Sir Kirby Laing

Prince Philip House

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Sir Kirby Laing in a stylish event space with modern furniture, ideal for networking events.
  • From £1000
  • 75 Reception
  • Piccadilly Circus & Charing Cross
  • From £1000
  • 75 Reception
  • Piccadilly Circus & Charing Cross
Historic Grade I listed building overlooking The Mall and St James's Park with exclusive access to private Crown Estate gardens.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Multiple interconnected rooms available
  • Central London location overlooking The Mall
  • In-house catering by Company of Cooks
  • Wet weather backup rooms for outdoor events
  • Private garden spaces available
  • High ceilings and large windows with natural daylight
  • 86-inch plasma screens with built-in audio
  • Multifunctional LED wall lighting with touchpad controls
  • Air conditioning throughout
  • State-of-the-art AV equipment including projectors and staging

This space is a blank canvas, and can be totally transformed with lighting and furniture. High ceilings give it a spacious feel and with high quality catering will create the perfect atmosphere for your event.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire varies by space: Al Qasimi (first floor) costs £4,600 + VAT for 9am-5pm with £4,000-£4,950 + VAT minimum catering spend. Ground floor rooms (National Grid/David Sainsbury) cost £2,400 + VAT for 9am-5pm with £1,000-£1,250 + VAT minimum catering. Evening hire (6pm-11pm) for ground floor rooms is £3,000 + VAT. External catering is not permitted - all food must be provided by in-house caterer Company of Cooks.

Al Qasimi accommodates 180 theatre style, 100 cabaret, 120 seated dinner, or 200 reception. Ground floor rooms (National Grid/David Sainsbury) each hold 40 cabaret, 80 theatre, or 60 reception. Michael Bishop Foundation seats 50 guests maximum. When rooms are combined, capacities increase accordingly but specific combined limits aren't specified in pricing.

Standard AV includes 86-98" plasma screens, PA system, one complimentary microphone, projector with 3m screen, ClickShare/HDMI connectivity, and LED wall lighting with touchpad controls. Additional microphones cost £75 + VAT, technical staffing beyond basic support incurs extra charges, and hybrid conference packages start from £3,000 + VAT. A 6m x 2m accessible stage and lectern are available.

Prince Philip House occasionally offers promotional rates - a 15% discount on room hire was mentioned for certain bookings. Garden packages may have seasonal discounts, with one example showing a reduced rate of £98 + VAT per person (down from £110 + VAT) if booked by end of July. Specific promotions vary by timing and availability.

Three outdoor spaces are available: Waterloo West Garden (150 capacity, 100 minimum), Stirling Square Garden (200 capacity, 120 minimum), and The Terrace (bespoke pricing). Garden packages range from £78-£125 + VAT per person including 3 hours unlimited drinks, canapés, wet weather backup rooms, and Crown Estate license. Gardens must be vacated by 9pm and require Crown Estate approval before booking confirmation.

Garden games like giant Jenga are permitted, and unamplified string duos/quartets are allowed for background music. However, fairground rides and inflatables are strictly prohibited. Outdoor speaker hire is available for background music, but amplified entertainment options are limited due to location restrictions and Crown Estate regulations.

Day delegate rates range from £65-£150 + VAT per person depending on space and inclusions. Reception packages start at £53 + VAT per person (140 minimum). Garden summer party packages range £78-£130 + VAT per person. Wedding/private party packages start around £136 + VAT per person for 30 guests. All packages include specific catering, drinks, and room hire elements.

The venue can provisionally hold spaces while clients consider options, though specific hold periods aren't detailed. Crown Estate approval is required for garden bookings but is described as a 'speedy process.' Payment terms and deposit requirements aren't specified in the available information, but the venue indicates flexibility to adjust proposals for different needs and budgets.

Standard daytime hire runs 9am-5pm, with evening options 6pm-11pm available. Gardens must be vacated by 9pm due to Crown Estate regulations. The venue accommodates various event types including conferences, weddings, summer parties, and corporate events. Setup and breakdown timing isn't specifically detailed, but same-week bookings may have limited catering options available.

Company of Cooks provides all catering with options including delegate packages, canapés, bowl food (Mexican, Japanese, BBQ), sandwich lunches, and formal dinners. Halal catering requirements were mentioned in enquiries but specific accommodation details aren't confirmed. The venue offers extensive catering menus with breakfast, lunch, and refreshment options, plus unlimited drinks packages for 1-3 hours.




More about Prince Philip House

Prince Philip House is a an historic Grade I listed building with a modern/contemporary feel, overlooking The Mall and St James’s Park and a short walk from Trafalgar Square.

This impressive location combines grace and sophisticated facilities for events such as meetings, lectures, conferences, dinners, receptions, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, press conferences, symposia, film shoots, product launches, training, team building activities, summer parties or weddings.