Events that get you all the right reactions.
Since 1857, Burlington House has been the Royal Society of Chemistry’s London residence. In 2010, we opened our doors as a venue, offering a distinctly different opportunity for those looking for a unique and convenient setting for events.
We’ve hosted conferences, seminars and symposia, promotional events, award ceremonies, private functions and more. With many successful events behind them, our Venue team are well established, providing everything you need to make an impression.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we invest all profits into advancing the excellence of chemical sciences. So as well as being an unforgettable occasion, your event will also support future research and discovery.
This is venue hire with a difference.
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.
From a large evening function to a committee meeting of five, we’ll show you the ideal space. Speak to the Venue team today and let's dicuss how your event could look.
Library
- Hold your event in a working library full of scientific history
- A unique space for fine dining, lectures and corporate events 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 20
- 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
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 group discussion, break-out sessions and meetings
Harbour & Jones are our expert in-house caterers. When you plan an event at Burlington House, everything is tailored to you – especially the food.
The Harbour & Jones events team includes outstanding chefs, sommeliers and mixologists, as well as experienced events staff - who work with some of the best suppliers in the business to present a truly bespoke service.
Menus encompass imaginative tailor-made food and catering solutions are second to none, you can be sure your event will be one to remember.
We can provide tailored packages especially for your event. If there are special requirements, we're on hand to advise and ensure that all needs are met within the preparation and throughout your event.
Our team
Dedicated, proactive, friendly, creative and professional – just a few of the words used by our customers to describe the Venue team.
From start to finish, we’ll work with you to make arrangements, advise on layout and logistical features, welcome your guests on the day and create an atmosphere that will ensure that your event becomes an occasion that keeps everyone talking.
Technical and conference equipment
All of our rooms include Wi-Fi access and presentation facilities. Upon request, we can also provide poster boards, flip charts, note pads and pens – as well as conference phones and Skype facilities.
Both the Library and Science Room have a built-in PA system, with lectern, roving and lapel microphones.
Technical support and additional requirements such as livestreaming, can also be arranged with our preferred external suppliers at an additional cost.
Sundries
Part of our service is to make sure you don’t have to spend time searching for furniture or decorations for your event. Let us know what you need, and we’ll use our expert suppliers to find you:
- banqueting chairs
- menu cards
- linen in other colours
- badges for your delegates
- place cards and seating plans
- centrepieces and floral arrangements
- special order equipment
- lighting and visual effects
- music and entertainment
Berkeley Group Christmas Dinner
Can’t thank you and the team enough for such an amazing evening – everyone was so complimentary about the venue, food and drink, and service and had a great time. Please do pass on our thanks again to the team for a wonderful evening. And personally I really appreciated everyone’s flexibility and willingness to pitch in and help on the night, as soon as the evening started I was able to relax and enjoy myself safe in the knowledge that you all had everything covered.
Liz Dawson, Berkeley Group
EIE London
Informatics Ventures enjoyed working with the team at the venue. Their professional approach coupled with a great understanding of the logistics required for event management has helped contribute to an excellent working relationship. We are delighted with the level of assistance and also the full and in depth event brief meeting that they participate in, unobtrusively merging as part of our team.
Ronnie Johnston, Informatic Ventures
AkzoNobel Awards
A massive thank you to the team for the brilliant hospitality given to us at our event. Many of our guests were astounded at the level of warmth and professionalism that they experienced. There were many remarks as well about the amazing food, particularly the serving of the canapés in the branded tins.
Dale Laidler, AkzoNobel
Next Generation Materials for Solar Photovoltaics
The whole event proceeded without a hitch and this was clearly due in good part to your assistance. I received an overwhelming amount of feedback from delegates saying that it was a well organised event at a great location. Many commented on the quality of the food and someone stated that it was the best food of any institute he had visited in London...
Nigel Mason, PV Consulting Ltd.
Wedding reception
Your staff were friendly, smart, efficient and flexible to the needs of the guests. They are a tribute to your managers. The library and the anti-room are a superb venue and the tables were beautifully decorated. The food was excellent and well served. The quality of the lamb was amazing, and everyone enjoyed the little surprise that came with the dessert. All our guests have remarked how much they enjoyed the whole event, so once again thanks to you all.
Richard Tanner, MRSC
From awards evenings and conferences for large companies to smaller scale celebrations and annual dinners – what can we create for you?
Room hire rates
Our room hire rates are inclusive of presentation facilities and still or sparkling water. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
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.
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Talk to the venue team
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