The RSA is an enlightenment organisation that seeks to understand and enhance human potential located in the heart of the West End. Throughout its history, the RSA has extended a welcome to others looking for a place to discuss their ideas. This tradition continues, with the Great Room, Durham Street Auditorium and Benjamin Franklin Room and our more intimate rooms providing the perfect backdrop to dinners, conferences and workshops. Recently awarded Best Historic Venue at the London Venue Awards, 2016
Whether it's sophisticated black tie festive dining you are after or to dance the night away with cocktails and canapes in our subterranean Vaults, the RSA House in the heart of London's West End ensures a christmas party to remember.
The Durham Street Auditorium is an intimate, charming space - ideal for business presentations, screenings, press briefings, away days and an escape for the usual office environment. The DSA can seat up to 60 delegates in cinema style seating allowing your guests to sit back and enjoy the show!
One of London’s best kept secrets, the historic Durham was the original trade tunnel channelling its way underneath RSA House all the way down to the Thames. The space is ideal for product launches, presentations and press briefings.
Whether it is a private premier or just an opportunity to enjoy an old classic, the intimate and unique atmosphere provided in the Durham Street Auditorium provides an opportunity to try something a bit different in a one off setting.
The House is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, with a wide range of rooms available from intimate gatherings to ceremonies for up to 140 guests. From the grandeur and impact of the Great Room to the unexpected delights of the candle lit Vaults, this venue provides a truly welcoming atmosphere for your guests.
Originally designed as river-front warehouses, these fully restored Vaults offer a striking contrast to the splendour of the rooms above. The series of interconnecting spaces offer a choice of secluded settings for intimate gatherings or, used as a whole, provide a spectacular backdrop to parties, product launches and fashion shows for up to 220 guests.
One of the most unique wedding venues in London. The Vaults are ideal for the intimate candle- lit ceremony and wedding breakfast, or alternatively, is a fabulous space for a large evening party. The space can be easily transformed to suit every wedding's design requirements.
The Vaults are ideal for large standing receptions, unique celebrations and evening parties. Originally designed as river-front warehouses, these fully restored Vaults offer a striking contrast to the splendour of the rooms above.
This room is ideal for theatre and cabaret styled meetings. Spacious and elegant, this ground-floor room has recently been refurbished to the highest standards. It features an RSA commissioned chandelier and two original Adam fireplaces. Close to the entrance, cloakroom this room is easily accessible for all guests.
The Benjamin Franklin Room is a gorgeous, traditional Georgian styled room enhanced with modern touches- including a one-of-a-kind Chandelier. The neutral colors provide every couple with creative freedom, as it looks amazing with any color scheme! this room is ideal for wedding ceremonies of up to 150 guests or wedding breakfasts up to 110.
This room is ideal for dinners and receptions for up to 150 people. Spacious and elegant, this ground-floor room has recently been refurbished to the highest standards. It features an RSA commissioned chandelier and two original Adam fireplaces. There is a large window that runs the length of the room providing a stunning view of the Strand.
This plainly decorated boardroom with a polished wooden floor and simple Adam ceiling is ideal for small presentations, standing receptions and board meetings. It seats up to 40 people, and can accommodate up to 70 people reception-style.
Originally a Tavern, frequented by the RSA founders and featured in Charles Dickens' Pickwick Papers, this recently refurbished room is ideal for standing receptions and is licensed for amplified music.
The Tavern Room can host up to 48 seated on a boardroom styled table, or 40 guests on round tables. It is also a suitable room for standing fork buffets and pre-dining drink receptions.
Seating a maximum of 200 for a conference, this is one of the most spectacular and delightful rooms in London. The glass domed roof allows daylight to illuminate the celebrated paintings, which include The Progress of Human Knowledge, by James Barry. The room is air-conditioned and can be completely blacked out for presentations. The state-of-the art audio-visual facilities include an HD projector for both data and professional format video projection.
The Great Room offers couples to marry in historic splendor. Whether it be their wedding ceremony, drink reception or wedding breakfast, this room can accommodate every aspect of the wedding day. The original James Berry mural offers an impressive setting for every wedding. We can host a ceremony or drink reception for up to 200 guests, or wedding breakfast for 140 guests,
The spectacular Great Room can seat up to 140 for a grand dining experience.
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