A historic building with ornate stone facade, tall sash windows, and a cobblestone courtyard at Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with high ceilings, bookshelves lining the walls, and round tables set for meetings at Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with ornate columns, tall windows, and round tables with black linens at Royal Society of Chemistry.
An event space with an oval table, leather chairs, built-in bookshelves, and ornate wallpaper at the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Royal Society of Chemistry

Historic Building

#18 of 135 Event Space venues in Mayfair
#21 of 250 Classroom venues in Westminster Borough
Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BA –
Green Park Station (0.2 mi)
From £480
hire fee
Up to 120
seats
Up to 160
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Spaces for hire at Royal Society of Chemistry

The Library at Royal Society of Chemistry
The Library
Event Space
·
Private space
120 seats
160 standing
The Library is an Event Space in the Royal Society of Chemistry and a double-height period library centred on a mezzanine gallery and full-height shelving. Design: The interior pairs a high, coffered ceiling and classical columns with pale plasterwork and stone flooring, producing an orderly, formal appearance. The space receives daylight from hig...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1900 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Science Room at Royal Society of Chemistry
The Science Room
Event Space
·
Private space
120 seats
160 standing
The Science Room is an Event Space in the Royal Society of Chemistry characterised by a formal, classical interior. Design: Marble-veined columns and a high coffered ceiling give the space a formal, institutional appearance. Tall timber-framed windows and pale plaster walls provide even daylight across the long, rectangular plan. Features: The Sc...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1800 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Priestley Room at Royal Society of Chemistry
The Priestley Room
Event Space
·
Private space
36 seats
40 standing
Nestled away from the activity of our courtyard, The Priestley Room offers a more intimate and quieter environment for board meetings, private dining and business lunches. The nostalgic smell of classic books sets the scene for a magical ambience that is just waiting for further discoveries to be made, skills to be learned and ideas to be shared. ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £600 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Fish Room at Royal Society of Chemistry
The Fish Room
Event Space
·
Private space
65 seats
80 standing
The Fish Room is an Event Space in the Royal Society of Chemistry characterised by formal neoclassical architecture and a high domed ceiling. Design: The room has a rectangular plan centred on a shallow dome and stone columns, with tall timber-framed windows that admit natural light. The interior combines original timber doors and moulded cornices...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1050 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Council Room at Royal Society of Chemistry
The Council Room
Event Space
·
Private space
70 seats
100 standing
The Council Room, a Function Room in the Royal Society of Chemistry, is a formal meeting room notable for its historic institutional character. Design: The interior combines high decorative ceilings and a central chandelier with classical fluted columns and timber panelling. The walls display framed portraits above a richly patterned carpet and ta...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1140 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Hinshelwood Room at Royal Society of Chemistry
The Hinshelwood Room
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
25 standing
If intimacy is the prime goal of your next event, then look no further than our very own Hinshelwood Room. Knowledge is woven into every crevice, making this space home to many quality experiences for your delegates to discover. The event space inspires creativity from the moment you walk in, making it ideal for break-out sessions and group discus...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £480 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£2700 hire fee
The Science Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1800–£2460 hire fee
The Fish Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1050–£1450 hire fee
The Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
The Council Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
The Priestley Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£840 hire fee
The Hinshelwood Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Tuesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£2700 hire fee
The Science Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1800–£2460 hire fee
The Fish Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1050–£1450 hire fee
The Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
The Council Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
The Priestley Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£840 hire fee
The Hinshelwood Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Wednesday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£2700 hire fee
The Science Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1800–£2460 hire fee
The Fish Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1050–£1450 hire fee
The Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
The Council Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
The Priestley Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£840 hire fee
The Hinshelwood Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Thursday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£2700 hire fee
The Science Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1800–£2460 hire fee
The Fish Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1050–£1450 hire fee
The Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
The Council Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
The Priestley Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£840 hire fee
The Hinshelwood Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Friday
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£2700 hire fee
The Science Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1800–£2460 hire fee
The Fish Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1050–£1450 hire fee
The Library
8:00 – 22:00
from £1900–£2700 hire fee
The Council Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £1140–£1740 hire fee
The Priestley Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £600–£840 hire fee
The Hinshelwood Room
8:00 – 22:00
from £480–£660 hire fee
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

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 160
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events

About Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Explore a Grade II venue that combines rich heritage with vibrant spirit and contemporary facilities to provide you with the perfect formula for an unforgettable occasion.

London venue hire couldn’t be simpler: choose a competitive day delegate package or create something bespoke, and put it together using a personal service known for creativity and care. Inspiring, impactful and memorable events are right at home at the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Plus, as a not-for-profit organisation, your event will also help us support the chemical science community to make the world a better place.

Here at the Royal Society of Chemistry, we believe an event space should be more than just a room. It’s a place of discovery, where people gather to share stories, inspire others and create truly memorable events.

It’s something we strive to encapsulate across all six of our event spaces, offering rooms that provide the perfect combination of both vibrancy and spectacle to ensure your event makes a striking impact for all attending.

Be it a conference, private celebration, or an all singing all dancing awards ceremony, we welcome all manner of events and can work with you to turn them into something truly magical.

FAQ

Yes. Catering is an additional cost, with flexibility over the number of breaks and the type of lunch required.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Royal Society of Chemistry, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Royal Society of Chemistry is located at Piccadilly, in Mayfair, London. The nearest metro station is Green Park Station.

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