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East Wing at Somerset House

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South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA – Show map
Temple Station (300 yd)
Events at S.

Events at S.

Up to 60
seats
Up to 350
standing
338 m2
3638 ft2
In-house catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Located just across from our famous Edmond J Safra Fountain Court, this venue offers a blank canvas space featuring beautiful high ceilings and large windows, with a series of open plan, interlinking rooms.

The East Wing offers an abundance of space and natural light, perfect for events including press days and drinks receptions, while proving equally popular with location managers. The East Wing combines ultramodern flourishes with neo-classical lines, conveying a real sense of occasion to your guests.

Capacity

Standing
up to 350
Theatre
up to 60
Cabaret
up to 48

Event offers and packages

Package per person

After a very successful Christmas in 2019 we are delighted to announce the launch of our Christmas Party Packages will be returning to our wonderful East Wing for 2020. We would love to have the opportunity to host yourself and your team at Somerset House this year.

Set in the heart of London, our Christmas package combines the perfect location for your party with all of your food, drink and entertainment options taken care of, and our dedicated team will be on hand to ensure your guests enjoy a celebration like no other.

The packages includes (based on a minimum of 100 guests):
Exclusive hire of the East Wing from 18:00 until 23:00
Guest arrival from 18:30
Glass of prosecco on arrival
Selection of nibbles
Canapes (4 per person) and Bowl Food (3 per person)
Complimentary food tasting of your chosen menu for up to two people
Unlimited house red and white wine, house beer, soft drinks and mineral water (bar opens at 19:00)
Furniture, bar and festive decoration
DJ, dance floor, PA System and coloured uplighters
A hostess to meet and greet guests.
Full event management, dedicated event security and cloakroom facilities provided

100-199 Guests: £135 + VAT per person
200- 350 Guests: £130 + VA per person

Should you wish to extend your event past 23:00, this is an additional cost of £20 + VAT per person, per hour.

Prices

Monday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages
Tuesday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages
Wednesday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages
Thursday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages
Friday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages
Saturday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages
Sunday
7:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Per day
7:30 – 23:00
from £10200 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 23:00
from £156 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Packages

Catering

Approved caterers only
Can provide alcohol
In-house catering
Allows external catering
BYO alcohol allowed
Kitchen facilities available
Can provide halal
Can provide kosher
Complimentary water
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary tea and coffee
Buyout fee for external catering

Licences

Alcohol licence until 23:00

Extension available

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Disabled access
Christmas Party Packages Available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Venue welcomes

Ticketed events
VIP events
Enhanced security events

Rules of the space

As Somerset House is a Grade 1 listed building there are a variety of rules, regulations and restrictions which we would be happy to discuss in more detail with you.

About Somerset House

Somerset House is a neoclassical palace that has been a great part of British history since the 16th century. The grandeur of the façade is continued inside our beautiful decorated rooms. We have a wide variety of spaces on offer that are all guaranteed to wow your guests with endless beauty, elegance and class.

Other spaces and event packages at this venue

Portico Rooms at
from £6000
hire fee / per day

Portico Rooms

Seating capacity 100
Standing capacity 200
Navy Board Rooms at
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hire fee / per day

Navy Board Rooms

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Standing capacity 90
Seamen's Hall at
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hire fee / per evening

Seamen's Hall

Seating capacity 100
Standing capacity 200
Lightwells and Deadhouse at
from £6000
hire fee / per day

Lightwells and Deadhouse

Seating capacity 36
Standing capacity 200
River Terrace at
from £14400
hire fee / per evening

River Terrace

Standing capacity 500
Embankment Galleries at
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Seating capacity 340
Standing capacity 800
Lancaster Room at
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Lancaster Room

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Standing capacity 220
River Rooms at
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River Rooms

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West Wing at
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hire fee / per day

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Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at
from £42000
hire fee / per day

Edmond J Safra Fountain Court

Seating capacity 550
Standing capacity 1500
Screening Room at
from £3600
hire fee / per day

Screening Room

Seating capacity 70

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