A function room with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with books and a chandelier at The Royal Institution.

Writing Room at The Royal Institution

Function Room in a Museum
·
Private space
21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 30
seats
Up to 20
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Writing Room at The Royal Institution offers a serene and historic space nestled within one of London's esteemed scientific institutions. Known for its elegant decor and tranquil ambiance, the room provides a peaceful retreat for scholars, writers, and thinkers alike.

With its rich heritage and scholarly atmosphere, the Writing Room serves as an inspiring environment for research, contemplation, and creative endeavors. Whether for academic pursuits or quiet reflection, guests can enjoy the unique blend of intellectual heritage and modern comforts at The Royal Institution's Writing Room.

Prices

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £600 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £600 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £600 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £600 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £600 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £600 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £600 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £600 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£1500 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £1500 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £600 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £600 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £600 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £720 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 30
Boardroom
up to 12
Cabaret
up to 12
U-Shaped
up to 9
Classroom
up to 12

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
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
Wedding licence available
No temporary Event Notice (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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TC
Tracy C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Thank you for looking after us. We will be back to see you again.
5.0
TC
Tracy C.
Verified review
Meeting · 8 guests · March 2018
fabulous venue, great catering and the day went very well. We will be back!
5.0
JR
Julia R.
Verified review
Meeting · 9 guests · October 2017
Amazing location and great customer service.
5.0
EG
Ekin G.
Verified review
Meeting · 11 guests · June 2017
4.3

About The Royal Institution

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Location

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4.8 Rating
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