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Somerset House

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  • From £140
  • 1500 people
  • Covent Garden
  • 2040m² (21958ft²)

Spaces in Somerset House

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From £15,000.00 / Venue Fee

Perfect for large scale product launches or press days requiring multiple areas, The Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer an unparalleled setting for your next event. Nestled in the heart of London, this stunning venue boasts a blend of historical charm and modern versatility. With abundant natural light and expansive blank canvas spaces, you can tailor the environment to reflect your brand's identity. The galleries are easily accessible via major transport links, making it convenient for guests. Enjoy the unique opportunity to host your event amidst captivating art exhibitions and explore hidden spaces that add an element of intrigue. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand showcase, The Embankment Galleries provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experiences.

200 Reception

The Portico Rooms

From £5,500.00 / Venue Fee

The Portico Rooms natural light make them perfect locations to showcase your product. Enquire today and a specialist member of our team will get in touch about how we can help make your event an unforgettable one.

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220 Standing

Lightwells and Deadhouse

From £5,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Lightwells and Deadhouse at Somerset House provide a unique subterranean atmospheric space for creative intimate dining experiences. The intricate, spooky architecture lends itself perfectly to corporate Halloween parties, whilst accredited production teams can use lighting and finishing touches to completely transform and tailor the space to suit your needs. Guaranteed to be the location for an unforgettable event.

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220 Reception

The River Rooms

From £8,000.00 / Venue Fee

River Rooms can accommodate up to 100 on rounds across the different rooms in the venue, making it an ideal choice for dining events that require a touch of elegance and creativity. Nestled within the historic Somerset House, this versatile space boasts a raw aesthetic complemented by abundant natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for your guests. With its prime riverside location, your dining experience will be enhanced by stunning views and easy access to major transport links. The River Rooms serve as a blank canvas, allowing you to tailor the setting to your unique vision, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a charity gala, or a corporate gathering. Guests can also explore the captivating art exhibitions and public galleries that Somerset House has to offer, adding an enriching cultural element to your event. Elevate your dining experience in this remarkable venue, where history meets contemporary charm in the heart of London.

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1500 Reception

The River Terrace

From £140.00 / Venue Fee

Iconic neoclassical courtyard at Somerset House offering a dramatic central-London backdrop for high-production launches, receptions and fashion events, with up to 1,500 guests and strong wet-weather contingency options.

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220 Standing

The Lancaster Rooms

From £8,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Lancaster Room can accommodate up to 100 on round tables across all of the inter-connecting rooms, making it an ideal venue for dining events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. Nestled within the stunning Somerset House, this versatile space boasts an abundance of natural light and a captivating atmosphere, perfect for creating memorable dining experiences. Guests can enjoy the unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities, with access to the vibrant art galleries and beautiful outdoor areas. Located in the heart of London, Somerset House offers excellent transport links, ensuring easy access for all attendees. Elevate your next event in the Lancaster Room, where creativity meets elegance in one of the city's most iconic settings.

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300 Standing

The East Wing

From £9,000.00 / Venue Fee

With high ceilings and grand windows looking out onto the Fountain Court, the East Wing at Somerset House is a stunning venue perfect for a variety of events, including drinks receptions, Christmas parties, product launches, and elegant dinners. This versatile space boasts direct access to the picturesque Edmond J. Safra Fountain Courtyard, allowing for seamless guest arrivals and departures. The East Wing's unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities creates an inspiring atmosphere, enhanced by natural light and a limited exhibition wall. Located in the heart of London, Somerset House offers excellent transport links, making it easily accessible for your guests. With the option for multi-room configurations and the opportunity to host art exhibitions, this blank canvas venue can be tailored to suit any occasion. Experience the vibrant energy of one of the UK's largest creative communities while hosting your event in this iconic setting.

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100 Reception

The Navy Board Rooms

From £4,000.00 / Venue Fee

The Navy Board Rooms offer flexibility and different spaces for pop-up shops and distributions, product launches and presentations. The team are on hand to help your pop-up dreams become a reality, and will try their best to accommodate requests of all kinds. Flooded with natural light and with stunning river and courtyard views, The Navy Board Rooms are the perfect backdrop for your pop-up.

