A spacious terrace with stone paving, outdoor seating, food stalls, and guests mingling at Somerset House River Terrace.

River Terrace at Somerset House

Terrace at an Event Venue
·
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.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

This summer we are partnering up with some of our accredited suppliers to offer you exclusive catering and entertainment options, in addition to the venue hire of our wonderful River Terrace, to offer you a brilliant summer event package and make the planning process as easy as it can be.

We have a variety of options including (based on a minimum of 150 people) :

A BBQ menu / food stations from £75 + VAT per person
A canapes and bowl menu from £65.45+VAT Per Person

Prices

Monday
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 22:00
from £16800 hire fee
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 500

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
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
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
Temporary event notices 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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