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The View

Event Venue

#4 of 367 Function Room venues in Theatreland
#19 of 384 Corporate Event venues in West End
  37 reviews  – 
38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE –
Holborn Station (0.2 mi)
From £960
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 300
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Modern event venue in Lincoln's Inn Fields blending historic charm with sustainable design and seasonal British cuisine by Searcys. Ideal for weddings, private celebrations, and parties with custom DJ setups.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The View

The Lumley Library at The View
The Lumley Library
Library
·
Private space
100 seats
150 standing
The Library is a graded listed part of the Royal College of Surgeons, dating back to the early 19th century. This historical space on the first floor features the Library and Erasmus Wilson Room. The Lumley Library, as well as an evening event space is also a fully functioning library. By the close of the 19th century, it was widely recognised that...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2160 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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The View at The View
The View
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
300 seats
300 standing
The View is open to the general public for conferences, meetings and events. Located on the top floor of the historic Royal College of Surgeons, it boasts spectacular views of London and has a terrace guests can enjoy on summer evenings. The sixth floor space features the Conference Suite and Park View rooms, as well as two breakout spaces. Comple...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £10800 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Ground Floor at The View
Ground Floor
Auditorium / Conference Room
·
Private space
56 seats
60 standing
This newly refurbished space is perfect for small team meetings and presentations, with inclusive AV facilities. The room can accommodate up to 56 in theatre style, 32 in cabaret or 24 in boardroom style. It has plenty of natural light, with large windows looking out over the beautiful Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The AV includes a large screen combined...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.7
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.3
Communication
4.9
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Temur Y.
Verified review
Corporate Event · 60 guests · April 2025 · The View
We had our corporate strategy hosted there. The positives: - very attentive customer service - excellent venue, looks way bigger than in the pictures so there is enough room for everything - location speaks for itself
none, everything was perfect!
5.0
CR
Clare R.
Verified review
Workshop · 60 guests · May 2024 · The View
Great staff (knowledgeable & friendly & professional) & high quality F&B
5.0
HN
Hilda N.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Informative and prompt response from Katie
5.0
R
Rosangel
Verified review
Excellent communication
Super responsive thanks you!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The Lumley Library
12:00 – 23:00
from £960 hire fee + min. spend
The View
9:00 – 23:00
from £4200 hire fee + min. spend
Ground Floor
9:00 – 22:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The View

The View is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The View is at the heart of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Founded by the Royal Charter in 1800 it is the professional home of surgery in England and internationally. It is a friendly and inclusive space for the College’s 30,000 members to network and develop, focussing on connectivity between all specialities and all stages in surgical careers.

The View is also open to the general public for conferences, meetings and events. It boasts spectacular views of London and has a large terrace guests can enjoy in the summer evenings. It is the perfect spot to host a large conference or a beautiful wedding, nestled in a building steeped in history and bringing together modern facilities with a long legacy of research and scientific discovery in the heart of London.

FAQ

Yes, non-alcoholic options are available, including non-alcoholic champagne and beer. Wine can also be swapped for non-alcoholic alternatives when guests specify that they do not drink; it is helpful to provide this information before the event, usually alongside dietary requirements.

Yes, the venue can cater to all dietary requirements.

Yes, tea can be served alongside coffee and petit fours.

Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.

Yes — the venue has a PA system and wireless microphones; an in-house stage is available to hire, and up to two microphones can be provided.

Yes. The venue is fully accessible.

At The View, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The View:

  • The View hosting 105 guests: £8000
  • The Lumley Library hosting 100 guests: £6480

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

The View is located at 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, in Holborn, London. The nearest metro station is Holborn Station.

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