Somerset House
Historic Building
5 reviews
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South Building, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
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Temple Station (300 yd)
Events at S.
Spaces for hire at Somerset House
from £6600
hire fee / per day
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Portico Rooms
100
200
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...
from £4800
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Navy Board Rooms
60
100
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...
from £11400
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Seamen's Hall
100
200
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...
from £7800
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Lightwells and Deadhouse
36
200
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 ...
from £12000
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East Wing
60
200
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...
from £16800
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River Terrace
500
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...
from £18000
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Embankment Galleries
340
800
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...
from £9600
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Lancaster Room
150
220
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...
from £9600
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River Rooms
220
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...
from £9600
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West Wing
500
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...
from £42000
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Edmond J Safra Fountain Court
800
1500
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 ...
from £2400
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Screening Room
70
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...
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
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
(5 reviews and ratings – )
L
Laurelle K.
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.
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.
