Somerset House
Event Venue
8 reviews
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South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
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Temple Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at Somerset House
Portico Rooms
Event Venue
·
Private space
100 seats
200 standing
Located on the first floor of the South Wing, the Portico Rooms are a spacious and versatile suite of rooms offering a contemporary and elegant location for both daytime and evening events.
With original features, natural daylight and uninterrupted views of the London skyline, the Portico Rooms offer a stylish and versatile backdrop which can be t...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Navy Board Rooms
Event Venue
·
Private space
60 seats
100 standing
Steeped in history and dating back to the 18th century, the Navy Board Rooms are an impressive suite of rooms with a distinctive sense of charm and heritage.
Climbing the grand, sweeping Nelson Staircase is an experience in itself, as each flight is a one-off architectural work of art. Entering the main space, marble fireplaces and wooden floors c...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Seamen's Hall
Event Venue
·
Private space
100 seats
200 standing
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...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Lightwells and Deadhouse
Dining Room
·
Private space
36 seats
200 standing
If you are looking to take your event beyond the ordinary and into the unknown, this unique subterranean space, rich in atmosphere and character, is the ideal location.
Our most atmospheric space lies hidden from the public gaze, one level below our famous fountains. Running along three sides of the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, the lightwells ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
East Wing
Event Venue
·
Private space
60 seats
200 standing
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 eq...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
River Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
500 standing
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 s...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Embankment Galleries
Event Venue
·
Private space
340 seats
800 standing
Originally a barrel-vaulted barge house linked directly to the Thames, the Embankment Galleries are now our most modern and adaptable events space.
Spread over the ground floor and mezzanine level of the South Wing, this network of rooms have been reinvented as home to Somerset House’s most celebrated exhibitions, and host annual exhibitions such...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Lancaster Room
Event Venue
·
Private space
150 seats
220 standing
Located in our New Wing, the Lancaster Room is unlike any other venue at Somerset House. The aesthetically raw finish of the room, with dramatic pillars, high ceilings and exposed floorboards set against the stunning views over the Thames takes the original features of Somerset House and adds a contemporary cutting edge.
With its own private entra...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
River Rooms
Event Venue
·
Private space
220 standing
The River Rooms are a versatile suite of rooms situated in the New Wing, with a creative and raw aesthetic. These interlinking, open plan rooms retain faint touches from their former tenants which are highlighted by the custom-built lighting tracks.
The room is complete with dramatic original fireplaces and exposed brick archways, making the Rive...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
West Wing
Event Venue
·
Private space
500 standing
Entering directly from the grandeur of the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, linked via spacious, stylish corridors and connecting doors, the West Wing can be adapted for a multitude of events.
With 19 renovated rooms, this expansive area boasts light wooden flooring, beautiful fireplaces, high ceilings and ample natural light. The understated ele...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
Event Venue
·
Semi-private area
800 seats
1500 standing
Located just a few short steps from the bustling activity of the Strand, in the heart of London, the Edmond J Safra Fountain Court is centred around the iconic fountains and surrounded on all sides by glorious 18th century architecture. Popular with the public throughout the year, the courtyard hosts some of the city’s best loved major events such ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Screening Room
Screening Room
·
Private space
70 seats
With fixed seating for 60 guests, and the possibility of adding 10 additional seats, the Screening Room offers an ideal space for presentations and lectures.
With built in AV and a technician on hand, you can sit back and let your event run smoothly and efficiently in this quiet, stylish space. Offering a blank canvas, clients can brand the Scree...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Tuesday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Wednesday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Thursday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Friday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Saturday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Sunday
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Portico Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£128
per person
Navy Board Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£138
per person
Seamen's Hall
17:30 –
23:00
from
£11400
hire fee
Lightwells and Deadhouse
7:30 –
23:00
from
£7800
hire fee per day
East Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£12000
hire fee per day
River Terrace
17:30 –
22:00
from
£16800
hire fee
Embankment Galleries
7:30 –
23:00
from
£18000
hire fee per day
Lancaster Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
River Rooms
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
West Wing
7:30 –
23:00
from
£9600
hire fee per day
Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
7:30 –
23:00
from
£42000
hire fee per day
Screening Room
7:30 –
23:00
from
£2400–£3600
hire fee
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 1500
standing
Up to 800
seats
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
4.6
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
3.0
Communication
4.7
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LK
Laurelle K.
Verified review
Exhibition · 100 guests
· November 2018
Room: beautiful, clean and spacious.The venue offers a great deal of history to share with your guests.
Event managers/ staff: superb, going above and beyond to support our event.
Location: in central London and therefore very easy for guests to access via London terminals.
Spaces are booked on dry hire. Costs can build up quite quickly. Everything is an additional charge. Something to bear in mind when booking if you're not familiar with this type of venue hire.
Night time security: treated our event like it was a night club, being quite forceful rather than helpful.
Submitted 6 years ago
4.6
NR
Nelly R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
JB
Jake B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 7 months ago
5.0
TW
Tess W.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 1 year ago
5.0
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.
FAQ
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.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Somerset House:
- Portico Rooms hosting 100 guests: £8640
- Lightwells and Deadhouse hosting 100 guests: £12000
- Edmond J Safra Fountain Court hosting 250 guests: £18000
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Somerset House is located at South Building, in the The Strand, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Temple Station.
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