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Riverside Rooms

Riverside Rooms

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Spacious Riverside Rooms event space with polished floors, perfect for meetings and receptions.
  • From £130 per person
  • 350 Reception
  • Waterloo
  • From £130 per person
  • 350 Reception
  • Waterloo
Located in historic County Hall with unrivalled Thames views of Parliament and Big Ben, plus the unique option to add London Eye experiences to your event.
Bonnie Gunter
Bonnie Gunter

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Capacity for up to 350 standing guests
  • Grade 2 listed County Hall building
  • High ceilings and pillar-free spaces
  • Optional London Eye experience add-on
  • Thames views overlooking Parliament and Big Ben
  • Three interconnected oak-panelled rooms
  • Exclusive use venue hire available
  • Central London location near Waterloo

Located within County Hall on the vibrant Southbank, the Riverside Rooms is the perfect venue for your next reception, lunch, product launch or Christmas party.

The space offers three interconnecting oak-panelled rooms for your guests to explore, alongside stunning views across the Thames.

The Riverside Rooms can accommodate up to 350 guests standing and is the ideal venue for both daytime and evening events.

You could even add on private pods on the London Eye to your booking, to provide unmatched entertainment for your guests!

Frequently asked questions

Riverside Rooms does not offer dry hire. All catering must be provided exclusively by Seasoned Events, their in-house catering partner. You cannot bring in external caterers or suppliers unless specifically agreed in advance.

The Parliament Rooms can accommodate 192 guests in theatre style or 120 in cabaret style. The Westminster Room holds 100 in theatre or 80 in cabaret. The venue can accommodate up to 150 people for a plated meal and up to 350 for standing receptions.

Pricing varies significantly by event type and size. Examples include £26,000 + VAT for a 40th birthday party with 5-hour venue hire, food and drinks, £24,000 + VAT for a plated dinner for 110 people, or £17,000 + VAT for a standing reception with bowl food for 110 people. Day delegate rates start from £80 + VAT per person with a minimum of 100 people.

Provisional bookings are held for up to 1 week unless discussed otherwise. For events requiring setup and coordination, you typically need to confirm your booking at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure everything is ready.

Basic PA system with 2 handheld microphones is included in most packages. Additional AV requirements cost extra, with estimates around £4,000 depending on your specific needs. The venue can accommodate large screens and presentation equipment.

Yes, there is an automatic donation of £1 per attendee to either SEA LIFE TRUST or Merlin's Magic Wand Children Charity. This is included in all event packages and you can choose which charity to support.

The venue comprises three interconnecting oak-panelled function spaces: the Parliament Rooms, Westminster Room, and Knott's Library. The Library can be used for lunch breaks, coffee breaks, or as a lounge area, while the main rooms offer stunning views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and London Eye.

The DDR package at £80 + VAT per person (minimum 100 people) includes exclusive venue use, tea and coffee with homemade treats, sandwich working lunch with soft drinks, PA system with 2 handheld microphones, Wi-Fi, manned cloakroom, dedicated event manager, event staffing, and the automatic charity donation.

No other suppliers are allowed to work on the premises unless specifically agreed in advance. The venue works with a selection of tried and tested partners who can provide entertainment and equipment, but you must get approval for any external suppliers.

The venue is located on the first floor of County Hall, accessible by lift, and has a private loading bay for deliveries. It's within a 5-minute walk from Waterloo station and offers convenient access for setup and guest arrival.

More about Riverside Rooms

The Riverside Rooms are located next to the London Eye in County Hall with stunning views across the Thames. The oak panelled rooms are an ideal dry hire space/blank canvas for you to add a theme or enhancement to. Located near Westminster and next to Waterloo the venue is very well connected.

Why not add the London Eye to your event for a truly London experience? We can even add tickets to one of our famous attractions; London Dungeon, Sea Life or Shrek's Adventure.

We can package catering, AV and venue hire together, making arranging an event at the Riverside Rooms completely hassle-free.