Ri facade 2010 Image Credit: Paul Wilkinson

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

Located in the heart of Mayfair, this Grade 1 listed venue provides a stunning and impressive backdrop for any event.

Located in the heart of Mayfair, this Grade 1 listed venue provides a stunning and impressive backdrop for any event.

Ri Venue is based at the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Over the last 200 years, the Royal Institution has been home to eminent scientists whose discoveries have shaped the modern world. They understood how important it was to share their work with the wider public and as an independent science charity, our mission remains to harness science for the maximum benefit of society.

With a variety of stunning Georgian and contemporary rooms, it is the perfect blend of old meets new, reflecting the Royal Institution’s rich history and investment in the future. Perfect for all kinds of events; from 6 person meetings to conferences and receptions for up to 400 people.

Dedicated events management, hospitality and AV teams expertly bring together all the important elements of any successful event. There’s also the option to make your event truly unique with in-house science demonstrations or history tours.

All proceeds from Ri Venue are donated to support the charitable activities of the Royal Institution

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
6 - 140
Dinner Dance
6 - 80
Exhibition space (m2)
0 - 250
Lunch
6 - 400
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
6 - 400
Outside space
N/A
Reception
6 - 400
Wedding Licence
2 - 400
Wedding Reception
2 - 200

Events Spaces

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Theatre

Auditorium 6 - 440
Image of Library

Library

Boardroom 4 - 38
Cabaret 10 - 36
Classroom 6 - 50
Dining long tables 4 - 24
Dining round tables 6 - 80
Standing 2 - 100
Theatre 30 - 90
U-shaped 3 - 30
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Georgian Room

Dining long tables 4 - 18
Dining round tables 6 - 40
Standing 2 - 80
Theatre 20 - 42
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Demonstration Room

Boardroom 4 - 30
Cabaret 10 - 28
Classroom 6 - 40
Dining long tables 4 - 18
Dining round tables 6 - 40
Standing 2 - 60
Theatre 2 - 60
U-shaped 3 - 24
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Writing Room

Boardroom 4 - 12
Cabaret 4 - 12
Classroom 4 - 12
Dining long tables 4 - 12
Dining round tables 6 - 20
Standing 2 - 20
Theatre 12 - 30
U-shaped 3 - 9
Image of Speaker's Room Image Credit: Steven Franklin

Speaker's Room

Boardroom 4 - 12
Cabaret 5 - 8
Classroom 4 - 12
Dining long tables 4 - 12
Dining round tables 6 - 10
Standing 2 - 20
Theatre 12 - 20
U-shaped 3 - 9
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Conversation Room & Mezzanine

Boardroom 4 - 36
Cabaret 10 - 56
Classroom 6 - 54
Dining long tables 4 - 24
Dining round tables 6 - 80
Standing 2 - 120
Theatre 30 - 100
U-shaped 3 - 30
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Sunley Room

Boardroom 4 - 16
Cabaret 10 - 21
Classroom 4 - 24
Dining long tables 4 - 18
Dining round tables 6 - 30
Standing 2 - 50
Theatre 12 - 45
U-shaped 3 - 14
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Atrium and Exhibition

Standing 10 - 120
Theatre 10 - 50

Room Capacities

Auditorium 6 - 440
Boardroom 2 - 38
Cabaret 10 - 56
Classroom 6 - 54
Dining long tables 8 - 30
Dining round tables 6 - 140
Standing 2 - 400
Theatre 6 - 400
U-shaped 3 - 30

How to find us

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The Royal Institution of Great Britain

21 Albemarle Street
London
W1S 4BS

Tel: 0207 491 6565

https://venue.rigb.org/

Suppliers

Audio & Visual Production

Jacobs Massey
Unique Media

Caterers

Creative and Design

Contour

Florists

Elizabeth Marsh
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