First Floor Hire at The Royal Institution

  27 reviews  – 
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS
Green Park Station (350 yd)

About this space

We recommend hiring the First Floor of The Ri. This includes The Theatre, Ante Room, Demonstration Room, Library, Writing Room and Georgian Room.

The Ri combines historic and contemporary spaces with over 200 years of scientific heritage. We are the leading independent charity dedicated to connecting as many people as possible with the world of science.

All profits generated from venue hire are donated back to the charity. You are supporting our mission to inspire people to think more deeply about science and the role it has in our lives.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Our Faraday DDR package is based on a minimum of 200 guests and includes -

- Exclusive hire of the first floor rooms (Theatre, Library, Georgian Room, Demonstration Room & Writing Room) from 9.00am - 5.00pm
- Arrival coffee, tea, orange juice, pastries and croissants
- Mid-morning coffee, tea and biscuits
- Buffet lunch including 2 hot dishes, 2 salads, fruit or miniature desserts Or 4 bowl food
- Juices with lunch
- Mid-afternoon coffee, tea and biscuits
- Iced water throughout event
- Staffing and linen for hospitality tables
- Full AV equipment and set up

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £5750–£13250 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £5750 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £6500 hire fee
Per day
9:00 – 22:00
from £13250 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 400
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 250

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

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

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

Show cancellation details

Renowned as the home of scientific research and communication for more than 200 years, we are the proud home of 14 Nobel Prize winners as well as the discovery of 10 chemical elements. The Ri's 400 tiered seating theatre is familiar to those who watch the Ri Christmas Lectures; making it the perfect setting for conferences, lectures and film screenings.

The other rooms can also be booked for a number of different events such as conferences, press releases, dinners, receptions, board meetings, training sessions and seminars.

In-house AV and expert event catering through our partners Elior, one of the leading catering companies in Europe are all services at your disposal. Flexible, professional and complimentary tastings for all confirmed bookings are also another advantage of holding your event here at the Ri!


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