

British Library, Chaucer Room
96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB -
Up to
60 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
About Venue
Steeped in art, culture, history and located in the heart of London, the British Library is the standout venue for any event.
Boasting everything from grand auditoriums (perfect for conferences and ceremonies) to small, intimate rooms (ideal for break-out sessions and meetings), the Library can truly be flexible for your event needs. We can accommodate a guest list from 4 up to 255.
Thanks to our partnership with Graysons, we can offer high-quality catering for any event. From coffees and teas to a delicious meal, we’ve got you covered with a range of foods sourced locally and ethically.
For summer parties, take advantage of the sun and book our rooftop terrace.
For corporate meetings, book our Boardroom suite or a range of our smaller meeting rooms.
For large conferences or ceremonies, enquire about booking the Knowledge Centre which, situated just to the left of the main building, is entirely private.
For grand evenings, opt for one of the Library’s most iconic and breath taking features: the King’s Gallery. With floor to ceiling bookcases filled with some of the most important literary works collected by King George III, this richly historic space will truly make your event unforgettable.
Make an event worth writing about. Enquire today.
The Chaucer Room allows direct access to the auditorium and is the perfect break out space or green room for speakers and VIPs attending the auditorium. Holding up to 50 people the room provides a built in stage with AV equipment, black out blinds and air conditioning.
Chaucer Room
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 60
Theatre
up to 50
Boardroom
up to 20
Cabaret
up to 24
Classroom
up to 20
Pricing
& Opening Hours
Weekly schedule
monday
07:00 - 23:00
tuesday
07:00 - 23:00
wednesday
07:00 - 23:00
thursday
07:00 - 23:00
friday
07:00 - 23:00
saturday
07:00 - 23:00
sunday
07:00 - 23:00
Price type: Per day
from £700 per day
from £700 per day
from £700 per day
from £700 per day
from £700 per day
from £700 per day
from £700 per day
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Air conditioning
Lectern
Stage
Table / chairs included
Tea
Audio & Visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
TV screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Other
Cloakroom, catering and AV at an additional cost
Space Rules
Cancellation policy
6 months prior full refund, 8 weeks prior = 50% refund
Location
Reviews
- 黄海宁August 2026
An absolute luxury for a public institution. It’s open, welcoming and genuinely accessible, while the collections are well worth seeing in their own right. The toilets could perhaps have been a little cleaner, but given that entry is completely free, I really can’t ask for much more. A wonderful place to spend some time.
- Shailla QuadraJuly 2026
The British Library is on my Top 5 List of Libraries in the World! It is also on the top 10 list of places to visit in London, as it is much more than just a library, it's also a literary museum, with lots of important exhibitions and treasures of all times. During my most recent visit I went into the Sacred Texts exhibition, which was very special to be able to see the 1539 first authorised Bible in English. The British Library also has lots of space to bring our own lap top and books to study. You can easily spend all day here visiting all exhibitions and catching up on studies.
- Mahsa kianpourSeptember 2026
The British Library is a wonderful place to read and study. It has a peaceful atmosphere, comfortable study areas, and very helpful staff. It is one of the few places where I’ve truly experienced a sense of calm and deep concentration. I often come here to study and can stay focused for hours. It is also conveniently located near King’s Cross and St Pancras stations. I only wish I had discovered it sooner! Come and visit , you’ll definitely fall in love with it.
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