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1500 Reception

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court

From £35,000.00 / Venue Fee

Iconic neoclassical courtyard on the Strand offering a high-production, central-London backdrop for large-scale gala dinners, launches and immersive events, with strong branding potential across a dramatic architectural canvas.

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200 Reception

The Seamen's Hall

From £9,500.00 / Venue Fee

The Seamen's Hall is a beautiful space, with access to a part of the River Terrace which makes it ideal for summer dinners. With grand, elegant windows and views onto the river and the courtyard, it is a unique and special place. The Seamen's Hall is open to the public during the day, and is available for private hire from 6pm.

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500 Standing

Summer on the River Terrace

From £14,000.00 / Venue Fee

The River Terrace is one of Somerset House's most exclusive outdoor spaces, offering stunning views of the iconic 18th Century façade and the picturesque Thames, stretching towards the vibrant Southbank. Perfect for summer events, this unique venue combines elegance with versatility, accommodating gatherings of all sizes. Your hire includes the use of our stylish 'Jumbrellas' for shade and the charming Seamen's Hall, with a capacity of 200, as a reliable wet weather option. Relax and enjoy your event while we handle the details. Our bespoke Summer Package allows you to tailor your experience, ensuring a memorable occasion filled with delightful catering options and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of London, Somerset House is not just a venue; it's a celebration of creativity and culture, making it the ideal backdrop for your summer party.

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About Somerset House

Iconic neoclassical courtyard on the Strand offering a high-production, central-London backdrop for large-scale gala dinners, launches and immersive events, with strong branding potential across a dramatic architectural canvas.




Somerset House - London

Somerset House, Covent Garden – Host unforgettable product launches and gala dinners in stunning neo-classical spaces for up to 1,500 guests. Enquire via Hire Space today.

Location: Strand, London, Covent Garden, WC2R 1LA, London
Coordinates: 51.5109521604857, -0.11709638684988

Capacity: 18 - 1500 guests
Starting from: 140

Available Spaces

The Embankment Galleries

Capacity: Up to 800 Standing guests

Pricing: 15000 / Venue Fee

Perfect for large scale product launches or press days requiring multiple areas, The Embankment Galleries at Somerset House offer an unparalleled setting for your next event. Nestled in the heart of London, this stunning venue boasts a blend of historical charm and modern versatility. With abundant natural light and expansive blank canvas spaces, you can tailor the environment to reflect your brand's identity. The galleries are easily accessible via major transport links, making it convenient for guests. Enjoy the unique opportunity to host your event amidst captivating art exhibitions and explore hidden spaces that add an element of intrigue. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand showcase, The Embankment Galleries provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable experiences.

The Portico Rooms

Capacity: Up to 200 Reception guests

Pricing: 5500 / Venue Fee

The Portico Rooms natural light make them perfect locations to showcase your product. Enquire today and a specialist member of our team will get in touch about how we can help make your event an unforgettable one.

Lightwells and Deadhouse

Capacity: Up to 220 Standing guests

Pricing: 5000 / Venue Fee

The Lightwells and Deadhouse at Somerset House provide a unique subterranean atmospheric space for creative intimate dining experiences. The intricate, spooky architecture lends itself perfectly to corporate Halloween parties, whilst accredited production teams can use lighting and finishing touches to completely transform and tailor the space to suit your needs. Guaranteed to be the location for an unforgettable event.

The River Rooms

Capacity: Up to 220 Reception guests

Pricing: 8000 / Venue Fee

River Rooms can accommodate up to 100 on rounds across the different rooms in the venue, making it an ideal choice for dining events that require a touch of elegance and creativity. Nestled within the historic Somerset House, this versatile space boasts a raw aesthetic complemented by abundant natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere for your guests. With its prime riverside location, your dining experience will be enhanced by stunning views and easy access to major transport links. The River Rooms serve as a blank canvas, allowing you to tailor the setting to your unique vision, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a charity gala, or a corporate gathering. Guests can also explore the captivating art exhibitions and public galleries that Somerset House has to offer, adding an enriching cultural element to your event. Elevate your dining experience in this remarkable venue, where history meets contemporary charm in the heart of London.

