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Library

One Birdcage Walk

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Elegant library with wooden architecture, ideal for intimate meetings and events.
  • From £3300
  • 200 Reception
  • Westminster Station
  • From £3300
  • 200 Reception
  • Westminster Station
Historic Elizabethan Library with St James's Park views in the heart of Westminster, just minutes from Parliament.
Anna Suñé Urbistondo
Anna Suñé Urbistondo

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  • Access to Marble Hall and Gallery for receptions
  • On-site event manager included
  • Technician support available
  • Multiple catering partner options
  • Elizabethan style Library with warm oak cladding
  • Stunning views over St James's Park
  • Second floor location
  • Accommodates up to 120 guests for seated dinner
  • Evening hire availability

The grand Elizabethan Library is clad in warm oak, located on the second floor with stunning views over St James's Park. It is perfect for Evening drinks receptions and dinners providing a real 'wow' factor for your guests.

Evening Hire only available for the Library.

Frequently asked questions

The Library costs £3,500 (VAT exempt) for Monday-Friday evening hire from 6:30pm to 10pm. Weekend hire (Saturday-Sunday) costs £6,000 (VAT exempt) for the same timeframe. Time extensions beyond 10pm are available for an additional £550 (VAT exempt).

The Library can accommodate up to 120 guests for a seated dinner. For standing receptions, the space can hold more guests but specific numbers aren't provided in the venue information.

Yes, you can hire both the Library and the Marble Hall & Gallery together for £4,950 (VAT exempt) Monday-Friday from 6:30pm to 10pm. This combination allows for dinner in the Library followed by reception/dancing in the Marble Hall, accommodating different parts of your event.

All catering is provided by approved suppliers including Company of Cooks, Blue Strawberry, and Food by Dish who can provide bespoke quotes based on your requirements and budget. You cannot bring external food into the venue, and all catering prices are subject to VAT.

Basic AV equipment available includes PA System (up to 2 handheld mics and/or bluetooth connectivity) for £198, LED screen for £165, and staging blocks for £55. All AV prices are subject to VAT and include technical support.

Yes, there is a cloakroom available located next to the Marble Hall & Gallery. You can choose between unmanned/self-service or fully staffed service options, with specific pricing available upon request.

The venue requires provisional holds to be placed on dates, followed by contracting when you're ready to confirm. Specific payment terms and deposit requirements are discussed during the booking process with your Commercial Venue Executive.

The venue can accommodate various evening events including weddings, corporate dinners, and private parties. Decorations can be arranged prior to events, though specific restrictions and setup requirements should be discussed with the venue team during planning.

The venue takes bookings up to 12 months in advance. For weekend events, there is a minimum hire charge structure, and the venue is not usually open on weekends, requiring special arrangements for Saturday/Sunday events.

Time extensions beyond the standard 10pm finish are available for an additional £550 (VAT exempt). This allows for late-night entertainment and dancing, particularly useful when combined with the Marble Hall space for continued celebrations.

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.