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Surveyors House

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Meeting room in Surveyors House, NYC, with long table and natural light for professional events.
  • From £400
  • 12 Boardroom
  • Westminster
  • From £400
  • 12 Boardroom
  • Westminster
Prime Westminster location by Parliament Square with private dining spaces offering complete discretion and flexible catering packages from £45 per person.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • AV equipment and microphone systems
  • Cloakroom service with attendant
  • Flexible furniture arrangements
  • Direct side entrance access
  • Victorian period features
  • Prime Westminster location by Parliament Square
  • Private dining rooms for 12-60 guests
  • In-house catering with dedicated team
  • Natural light with curtains for privacy
  • Built-in bar in Room 1847

We offer a fantastic range of spaces that can accommodate from small private dinners for 12 to receptions for up to 200 guests. Nestled in the heart of Westminster, Surveyors House boasts stunning views of iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster, making it an exceptional venue for any dining occasion. Our elegant Victorian building features a grand marbled reception, a charming period fireplace, and a panoramic terrace, perfect for summer parties or festive gatherings. Equipped with state-of-the-art video-conference facilities, LCD screens, and a PA system, your event will be seamlessly supported. Whether hosting an intimate dinner in our Victorian Library or a lavish reception in the Victorian Lecture Hall, Surveyors House provides a sophisticated atmosphere that will leave a lasting impression on your guests. Elevate your dining experience in a venue that combines historic charm with modern amenities, ensuring every detail is catered for.




Frequently asked questions

The Lecture Hall can accommodate up to 120 guests in theatre layout or up to 80-100 guests in cabaret style with tables of 10. For private dining events, the space works well for seated dinners up to 90 guests in banqueting style. The adjoining Council Chamber provides additional space for catering and networking, accommodating up to 80 guests in theatre layout or 32 cabaret-style.

The Day Delegate Rate is £89.00 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 60-80 guests depending on the event. This includes room hire of both the Lecture Hall and Council Chamber from 08:00-17:00, arrival refreshments (JING tea, Searcys coffee and pastries), morning refreshments, finger food buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, AV equipment (built-in screen, projector and speakers), manned cloakroom, and flavoured water station. You can upgrade to a hot fork buffet lunch for an additional £10-20 plus VAT per person.

For evening private dining events, the Lecture Hall and Council Chamber hire costs £2,500 plus VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000 plus VAT. Access is typically from 6pm to 10:30pm. The venue also offers festive dining packages at £144-200 plus VAT per person with minimum numbers of 60-75 guests, which includes room hire, three-course dinner, drinks, and Christmas decorations.

The venue includes built-in dropdown screen and projector, built-in speakers, an in-built stage with lectern and lectern microphone, plus 2 hand-held or lapel microphones. AV assistance is provided upon arrival and on calls. The venue also has video-conference facilities and can accommodate cameras and operators for recording events.

The venue typically holds space in option for 5 working days to several weeks depending on the event size and timing. For example, quotes have been held until specific dates like 17 February 2025 or 28 May 2025. To secure an event, they send a contract and deposit invoice, and preorders are required for catering menus.

The venue is closed on Saturdays and Sundays for most events. Weekday events typically run from 08:00-17:00 for conferences or 18:00-23:00 for evening events. Some flexibility exists for Friday evening events, with one example showing availability until 23:00 on Friday and events running as late as 1am for special occasions.

Beyond the Day Delegate Rate, the venue offers reception packages at £115 plus VAT per person including glass of sparkling wine, 3 canapés and 3 bowls, plus 3-hour unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks. Drinks packages are available at £20 for 1 hour, £30 for 2 hours, or £37 for 3 hours plus VAT per person. All food and drink count towards minimum spends, with menu prices starting from £45 plus VAT per person.

A discretionary service charge of 12.5% applies to catering. Security and staffing are included in most packages, but for some events security is mentioned as mandatory. Cloakroom service with attendant is included in most packages. All prices are quoted plus VAT at 20%.

The venue cannot accommodate events larger than 120 guests in theatre layout in the Lecture Hall. For events requiring more than this capacity, they will decline the booking. The space works best for groups of 20-120 depending on the layout, with most packages requiring minimum numbers of 20-80 guests.

The venue can provide access from 6am for setup if needed. There is a side door entrance via Little Sanctuary from Great George Street for equipment loading. The venue has no on-site parking but nearby parking options are available. The space includes natural light via large windows, and curtains can be closed for privacy while still allowing natural light in.




More about Surveyors House

Located in the heart of Westminster with views of iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey, and Parliament Square, the magnificent Victorian building offers the perfect backdrop for conferences, meetings, receptions, weddings, dinners, summer parties and Christmas parties.