Lecture Hall & Council Chamber at Surveyors House
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About this space
Natural light from large Victorian windows
Built-in stage with lectern and microphones
In-built projector and dropdown screen
Adjacent Council Chamber for catering and networking
Cloakroom service with attendant
Prime Westminster location by Parliament Square
Historic Westminster venue with Victorian character, natural light and built-in awards-ready AV, ideal for a polished 80-guest cabaret lunch with stage, screen and catering support.
Features
Wifi
Built-in AV
Stage
Screen
Catering support
Natural light
Victorian character
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Space
Disabled Access
30m² (323ft²)
Ceiling Height 4m (13ft)
Licenses
Licensed Until 12am
Capacities
80 Cabaret
96 Dining
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 FeeGreat for a...
Victorian grandeur meets modern AV Corporate Event
- • Built-in stage with lectern ensures professional presentations
- • Natural light from large windows creates inspiring atmosphere
- • Adjacent Council Chamber provides dedicated networking space
Theatre-style seating for 120 Conference
- • In-built projector and dropdown screen delivers seamless presentations
- • Theatre layout accommodates up to 120 delegates comfortably
- • Day delegate packages include arrival coffee and finger food lunch
Parliament Square views included Drinks Reception
- • Exclusive use of Lecture Hall and Council Chamber ensures privacy
- • Unlimited drinks packages available for 1-4 hours duration
- • Cloakroom service with attendant provides professional touch
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 the Lecture Hall and Council Chamber?
The Lecture Hall accommodates up to 120 guests in theatre layout or up to 80 in cabaret style. The Council Chamber holds up to 80 guests in theatre layout or up to 32 in cabaret style. For cabaret layout in the Lecture Hall, there's conflicting information showing both 80 and 100 guests maximum, with tables of 10.
What is included in the Day Delegate Rate and what does it cost?
The Day Delegate Rate is £89 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 80 guests for the Lecture Hall, or £49 plus VAT per person with a minimum of 20 guests for the Council Chamber. It includes room hire, arrival refreshments (JING tea, Searcys coffee, pastries), morning refreshments, finger food buffet lunch, afternoon refreshments, AV equipment (built-in screen, projector, speakers), manned cloakroom, and flavoured water station.
What are the room hire costs without catering packages?
The Council Chamber has a room hire fee of £1,000 plus VAT for a full day (09:00-17:00). Room 1847 (private dining space) costs £750 plus VAT 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 to 5pm.
What are the operating hours and weekend availability?
Surveyors House is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Events typically run during weekday hours, with some evening events available until 23:00. Day events generally operate from 08:00/09:00 to 17:00, while evening events can run from 18:00/19:00 to 23:00.
How long are booking holds and what are the payment terms?
Booking holds are typically offered until specific dates (examples show holds for 3-4 weeks ahead). The venue requires a contract and deposit invoice to secure events. A 12.5% discretionary service charge applies to food and beverage orders.
What AV equipment is included and what are the technical capabilities?
Built-in equipment includes dropdown screen, projector, speakers, stage with lectern, lectern microphone, and 2 hand-held or lapel microphones. AV assistance is provided upon arrival and on calls. The venue can accommodate video conferencing and has registration desk facilities in the Council Chamber.
What catering upgrades and drinks packages are available?
Hot fork buffet lunch upgrade costs £10-£20 plus VAT per person depending on the package. Drinks packages include 1 hour unlimited drinks at £20 plus VAT per person, with extensions available. Reception packages start at £115 plus VAT per person including arrival drink, canapés, and 3-hour unlimited drinks.
What are the Christmas party packages and pricing?
Festive dining packages cost £144-£200 plus VAT per person with minimum numbers of 60-75 guests. Includes Prosecco on arrival, three-course festive dinner, half bottle of house wine per person, Christmas decorations, cloakroom service, and venue hire from 18:00 to 23:00. DJ and dancefloor can be included in higher-tier packages.
Are there any size restrictions that would prevent booking?
The venue cannot accommodate events requiring more than 120 guests in theatre style in their largest space (Lecture Hall). Events requiring significantly more capacity will be declined, as confirmed when a 130+ guest event was turned away.
What spaces are available for private dining and corporate events?
Room 1847 is a private events space above Searcys Bar & Brasserie accommodating up to 60 guests with a private bar. The Lecture Hall and Council Chamber can be hired together for larger events up to 80-120 guests depending on layout. The Dubai Meeting Room accommodates up to 14 boardroom style with additional standing space.
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