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The Tavern Room

RSA House

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Elegant Tavern Room at RSA House with fine dining setup for meetings and events.
  • From £764
  • 60 Reception
  • Charing Cross
  • From £764
  • 60 Reception
  • Charing Cross
The only dining space at RSA House featuring original Howard Hodgkin artwork on loan from the Arts Council, creating an exclusive gallery-like atmosphere for intimate gatherings.
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Joana Seguí Rubio

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  • Wood flooring throughout
  • Howard Hodgkin artwork on loan from Arts Council
  • Grade II listed Georgian architecture
  • Built-in TV screen and sound bar
  • Natural light from ground floor windows
  • White Adam ceiling with dark walls

The Tavern Room can host up to 48 seated on a boardroom-styled table, or 40 guests on round tables, making it an ideal venue for intimate dining experiences and corporate gatherings. With its elegant dark walls and stunning White Adam ceiling, this Grade II listed space exudes charm and sophistication. Natural light floods the room, enhancing the atmosphere for standing fork buffets and pre-dining drink receptions. Located within the award-winning RSA House, renowned for its blend of historic architecture and modern amenities, the Tavern Room is perfect for those seeking a unique dining setting in Central London. Enjoy exceptional service and award-winning catering, ensuring your event is memorable and seamless. Whether hosting a business lunch, a celebratory dinner, or a special occasion, the Tavern Room provides a versatile backdrop that inspires creativity and connection.

Frequently asked questions

The Tavern Room accommodates up to 48 guests for dining on round tables or 40 guests for seated buffet. The space can also host 50 guests for standing buffet or 60 for reception-style events. The room features elegant dark walls with a stunning White Adam ceiling and natural light.

Room hire ranges from £1,050 + VAT for half-day (8:30am-12pm or 1pm-5pm) to £1,350 + VAT for full day (8:30am-5pm). There is no specific minimum catering spend mentioned for the Tavern Room, unlike other RSA House spaces which typically require £600-£1,100 + VAT minimum spend.

RSA House does not offer dry hire and prohibits external catering - all food must be provided by their in-house team. Catering options include 3-course meals (£65 + VAT per person), fork buffets (£45 + VAT per person), and various reception packages with canapés and drinks.

The Tavern Room includes a built-in TV screen and sound bar. Additional AV equipment includes handheld/lapel microphones from £75 + VAT each, TV screens from £200 + VAT each, and flipcharts from £15 + VAT each, all subject to availability.

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.

RSA House requires detailed information about your organization's purpose, mission, values, and event content. Events must align with RSA's vision, mission, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments. They ask about speakers, themes, political figures, controversial attendees, and how the event will be promoted.

Drinks options include sparkling wine reception (£18 + VAT per person), two-hour unlimited drinks packages with house wine, bottled beers and soft drinks (£30.50 + VAT per person), and half bottles of house wine with meals. Cocktails are available from £12 + VAT per cocktail.

Standard events typically run from 8:30am-5pm during weekdays. RSA House is normally closed over weekends, requiring approximately £12,000 + VAT to open the house for weekend events. Evening events can extend later with additional charges.

Additional services include wireless uplighters (£25 + VAT each, maximum 16 subject to availability), flipcharts with pens (£15 + VAT each), and various AV equipment. All additional equipment is subject to availability and additional charges.

The Tavern Room is a Grade II listed space with elegant dark walls, a stunning White Adam ceiling, and natural light from windows. It features wood flooring and artwork including 4 screenprints by Howard Hodgkin on loan from the Arts Council. The space originally housed the Adelphi Tavern, featured in Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers'.

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.