One Birdcage Walk, Library

About Venue

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.

A grand, Elizabethan-style library boasting stunning views over St James’s Park. Clad in warm oak, with a beautiful ornate ceiling and opulent décor, the Library is the perfect space for dinners or receptions of up to 200 guests.

Key features
Natural light
Elizabethan features including gilded ceiling
Views over St James’s Park
Original fireplaces
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Two-storey bookshelves surrounding the space
Original wood features
Beautiful wrought iron-clad balcony