Seamen's Hall at Somerset House

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South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA –
Temple Station (300 yd)
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Seamen's Hall, located on the ground floor of the South Wing, has marble floors, imposing Corinthian columns and huge windows, making it the perfect space for receptions, private dinners and other evening gatherings.

Entered via central doors from our stunning Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, the hall leads directly out onto our exclusive River Terrace, a section of which is included in the hire of the Seamen’s Hall, offering panoramic views of the Thames and surrounding iconic London landmarks. With original period features including black and white marble flooring, it offers an air of expansive elegance, lending itself beautifully as an evening venue.

Prices

Monday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Tuesday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Wednesday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Thursday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Friday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Saturday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Sunday
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Per session
17:30 – 23:00
from £11400 hire fee
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Catering, production and furniture are additional and as we are a Grade I listed building, we ask that you work with one of our extensive accredited suppliers. Send me a message through Tagvenue for a bespoke quote that's right for your event.

Mentioning your budget will help me propose the best option for your needs.
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 100

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
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 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 £6600
hire fee / per day

Portico Rooms

100
200
Navy Board Rooms at
from £4800
hire fee / per day

Navy Board Rooms

60
100
Lightwells and Deadhouse at
from £7800
hire fee / per day

Lightwells and Deadhouse

36
200
East Wing at
from £12000
hire fee / per day

East Wing

60
200
River Terrace at
from £16800
hire fee / per evening

River Terrace

500
Embankment Galleries at
from £18000
hire fee / per day

Embankment Galleries

340
800
Lancaster Room at
from £9600
hire fee / per day

Lancaster Room

150
220
River Rooms at
from £9600
hire fee / per day

River Rooms

220
West Wing at
from £9600
hire fee / per day

West Wing

500
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court at
from £42000
hire fee / per day

Edmond J Safra Fountain Court

800
1500
Screening Room at
from £2400
hire fee / per evening

Screening Room

70

FAQ

Please contact Somerset House using the enquiry form to confirm the cancellation and refund policy for your event.

At Somerset House, the following catering options are available:

  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
Somerset House does not offer parking facilities.
At Seamen's Hall, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Conference / Seminar, Banquet, Corporate Events, Performances / Exhibitions, Social Parties, Clubbing / Night Out, Dining, Christmas Parties, Studio / Production.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at Somerset House:

  • Portico Rooms hosting 100 guests: £6912
  • Lightwells and Deadhouse hosting 100 guests: £9600

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Somerset House is located at South Building, in the Somerset House district of London. The nearest metro station is Temple Station.

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