RSA House
Event Venue
#16 of 109 Meeting venues in Charing Cross
#11 of 106 Corporate Event venues in Charing Cross
17 reviews
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8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
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Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at RSA House
Great Room
Event Venue
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Private space
180 seats
200 standing
The Great Room is our jewel in the crown, accommodating up 80 guests cabaret style or 180 theatre style. The room is perfect for fine dining or awards accommodating up to 130 people.
The room features high ceilings and a skylight which floods in natural daylight. Surrounding the room is the series of six paintings which are breathtakingly beautifu...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £4630 minimum spend
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Benjamin Franklin Room
Event Venue
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Private space
100 seats
150 standing
The Benjamin Franklin Room is a spacious and elegant ground floor room ideal for drinks receptions, dinners, conferences and wedding ceremonies. The large window floods the room with daylight and provides a stunning view of the Strand. The dramatic Troika chandelier reflects geometric patterns on to the ceiling and the room also hosts two original ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £2756 minimum spend
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The Vaults
Event Venue
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Private space
80 seats
220 standing
Originally river-front warehouses, the Vaults display exposed 18th century brickwork, offering a striking contrast to the splendour of the rooms above. There are 4 Vaults at RSA House with 2 - 4 interconnecting providing a great backdrop for parties, dinners and product launches; and the larger Vault 1 ideal for dinners and drinks receptions or to ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £5734 minimum spend
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The Durham Street Auditorium
Historic Building
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Private space
60 seats
The Durham Street Auditorium is a purpose built theatre ideal for screenings, conferences and meetings.
The DSA was built on the last remaining stretch of 18th century cobbled roadway which was part of a tunnel beneath the House leading down to the Thames.
The Auditorium itself seats 60 guests on the fixed cinema style seating and features buil...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £2701 minimum spend
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Queen Elizabeth II Room
Historic Building
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Private space
30 seats
40 standing
An elegant room with a magnificent original Adam ceiling, this was once the main drawing room of number 2 John Adam Street. The Queen Elizabeth II Room now offers space for meetings, conferences, small dinners and break out spaces.
The Queen Elizabeth II Room has adjoining doors to both the Prince Phillip and Shipley Rooms which can work well for...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £1279 minimum spend
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Henry Cole Room
Meeting Room
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Private space
6 seats
16 standing
This intimate room is the perfect setting for casual meetings and gatherings and is also ideal for holding interviews.
It is often used for quiet preparation during weddings and big events.
Furnished in a relaxed, contemporary fashion, the Drawing Room is also really good for a green room, dressing room or that quiet space to make phone calls aw...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £326 minimum spend
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The Folkestone Room
Meeting Room
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Private space
14 seats
30 standing
The Folkestone Room is a traditional boardroom with a central table, designed for smaller meetings or intimate dinners for up to 14 people. It is ideal for small events or a good break out space when used in conjunction with the Prince Phillip Room, Shipley or Romney Room.
The room is flooded with natural day light and has a 52" screen permanentl...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £340 minimum spend
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Shipley Room
Meeting Room
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Private space
12 seats
The Shipley Room is a first floor, classically decorated room with a beautiful Adam ceiling and a Regency chandelier.
Originally the main reception room of number 4 John Adam Street, this room now commemorates the Society's founder and Secretary from 1754 - 1757, William Shipley.
There is a linking door to the Drawing Room for holding pre-even...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £348 minimum spend
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Prince Philip Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
48 seats
60 standing
The Prince Philip Room is a first floor event space directly above the Tavern Room and provides an ideal backdrop for conferences, meetings, dinners and drinks receptions.
Located next to the Romney Room, Shipley Room and Folkestone Room these series of rooms can work well together for break out spaces or independently.
The Adam ceiling with pa...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £1411 minimum spend
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Tavern Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
53 seats
60 standing
A beautifully decorated room with a polished wooden floor and plain Adam ceiling. The perfect event space for drinks receptions, dinners, meetings and conferences.
