Somerset House, London WC2R

Built on historic foundations at the very heart of the capital, Somerset House is London’s working arts centre, home to the UK’s largest creative community and one of London’s best loved public spaces.

Our spectacular, neoclassical building offers 12 blank canvas indoor and outdoor event spaces, suitable for staging events of all styles and size including a screening room for 60.

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.

Capacities: Dining 100 / Receptions 200

The Lancaster Rooms original features are contrasted with an aesthetically raw finish, with rough floor covering, exposed boards in the small reception room, and voids where ceiling lights once were. With its own private entrance, this venue is popular with experiential, fashion and private product launches.

Capacities: Theatre 150 / Dining 100 / Receptions 220

The East Wing offers a blank canvas space featuring beautiful high ceilings and large windows, with a series of open plan, interlinking rooms. The abundance of space and natural light make these spaces  perfect for events including press days and drinks receptions.

Capacities: Reception 300

The Embankment Galleries, originally a barrel-vaulted bargehouse linked directly to the River Thames, are now our most modern and adaptable events space.  Spread over the ground floor and Mezzanine level of the South Wing, this network of rooms is now available for private events.

Capacities: Theatre 340 / Cabaret 250 / Dining 340 / Receptions 800

The River Terrace is one of Somerset House's most exclusive outdoor spaces with beautiful views of the building's 18th Century facade and across the Thames to the Southbank. Included in our venue hire is the use of our 'Jumbrellas' which cover part of the River Terrace, and the Seamen's Hall as the wet weather option. Sit back and relax with one of our all-inclusive summer packages.

Capacities: Reception 500

TO MAKE AN ENQUIRY, CONTACT OUR TEAM ON: 0203 397 1446