Ground Floor at The View - Dining
Capacity: Up to 60 guests (Standing)
Location: The Royal College of Surgeons, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, Holborn, WC2A 3PE, London
Coordinates: 51.5155022468311, -0.116370076196288
Features
- Wifi
- AV facilities
- Reception
Food & Drink
- Professional Kitchen
- Halal Catering
- Kosher Catering
Space
- Parking Spaces
- Disabled Access
- Outdoor Space
- 6m² (60ft²)
- Ceiling Height 3.2m (10ft)
Capacities
- 24 Boardroom
- 32 Cabaret
- 50 Dining
- 60 Standing
- 56 Theatre
Venue Guide Prices
Business
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Morning
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £2,000 to £3,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Delegate packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £89 / Per Person | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 | Day Delegate Rate |
Dining
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Morning
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £2,000 to £3,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Delegate packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £89 / Per Person | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 | Day Delegate Rate |
Party packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £107 / Per Person | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 | Dining package |
Events
Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Morning
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £2,000 to £3,000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Delegate packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £89 / Per Person | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 | Day Delegate Rate |
Party packages
| Price | Schedule | Package |
|---|---|---|
| £99 / Per Person | Every day, 09:00 - 17:00 | Drinks Reception Package |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the capacity limits for different event setups in the Dining space?
The Ground Floor dining space accommodates up to 50 guests for dinner and 60 guests for standing reception. For cabaret style seating, the maximum is 32 guests, while theatre style can accommodate up to 56 guests.
What are the pricing options and minimum requirements for private dining events?
The Day Delegate Rate is £80+VAT per person with a minimum of 40 guests, including exclusive hire from 09:00-16:30, meals, refreshments, and AV equipment. Evening extensions from 16:30 onwards incur additional charges.
What payment structure and timeline does The View require for bookings?
The venue requires an 80% deposit to secure the booking, with the remaining 20% due 6 weeks prior to the event when planning takes place. No information was provided about holding deposits for provisional bookings.
What AV equipment is included with the Ground Floor dining space?
The space includes a large plasma screen combined with Microsoft Windows, integrated camera, speaker and microphone unit providing up to 4K video, plus one microphone. All rooms use Clickshare facilities for wireless content sharing.
What are the restrictions on decorations and wall displays?
Nothing can be stuck on the walls in the event space, including blue tac for posters. Free-standing posters are permitted as an alternative, and flipcharts are available for hire at £25+VAT per flipchart.
What are the standard operating hours and access times for events?
Standard day hire runs from 09:00-16:30, with evening extensions available from 16:30 onwards. Event organizer access is typically provided from 8am for setup, though specific access arrangements should be confirmed when booking.
What catering options are available for private dining events?
The Day Delegate Rate includes tea, coffee and pastries on arrival, mid-morning refreshments with fruit, sandwich lunch, and mid-afternoon tea and biscuits. Evening catering and drinks packages are available as add-ons for extended events.
What is the location and accessibility of The View?
The View is located at the Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE. The Ground Floor space features large windows overlooking Lincoln's Inn Fields and is fully accessible throughout the venue.
Are there additional spaces available for arrival drinks or networking?
The Ground Floor is described as a single space suitable for both dinner and drinks reception. For events requiring separate arrival or networking areas, other spaces within The View complex may be available, though specific arrangements would need to be discussed.
What is the booking process and how far in advance should events be planned?
Contact the venue directly at 0207 869 6703 or achowdhury@rcseng.ac.uk to check availability and receive a tailored proposal. The venue can place spaces on hold while decisions are made, and planning meetings occur 6 weeks before the event when final payment is due.
Venue Photos
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Amenities & Features
- Natural light from large windows
- Views of Lincoln's Inn Fields
- Recently refurbished space
- Built-in AV facilities
- Standing reception capacity for 60
- Seated dinner capacity for 50
- Ground floor location
- Intimate setting
Event Types
Great for: Ground floor location with large windows overlooking Lincoln's Inn Fields provides an intimate yet elegant setting within the historic Royal College of Surgeons.
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Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Spaces/London/209060/The-View/Ground-Floor/Dining