The River Terrace

Capacity: Up to 1500 Reception guests

Pricing: 140 / Venue Fee

Iconic neoclassical courtyard at Somerset House offering a dramatic central-London backdrop for high-production launches, receptions and fashion events, with up to 1,500 guests and strong wet-weather contingency options.

The Lancaster Rooms

Capacity: Up to 220 Standing guests

Pricing: 8000 / Venue Fee

The Lancaster Room can accommodate up to 100 on round tables across all of the inter-connecting rooms, making it an ideal venue for dining events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. Nestled within the stunning Somerset House, this versatile space boasts an abundance of natural light and a captivating atmosphere, perfect for creating memorable dining experiences. Guests can enjoy the unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities, with access to the vibrant art galleries and beautiful outdoor areas. Located in the heart of London, Somerset House offers excellent transport links, ensuring easy access for all attendees. Elevate your next event in the Lancaster Room, where creativity meets elegance in one of the city's most iconic settings.

The East Wing

Capacity: Up to 300 Standing guests

Pricing: 9000 / Venue Fee

With high ceilings and grand windows looking out onto the Fountain Court, the East Wing at Somerset House is a stunning venue perfect for a variety of events, including drinks receptions, Christmas parties, product launches, and elegant dinners. This versatile space boasts direct access to the picturesque Edmond J. Safra Fountain Courtyard, allowing for seamless guest arrivals and departures. The East Wing's unique blend of historical charm and modern amenities creates an inspiring atmosphere, enhanced by natural light and a limited exhibition wall. Located in the heart of London, Somerset House offers excellent transport links, making it easily accessible for your guests. With the option for multi-room configurations and the opportunity to host art exhibitions, this blank canvas venue can be tailored to suit any occasion. Experience the vibrant energy of one of the UK's largest creative communities while hosting your event in this iconic setting.

The Navy Board Rooms

Capacity: Up to 100 Reception guests

Pricing: 4000 / Venue Fee

The Navy Board Rooms offer flexibility and different spaces for pop-up shops and distributions, product launches and presentations. The team are on hand to help your pop-up dreams become a reality, and will try their best to accommodate requests of all kinds. Flooded with natural light and with stunning river and courtyard views, The Navy Board Rooms are the perfect backdrop for your pop-up.

The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court

Capacity: Up to 1500 Reception guests

Pricing: 35000 / Venue Fee

Iconic neoclassical courtyard on the Strand offering a high-production, central-London backdrop for large-scale gala dinners, launches and immersive events, with strong branding potential across a dramatic architectural canvas.

The Seamen's Hall

Capacity: Up to 200 Reception guests

Pricing: 9500 / Venue Fee

The Seamen's Hall is a beautiful space, with access to a part of the River Terrace which makes it ideal for summer dinners. With grand, elegant windows and views onto the river and the courtyard, it is a unique and special place. The Seamen's Hall is open to the public during the day, and is available for private hire from 6pm.

Summer on the River Terrace

Capacity: Up to 500 Standing guests

Pricing: 14000 / Venue Fee

The River Terrace is one of Somerset House's most exclusive outdoor spaces, offering stunning views of the iconic 18th Century façade and the picturesque Thames, stretching towards the vibrant Southbank. Perfect for summer events, this unique venue combines elegance with versatility, accommodating gatherings of all sizes. Your hire includes the use of our stylish 'Jumbrellas' for shade and the charming Seamen's Hall, with a capacity of 200, as a reliable wet weather option. Relax and enjoy your event while we handle the details. Our bespoke Summer Package allows you to tailor your experience, ensuring a memorable occasion filled with delightful catering options and entertainment. Nestled in the heart of London, Somerset House is not just a venue; it's a celebration of creativity and culture, making it the ideal backdrop for your summer party.

About This Venue

Iconic neoclassical courtyard on the Strand offering a high-production, central-London backdrop for large-scale gala dinners, launches and immersive events, with strong branding potential across a dramatic architectural canvas.

Venue Information

Total Spaces: 11

Website: https://www.hirespace.com/Venues/London/2271/Somerset-House