Hire Space
Marble Hall and adjoining Gallery

One Birdcage Walk

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Elegant Marble Hall event space with ornate details, ideal for upscale meetings and receptions.
  • From £3000
  • 210 Buffet
  • Westminster Station
  • From £3000
  • 210 Buffet
  • Westminster Station
The only Venetian palazzo-styled venue in Westminster with views over St James's Park and direct access to government district.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Evening hire availability
  • On-site event manager included
  • Cloakroom facilities available
  • Multiple approved catering suppliers
  • Late night entertainment extensions available
  • Venetian palazzo-styled Marble Hall with antique Sienna pilasters
  • Adjoining Gallery for extended reception space
  • Onyx panels with dark borders and Piastraccia flooring
  • Accommodates up to 200 for standing reception
  • Located on lower ground floor

Located on the lower ground floor, the unique Venetian palazzo-styled Marble Hall and adjoining gallery are available to hire of an evening for drinks receptions and dinners and make a great location for Christmas parties.

Frequently asked questions

The Marble Hall and Gallery costs £3,000 (VAT exempt) for Monday-Friday 6:30pm to 10pm hire. For weekend events (Saturday-Sunday), the minimum hire charge is £6,000 (VAT exempt) for 8 hours between 8:30am-10pm. Time extensions beyond 10pm are available at an additional £550 (VAT exempt).

The Marble Hall and Gallery can accommodate up to 200 guests for a standing reception. For seated dining events, the space works best when combined with other areas like the Library, which can seat up to 120 guests for dinner.

Yes, you can hire both the Marble Hall and Gallery with the Library for £4,950 (VAT exempt) from 6:30pm to 10pm Monday-Friday. This allows for dinner in the Library followed by reception and dancing in the Marble Hall, or vice versa.

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 guests cannot bring food back inside if they go off-site.

Available AV equipment includes PA System (up to 2 handheld mics and/or bluetooth connectivity to play music) for £198, LED screen for £165, and staging block for £55. All AV prices are subject to VAT and include technical support from a specialized AV technician.

Yes, there is a cloakroom available located next to the Marble Hall and Gallery. You can choose to have this unmanned/self-service or opt for a fully staffed service (pricing available on request).

The venue currently takes bookings up to 12 months ahead. Weekend events require the minimum hire charge due to the venue not usually being open on weekends, which includes 8-hour access, setup of chosen spaces, use of a technician if required, and an on-site event manager for the day.

While decorations can be arranged prior to events, specific restrictions are not detailed in available information. The venue includes setup of your chosen spaces in the hire fee, and you'll have access to an on-site event manager for the day to coordinate arrangements.

Time extensions beyond 10pm are available at an additional cost of £550 (VAT exempt). This allows for late night entertainment and dancing, making it suitable for events that want to continue into the evening.

The venue can host wedding dinners and receptions but cannot host wedding ceremonies. For wedding receptions, the same pricing structure applies with options to combine spaces like the Library for dinner and Marble Hall for reception and dancing.

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.