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Impressive event spaces with history and contemporary design

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Mayfair, W1S
The Space

The venue offers a diverse selection of spaces, perfect for any event, from conferences and meetings to receptions and dinners.

With direct access from our Main Entrance on Albemarle Street, the ground-floor event spaces provide impressive, modern rooms with a seamless journey for your guests. For First Floor events, guests will be welcomed by the iconic sweeping Grand Staircase.

Whether you're seeking a corporate meeting venue or a party space in Mayfair, the first floor of the Royal Institution has everything you need, including the renowned Faraday lecture theatre and elegant heritage rooms.

The Lower Ground Floor presents a contemporary, blank canvas event space, ideal for branding and networking opportunities. With views of Faraday's original laboratory and fascinating objects like the first Thermos and the lifesaving coal miner’s lamp, this floor adds a unique touch. The exhibition areas and galleries also offer an interactive element to enhance your event.

Whether through engaging with exhibits or booking one of our remarkable tours or demonstrations, this space promises to immerse your guests in an unforgettable event experience.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
750
Theatre:
440
Dining:
290
Sq/ft:
8151.00
Price Guide
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Sunday
08:00 - 22:00
From £ 550
See Days
Perfect For
Anniversary
Awards ceremony
Away day
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Exhibition
Film premiere
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
Meeting
Networking
Office staff party
Presentation
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Private screening
Product launch
Team building
Theatre production
Training
Wedding
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Workshop
Spaces Available
Whole Venue Hire
from £10,000
per morning
Standing
750
Theatre
440
Dining
290
Conversation Room And Mezzanine
from £2,300
per morning
Standing
200
Theatre
100
Cabaret
56
Dining
80
Boardroom
30
Sunley Room
from £700
per morning
Standing
50
Theatre
45
Cabaret
21
Dining
30
Boardroom
18
First Floor Exclusive
from £6,500
per afternoon
Standing
400
Theatre
400
Speaker's Room
from £550
per morning
Standing
20
Theatre
15
Cabaret
7
Dining
10
Boardroom
12
Library, Georgian And Writing Room
from £3,100
per afternoon
Standing
240
Theatre
90
Cabaret
36
Dining
140
Boardroom
30
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Green Park
4 Minute Walk
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Can provide Halal
Dry Hire
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allow external caterers
Approved caterers only
Can provide Kosher
Fridge/Freezer
Kitchen facilities available
Allowed Events
Child friendly
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
Full wedding license
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Late License
Noise restrictions
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Early access
Elevator
Rain friendly
Ramps
Separate Entrance
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Accommodation
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Smoking area
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Video Conferencing
Wi-Fi
High Speed Fibre Optic
Sky Sports
Video Recording
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