Royal Pharmaceutical Society

A view of the welcoming and comfortable reception at the RPS London officesVenue Hire

There are 180 years of history behind the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), but our London HQ is every inch a modern building.

Flooded with natural daylight and boasting a dramatic atrium staircase at its heart, every visitor also has the opportunity to explore centuries of pharmacy history in our fascinating on-site Museum.

About our London headquarters

The exterior view of the RPS offices in central London

  • Top-floor and ground-floor spaces available for external hire
  • Meeting rooms and venue space to hire for groups ranging from 20 people to 130 people
  • Floor to ceiling windows provide stunning natural daylight in our top-floor venue space
  • Suitable for meetings, events, networking, product launches, team away days and more
  • Adjoining meeting room available for organisers and speakers
  • Catering and networking room available in the adjoining fourth floor space
  • In-house AV equipment such as projectors, screen, two relay screens, lectern, microphones, Wi-Fi, built in speakers (or contact us for advanced builds and AV requirements).

DISCOVER OUR FIVE VENUE SPACES

Where to find us

  • Located behind iconic Tower Bridge and St Katherine's Dock
  • Walking distance from Tower Hill, Bank, Liverpool Street and Aldgate tube stations
  • Walking distance from London Bridge and Fenchurch Street train stations.

Map and more details.

Features

  • Fast complementary Wi-Fi
  • Reception space for meet and greet of delegates
  • Heritage museum and library – guided tours are available on request
  • Venue is fully accessible (two lifts and wheelchair access throughout)
  • Floor to ceiling windows bring in plenty of natural light to our top-floor Event Space.

Catering

  • Refreshments (which includes tea and coffee with biscuits, fresh fruit and fruit juices)
  • Hot fork buffet
  • Cold buffet
  • Sandwiches.

Visit our Museum

A long view of the fascinating RPS Museum at the central London officesPharmacy has a long - often strange – history, and our Pharmacy Museum is full of fascinating exhibits from the 14th century to the modern day.

Our cabinet displays make the ground floor something unique for your event backdrop, team building activities and networking.

Ask about booking a museum tour for your group, guided by one of our knowledgeable curators.

Choose from five fabulous spaces

View from the Events SpaceOur RPS London offices have five spaces for you to choose from. You're sure to find something to suit your event needs, whether you're hosting a major company event or a small, private meeting.

  1. Event Space
  2. RPS Suite
  3. Lambeth Room and Bloomsbury Room
  4. Allen Room
  5. Bell Room

1. Event Space

RPS Events SpaceOur Event Space boasts floor to ceiling windows with beautiful city views and a wrap-around balcony. This versatile space is available in multiple layouts, including Cabaret, Classroom, Boardroom, Theatre, and U-shaped. And, depending on your capacity, you'll have the option to set up a refreshments station and provide lunch in the same room.

We also offer refreshments and food stations, if you need flexibility.

And don't forget that our adjoining meeting room - handy for speakers or organisers - is included in the price.

Layouts and numbers

  • Boardroom – 30 people
  • Theatre – 130 people
  • Classroom – 39 people
  • U-shaped – 30 people
  • Hollow square – 35 people
  • Banquet rounds – 110 people
  • Cabaret rounds – 70 people
  • Reception – 150

2. RPS Suite

The RPS SuiteCombining our Lambeth and Bloomsbury rooms will give you ample space for up to a hundred people, with various layouts available, including Classroom, Boardroom, Cabaret, Theatre, and more.

One standout feature is its location on the ground floor, adjacent to our RPS Pharmacy Museum. Your guests will have a unique opportunity to explore the Museum while attending events.

For smaller groups of 10 to 50 people, the space is versatile enough to accommodate lunch, eliminating the need for additional room hire, and is available in layouts, such as Boardroom, Classroom, Exam, Theatre and Cabaret.

Layouts and numbers

  • Boardroom – 25 people
  • Theatre – 90 people
  • Classroom – 30 people
  • U-shaped – 25 people
  • Hollow square – 34 people
  • Banquet rounds – 80 people
  • Cabaret rounds – 56 people
  • Reception – 100

3. Lambeth Room and Bloomsbury Room

Lambeth Room viewWith their close proximity to the RPS Pharmacy Museum, both the Lambeth and Bloomsbury Rooms provide a unique experience for your guests.

Each is versatile enough to host many different types of events, with a capacity of 50 people in Cabaret, Boardroom, and Classroom layouts, or even up to 60 in Theatre style.

Lambeth layouts and numbers

  • Boardroom – 20 people
  • Theatre – 45 people
  • Classroom – 20 people
  • U-shaped – 18 people
  • Hollow square – 20 people
  • Banquet rounds – 40 people
  • Cabaret rounds – 28 people
  • Reception – 50

Bloomsbury layouts and numbers

  • Boardroom – 23 people
  • Theatre – 45 people
  • Classroom – 20 people
  • U-shaped – 20 people
  • Hollow square – 23 people
  • Banquet rounds – 40 people
  • Cabaret rounds – 28 people
  • Reception – 50

4. Allen Room

RPS Allen RoomThe perfect space for your speakers and organisers to use during presentations, or alternatively for delegates to use if they have personal meetings during the day.

Adjacent to the main Event Space, the Allen Room is a fixed boardroom layout and seats up to ten people.


5. Bell Room

Situated on the ground floor, our Bell Room is perfect for smaller meetings, while offering views of our fascinating RPS Pharmacy Museum and direct access to our bright and airy Library.

With capacity for up to six people, the large screen lets you connect for presentations or calls while in the meeting. Our Bell Room offers a change of routine away from the office, and of scenery for those based outside London.


 

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