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The Royal Institution, The Library

Location pin

21 Albemarle Mayfair, London, W1S 4BS - 

  • Users

    Up to
    120 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal Catering
    allowed

The Royal Institution offers a Grade I-listed event space located right in the heart of Mayfair. With 9 remarkable events spaces on offer, the Royal Institution is the ideal choice for your next corporate meeting or evening soirée. The traditional Georgian architecture blends effortlessly with contemporary spaces, creating a unique and versatile backdrop for your next event. Boasting a 420-seat auditorium ideal for larger-scale conferences & presentations, the Royal Institution can also offer further spaces suitable for smaller forums, private dining, seminars, receptions and parties.

The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with science & innovation. All revenue generated from venue hire is donated back into our charity.

Working with our in-house catering supplier, Searcys, we have created a range of innovative and delicious menus to suit all occasions with a focus on providing modern, British & sustainable hospitality.

The Library overlooks Albemarle Street and contains a fascinating collection of scientific books - it is one of our most popular spaces at the RIGB. The room has an abundance of character from the books to the mirror over the fireplace which has hung there since 1804. It is ideal for board meetings, training sessions, presentations, receptions, buffet lunches and formal dinners.

Capacity & layout

Standing

Standing

up to 120

Theatre

Theatre

up to 90

Boardroom

Boardroom

up to 38

Cabaret

Cabaret

up to 48

Pricing
& opening hours

Weekly schedule
  • monday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • tuesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • wednesday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • thursday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • friday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • saturday

    0:00 - 24:00

  • sunday

    0:00 - 24:00

Price type: Per day
  • from £2280 per day

  • from £2280 per day

  • from £2280 per day

  • from £2280 per day

  • from £2280 per day

  • from £2280 per day

  • from £2280 per day

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Amenities

Flipchart

Flipchart

Disabled access

Disabled access

Lectern

Lectern

Public transport

Public transport

Breakout rooms

Breakout rooms

Audio & visual

WiFi

WiFi

Other

- PA system with one lectern microphone and one handheld microphone - Built in screen and floor standing projector - Lectern - Laptop - Clicker

Space rules

Cancellation policy

Custom Cancellation Policy

Location

Reviews

  • Throw glass

    June 2024

    I have watched many of the famous Christmas lectures and have been meaning to visit for a long time. I finally got the chance and booked a lecture. It was a lecture squarely aimed at children but it was still very enjoyable. The auditorium was filled with families and all clearly had a great time, with the obligatory audience participation coming into play multiple times. Every member of staff was really friendly and enthusiastic and the whole event was run very well. If you are unsure about a visit, just go for it.