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 6 months 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
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

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

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Lift to all floors

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(28 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
DC
Dani C.
October 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
AB
Ayesha B.
June 2024
Meeting · 30 guests
4.9
NC
Nicole C.
April 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

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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