Council at One Birdcage Walk

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1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London, SW1H 9jj – Show map
St. James's Park Station (400 yd)
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Safety rules may apply in this venue
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Pre-booking food and drink venues is recommended
All entry to premises is controlled, and alcohol served to seated patrons only
Groups limited to 4 people unless from a single household
Wedding receptions are limited to 15 with table service only
Outdoor gatherings based on 2m social distance rule
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Up to 17
seats
Up to 17
standing
80 m2
861 ft2
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Located on the second floor, the Council room features Edwardian styled antique oak paneling and an ornate plaster ceiling. One of our larger rooms, the Council room is a flexible space and can be arranged in a variety of layouts. It is also a popular room for evening drinks receptions and dinners. A registration table and a coat rail are available outside the room.

Capacity

Standing
up to 17
Dining
up to 16
Theatre
up to 17
Boardroom
up to 10
Cabaret
up to 16
U-Shaped
up to 10
Classroom
up to 9

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 22:00
from £890–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £890 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £890 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Tuesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £890–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £890 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £890 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Wednesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £890–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £890 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £890 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Thursday
8:30 – 22:00
from £890–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £890 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £890 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Friday
8:30 – 22:00
from £890–£1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £890 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1500 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £890 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Saturday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Sunday
Closed
Note: All prices include VAT.
Catering
Packages:

Business day package (min 5 – max 30) - £24.95 per person
Premium day package (min 10 – max 60) - £29.95 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £39.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £14.95 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £12.75 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT

Cancellation policy

Cancellation fee payable to the venue depending on the notice period:

  • 60+ days prior to the event No fee, guest receives full refund
  • 30 - 59 days prior to the event Fee payable is 50% of total hire cost
  • Less than 30 days prior to the event Fee payable is 100% of total hire cost

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Allowed events

Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

About One Birdcage Walk

One Birdcage Walk, home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offers meeting and event spaces in the heart of Westminster.

Overlooking St James's Park and just minutes away from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade; our flexible venue can host a range of events – from lectures, conferences, meetings, away days, seminars and training courses to drinks receptions and fine dining events.

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