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The Great Room

RSA House

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Elegant banquet hall in RSA House with floral centerpieces, ideal for weddings and events.
  • From £5557
  • 140 Dining
  • Charing Cross
  • From £5557
  • 140 Dining
  • Charing Cross
RSA House offers the unique combination of the magnificent Great Room with its historic James Barry paintings and skylight, seamlessly paired with the elegant Benjamin Franklin Room for receptions, creating an unmatched two-space dining experience in Georgian London.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Historic Georgian architecture with James Barry paintings
  • Professional AV equipment including projector and screen
  • Dedicated event coordination and management
  • Central London location at John Adam Street
  • Great Room accommodates up to 130 seated dining guests
  • Benjamin Franklin Room provides elegant ground floor reception space
  • Built-in stage with customisable uplighters
  • Natural daylight from skylight

The Great Room is jewel in the crown, accommodating up to 130 guests for seated lunch and dinner events. The space perfectly works together with our ground floor spacious and elegant Benjamin Franklin Room where people will enjoy their arrival drinks reception.

Frequently asked questions

The Great Room accommodates up to 130 guests for dining with round tables or 48 guests for long table dining. Room hire costs £7,140 + VAT for a full day (8:30am-5pm), with evening rates varying by specific timing requirements.

Yes, there is a minimum catering spend of £600 + VAT that must be met or exceeded with food and beverage items of your choice. This applies to smaller rooms like Queen Elizabeth II, though minimum spends may vary by room size and event type.

Yes, RSA House can host wedding ceremonies for up to 150 guests, seated meals for up to 130 guests, and evening receptions for up to 220 guests. However, the seated meal capacity of 130 may be a limiting factor for larger wedding parties.

The Great Room works hand-in-hand with the Benjamin Franklin room as the catering space, which is directly beneath and accommodates up to 90 guests for dining. This combination allows for seamless service between presentation and dining areas.

Yes, Christmas packages are available starting at £143 + VAT per person, including exclusive hire of Benjamin Franklin and Great Room from 6:30pm-11pm, two glasses of sparkling wine on arrival, three-course Christmas menu, half bottle of house wine with meal, and service. An unlimited drinks package costs an additional £173 + VAT per person.

Weekend events require opening the house at approximately £12,000 + VAT as RSA House is normally closed over weekends. Weddings have exclusive hire of the venue on weekends, creating an intimate atmosphere for the special day.

No, RSA House does not offer dry hire and does not permit any external catering. All food and beverage must be provided through their in-house catering services, with various menu options available to meet different dietary requirements and budgets.

Dates can be held for up to two weeks while you decide on the venue. If a decision is needed sooner, you'll be given 48 hours to either confirm with a signed contract or release the date.

The Great Room includes built-in stage, customizable built-in uplighters, and audio-visual equipment. Additional AV packages start from £940 + VAT and can include data projector, screen, lectern with microphone, handheld microphones, and AV technician support for up to 8 hours.

Yes, organizers must understand and accept RSA's vision, mission, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments, confirming that the event aligns with these values. The venue requires detailed information about the organization, event purpose, speakers, and any controversial figures or political content before confirming bookings.

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.