President's Dining Room at Surveyors House
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Up to 40standing
Up to 18seated
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About this space
Prime Westminster location by Parliament Square
Multiple event spaces including Lecture Hall and Council Chamber
In-house catering and bar service
Natural light throughout spaces
Built-in AV equipment and stage
Cloakroom service
Flexible room configurations
The President's Dining Room, located on the 5th floor of Surveyors House, is our most exclusive event space. Overlooking Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, it provides a refined setting for private dinners, executive meetings and intimate receptions. The space accommodates up to 18 guests in a boardroom layout and 40 for standing receptions.
Features
Wifi
Parliament views
Big Ben views
Exclusive setting
Private dinners
Executive meetings
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
Licenses
Licensed Until 12am
Capacities
40 Standing
18 Boardroom
Guide prices
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Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
Tuesdays to Saturdays, 09:00 - 17:00Tues to Sats, 09:00 - 17:00
£89 / Venue Fee & Min SpendVenue Hire Per Day
Tuesdays to Saturdays, 09:00 - 17:00Tues to Sats, 09:00 - 17:00
£900 / Venue FeeDining
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Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Evening
Every day, 17:00 - 23:00Every day, 17:00 - 23:00
£89 / Venue Fee & Min SpendVenue Hire Per Evening
Every day, 17:00 - 23:00Every day, 17:00 - 23:00
£2,500 / Venue FeeEvents
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Venue Hire & Minimum Spend Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 23:00Every day, 09:00 - 23:00
£89 / Venue Fee & Min SpendVenue Hire Per Day
Every day, 09:00 - 23:00Every day, 09:00 - 23:00
£4,000 / Venue FeeAbout this venue
Surveyors House brochureSet within one of Westminster's most prestigious historic landmarks, Surveyors House offers exceptional views across Parliament Square, combining timeless heritage with contemporary event facilities. Featuring state-of-the-art AV technology, flexible room configurations, and adjoining breakout spaces, the venue provides the perfect setting for conferences, seminars, leadership meetings, and private dining. With capacity for up to 120 delegates.
Location
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Surveyors House 12 Great George StreetWestminster SW1P 3ADLondon
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Frequently asked questions
What are the capacity limits for different room layouts in the main event spaces?
The Lecture Hall accommodates up to 120 guests in theatre layout or up to 80 in cabaret style (conflicting information shows 100 guests maximum in cabaret with tables of 10). The Council Chamber holds up to 80 guests in theatre layout or up to 32 cabaret-style. Room 1847 in the brasserie accommodates up to 60 guests for seated events.
What does the Day Delegate Rate include and what are the minimum guest requirements?
The DDR is £89 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 80 guests for the Lecture Hall package, or £49 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 20 guests for the Council Chamber package. It includes room hire, arrival refreshments (JING tea, Searcys coffee, pastries), morning and afternoon tea/coffee breaks, finger food buffet lunch, flavoured water station, in-built screen and projector, and cloakroom service.
What are the room hire costs for private events without catering packages?
The Council Chamber has a room hire fee of £1,000 plus VAT for a full day. Room 1847 costs £750 plus VAT room hire with a minimum food and beverage spend of £2,500 plus VAT and 12.5% service charge. The Dubai Meeting Room is £667 plus VAT per day for Monday to Friday 8am-5pm hire.
What are the venue's operating days and can events be held on weekends?
Surveyors House is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. All events must be scheduled Monday through Friday, though Friday evening events are possible for private dining and celebrations.
What catering upgrade options are available and at what cost?
You can upgrade from finger food buffet lunch to a hot fork buffet for an additional £10-£20 plus VAT per person (pricing varies by package). Minimum menu prices for private dining start from £45 plus VAT per person, with preorders required.
What are the pricing and inclusions for evening reception packages?
Reception packages start at £115 plus VAT per person, including glass of Searcys English sparkling on arrival, 3 canapés and 3 bowls per person, 3-hour unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks, cloakroom service, and venue hire from 6pm-9pm or 6pm-10pm depending on the package.
How long are provisional bookings held and what is the booking process?
Provisional bookings are typically held for 5 working days to several weeks depending on the event date and demand. For busy periods like June, spaces may be held longer. You'll need to provide layout preferences, approximate timings, budget, and meal type requirements before receiving a detailed proposal.
What AV equipment is included and what additional technical support is available?
Standard packages include in-built screen and projector, speakers, stage with lectern and lectern microphone, 2 hand-held or lapel microphones, and AV assistance upon arrival and on calls. The venue can accommodate video-conferencing capabilities and has registration desk facilities in the Council Chamber.
What are the Christmas party packages and minimum requirements?
Festive dining packages start at £144 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 75 guests, including glass of Prosecco, three-course festive dinner, half bottle of house wine per person, Christmas decorations, and venue hire from 6pm-11pm. Reception-only packages are £115 plus VAT per person for standing events.
Are there any additional mandatory charges beyond the quoted prices?
A discretionary service charge of 12.5% applies to food and beverage. All prices are quoted plus VAT at 20%. Security and staffing are included in most packages, but specific security requirements may incur additional costs.
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