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The Embankment Galleries

Somerset House

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  • From £15000
  • 800 Standing
  • Covent Garden
  • From £15000
  • 800 Standing
  • Covent Garden

Space description

In the Embankment Galleries, the whole venue can hold 800 for a standing reception. Our Mezzanine level can seat up to 340 for a dinner on rounds or 192 on a long table, and our East and West Galleries can hold around 300 standing in each space.

Originally a barrel-vaulted bargehouse linked directly to the River 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 host annual exhibitions but as of September 2017 - February 2018 it is also available for private events.


What this space offers

Features
Wifi
Art Gallery
Blank canvas venues
Central location with good transport links
Natural light
Art Exhibitions
Blank canvas venues
Central location with good transport links
Charity
Hidden spaces tour
Historical Tour
Natural light
Outside space
Public galleries
Restaurants
Retail
Riverside location
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Recommended Caterering List available
Recommended Caterers Only
Space
Disabled Access
Storage Space
1059m² (11399ft²)
Ceiling height 6ft (2.0m)
Licenses
Licensed Until 11pm
License Extension Available
TENs Available
Capacities
250 Cabaret
340 Dining
300 Dinner Dance
800 Standing
340 Theatre
Welcomes
Art Exhibitions
Pop-Ups
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Events with Alcohol

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Guide Prices

  • Dining

    Venue Hire Per Day

    • Every day 07:30 - 23:00

      £15000 / Venue Fee

  • Events

    Venue Hire Per Day

    • Every day 07:30 - 23:00

      £15000 / Venue Fee

  • Pop-up

    Venue Hire Per Day

    • Every day 07:30 - 23:00

      £15000 / Venue Fee



More about Somerset House

Built on historical foundations at the very heart of the capital, Somerset House is London's working arts centre, home to the UK's largest creative community and one of city's best loved public spaces.

The spectacular, neo-classical buildings offers 12 blank canvas, versatile event spaces, including indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for staging events of all styles and sizes 0 randing in capacity from 10 to 1,500. Somerset house is ideally located, sitting between the River Thames and Covent Garden and is accessible via major transport inks in the centre of the capital.


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