The Royal Institution of Great Britain
The venue offers a variety of event settings, including formal dinners in elegant Georgian rooms, conference presentations in the iconic Theatre, away days in the Conversation Room, and canapé receptions extending onto the modern Mezzanine. Its flexible spaces allow for tailored event experiences.
An in-house events team provides dedicated event managers, experienced audio visual (AV) technicians and expert catering services. The venue features state-of-the-art AV equipment, enabling events to be livestreamed to audiences worldwide.
The unique spaces can be configured for events ranging from 6 to 400 people, with ample room to maintain Covid-safe arrangements. All proceeds from hiring the venue support the institution’s charitable activities.
Meeting & event spaces
Compare all capacities ↓Library
86 m²
The Theatre
Conversation Room
90 m²
Georgian Room
75 m²
Sunley Room
56 m²
Writing Room
29 m²
Mezzanine
Demostration Room
60 m²
Atrium & Exhibition
Speaker's Room
25.7 m²
Capacity at a glance
Maximum guests per layout
| Space | Size | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | Cabaret | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | 86 m² | 90 | 50 | 38 | 36 | 96 | 100 |
| The Theatre | 440 | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Conversation Room | 90 m² | 100 | 54 | 36 | 56 | 96 | 120 |
| Georgian Room | 75 m² | 42 | – | – | – | 48 | 80 |
| Sunley Room | 56 m² | 45 | 24 | 16 | 28 | 48 | 50 |
| Writing Room | 29 m² | 30 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 20 |
| Mezzanine | – | – | – | – | – | 100 | |
| Demostration Room | 60 m² | 60 | 40 | 30 | 28 | 48 | 60 |
| Atrium & Exhibition | 50 | – | – | – | – | 120 | |
| Speaker's Room | 25.7 m² | 20 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
Facilities
- Natural daylight
- Bar
- In-house catering
- Near train station
- Step-free access
- AV equipment
- Free Wi-Fi
Gallery
Questions about The Royal Institution of Great Britain
How many guests can The Royal Institution of Great Britain hold?
Its largest space holds up to 440 theatre-style, 96 for a seated dinner and 120 for a standing reception.
How many event spaces does The Royal Institution of Great Britain have?
10 meeting and event spaces, the largest being The Theatre for up to 440 guests. The capacity table above shows every room by layout.
Where is The Royal Institution of Great Britain?
21 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BS.
How do I book The Royal Institution of Great Britain for an event?
Send an enquiry from this page with your date and numbers. Bien Venue checks availability, negotiates the rate and sends you a tailored proposal, typically within 4 working hours. It costs you nothing: the venue pays our commission.
Location
21 Albemarle St, London W1S 4BS
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