Library at The Royal Institution

  27 reviews  – 
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS –
Green Park Station (350 yd)
Up to 90
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Boasting beautiful book lined walls and decadent Georgian architecture the Library is ideal for board meetings, presentations, workshops, drinks receptions, buffet lunches, formal dinners and weddings too.

When used in conjunction with other rooms on the First Floor, the Library makes perfect use as a catering and/or exhibition space.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2100–£3480 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 19:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2100 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £2400 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £2640 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 88
Theatre
up to 90
Boardroom
up to 36
Cabaret
up to 36
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 50

Catering and drinks

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

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Projector
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
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

Reviews and ratings

(27 reviews and ratings - )

N
Nate C.
November 2022

quick and easy

A
Aurelie S.
January 2018

Tks katie.

About The Royal Institution

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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