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One Birdcage Walk

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Elegant meeting space at Council in One Birdcage Walk, perfect for corporate events.
  • From £1650
  • 60 Reception
  • Westminster Station
  • From £1650
  • 60 Reception
  • Westminster Station
Historic Edwardian oak-panelled dining room with natural daylight and St James's Park views in the heart of Westminster.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Views over St James's Park
  • Flexible seating arrangements
  • On-site event manager
  • Professional catering partners
  • Edwardian styled oak panelling
  • Natural daylight
  • Ornate plaster ceiling
  • Second floor location

Located on the second floor of the building, the Council Room is ideal for either drinks receptions up to 60 standing, Private lunches or Dinners up to 48 seated on rounds of 8 per table. Featuring natural daylight, Edwardian styled antique oak panelling and an ornate plaster ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

The Council Room accommodates up to 48 guests for seated dinners on round tables of 8 per table. For 48 people seated for dinner, there is no space for drinks or dancing as the space will be full of tables.

The venue hire for evening events is £1,650 (VAT exempt) from 6:30pm until 10pm. Time extensions are available at additional cost.

Yes, the Council Room can accommodate up to 48 guests on round tables for dinner with space inside the room for your reception. However, if you fit 48 people for dinner, there is no space for drinks or dancing as the space will be full of tables.

All evening catering is provided by one of their approved suppliers who will provide a bespoke quote based on your requirements and budget. Company of Cooks is specifically recommended for evening events.

Available AV equipment includes laptop (£66), lectern (£22), and flipchart(s) (£22 each). AV packages include technical support on the day from a specialized AV technician, and all AV prices are subject to VAT.

For 50 people, you would need either the Library at £3,500 (VAT exempt) or the Marble Hall & Gallery at £3,000 (VAT exempt). The Council Room can only accommodate up to 48 guests for seated dinner.

The Council Room is located on the second floor and features natural daylight, Edwardian styled antique oak panelling, and an ornate plaster ceiling. It offers natural light throughout the day.

Based on customer inquiries about decorations being done in the hall prior to events, this appears to be possible, though specific setup arrangements would need to be confirmed with the venue directly.

Standard evening hire runs from 6:30pm until 10pm. Time extensions are available at additional cost, though specific extension rates are not specified in the standard pricing.

Yes, the venue hire of £1,650 is VAT exempt and excludes catering. The hire includes use of the space with natural light and the room's period features, but catering must be arranged separately through approved suppliers.

More about One Birdcage Walk

One Birdcage Walk, home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offers meeting and event spaces in the heart of Westminster.

Overlooking St James's Park and just minutes away from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade; our flexible venue can host a range of events from lectures, conferences, meetings, away days, seminars and training courses to drinks receptions and fine dining events.