An event space in a museum with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, purple carpet, and large magenta pendant lights at The Royal Institution.

Conversation Room & Mezzanine 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 100
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Fusing traditional and modern features, the Conversation Room is conveniently located on the ground floor and includes use of a built in screen, projector and PA system.

With the incorporation of striking lighting features this space serves a multitude of events ranging from conferences, networking receptions, dinners and product launches too.

The Mezzanine can be transformed into a contemporary and functional catering space and is hired in conjunction with the Conversation Room.

With its unique design and low lighting, this space is a great location for networking events, evening parties and corporate receptions.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Our Faraday DDR package is based on a minimum of 60 guests and includes -

- Hire of the Conversation Room & Mezzanine 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 £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 22:00
from £2760–£5760 hire fee
Per session
8:00 – 22:00
from £5760 hire fee
Per morning
8:00 – 12:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per afternoon
13:00 – 17:00
from £2760 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 22:00
from £3480 hire fee
Per day
8:00 – 17:00
from £3480 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 36
Cabaret
up to 56
U-Shaped
up to 30
Classroom
up to 54

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
Projector
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Unavailable: Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
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 - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
RH
Rhiannon H.
Verified review
Conference · 100 guests · May 2023
Really great support from the venue and amazing location. We used their recommended suppliers for catering, branding and filming and couldn't have been happier.
Only comment was that the cloakroom was a bit cramped with two events occurring at the same time, but the venue handled it well.
5.0
SO
Stephanie O.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
DG
Daisy G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
DO
Daisy O.
Verified review
Unusual Space · 70 guests · April 2023
4.8

About The Royal Institution

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