An event venue with round tables set with glassware, white linens, and tall illuminated centerpieces in the Benjamin Franklin Room at RSA House.
An event venue with large windows, decorative columns, wooden flooring, and accent lighting at RSA House Benjamin Franklin Room.
An event venue with a circular illuminated bar, wood floors, and large windows at RSA House
An event venue with rows of black chairs, wooden flooring, and decorative ceiling lights at RSA House.

Benjamin Franklin Room at RSA House

Function Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ –
Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Benjamin Franklin Room is a function room in RSA House distinguished by a decorative marble fireplace.

Design: The room shows classical proportions, high ceilings and corniced mouldings paired with tall shuttered sash windows and a neutral colour palette. The layout suits formal dining and can be adjusted and lit using uplighting to match different setups.

Features: The room includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and an integrated PA system with speakers. The space permits external playlists and house music and is wheelchair accessible. The venue provides on-site event coordination and can support AV setup and bespoke table layouts.

Ideal for: Corporate teams and private groups seeking a formal sit-down dinner or a polished reception.

What guests say: The space surprises visitors accustomed to the exterior by revealing grand, unexpected interiors.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Main menu
Main menu

Event offer

Meeting Offers

Run your meeting in the Benjamin Franklin Room with a Day Delegate package: arrival pastries, gourmet sandwich lunch and all-day tea/coffee.
Day Delegate Package (Gourmet Sandwich) – Benjamin Franklin Room (Min. 20 Guests)
£63 per person
• On arrival: mini pastries, yoghurt and granola, fresh fruit bowl, vegan flapjacks
• Lunch: Gourmet Sandwich Working Lunch (choice of three sandwiches and two Future 50 salads)
• Afternoon snack: mini cake bites; Chef’s choice nibbles
• All day: tea and coffee; still and sparkling water

Prices

Monday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £1378 + £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1847 + £1847 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £1378 + £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1847 + £1847 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £1378 + £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1847 + £1847 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £1378 + £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1847 + £1847 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:30 – 23:00
from £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per session
8:30 – 17:00
from £1378 + £1378 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 23:00
from £1847 + £1847 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £8000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £8000 + £8000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £8000 hire fee + min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £8000 + £8000 hire fee + min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 90
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 35
Cabaret
up to 48
U-Shaped
up to 36
Classroom
up to 36

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Unique chandelier
Historical features
Views of the Strand London
Bright, airy and contemporary
Licensed for up to 100 guests for a wedding ceremony
Capacity for up to 150 guests for standing reception, 90 guests for dinner and 100 guests for a conference
Inbuilt sound system
Inbuilt personalised lighting
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available No on-site parking

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level Entrance has steps – no ramp available
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for are not allowed
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(19 reviews and ratings - )

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Amy M.
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Very poor communication
1.0
EH
Emma H.
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Excellent communication
5.0
SJ
Steven J.
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Pleasant communication
4.0
SB
Sian B.
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Pleasant communication
4.0

About RSA House

RSA House is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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