Council Room at One Birdcage Walk

Meeting Centre
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Private space
1 Birdcage Walk, Westminster, London, SW1H 9jj
St. James's Park Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

Located on the second floor, the Council room features Edwardian styled antique oak paneling and an ornate plaster ceiling. One of our larger rooms, the Council room is a flexible space and can be arranged in a variety of layouts. It is also a popular room for evening drinks receptions and dinners.
An opulent and versatile space, perfect for board meetings, drinks receptions or seated dinners.

Key features
A registration table and a coat rail are available outside the room.


Prices

Monday
8:30 – 22:00
from £970–£1650 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £970 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £970 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1650 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1650 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Tuesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £970–£1650 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £970 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £970 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1650 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1650 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Wednesday
8:30 – 22:00
from £970–£1650 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £970 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £970 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1650 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1650 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Thursday
8:30 – 22:00
from £970–£1650 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £970 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £970 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1650 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1650 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Friday
8:30 – 22:00
from £970–£1650 hire fee
Per morning
8:30 – 13:00
from £970 hire fee
Per afternoon
14:00 – 17:30
from £970 hire fee
Per evening
18:30 – 22:00
from £1650 hire fee
Per day
8:30 – 17:30
from £1650 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Saturday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Evening and weekend hire also allows access to our list of approved caterers. Please get in touch for more information and see below for sample daytime packages.

Packages:

Business day package (min 6 – max 30) - £37.00 per person
Standing fork buffet package - £37.50 per person
Afternoon tea packages - from £25.50 per person
Drinks reception packages – from £15.50 per person
Dinner packages - from £60.00 per person

* please note that our catering prices are excluding VAT
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 48
Theatre
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 36
Cabaret
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 24
Classroom
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioner
Natural light
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Whiteboard
Storage space
Quiet space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(30 reviews and ratings - )

MP
Mariam P.
October 2023
Meeting · 50 guests
Venue, location, food, facilities.
The schedule was not adhered to for coffee break/catering.
4.6
MC
Mark C.
February 2025
Excellent communication
5.0
MS
Maria S.
January 2025
Meeting · 40 guests
4.6
AB
Ayesha B.
June 2024
Meeting · 30 guests
4.9

One Birdcage Walk, home of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, offers meeting and event spaces in the heart of Westminster.

Overlooking St James's Park and just minutes away from HM Treasury, the Houses of Parliament and Horse Guards Parade, One Birdcage Walk combines original period features, unique heritage, modern technology and excellent customer service to create a remarkable backdrop for any occasion. Our beautiful and flexible venue can host a range of events; from lectures, conferences, meetings, away days, seminars and training courses to drinks receptions and fine dining events.


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