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River Terrace at Somerset House

Terrace at a Historic Building
·
Private space
South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA –
Temple Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Set against the backdrop of Somerset House’s iconic 18th century façade and with sweeping views across the Thames, the River Terrace is one of our most exclusive spaces and the perfect location for up to 500 people for a standing reception or, can be made to feel more intimate for smaller numbers.

The River Terrace is a glamorous alfresco London setting to entertain guests in the warmer months and the stunning Seamen’s Hall is included in your hire as a wet weather contingency, with a capacity of up to 200, along with jumbrellas should a British seasonal downpour prevail.

Perfect for summer parties, you can invite your guests to a private barbecue expertly planned by one of our caterers or simply enjoy a drinks reception while the London landmarks light up your event.

Prices

Monday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 500

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

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

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Location

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