The Royal Institution, The Writing Room

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.

Directly linked to the Library and Georgian Room the Writing Room, although a small room, its three sets of floor-to-ceiling windows make a big impression, as does its historic surroundings & highly decorative fireplace. Generally used as catering space for large-scale conferences, this room can also host smaller breakout sessions or makes a perfect VIP/Speaker room.