Christmas Parties

RSA House

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Christmas party venue with exposed brick walls and arched ceiling at RSA House.
  • From £166 per person
  • 220 Standing
  • Charing Cross
  • From £166 per person
  • 220 Standing
  • Charing Cross
RSA House is London's most versatile Christmas venue with 11 unique spaces in a historic Georgian building, offering everything from intimate dinners to grand celebrations for up to 220 guests.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Private entrance from the Strand
  • Manned cloakroom service
  • In-house catering team
  • Late licence available
  • Central London location on the Strand
  • 11 unique event spaces across four floors
  • Georgian architecture with modern facilities
  • Christmas decorations included
  • Exposed brick Vaults with atmospheric lighting
  • Built-in stage and customisable uplighters

Located on the Strand, RSA House is one of London's most iconic Christmas venues, offering 11 unique event spaces across four floors. Built in 1774, RSA House seamlessly blends Georgian design with modern facilities, and is unparalleled in its versatility, with options to suit Christmas parties large and small. From Lavish festive dinners with friends and family, to corporate drinks receptions, the team are on hand to cater to your every request.




Frequently asked questions

Room hire varies by space and timing: Great Room costs £3,000-£7,140 + VAT depending on duration, Prince Philip room £1,400 + VAT for evening hire (6pm-11pm), and Queen Elizabeth II room £1,150 + VAT for day hire (8:30am-5pm). All spaces require minimum catering spends: Great Room has no specified minimum in quotes, Prince Philip requires £1,100 + VAT minimum, and Queen Elizabeth II requires £600 + VAT minimum catering spend that must be met or exceeded with food and beverage items.

Great Room accommodates up to 200 reception, 180 standing buffet, 130 dining (round tables), or 48 dining (long table). Benjamin Franklin room holds up to 150 reception, 130 standing buffet, 90 dining (round tables), or 36 dining (long table). Prince Philip room fits up to 60 reception, 50 standing buffet, 50 dining (round tables), or 32 dining (long table). The Vaults can accommodate up to 220 reception, 200 standing buffet, 80 dining (round tables), or 56 dining (long table).

RSA House offers comprehensive Christmas packages starting at £143 + VAT per person for Benjamin Franklin and Great Room hire (6:30pm-11pm), including two glasses of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course Christmas menu, half bottle of house wine with meal, and service. The Vaults Christmas package costs £239 + VAT per person (minimum 70 guests) and includes exclusive hire 6:30pm-midnight, one-hour sparkling wine reception, three-course meal, two hours unlimited drinks (9:30pm-11:30pm), DJ, dance floor, and private cloakroom.

Handheld or lapel microphones cost £68-£75 + VAT each (PA system required). Wireless uplighters are £22-£25 + VAT each with a maximum of 16 available subject to availability. Flipcharts with pens cost £15 + VAT each. The Great Room AV package including projector, screen, stage, lectern with microphone, handheld mic, surround sound and 8-hour AV technician support costs £940-£1,182 + VAT. TV screens cost £200 + VAT each.

RSA House will hold dates for up to two weeks while you decide on the venue. If they need a decision sooner, they provide 48 hours notice to either confirm with a signed contract or release the date. For weekend events, they may hold dates for up to five working days. All bookings require a signed contract to confirm the reservation.

Weekend events incur significantly higher costs as RSA House is normally closed. Weekend hire costs approximately £12,000 + VAT to open the house. For weddings, the venue offers exclusive hire on weekends which creates an intimate atmosphere, with wedding packages available for different guest numbers and the venue can accommodate up to 220 guests for evening receptions.

RSA House does not offer dry hire and does not permit any external catering. All food and beverages must be provided by their in-house catering team. Minimum catering spends must be met or exceeded with food and beverage items of your choice. The venue provides sample menus and can accommodate various dietary requirements through their catering packages.

RSA House requires detailed information about your organization, event purpose, speakers, attendees, and whether the event aligns with RSA's vision, mission, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments. They ask about controversial speakers, political figures, press coverage, security requirements, and whether events will be recorded or broadcast. The organizer must understand and accept RSA's values, and events must align with their charitable mission.

The Great Room and Benjamin Franklin room work hand-in-hand, with Benjamin Franklin directly beneath the Great Room serving as the ideal catering space. Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II rooms adjoin each other on the 1st floor. The Vaults offer four interconnecting spaces with their own Strand entrance, manned cloakroom and reception desk, making them perfect for exclusive hire events with separate arrival areas.

Standard venue hire typically runs from 8:30am-5pm for day events, with evening events commonly from 6pm-11pm. The venue can extend to midnight or later with additional charges. Weekend opening requires special arrangements and significantly higher costs. Event organizers typically need access before official start times for setup, though specific setup times should be confirmed when booking.




More about RSA House

Central London's award-winning RSA House is a focal point for social change and enlightened thinking, whilst being at the forefront of numerous discoveries and inventions. Providing an inspiring venue for any occasion, its charming Georgian features are balanced with progressive technology, alongside friendly and attentive service. From high ceilinged and bright rooms to the atmospheric exposed brick Vaults, the House offers a selection of versatile spaces for hire, all with their own unique stories, accommodation group of up to 220.