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Library

One Birdcage Walk

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Elegant dining setup in Library at One Birdcage Walk for corporate events and gatherings.
  • From £3300
  • 200 Reception
  • Westminster Station
  • From £3300
  • 200 Reception
  • Westminster Station
Grand Elizabethan Library with oak panelling and St James's Park views creates an unmatched dining atmosphere in the heart of Westminster.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Accommodates up to 120 guests on round tables
  • Evening hire availability
  • Westminster location near Parliament
  • Elizabethan style oak-clad Library
  • Stunning views over St James's Park
  • Second floor location

The grand Elizabethan Library is clad in warm oak, located on the second floor with stunning views over St James's Park. The Library is the perfect space for Evening Drinks Receptions and Dinners providing a real "wow" factor for you and your guests.

Seating up to 120 on round tables of 8 per table.

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, or £6,000 (VAT exempt) for Saturday-Sunday hire. Time extensions beyond 10pm are available for an additional £550 (VAT exempt).

The Library can accommodate up to 120 guests for seated dinner on round tables of 8 per table. The space is only available for evening hire, not daytime events.

Yes, you can hire both the Library and the Marble Hall & Gallery together for £4,950 (VAT exempt) from 6:30pm to 10pm Monday-Friday. This allows for a drinks reception in the Marble Hall followed by dinner in the Library, then return to the Marble Hall for dancing or late-night entertainment.

All catering is provided by approved suppliers including Company of Cooks, Blue Strawberry, and Food by Dish who 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 with up to 2 handheld mics and bluetooth connectivity for £198, LED screen for £165, and staging block 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.

The venue requires confirmation of guest numbers and specific requirements before contracting. Provisional holds can be placed on dates while you finalize details, and the venue works up to 12 months in advance for weekend bookings.

Decorations can be arranged in the space prior to the event. The venue includes setup of your chosen space and an on-site event manager for the day, particularly for weekend hires.

Time extensions beyond 10pm are available for an additional £550 (VAT exempt). This is particularly useful if you want to continue with late-night entertainment and dancing in the Marble Hall after dinner.

The Library itself is primarily for dining, but when combined with the Marble Hall & Gallery, guests can move between spaces for dinner in the Library and dancing in the Marble Hall, which has space for DJ setup and entertainment.

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.