The Royal Institution
21 Albemarle Mayfair, London, W1S 4BS -
From
£210 min spend
Up to
440 guests
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
The Royal Institution offers a Grade I-listed event space located right in the heart of Mayfair. With 9 remarkable events spaces on offer, the Royal Institution is the ideal choice for your next corporate meeting or evening soirée. The traditional Georgian architecture blends effortlessly with contemporary spaces, creating a unique and versatile backdrop for your next event. Boasting a 420-seat auditorium ideal for larger-scale conferences & presentations, the Royal Institution can also offer further spaces suitable for smaller forums, private dining, seminars, receptions and parties.
The Royal Institution is an independent charity dedicated to connecting people with science & innovation. All revenue generated from 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.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 170
Dining
up to 80
Theatre
up to 440
Boardroom
up to 30
Cabaret
up to 56
Classroom
up to 54
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Lectern
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Tea
Public transport
Breakout rooms
Heating
Air conditioning
Stage
Whiteboards
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Other
AV Inclusions: PA system with combination of 2 microphones (handheld or lectern), built in screen and floor standing projector or plasma screen, laptop (PC), laser pointer/clicker Additional costs: Catering, cloakroom attendants, flipcharts
Space Rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Cancellation policy
Custom Cancellation Policy
Location
Reviews
- Roz FairburnNovember 2025
Great experience, it was for a conference, the Innovation Summit 2025 by Cancer Research Horizons. Really well organised, brilliant panellists and chairs 👏
Spaces
At This Venue
The Library
£From £2640 price per day
up to 100 standing
100% would book it again
The Atrium
£From £4440 price per dayup to 120 standing100% would book it again
The Theatre
£From £6240 price per dayup to 440 standing100% would book it again
Speaker's Room
£From £210 price per hourup to 20 standing100% would book it again
The Sunley Room
£From £1320 price per dayup to 45 standing100% would book it again
Conversation Room & Mezzanine
£From £3480 price per dayup to 170 standing100% would book it again
The Writing Room
£From £720 price per dayup to 30 standing100% would book it again
The Georgian Room
£From £1560 price per dayup to 80 standing100% would book it again
The Demonstration Room
£From £1320 price per dayup to 60 standing100% would book it again
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