Library at The Royal Institution

  29 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.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

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 restriction

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

(29 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!

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Theatre at
from £4680
hire fee / per morning

Theatre

400
410
Writing Room at
from £120
hire fee / per hour

Writing Room

30
20
Georgian Room at
from £1320
hire fee / per morning

Georgian Room

44
80
Demonstration Room at
from £1020
hire fee / per morning

Demonstration Room

80
100
Sunley Room at
from £840
hire fee / per morning

Sunley Room

40
40
Conversation Room & Mezzanine at
from £2760
hire fee / per morning

Conversation Room & Mezzanine

100
100
Atrium at
from £2520
hire fee / per evening

Atrium

40
70
First Floor Hire at
from £5750
hire fee / per morning

First Floor Hire

250
400

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At The Royal Institution, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed
The Royal Institution does not offer parking facilities.
At Library, you can host various events such as Baby Shower / Tea Party, Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Banquet, Corporate Events, Meetings, Social Parties, Dining, Performances / Exhibitions, Christmas Parties, Weddings, Studio / Production.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Royal Institution:

  • Conversation Room & Mezzanine hosting 40 guests: £4112
  • Library hosting 24 guests: £3018.40
  • Theatre hosting 350 guests: £19361.12
  • Sunley Room hosting 40 guests: £2620.80
  • Writing Room hosting 8 guests: £864

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Royal Institution is located at 21 Albemarle Street, in the Hanover Square district of London. The nearest metro station is Green Park Station.

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