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Receptions, Dinners & Book Launches

A unique venue with amazing Literary history in St James's Square

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St James's Square, SW1Y
The Space

The Reading Room: Offering stunning views across St James's Square, plus double-height, book-lined walls and elegant ironwork balustrades, the Reading Room is our main space for events and sits at the historic heart of the Library. The Reading Room provides a flexible and atmospheric space whether you are looking to host a sophisticated dinner, a presentation or a reception. As well as the main space, the balustrades can be used for speeches or small performances and offer guests a great view of the events.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
200
Theatre:
120
Cabaret:
50
Dining:
100
Boardroom:
50
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Wednesday - Sunday
17:30 - 23:00
From £ 3,000
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Perfect For
Anniversary
Awards ceremony
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Fashion show
Film premiere
Networking
Office staff party
Private dining
Private screening
Product launch
Summer party
Theatre production
Wake reception
Wedding reception
Wrap party
Other Rooms To Hire
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Whole Venue Hire
from £3,000
per evening
Standing
200
Theatre
120
Cabaret
50
Dining
100
Boardroom
50
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Intimate Dinners
from £2,000
per evening
Standing
30
Theatre
30
Dining
15
Boardroom
15
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Intimate Presentations, Lectures & Photoshoots
from £2,000
per evening
Standing
30
Theatre
25
Dining
20
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Receptions & Check-Ins
from £2,000
per evening
Standing
100
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Intimate Receptions & Vip Events
from £2,500
per evening
Standing
40
Dining
10
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Dry Hire
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Kitchen facilities available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Allowed Events
Ticketed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Open past 12am
Licensing
Alcohol License
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
BYOB
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
Venue Specs
Cloakroom
Early access
Elevator
Loading bay
Rain friendly
Separate Entrance
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Dancefloor
Dog friendly
Goods lift
Outside area
Parking Facilities
Ramps
Smoking area
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
PA System
Screens / Projector
Wi-Fi
Hearing loop
High Speed Fibre Optic
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
On-site technician
Sky Sports
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
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