A historic building with tall columns, large sash windows, and stone facade at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution.
An event space with large sash windows, ceiling murals, and conference tables at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution.
A meeting room with a long wooden table, black chairs, wall-mounted TV, and decorative molding at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution.
A meeting room with tall sash windows, decorative busts, and buffet tables at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution.

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution

Historic Building

16 Queen Square, Bath, BA1 2HN –
Bath City Centre
From £49
hire fee
Up to 100
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution

Elwin Room at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Elwin Room
Hall
·
Private space
100 seats
110 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
Overlooking Queen Square with space for 100 people seated, Elwin includes a large projector screen, integrated PA system, lectern with microphone plus roving and lapel microphones. There is also a DVD player and a Bentley piano. Huge windows adorn the length of the room, letting in an abundance of natural light and providing amazing views across B...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £103 hire fee
Enquire now
Draper at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Draper
Meeting Room
·
Private space
8 seats
Book 3 hr. minimum
Predominantly used in boardroom layout, Draper is perfect for smaller meetings. Supplied with a 55" TV monitor & Windows laptop, a huge sash window & high ceilings provide natural light & plenty of fresh air.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £49 hire fee
Enquire now
Lonsdale at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Lonsdale
Meeting Room
·
Private space
32 seats
32 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
Lonsdale adjoins Elwin and looks out over Queen Square. Accommodating 32 seated, Lonsdale includes a Windows laptop and 55" wall-hung TV. It also boasts our popular wall-sized cast of a Plesiosaur & statues of BRLSI founders.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £60 hire fee
Enquire now
Duncan at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Duncan
Meeting Room
·
Private space
50 seats
50 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
Duncan seats 50 people and has a kitchenette with fridge, kettle and dishwasher. It boasts a large projector screen aswell as a 55” monitor and is equipped with roving mics, Windows laptop and DVD system.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £80 hire fee
Enquire now
Murch at Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Murch
Meeting Room
·
Private space
8 seats
Book 3 hr. minimum
A tucked-away and quiet room set up boardroom style with a kitchenette, flipchart, monitor, and seating for 8. Perfect for smaller meetings and working sessions.
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £49 hire fee
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 21:00
from £49–£103 hire fee per hour
Elwin Room
8:00 – 21:00
from £103 hire fee per hour
Duncan
8:00 – 21:00
from £80 hire fee per hour
Lonsdale
8:00 – 21:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Draper
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour
Murch
8:00 – 21:00
from £49 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 110
standing
Up to 100
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution is a Georgian-era cultural institution housed in a historic assembly building that retains period interiors and classical architectural details.

Venue highlights: Period rooms and high ceilings create a museum-like backdrop for private hires, allowing receptions, seated dining and evenings with space to dance. The venue provides a fixed screen with sensible HDMI connections and lift access to all floors. A bar facility is not provided, so events are BYO or use external catering and hired bar services.

Best for: Milestone private celebrations; corporate meetings and conferences; exhibition launches and private receptions.

Location: Queen Square sits within Bath's formal Georgian square and places the venue in the city's cultural quarter; nearby restaurants, bars and museums give guests options to continue after an event.

What guests say: The Elwin Room provides grand Georgian features and open floor space praised for accommodating dancing and socialising. The venue's meeting facilities include a fixed screen with straightforward HDMI connections, and the events team supports setup and logistics for private bookings.

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments and lunch buffet. Tea and coffee are provided.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution is located at 16 Queen Square, in Bath City Centre.

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