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
The Georgian Room is full of historic character & features and is the ideal space to host daytime catering for a conference or presentation. Offering pleasing views over our Atrium, the Georgian Room is linked to our Library & Writing Room enabling this space to be used on its own or in conjunction with these additional spaces offering versatility and larger capacity, The Georgian Room can also be used as an informal breakout area, exhibitions, private dining & photoshoots.
The Library
Capacity: Up to 100 Reception guests
Pricing: 1750 / Venue Fee
Located on the 1st floor, our Library offers a historic & impressive backdrop for any dinner. Accommodating up to 96 guests on round tables or if you are looking to hold a more intimate affair we can accommodate up to 28 boardroom. Pre-dinner drinks can be hosted in our adjoining Georgian Room or we could offer this space as a further dining room expanding seating capacity up to 144 guests.
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. This space is light and airy and being linked to two larger spaces is the perfect overflow space from the Library & Georgian Room for standing receptions for larger conferences. It can also be used as a VIP Room or a space for speakers during the daytime.
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 provide an excellent space which puts a modern twist on a traditional library setting. Located on the ground floor, the walls are adorned with books and the room provides an ideal location for corporate meetings, presentations, workshops, receptions, dinners and parties. With in-built AV, room hire includes a screen, projector, PA system, lectern, laptop & laptop clicker. The adjoining Mezzanine offers the perfect space for your daytime catering for a meeting or post dinner drinks.
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. Fully equipped with AV, the theatre includes a full range PA system, projector, screen, laptop, combination of 10 microphones, audio recording, basic stage lighting, lectern & panel furniture, two comfort monitors, laser pointer/clicker and a dedicated technician for the duration of the event. We can also offer a dedicated internet line for live streaming.
About This Venue
Venue Information
Total Spaces: 9
Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/77/The-Royal-Institution