Dorchester Library at RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

The Dorchester Library costs £2,000 + VAT (reduced from £2,700 + VAT) for dinner events. This is based on a minimum of 70 people and includes the unique setting of housing one of the world's most significant rare book collections.

There is a minimum requirement of 70 people for dinner events in the Dorchester Library. The 3-course meal with half bottle of wine costs £70 + VAT per person (some quotes show £74 + VAT per person).

Yes, you can add a drinks reception in the Council Chamber before dinner. The Council Chamber costs £1,000 + VAT (reduced from £1,700 + VAT) with access from 6pm, and the one-hour drinks reception costs £22 + VAT per guest including beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles.

The Dorchester Library can accommodate up to 180 people in theatre style, though specific dining capacity is not explicitly stated. All dinner quotes are based on the 70-person minimum requirement.

AV packages are available including 5,000 WXGA lumens projector, 12ft projection screen, conference lectern, confidence monitors, PC and MacBook laptops, multi-input presentation switcher, PA system with 6 cabled and 4 radio microphones, and expert technical support from 08:00-17:00hrs for £1,995 + VAT.

Standard access is from 07:00hrs complimentary, with events typically running 09:00-17:00hrs. Earlier access from 05:00hrs is available at £250 + VAT per half hour, and overnight setup after 23:00hrs is available subject to application with costs quoted separately.

Yes, there is a minimum spend of £69 + VAT per guest mentioned for some events. The venue also has minimum guest requirements of 70 people for dinner events, which directly impacts your total cost.

The venue requires a minimum of 70 people for dinner events in the Dorchester Library. If your guest count is below this minimum, you would still be charged based on the 70-person minimum for both room hire and catering costs.

Yes, the venue requires knowing the topic of your event to ensure it adheres to the values of the Royal College of Physicians. Events must align with the institution's medical and professional standards.

Beyond the standard 3-course meal with half bottle of wine (£70-74 + VAT), you can add drinks receptions at £22 + VAT per person including beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles. The venue offers in-house catering with various menu options.

Additional costs include AV packages (£1,995 + VAT), early access before 07:00hrs (£250 + VAT per half hour), catering requests before 08:00hrs (£250 + VAT per hour), and potential overnight setup fees. All prices exclude VAT at 20%.

No, the venue is closed for refurbishment during the entire month of August. However, limited availability may exist for specific dates like August 6th and 7th, but this should be confirmed directly with the venue.