Gladstone Library at One Whitehall Place

  20 reviews  – 
1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HD
Embankment Station (200 yd)

About this space

The Gladstone Library was formerly the library for the National Liberal Club, housing over 25,000 books that belonged personally to William Gladstone.

Today, it provides a stunning backdrop for conferences, dinners, weddings, receptions, fashion shows and filming location, to name just a few event types.

Linking directly with the Reading & Writing Room, the rooms work perfectly together

Eclipse Presentations work at the venue to provide you with the best technology for your audio visual needs


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Once Upon a Time
£180 per person
Package Price £130.00 per person inclusive of VAT:
Two Glasses of Sparkling Wine or Sparkling Wine Cocktail
Four Cold Canapés
Three-Course Wedding Menu with Tea, Coffee, and Petit Fours
Half a Bottle of House Wine
Mineral Water
A Glass of Sparkling Wine for Toast
Menu Tasting for Bride and Groom
Overnight Accommodation for Bride and Groom
Venue Hire
Menu Cards, Place Cards, and Table Plan
Candelabras with Mirror centerpiece and Tealights
Cake Stand and Knife
Stage and Dancefloor
Fully Staffed Cloakroom
Wish Upon a Star
£170 per person
Two Glasses of House Champagne
Four Hot and Cold Canapés
Four-Course Wedding Menu with Tea, Coffee, and Petit Fours
Half a Bottle of Our Sommelier Selected Wine
Mineral Water
A Glass of House Champagne or Liqueur for Toast
Menu Tasting for the Happy Couple
Overnight Accommodation for the Happy Couple
Venue Hire
Menu Cards, Place Cards, and Table Plan
Candelabras with Mirror centerpiece and Tea lights
Cake Stand and Knife
Stage and Dance floor
Fully Staffed Cloakroom
Happily Ever After
£195 per person
Two Glasses of Vintage Champagne
Six Hot and Cold Gourmet Canapés
Four-Course Wedding Menu with Tea, Coffee, and Petit Fours
Half a Bottle of Our Fine Wine Selection
Mineral Water
A Glass of Vintage Champagne, Whisky, or Cognac for Toast
Menu Tasting for the Happy Couple
Overnight Accommodation for the Happy Couple
Venue Hire
Menu Cards, Place Cards, and Table Plan
Candelabras with Mirror centerpiece and Tea lights
Cake Stand and Knife
Stage and Dance floor
Fully Staffed Cloakroom
Dry Hire
£13500 total
09:00 am Access for set up by the caterer. All external items must be removed from the venue by midnight
Kitchen
Tables
Chairs
Wooden Dance Floor
Corkage
Floor manager on the wedding day – supervising the caterers
One Complimentary Bedroom for the Happy Couple

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 17:30
from £95 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £95 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 17:30
from £120 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £120 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 17:30
from £120 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £120 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 17:30
from £120 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £120 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 17:30
from £95 per person
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £95 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 0:30
from £85 per person
Per session
8:00 – 0:30
from £10000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £85 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 0:30
from £85 per person
Per session
8:00 – 0:30
from £10000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:30
from £85 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 350
Dining
up to 250
Theatre
up to 250
Boardroom
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 170
U-Shaped
up to 80
Classroom
up to 170

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music allowed
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

One Whitehall Place is a historic Grade I listed venue, situated 2 minutes walk from Embankment tube station and the River Thames.

Built in 1884 as a gentleman's club, One Whitehall Place offers eight function rooms that are bursting with character.

One Whitehall Place links with the Royal Horseguards Hotel, ensuring your guests have 5-star accommodation throughout


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Location