RSA House

8, John Adam Street, England, WC2N 6EZ, United Kingdom

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The RSA House London Events & Parties

Set back behind the Strand, RSA House is a beautiful oasis in the hustle and bustle of London’s West End. This Georgian townhouse was designed by renowned architect Robert Adam and has played host to some of the greatest thinkers, activists, and creators over the past 200 years. 

The original elegant features, high ceilings, ornate fireplaces, sweeping staircase, centuries-old artwork, and industrial-style vaults with exposed brickwork will impress every guest at your next social get together. 

Go all-out with a large and lavish event in the Great Room — the very place that Graham Alexander Bell first demonstrated his invention: the telephone — and enjoy a magical dinner, whipped up by the chefs from in-house catering team CH&CO, in the enchanting underground vaults. Or, host an intimate soiree in one of the smaller rooms throughout the house. 

Private dining options at The RSA House London:

Catering at RSA House comes from CH&CO, the catering team that serves Imaginative dishes using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients. Private dining can take place in the Great Room, the Vaults, and the meeting rooms, with corkage option available. 

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Capacity

theatre Up to 180 Theatre
boardroom Up to 52 Boardroom
ushaped Up to 61 U-Shaped
cabaret Up to 96 Cabaret
dining Up to 130 Dining
standing Up to 220 Standing

Facilities

Accommodation Onsite
Rooms Available N/A
Onsite Car Parking
Available Spaces N/A

Spaces At This Venue

  • RSA House Wedding Venue, The Great Room

    The Great Room

    A large and lavish space, the historic Great Room is immediately impressive. A series of paintings by James Barry that took 24 years to complete, a glass-domed ceiling. and a rich history that stretches back to 1774, the Great Room is truly iconic. This room suits weddings, dinners, conferences, and meetings and has the capacity for up to 200 people.

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  • RSA House Wedding Venue, The Benjamin Franklin Room

    The Benjamin Franklin Room

    The Benjamin Franklin Room boasts two original Adam fireplaces, a stunning Troika chandelier and large windows overlooking the Strand, creating an elegant space that’s full of character. The Benjamin Franklin Room is connected to the Great Room and can hold 150 people standing, or up to 110 people for dinner.

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  • RSA House Wedding Venue, The Vaults

    The Vaults & Durham Street Auditorium

    Accessed via a separate entrance to the main entrance are the Vaults and Durham Street Auditorium. With exposed brickwork, these underground spaces have a contemporary and industrial feel compared to the rest of RSA House and are striking on their own or with décor of your choice. The four Vaults are perfect for parties and dinners, while the theatre style of Durham Street Auditorium is a great space for screenings and presentations. The Vaults have capacity for up to 220 people and Durham Street Auditorium can hold up to 70.

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  • RSA House Corporate Events, The Drawing Room

    Small Meeting Rooms (Shipley, Tindale, Folkstone, Drawing)

    Throughout RSA House there are four small meeting rooms: Shipley, Tindale, Folkestone, and Drawing. Intimate and full of original features such as fireplaces and chandeliers, these rooms can be used for meetings, social gatherings, or preparing for weddings and big events. Tindale is the smallest of the four, with the capacity to accommodate up to 8 people, while the Drawing Room is the largest, allowing up to 20.

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  • RSA House Corporate Events, The Romney Room

    Medium Rooms (Romney, Philip, Tavern)

    There are three medium-sized event spaces throughout RSA House that can be used for meetings, ceremonies, drinks receptions, or private dinners. The Tavern, Prince Philip, and Romney Rooms all feature original Adam ceilings and elegant detailing, and are perfect for intimate events for 40-60 people.

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Location

Nearby attractions:

  • Covent Garden
  • Trafalgar Square & The National Gallery
  • Somerset House
  • Royal Opera House
  • Victoria Embankment Gardens

Restaurants nearby:

  • Barrafina
  • Rules
  • Spring
  • Zizzi
  • Joe Allen Restaurant

Hotels nearby:

  • The Savoy
  • The Waldorf Hilton
  • The Corinthia
  • The Resident Covent Garden

Venue Testimonials

The RSA was the most stunning venue for a wedding! Our guests were in awe of the building and absolutely loved the fact that the event allowed us to move into a new room for each part of the day! The staff were highly professional and filled us with confidence in their ability to deliver a fantastic event! They were meticulous in dealing with suppliers in advance of the event and ensured the day itself ran like clockwork. The food and drinks were delicious and enjoyed by everyone and we couldn’t have asked for a better day

Olivia & Michael

RSA House is truly a rare find. Our brief was a central London venue where we could host our ceremony, reception and party until the early hours. After looking at a few hotels, we stumbled across RSA House and instantly knew it was the one. It's such an incredible building, with several different beautiful rooms that made our 12-hour day feel like a few different celebrations in one. From the beautiful original interiors upstairs - including the breathtaking Great Room where we had dinner - to the subterranean Vaults area with exposed brickwork and multiple different areas for our guests to dance, drink or relax, the perfect place to continue the party late into the night.

Pete M

We recently got married at RSA House and could not be happier that we picked RSA as our venue. From day 1 communication was excellent, with a dedicated wedding co-ordinator on hand for all our questions. Even when our co-ordinator unfortunately couldn’t attend our wedding due to an emergency, the rest of the team swiftly picked up and ran the day to absolute perfection. It goes without saying that the venue itself is stunning - we particularly liked that you have different rooms for the ceremony, dinner and evening reception, meaning each room feels special and you don’t have to wait around whilst rooms are rearranged. The staff were absolutely incredible, with so many of our guests commenting on how great the service at dinner was. The food too was exceptional, with a large selection of interesting and unique dishes to pick from. We couldn’t fault RSA throughout the whole process and wish to thank everyone there who made our day so special.

Charlotte L

Frequently Asked Questions

RSA House is spoilt for options of hotels nearby. A few options include:

  • The Savoy, rooms from £452 per night
  • The Waldorf Hilton, rooms from £221 per night
  • The Corinthia, rooms from £582 per night 

No, there is no parking available at The RSA House London.

The food at RSA House comes from in-house catering team CH&CO. Using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, the team creates innovative and fun menus with a variety of options from formal fine dining, to light and casual. 

RSA House has a late license until 2am. 

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