One Birdcage Walk, Council Room

One Birdcage Walk, the home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is located in the heart of Westminster - minutes from the Houses of Parliament, HM Treasury and Horse Guards Parade.

Easily accessible, we are just a 5-minute walk from Westminster and St James's Park tube stations, and 15 minutes from Victoria, Charing Cross and Waterloo stations.

Our event spaces offer flexible space for a variety of different events, including many with stunning views overlooking St James' Park. Almost all our spaces have natural daylight, which provides a more cost-effective option for conferences, board meetings, away days, training courses, fine dining and launch events.

We can host smaller groups of up to 36 attendees in our boardrooms through to 210 guests in our stunning tiered Lecture Theatre.

Enjoy a delicious range of menus created by our award-winning in-house Caterers, Company of Cooks.

Your AV requirements will be fully supported by our in-house AV Technicians and Wifi access is complimentary throughout the venue.

An opulent and versatile space, perfect for board meetings, drinks receptions or seated dinners. Featuring Edwardian-style antique oak panelling, golden chandeliers, fireplaces and an ornate ceiling, the Council room is one of our larger event spaces. It is located on the second floor and can be arranged in a variety of layouts. The Council room is a popular space for formal board meetings, filming locations, evening drinks receptions and dinners.

Key features
Natural daylight
Traditional feel, with golden chandeliers, wood panelling and fireplaces
Air conditioning
Adjacent kitchen
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dedicated registration table and coat rail outside the room