British Library, Eliot Room

96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB -

Up to
68 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed

About Venue

The British Library is not only the national library of the United Kingdom but also one of the world's greatest academic institutions.

Opened in 1998, the library is now hailed as a great triumph of design and technology as well as one of the greatest repositories of library materials which include over 150 million items, with some material dating from 3000 years ago. The auditorium can accommodate up to 255 delegates, with facilities for simultaneous translation, film, sound and video presentation. This, combined with a full team of onsite technical expertise, ensures world-class delivery. In addition, there are five comfortable and individually designed meeting rooms allowing for 10-60 delegates. All rooms have natural daylight, electronic blackout blinds, climate control and sound proofing.

Further to the Knowledge Centre, the British Library also has an executive Boardroom suite, consisting of the British Library Boardroom, which is ideal for board meetings and presentations as well as private lunches and dinners for up to 32 guests. The additional rooms in this suite can accommodate from 4 to 12 guests making it in an ideal option for smaller meetings and interviews.

In the evening, the library offers receptions and dinners for up to 200 guests. The King's Library Gallery offers a spectacular backdrop with the King's Library Tower, holding over 65,000 volumes or the Terrace Restaurant with its floor to ceiling windows and outdoor, rooftop terrace for summer events.

Arguably the most stunning, and the largest of the 5 meetings rooms, the Eliot Room showcases a unique architectural design, with high ceilings and impressive features. This room can be utilised for workshops, product presentations, launches, and intimate dining for up to 60 people. Overlooking Euston Road the double row of sound proofed windows allows for off-street silence whilst still providing natural daylight and views of Kings Cross. Blackout facilities, built in screen and air conditioning available in this room.

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 68

Theatre

up to 60

Boardroom

up to 24

Cabaret

up to 36

Classroom

up to 24

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 £1505 per day
from £1505 per day
from £1505 per day
from £1505 per day
from £1505 per day
from £1505 per day
from £1505 per day

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Air conditioning

Lectern

Natural light

Table / chairs included

Tea

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

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

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Reviews

Leicester Eats & Sips
January 2026
The British Library is a fantastic place to visit, especially for tourists and anyone interested in history. It is home to truly unique collections such as the Magna Carta, Shakespeare’s works and items linked to the Beatles, with some artefacts dating back over 2000 years. It is especially brilliant for people who enjoy learning about history and culture, as there is so much to see and explore. The location is excellent too, right next to St Pancras and King’s Cross, making it very easy to access. The library is not only for sightseeing. It is also a great space for studying or working, with plenty of seating areas and lots of cafés available. It blends rich history with a modern and welcoming environment beautifully. A must visit landmark that combines heritage, learning and modern facilities all in one place.