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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)
One B.

One B.

Up to 60
seats
Up to 60
standing
80 m2
861 ft2
In-house catering
External catering 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 60
Dining
up to 48
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 36
Cabaret
up to 30
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 30

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

Standard 60 day

If a cancellation is submitted at least 60 days prior to the event, then the guest will receive a full refund.

If a cancellation is submitted less than 60 days but at least 30 days prior to the event, then a cancellation fee equal to 50% of total hire cost shall be payable to the venue.

If a cancellation is submitted less than 30 days prior to the event, then a cancellation fee equal to 100% of total hire cost shall be payable to the venue.

Catering

In-house catering
Allows external catering
Approved caterers only
BYO alcohol allowed
Can provide alcohol
Kitchen facilities available
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering

Space features

Wi-Fi
Projector
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Natural light
Disabled access
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking 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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