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The London Library

Founded in 1841, The London Library is an iconic literary institution that boasts over a million books and periodicals dating back to the 18th century.

With a number of spaces available for private hire, it’s the perfect venue for lovers of the written word to come together under its rich architecture and impressive bookshelves. The London Library can be hired for a range of events, such as meetings, presentations, launches and celebrations, or even as a space to film.

With an enviable location directly off St James’s Square and a minute’s walk from Piccadilly and Pall Mall, the Library's stunning, yet modest façade hides a wealth of amazing features making it one of the most unique venue hire spaces in London. Hire is available on Wednesday - Saturday evenings, after 5.30pm.

There are several spaces available within the Library that balance beautiful 19th-century interiors with more contemporary styles whilst highlighting the vast and varied collection of rare books and manuscripts. The Reading Room, our largest space, features soaring book-lined walls and Victorian iron balustrades that look out over St James’s Square, ideal for receptions of up to 200.

For smaller events such as meetings or intimate dining, clients looking for a more stately atmosphere can hire the Study or turn to the Writers Room for an airy, modern alternative. Our Art Room serves as the perfect balance between our large and small spaces, offering a glimpse into the Library’s impressive art collection and contemporary design.

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
10 - 100
Dinner Dance
10 - 50
Exhibition space (m2)
N/A
Lunch
N/A
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
10 - 120
Outside space
N/A
Reception
10 - 200
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
10 - 200

Events Spaces

Image of Reading Room

Reading Room

Cabaret 25 - 90
Dining long tables 20 - 100
Dining round tables 20 - 100
Standing 40 - 200
Theatre 25 - 90
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Issue Hall

Standing 20 - 100
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Stoppard Room (available on Fridays only)

Standing 10 - 30
Image of The Study (available on Fridays only) Image Credit: James Tye

The Study (available on Fridays only)

Boardroom 5 - 15
Dining long tables 5 - 15
Standing 10 - 30
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Carr Room

Boardroom 5 - 15
Image of Art Room

Art Room

Standing 15 - 40

Room Capacities

Auditorium N/A
Boardroom 5 - 15
Cabaret 25 - 90
Classroom N/A
Dining long tables 10 - 100
Dining round tables 10 - 100
Standing 0 - 200
Theatre 15 - 90
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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The London Library

14 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4LG

Tel: 0207 766 4795

http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/

Suppliers

Audio & Visual Production

Wise Productions

Caterers

Bennett & Friends Catering
Blue Strawberry
Café Tangerine
Chilli Bees
Dinner Ladies
Eden Caterers
Lodge Catering Ltd
Rhubarb Hospitality Collection

Florists

Endeavour Floral Design
Princess and Ko
Simon J Lycett Ltd
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