The Royal Institution
Versatile Event Space
27 reviews
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21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS
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Green Park Station (350 yd)
Venue H.
Spaces for hire at The Royal Institution
from £4680
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Theatre
400
410
The Theatre has been graced by many scientists, artists, authors and politicians alike sharing their ideas for over 200 years and is available to hire for all types of events.
Our in-house AV team are on hand to give you the best guidance possible as well as provide you with an array of equipment to ensure your event is a success.
from £2100
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Library
90
100
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.
from £120
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Writing Room
30
20
This space acts as the perfect overflow area for larger catered events.
Equally this room also acts as a great space for speakers as their green room or small staff office when hiring the entire First Floor.
from £1320
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Georgian Room
44
80
Still in keeping with the Georgian architecture of the building, the Georgian Room also features beautiful book lined walls, ample amounts of natural daylight and overview of the Atrium.
Playing host to number of different layouts, similarly to the Library this space also works well as a catering and/or exhibition area when hiring the First Floor...
from £1020
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Demonstration Room
80
100
Being credited as the most recent addition to the First Floor, is the Demonstration Room enabling us to now accommodate for up to 400 people conferences.
With hire of this space also including the use of a built in projector and screen and PA system, this room ideally suits a workshop or a drinks reception with a contemporary feel.
from £840
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Sunley Room
40
40
Located on the ground floor of the venue, the Sunley Room is an ideal space for smaller meetings, away days, private dinners, storage or as an office area for larger events.
With windows on to Albemarle Street, the room is flooded with natural daylight and has original Georgian features.
from £2760
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
100
100
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.
T...
from £2520
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
Atrium
40
70
A unique and contemporary function space ideal for exhibitions or evening receptions. Located on the lower ground floor, the Atrium is an ultra-modern events space.
Flooded with natural daylight courtesy of the glass roof, this space gives guests the impression of being outside and with its blank canvas makes a perfect opportunity for branding!
from £5750
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
First Floor Hire
250
400
We recommend hiring the First Floor of The Ri. This includes The Theatre, Ante Room, Demonstration Room, Library, Writing Room and Georgian Room.
The Ri combines historic and contemporary spaces with over 200 years of scientific heritage. We are the leading independent charity dedicated to connecting as many people as possible with the world of sc...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£1080
hire fee per hour
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Writing Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£135
hire fee per hour
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£1320–£2160
hire fee
Demonstration Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1020–£2040
hire fee
Sunley Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1080
hire fee per hour
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2760–£5760
hire fee
Atrium
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2520–£7320
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£1080
hire fee per hour
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Writing Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£135
hire fee per hour
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£1320–£2160
hire fee
Demonstration Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1020–£2040
hire fee
Sunley Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1080
hire fee per hour
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2760–£5760
hire fee
Atrium
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2520–£7320
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£1080
hire fee per hour
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Writing Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£135
hire fee per hour
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£1320–£2160
hire fee
Demonstration Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1020–£2040
hire fee
Sunley Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1080
hire fee per hour
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2760–£5760
hire fee
Atrium
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2520–£7320
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Thursday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£1080
hire fee per hour
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Writing Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£135
hire fee per hour
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£1320–£2160
hire fee
Demonstration Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1020–£2040
hire fee
Sunley Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1080
hire fee per hour
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2760–£5760
hire fee
Atrium
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2520–£7320
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Friday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£1080
hire fee per hour
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Writing Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£120–£135
hire fee per hour
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£1320–£2160
hire fee
Demonstration Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1020–£2040
hire fee
Sunley Room
8:00 –
22:00
from
£1080
hire fee per hour
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2760–£5760
hire fee
Atrium
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2520–£7320
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Saturday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£13250
hire fee
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£2160
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Sunday
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£13250
hire fee
Theatre
8:00 –
22:00
from
£4680–£7800
hire fee
Library
8:00 –
22:00
from
£2100–£3480
hire fee
Georgian Room
8:00 –
19:00
from
£2160
hire fee
First Floor Hire
8:00 –
22:00
from
£5750–£13250
hire fee
Facilities and catering options
Up to 410
standing
Up to 400
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Reviews and ratings
(27 reviews and ratings – )
R
Rhiannon H.
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.
T
Tracy C.
March 2018
fabulous venue, great catering and the day went very well. We will be back!
J
Julia R.
October 2017
Amazing location and great customer service.
I
Ivancica M.
June 2023
very quick and detailed
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!
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!
