The Royal Institution - London
Royal Institution Venue, Mayfair – Host your next corporate event or seminar in our stunning Georgian space with a 400-seat auditorium. Enquire via Hire Space today.
Location: Mayfair, UK, Mayfair, W1S 4BS, London
Coordinates: 51.5095886, -0.1421483
Capacity: 12 - 420 guests
Starting from: 74 per person
Available Spaces
The Atrium and Exhibition
Capacity: Up to 420 Theatre guests
Pricing: 48000 / Venue Fee & Min Spend
Prestigious Mayfair lecture theatre with comprehensive in-house AV and adjacent reception spaces—ideal for a thought-leadership plenary plus sponsor pods and catering nearby.
The Theatre (Half Day)
Capacity: Up to 420 Theatre guests
Pricing: 2640 / Venue Fee
Iconic Mayfair lecture theatre and interconnected Georgian rooms offering an in-house AV team, hybrid-ready production, and flexible breakout/catering spaces for conferences up to 400 guests.
Sunley Room
Capacity: Up to 45 Reception guests
Pricing: 700 / Venue Fee
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.
The Georgian Room
Capacity: Up to 80 Reception guests
Pricing: 1100 / Venue Fee
Offering a historic and impressive setting, the Georgian Room is located on the 1st floor. Mainly used as a reception space for daytime catering or pre-dinner drinks, this is a very welcoming & airy space. The Georgian Room would also be suitable for informal workshops, exhibitions, smaller dinners & photoshoots.
The Library
Capacity: Up to 100 Reception guests
Pricing: 1750 / Venue Fee
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.
The Writing Room
Capacity: Up to 30 Theatre guests
Pricing: 500 / Venue Fee
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.
The Demonstration Room
Capacity: Up to 100 Reception guests
Pricing: 800 / Venue Fee
Our most contemporary room at the Royal Institution, the Demonstration Room offers a versatile and functional event space. A bright and welcoming space, this room is located on the First Floor and is often used as a speakers green room due to its locality to the Theatre. Alternatively, this can be used for larger conferences & exhibitions as an additional catering space or as a further breakout room. In-built AV is included in the room and hire costs and includes a screen, projector, PA system, lectern, laptop & laptop clicker.
The Conversation Room and Mezzanine
Capacity: Up to 200 Reception guests
Pricing: 2300 / Venue Fee
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.
The Theatre
Capacity: Up to 420 Theatre guests
Pricing: 74 / Delegate Packages
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
About This Venue
Venue Information
Total Spaces: 9
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/77/The-Royal-Institution