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The Library - Private Dinners

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Holborn, WC2A
The Space

The Library is a graded listed part of the Royal College of Surgeons, dating back to the early 19th century. This historical space on the first floor features the Library and Erasmus Wilson Room. The Lumley Library, as well as an evening event space is also a fully functioning medical library. By the close of the 19th century, it was widely recognised that The Royal College of Surgeons possessed one of the finest medical science library collections in Europe. Able to accommodate up to 90 guests for dinner and 150 guests in a standing reception, this enchanting space offers a beautiful backdrop for private dinners, evening receptions and weddings.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
120
Theatre:
100
Cabaret:
48
Dining:
80
Boardroom:
46
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Saturday
18:00 - 22:00
From £ 3,000
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Minimum Spend
Monday - Saturday
18:00 - 22:00
From £ 1,000
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Perfect For
Awards ceremony
Birthday party
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Exhibition
Live Streaming
Networking
Office staff party
Private dining
Private party
Product launch
Wedding
Wedding ceremony
Wedding reception
Wine tasting
Wrap party
Other Rooms To Hire
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Whole Venue Hire
from £6,000
per evening
Standing
300
Theatre
300
Cabaret
120
Dining
180
Boardroom
61
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The View - Dinners & Drinks Receptions
from £6,000
per evening
Standing
300
Theatre
300
Cabaret
120
Dining
180
Boardroom
63
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The View - Conferences
Price on request
Standing
300
Theatre
300
Cabaret
120
Dining
180
Boardroom
63
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The View - Weddings
from £6,000
per day
Standing
300
Theatre
300
Cabaret
120
Dining
180
Boardroom
63
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The View - Christmas
from £15,000
per evening
Standing
300
Dining
180
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Features & Restrictions
Catering
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Vegan Friendly
Venue can provide alcohol
Allow external caterers
Approved caterers only
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Dry Hire
Fridge/Freezer
Kitchen facilities available
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Open past 12am
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Ticketed Events
Licensing
Alcohol License
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Late License
BYOB
Noise restrictions
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Early access
Elevator
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Rain friendly
Ramps
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Dog friendly
Parking Facilities
Separate Entrance
Smoking area
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
Hearing loop
Hybrid Events
Live Streaming
PA System
Screens / Projector
Stage
Video Conferencing
Video Recording
Wi-Fi
High Speed Fibre Optic
On-site technician
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