Reading Room at Royal Institution Bar

Cocktail Bar · Private space

  34 reviews  – 
24 Colquitt Street, Liverpool, L1 4DE
Ropewalks, Liverpool

About this space

This room sits up to around 20 people. The standing capacity is around 40 persons. The room is themed as a reading room and has quirky artwork and unique furniture and decor, with a speakeasy feel to it.

The room is ideal for private parties, conferences, event space, tastings, special occasions, etc.


Prices

Monday
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Tuesday
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Wednesday
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Thursday
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Friday
11:00 – 2:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Saturday
11:00 – 2:00
from £250 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 2:00
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Sunday
11:00 – 0:30
from £250 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 0:30
from £250 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Depending on the size of the party, minimum spend prices will be negotiated.
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 40
Dining
up to 20
Theatre
up to 20
Classroom
up to 20

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Ground level

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

No smoking in the building
£500 Minimum Spend groups over 20
No Bringing in your own alcohol on site
No taking alcohol off-site
£150 deposit required for groups over 20


Reviews and ratings

(34 reviews and ratings - )

HP
Holly P.
December 2022
Event Space · 30 guests
Amazing! Very friendly and helpful management and staff. Helped make sure the night was a success. Can't thank them enough. Would definitely book for future events
5.0
WC
William C.
October 2022
Event Space · 15 guests
Lovely rooms. Very clean toilets, nice bar, staff are fabulous and caring. Owen is a dream to deal with.
No DJ music very hit and miss
5.0
DM
Damien M.
August 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
BB
Beth B.
August 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

“Simple but Better” and for the rare and the spirited. The Royal Institution's origins started as an institution promoting Literature, science and the arts in 1814 and was granted its royal charter in 1821.

Now in a new era, we want to keep the foundations of its history and themes of the past together with new ideas in this everchanging dynamic world. The three iconic rooms will take you on an expedition of fine wine, spirits, signature and classic cocktails done “Simple but Better”.


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