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Council Chamber

RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

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Council Chamber at RCP London Events: elegant venue for corporate and social gatherings.
  • From £82 per person
  • 120 Reception
  • Baker Street, Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras station
  • From £82 per person
  • 120 Reception
  • Baker Street, Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras station
The Council Chamber's unique circular ceiling with hidden skylights creates an elegant, naturally-lit dining environment unlike any other venue in central London.
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  • Regent's Park location
  • In-house catering team
  • Flexible room configurations
  • Circular ceiling with hidden skylights
  • Natural daylight throughout
  • Creative immersive projection package
  • Grade 1 listed modern building

The amazing Council Chamber boasts a circular shaped ceiling and is flooded with natural daylight from a hidden circle of skylights. The room offers and elegant backdrop for fine dining or drinks receptions. We offer a creative and innovative projection package for a full immersive experience.

Frequently asked questions

The Council Chamber costs £1,000 + VAT (reduced from £1,700 + VAT) for dining events. The Dorchester Library costs £2,000 + VAT (reduced from £2,700 + VAT) for dinner service. Both spaces require a 70-person minimum for dinner bookings.

The 3-course dinner with half bottle of wine costs £70 + VAT per person (some quotes show £74 + VAT). One-hour drinks reception costs £22 + VAT per guest and includes beer, wine, soft drinks and nibbles. All catering is subject to a 70-person minimum.

All dining events require a minimum of 70 people. This applies to both the dinner package pricing and room hire rates in the Council Chamber and Dorchester Library.

Drinks reception access begins from 6pm. The venue cannot offer daytime dining events. Events typically run until late evening, though specific end times aren't detailed in available information.

Yes, you can combine spaces for drinks reception and dinner. A popular option is drinks reception in the Council Chamber (£1,000 + VAT) followed by dinner in the Dorchester Library (£2,000 + VAT), both with the same 70-person minimum requirement.

The venue requires a minimum spend of £2,000 + VAT for events, even for shorter durations like 4-hour bookings. This applies regardless of the specific space or event type being booked.

Yes, the venue requires disclosure of your event topic to ensure it adheres to the values of the Royal College of Physicians. Events must be approved based on their content and purpose before booking confirmation.

The venue offers first option holds on dates. If another enquiry comes in for your held space, you have 48 hours to make a decision or your booking moves to a second option waitlist.

The venue is completely shut during August for soft refurbishment work. However, limited availability exists for Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August 2025 for garden events only, with different pricing structures.

For 70 people minimum, expect £7,440 + VAT total (Council Chamber hire £1,000 + dinner £4,900 + drinks reception £1,540). Larger events in the Dorchester Library start from £8,440 + VAT for the same guest count.

More about RCP London Events (Royal College of Physicians)

The Royal College of Physicians is over 500 years old and currently in its fifth home since 1965. This iconic grade 1 listed modern building overlooking Regent's Park, houses an award-winning conference and events centre. RCP London Events offers highly versatile facilities, including tiered auditoriums, conference meeting and exhibition and dining spaces as well as a Medicinal Garden ideal for summer entertaining. The venue also incorporates a museum.