One Great George Street

Largest function space within the building over 370 square meters and over 13 meters in height and adorned with marbled columned walls, ornate gold leaf and embellished plaster. An oak floor complements a stunning painted ceiling and two large crystal chandeliers at either end of the event room. There are seven floor-to-ceiling windows along the West wall letting in a lot of natural daylight. The room is the perfect setting for an awards lunch or dinner, product launch, a large meeting or conference or for an impeccable Wedding breakfast. The room is also near to the Smeaton, Council and Brunel rooms which are ideal spaces for a pre-event reception or meeting. The hall provides a unique space in which to host trade or independent wine tastings for up to 300 people with space for 14 exhibitors.

Purpose-built conference and lecture space with fixed racked seating able to accommodate up to 240 people. At the front is an ornate stage of dark wood panels which also surround the room. The stage has a speaker’s lectern to one side and a top table for up to seven people. The lectern and top table each have in-built monitors and microphones. There is a domed roof containing glass believed to have been salvaged from the Institution’s former building (pre-1900). This dome, as well as being a striking feature, also creates a feeling of space and light in the room. The cornices are embellished with carved plaster where the names of many eminent Engineers are featured.

One of the largest function rooms situated on the ground floor with dual aspect, high ceilings and large windows. The walls are covered with rich, dark, French walnut panelling and the ceilings are adorned with beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. .

Striking function rooms with high ceilings and large windows along the west wall allowing in lots of natural daylight. The walls are almost completely covered with rich, dark oak panelling and the ceilings are adorned with beautifully embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier.

Two meeting rooms styled in a modern, minimalist theme. With light coloured walls and uncluttered space result in an ideal function space for meetings, receptions, presentations and dining events for up to 100 people depending on the layout. Palmer room photo.

Accessible via the discreet President’s staircase this is an intimate function space, full of character and has a large period solid wooden table which seats 18 people comfortably. It is perfect for a small intimate boardroom meeting or a unique private dining event or a small pre-dining drinks reception for 30.

Traditional-style function room with high ceilings and large windows along the west wall allowing in lots of natural daylight. The walls are partially covered with rich, dark-oak panelling and the ceilings are adorned with beautifully-embellished plaster and lit by a large chandelier. There is a grand fireplace on the South wall framed by a splendid dark wood mantel piece, above which hangs the portrait of Isambard Kingdom Brunel one of the Institution’s most noted past presidents.

The only meeting space on the second floor and therefore offering more privacy is the Bazalgette room. The room is traditionally fitted out with dark wood railing, a large ornate fire place and mantel piece. The arched ceiling has a room-long skylight which creates space and light. A dark-wood table fits the length of the room and can accommodate for up to 26 people for an executive board meeting or presentation, a working lunch can be served comfortably within the room..

Styled in a modern, minimalist theme the Tredgold Room is ideal for a board meeting for up to 24 people with enough space for a working business or buffet lunch

This small, modern and functional meeting room is ideal for use as a boardroom (up to 16 people), for a workshop session, training or as a breakout room in conjunction with a large conference.

The Rankine is a modern, small and functional meeting room located on the lower ground 2 floor. The layout is flexible and ideal for use as a boardroom (up to 16 people), for a workshop session, training or breakout room in conjunction with a large conference. The room is very close to six other similar rooms on the same floor including the McKenzie and Bruce White rooms.

The Boardroom has a large table that can comfortably seat up to 14 people for a meeting or 12 for a seated buffet function or private dining event.

This modern, small and functional meeting room located on lower ground 2 floor, is the smallest space within the venue. It is ideal for a meeting or interview for up to six people.