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First Floor Hire at The Royal Institution

Event Space in a Museum
·
Private space
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 400
seats
Up to 400
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

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.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800–£17700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £9000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £17700 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800–£17700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £9000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £17700 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800–£17700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £9000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £17700 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800–£17700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £9000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £17700 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £7800–£17700 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £7800 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £9000 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 22:00
from £17700 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago

Add-ons

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 400
  • Dining
    up to 140
  • Theatre
    up to 400

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Auditorium
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(33 reviews and ratings - )

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ED
Emma D.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
AF
Amanda F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Royal Institution

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