Accommodating up to 60 guests for a drinks reception, 53 guests for a conference and 48 guests for a private dinner. This space is also licensed for wedding ceremonies for up to 40 gue...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £1383 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£2315
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1378
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
The Durham Street Auditorium
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1488
hire fee + min. spend
Queen Elizabeth II Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£507
hire fee + min. spend
Henry Cole Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£232
hire fee + min. spend
The Folkestone Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£246
hire fee + min. spend
Shipley Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£254
hire fee + min. spend
Prince Philip Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£904
hire fee + min. spend
Tavern Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£876
hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£2315
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1378
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
The Durham Street Auditorium
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1488
hire fee + min. spend
Queen Elizabeth II Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£507
hire fee + min. spend
Henry Cole Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£232
hire fee + min. spend
The Folkestone Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£246
hire fee + min. spend
Shipley Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£254
hire fee + min. spend
Prince Philip Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£904
hire fee + min. spend
Tavern Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£876
hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£2315
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1378
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
The Durham Street Auditorium
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1488
hire fee + min. spend
Queen Elizabeth II Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£507
hire fee + min. spend
Henry Cole Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£232
hire fee + min. spend
The Folkestone Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£246
hire fee + min. spend
Shipley Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£254
hire fee + min. spend
Prince Philip Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£904
hire fee + min. spend
Tavern Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£876
hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£2315
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1378
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
The Durham Street Auditorium
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1488
hire fee + min. spend
Queen Elizabeth II Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£507
hire fee + min. spend
Henry Cole Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£232
hire fee + min. spend
The Folkestone Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£246
hire fee + min. spend
Shipley Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£254
hire fee + min. spend
Prince Philip Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£904
hire fee + min. spend
Tavern Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£876
hire fee + min. spend
Friday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£2315
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1378
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
23:00
from
£150
per person
The Durham Street Auditorium
8:30 –
23:00
from
£1488
hire fee + min. spend
Queen Elizabeth II Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£507
hire fee + min. spend
Henry Cole Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£232
hire fee + min. spend
The Folkestone Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£246
hire fee + min. spend
Shipley Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£254
hire fee + min. spend
Prince Philip Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£904
hire fee + min. spend
Tavern Room
8:30 –
23:00
from
£876
hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
12:00 –
23:00
from
£8000
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£8000
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
0:00
from
£150
per person
Sunday
8:00 –
0:00
from
£150
per person
Great Room
12:00 –
23:00
from
£8000
hire fee + min. spend
Benjamin Franklin Room
12:00 –
0:00
from
£8000
hire fee + min. spend
The Vaults
8:00 –
0:00
from
£150
per person
Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago
Facilities and catering options
Up to 220
standing
Up to 180
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
Amenities
4.6
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.4
Value for money
4.2
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.7
CB
Cindy B.
July 2024
Excellent communication
Very prompt replies!
5.0
IT
Iain T.
June 2017
Drinks Reception · 150 guests
5.0
EH
Emma H.
September 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
OA
Otilia A.
January 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
About RSA House
RSA House, a Grade II* listed Georgian Townhouse in London’s W2. We have 11 unique and versatile event spaces to choose from, combining historical period features with modern and chic facilities including our funky brick exposed Vaults. We are also one of the only venues in London with the same façade as 10 Downing Street!
The venue is home to The RSA (The Royal Society of Arts), a charitable organisation in London that consists of a global community of proactive problem solvers, uniting people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time. By hosting an event with us, you will be directly contributing to charity and the three current programmes of work: Sustainability, Education and Learning and The Future of Work.
The venue is home to The RSA (The Royal Society of Arts), a charitable organisation in London that consists of a global community of proactive problem solvers, uniting people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time. By hosting an event with us, you will be directly contributing to charity and the three current programmes of work: Sustainability, Education and Learning and The Future of Work.
FAQ
Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.
At RSA House, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
RSA House does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at RSA House:
- The Vaults hosting 150 guests: £19584
- The Durham Street Auditorium hosting 60 guests: £4222.08
- Great Room hosting 100 guests: £7346.88
- Queen Elizabeth II Room hosting 30 guests: £3676.32
- Tavern Room hosting 35 guests: £1856.64
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
RSA House is located at 8 John Adam Street, in the Charing Cross district of London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.