Discover a unique venue hidden in the heart of Piccadilly where everything is tailored to you
Where scientific heritage combines with contemporary facilities, and fine dining is served with a visual kick
Our six light-filled rooms can accommodate anything from small meetings to conferences, from business lunches to cocktail receptions – all tailored specifically to you.
This is venue hire with a difference.
Fuse historic and contemporary
Against the backdrop of London’s West End, Burlington House is a hidden gem. Nestled in the heart of Piccadilly, impress your guests as they make their way through a tranquil courtyard to discover an innovative blend of heritage architecture and state-of-the-art technology, including fully integrated audio visual systems.
Enjoy bespoke dining experiences
Harbour & Jones are our expert in-house team of chefs, sommeliers and mixologists who regularly devise ingenious, seasonal menus from organic and locally sourced ingredients. Working with you, they will create unique and personalised twists to perfectly complement your occasion.
Leave the details to the experts
Looking for something extra special? Part of our service is to make sure you don’t waste time searching for everything separately. Instead, we'll save you unnecessary effort and stress by using our expert suppliers to source exactly what you’re looking for.
From start to finish, we’ll work with you on everything from layout and logistics to greeting your guests and creating the perfect atmosphere.
Take your pick of six separate rooms over two floors, or hire them as a suite. All, including our famous library, have natural daylight and air conditioning, as well as WiFi access and presentation facilities.
Library
- Hold your event in a working library full of scientific history
- A unique space for fine dining, lectures and conferences for up to 120
- Built-in audio visual facillities
- Receive your guests in the dedicated adjoining reception area
Science Room
- Royal Society heritage meets contemporary design for a unique atmosphere
- Ideal for exhibitions, conferences and receptions
- Can be hired with the Fish Room for extra capacity
- Built-in audio visual facilities
- Easily accessible on ground floor
Fish Room
- A ground floor room, overlooking the courtyard and fountain
- Adjacent to our main entrance
- Suitable for meetings of up to 32
- Can combine with the Science Room as a dedicated catering or reception space
Council Room
- Central, first floor location with views over the courtyard
- Features include artwork from our historical collection
- A beautiful setting for meetings, receptions and workshops
- Flexible capacity, from meetings of 25 to receptions of up to 80 people
- Can be hired with the Library as a dedicated catering or reception space
Priestley Room
- A smaller room, set back from the activity of the courtyard
- Recommended for board meetings, intimate dining and business lunches for up to 20
- A quiet, personal environment and historic feel
Hinshelwood Room
- Home to many valuable works from the RSC Historical Collection
- The smallest room, ideally suited to break-out sessions and discussions, or as a private office when using other larger rooms
- Recommended for board meetings for up to 12
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Room hire rates
Our room hire rates are inclusive of presentation facilities and still or sparkling water. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
| Rooms | Day | Half day | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
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Library Suite The Library Suite is comprised of both the Library and Council Room |
£2350.00 | £1300.00 | £2350.00 |
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Science Suite The Science Suite is comprised of both the Science Room & Fish Room |
£2000.00 | £1100.00 | £2000.00 |
|
Library |
£1850.00 | £1000.00 | £1850.00 |
|
Science Room |
£1450.00 | £800.00 | £1450.00 |
|
Council Room |
£1000.00 | £550.00 | £1000.00 |
|
Fish Room |
£850.00 | £475.00 | £850.00 |
|
Priestley Room |
£500.00 | £375.00 | £500.00 |
|
Hinshelwood Room |
£350.00 | £250.00 | £350.00 |
Please note Burlington House can be booked for events on the weekend on an exclusive use basis.
Room capacities
| Library | Science Room | Council Room | Fish Room | Priestley Room | Hinshelwood Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Boardroom |
30 – 45 | 30 – 35 | 20 – 27 | 20 – 25 | 12 – 20 | 6 – 12 |
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Lecture Style |
70 – 120 | 70 – 120 | 50 – 70 | 50 – 65 | 30 – 36 | 12 – 25 |
|
Cabaret |
36 – 64 | 36 – 64 | 20 – 40 | 20 – 32 | 10 – 16 | N/A |
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Formal Dining |
60 – 100 | 60 – 100 | 50 – 60 | 30 – 40 | 16 – 20 | N/A |
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Classroom |
20 – 48 | 20 – 48 | 16 – 20 | 12 – 16 | 12 – 16 | N/A |
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Reception |
80 – 160 | 80 – 160 | 50 – 100 | 50 – 80 | 20 – 40 | 12 – 25 |
An ideal location
Linked to major stations by four separate underground lines, Burlington House is minutes away from both Piccadilly Circus and Green Park tube stations.
Our address
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BA
How to find us
Burlington House is on the north side of Piccadilly, opposite Fortnum and Mason and not far from The Ritz. After entering the gates you will find the Royal Society of Chemistry at the far right of the courtyard. Disabled access is available.
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Events that give back
As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest revenue into advancing excellence in the chemical sciences for the benefit of humanity.
So, as well as being an unforgettable occasion, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your event will support vital research and future discoveries.
Royal Society of Chemistry
A not-for-profit organisation and quality publisher, we are a professional body for chemical scientists, with over 55,000 members in 125 countries, including over 750 across Africa.