The London Library, venue for hire in London

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About The London Library

As one of the oldest lending libraries in the world, this new venue has not only been the sanctuary of some of the most renowned novelists of our time, but also boasts impressive architectural details. Extravagant reds, greens and dark teak wood match original features such as pillars, fireplaces and ironwork balustrades. Modern areas can be found too, although with accents of bronze and glass. The stand-out space is the Reading Room, with its huge capacity and book-lined walls. We also recommend having your guests arrive through The Issue Hall, using the original book-issue counter to place your drinks. Find more details on each of the rooms below.

Venue Facilities

Caterer not restricted

Disability access

Exclusive Hire

Wifi available

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Delegates/Guests

Up to 200

Venue Hire Cost

Moderate

Venue Type

Institutions, Meeting room, Party venue

Venue Style

Grand, Historic, Light and Bright, Traditional

Event Atmosphere

Exclusive, Intimate, Relaxed

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London Library Matterport 3D tour

The London Library Rooms

Art Room

Standing

Banquet

This recently refurbished space featuring the venue's extensive art and architecture collection is a modern and inspiring space for drinks receptions. It can also serve as a private area for VIP drinks during larger events.

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Issue Hall

100

Standing

Reached through the main entrance of the Library directly from St James’ Square, the Issue Hall offers a grand arrival point and is the an ideal spot for a drinks reception. It is a working space during the day, but can be converted into a registration and welcome area for larger standing events in the Reading Room, for instance. Clients are welcome to use the existing book-issue counters for this, maintaining the look and feel of the historic space and reducing the amount of set-up needed.

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Lightwell Reading Room

Standing

Banquet

Created from a former central lightwell and reaching four storeys high, this exclusive space is excellent for smaller drinks receptions or as a VIP area away from the main space during larger events. Allowing glimpses into every wing of the library and featuring patinated bronze panelling, this is one of the most contemporary spaces in the Library.

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Reading Room

100

Meeting

200

Standing

100

Banquet

Offering impressive views across St James’s Square, the double-height, book-lined walls and elegant ironwork balustrades of this room make it the main space for events. Located at the heart of the venue, it is particularly suitable for theatre-style presentation or award ceremonies.

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Sackler Study Room

Standing

Banquet

Opposite the Reading Room, the Sackler Study is the Library's former committee room, and is the place for intimate dining or a small drinks reception. Guests can enjoy the faux regency design of the space, complete with original Robert Adam fireplace.

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Location

14 St James's Square, St. James's, London, SW1Y 4LG

020 7766 4795

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Testimonials For The London Library

Hugely impressedJANUARY, 2020

We were hugely impressed by the whole team at The London Library, who were impeccably organised, thoughtful and attentive both in the run-up and during the event. The evening was a huge success and a particularly memorable one in the Library's exquisite interior. We could not have asked for a better venue and colleagues.

Josh from Faber & Faber