Event Spaces & Function Rooms
Reading & Writing Room
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About Reading & Writing Room
130 Banquet
250 Standing / Reception
The Reading & Writing Room catches afternoon light through its floor-to-ceiling windows, where the Thames glitters below and the London Eye slowly turns against the sky. We've hosted countless wedding ceremonies in this Victorian masterpiece, where original wood paneling meets soaring ceilings painted with intricate murals from the building's nineteenth-century origins. Crystal chandeliers illuminate every corner of this versatile space, which we configure differently for each celebration. For wedding breakfasts, we arrange round tables for up to 130 guests beneath the ornate ceiling, while cocktail receptions see up to 250 people mingling between the grand columns. The room's natural acoustics mean your vows carry perfectly without amplification, though we have discrete sound systems ready when needed. From these windows, your guests watch river traffic pass while they sip champagne. The Whitehall Gardens spread out below, where many couples choose to continue their drinks reception in warmer months. Inside, the combination of period features and modern climate control keeps everyone comfortable year-round, with air-conditioning that works silently behind the historic facades. Our team transforms this space throughout the day, from morning ceremonies with chairs in neat rows to evening receptions with dancing beneath the chandeliers. The high-speed internet supports live-streaming for distant relatives, while the room's position away from street noise creates an intimate atmosphere despite being minutes from Westminster. The marble staircase leading to the Reading & Writing Room becomes part of your celebration, where photographers capture dramatic entrances against the Victorian architecture. With Parliament and Trafalgar Square within a ten-minute walk, your guests can explore London's landmarks between ceremony and reception, returning to find the room reset for your evening celebration.
Response rate:99%
Response time:within an hour
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Prices
Minimum spend | from £9,600
Mon – Sun09:00 - 18:00from £9,600 minimum spend
Amenities
Wireless Internet Access
Menu
Food And DrinkPrice
Location
Embankment · 2 minutes
Charing Cross · 4 minutes
London Charing Cross · 4 minutes
Westminster · 5 minutes
Opening hours
Monday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday:9:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Response rate:99%
Response time:within an hour