Royal Institution Venue
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- From £74 per person
- 420 people
- Green Park/Bond Street/Oxford Circus
- 235m² (2530ft²)
Spaces in Royal Institution Venue
The Atrium and Exhibition
The stunning glass atrium space provides a thoroughly modern alternative for a drinks reception. At its centre is a glass lift with the space opening out to the upper levels, flooding it with natural daylight to give the sense of being outside, yet sheltered from the British weather. All prices listed are exclusive of VAT.
Sunley Room
The Sunley Room is located on the Ground Floor and offers a wonderful Georgian setting for your event. Immersed with character and located off our main entrance, this is the ideal space for breakfast meetings, boardroom meetings, smaller presentations, for up to 40 guests receptions & private dinners.
See venueThe Georgian Room
The Georgian Room is full of historic character & features and would be the ideal room for your wedding ceremony hosting up to 50 guests. Alternatively, this space could be used for your post-ceremony drinks accommodating up to 100 guests standing.
See venueThe Library
Located on the 1st floor, our Library offers a versatile & exclusive space which is perfect for daytime conferences and evening presentations. Widely used for standing receptions either privately or in conjunction with the adjoining Georgian & Writing Room, dependent on numbers. Alternatively, the Library can be used for smaller meetings accommodating up to 90 guests and providing in-built AV. It is also a great space for a private dinner, exhibitions, board meetings, photoshoots, training and plenty more.
See venueThe Writing Room
The Writing Room is our smallest room at the Royal Institution and with its book-lined walls, it provides a traditional feel. The space can be used along with the Library & Georgian Room and creates a perfect flow as these are all connected, accommodating a larger dinner or would be the perfect space for dancing. Usually sold with the Library & Georgian Room this space makes the ideal area for a standing reception / catering space for a daytime conference or evening presentation.
See venueThe Demonstration Room
Located on the First Floor, the Demonstration Room is the ideal space to host an exhibition or pop up. Being a blank & versatile space, this room can be transformed into a immersive demonstration room or interactive pod.
See venueThe Conversation Room and Mezzanine
The Conversation Room & Mezzanine offer a quirky and contemporary space for an evening dinner or private lunch. Both located on the ground floor and adjoined, guests can be welcomed to the Mezzanine for an arrival drinks reception and then ushered through to the Conversation Room hosting a more intimate affair for up to 30 guests on a boardroom table or a larger dinner on rounds for up to 96 guests. If you are looking to provide a party after the event, then dancing can take place back out in the Mezzanine or even in our Atrium located on the lower ground floor which the Mezzanine overlooks.
See venueThe Theatre
Our spacious & beautifully refurbished theatre is perfect for a whole spectrum of events. The auditorium itself is ideal for conferences, forums, seminars & screening events housing up to 420 guests. Located on the First Floor, this is an ideal hire along with our Library, Georgian & Writing Room which can accommodate refreshments & exhibitors. AV is included in the hire of the theatre and this includes PA system, projector, screen, laptop, up to 10 microphones, audio recording, basic stage lighting, lectern & panel furniture, two comfort monitors, laser pointer/clicker and technician
See venueAbout Royal Institution Venue
The Royal Institution is a unique & prestigious venue located in the heart of Mayfair. Housing nine remarkable event spaces which boast a variety of graceful Georgian features alongside contemporary design; the Ri offers a 400-seat auditorium with further spaces ideal for presentations, private dining, seminars and receptions. All revenue from our venue hire is donated back into our charity.
Working with our in-house catering supplier, Searcys, we have created a range of innovative and delicious menus to suit all occasions with a focus on providing modern, British & sustainable hospitality.