successful and by using our expertise and by adhering to the Meeting CODE we will strive to exceed your highest standards.

Income from our conferencing services plays an important part in supporting the Royal Society, a registered charity and the UK's National Academy of science.


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