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About RSA House

RSA House is an inspiring and versatile venue in central London with several unique spaces suitable for multiple types of events. This Georgian townhouse effortlessly combines original 18th century architecture with contemporary features, so you can benefit from both a stunning backdrop and modern amenities. There are 11 unique events spaces spread across four floors, which are able to accomodate everything from lavish events for up to 220 guests, to intimate occasions for just 20 people.

Looking to hire RSA House for your next corporate event? Its flexible spaces can be hired separately or in conjunction with one another, to ensure your event flows seamlessly. Unique to RSA House is the Durham Street Auditorium. Located under a tunnel, it features exposed brickwork, arched ceilings and can seat up to 70 people, with theatre-style tiered seating suited to presentations or panel discussions.

If you’re looking for a standout venue for your next private party, RSA House has plenty to offer. Its impressive Vaults room, a large subterranean area featuring exposed brickwork, multicoloured lights and interconnecting rooms, can hold up to 220 guests, for example. There are several packages to choose from too, which include exclusive hire of the space, an arrival drink, a bowl food menu, state-of-the-art surround sound and plenty more.

Alternatively, the Great Room, with its high-domed glass ceiling, impressive paintings and built-in AV, can accommodate 200 for a standing drinks party or 120 guests for a seated meal. This is often hired in conjunction with the Benjamin Franklin Room, which serves as an ideal pre- or post-dinner reception space.

Catering is provided in-house by CH&CO, who work to curate inspiring and sustainable menus, while the dedicated events team are on hand to assist with a trusted list of suppliers, for everything from entertainment to furniture.

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Venue Facilities
Disability access
Exclusive Hire
Screening room
Team building facilities
Video conferencing
Wifi available

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Delegates/Guests
Up to 220
Event Type
Conference, Meeting rooms
Venue Type
Institutions, Sustainable
Venue Style
Creative, Historic, Light and Bright, On trend, Quirky and unusual, Traditional

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RSA House Rooms

The Great Room

The Great Room

35
Meeting
200
Standing
130
Banquet
180
Theatre
Room size: 140m²

The Great Room is our largest space in the building playing host to awards dinners, large conferences and meetings, drinks receptions and weddings. This iconic room is fully air conditioned, with natural daylight streaming in from the glass domed ceiling. With full AV built in, this room is ideal for most event types. The Great Room was designed by Adam as an assembly room for the Society Members' discussions and debates and as a venue for the presentation of awards and prizes. The Great Room is dominated by the epic series of paintings "Progress of Human Knowledge and Culture" by James Barry. In 1774, ten artists including Barry, were invited to decorate the Great Room and all declined, but Barry. 24 years later the impressive sequence of six paintings were completed to display the images we still house today.

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The Benjamin Franklin

The Benjamin Franklin

35
Meeting
150
Standing
90
Banquet
100
Theatre
Room size: 132m²

This room is ideal for dinners and receptions. 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. Perfect for wedding ceremonies, dinners, drinks receptions or conferences.

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The Tavern

The Tavern

32
Meeting
60
Standing
48
Banquet
53
Theatre
Room size: 64m²

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.

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The Prince Philip

The Prince Philip

30
Meeting
60
Standing
50
Banquet
56
Theatre
Room size: 64m²

The Prince Philip Room has recently been refurbished to be able to facilitate hybrid meetings of the highest quality. A beautifully decorated and spacious first-floor event space, blending traditional characteristics with modern convenience. The carpets in the room are made from recycled fishing nets.

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The Queen Elizabeth II

The Queen Elizabeth II

22
Meeting
40
Standing
30
Banquet
30
Theatre
Room size: 50m²

An elegant room with a magnificent original Adam ceiling, this was once the main drawing room of number 2 John Adam Street. The Queen Elizabeth II Room now offers space for meetings, conferences, small dinners and break out spaces. This room has adjoining doors to both the Prince Phillip and Shipley Rooms which can work well for interconnecting break out spaces.

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The Folkestone

The Folkestone

14
Meeting
14
Banquet
Room size: 30m²

The Folkestone Room is a traditional boardroom with a central table, designed for smaller meetings or intimate dinners for up to 14 people. It is ideal for small events or a good break out space when used in conjunction with the Prince Phillip Room, Shipley or Romney Room. The room is flooded with natural day light and has a 52" screen permanently in place which is included in the venue hire.

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The Shipley

The Shipley

12
Meeting
12
Banquet
Room size: 20m²

The Shipley Room is a first floor, classically decorated room with a beautiful Adam ceiling and a Regency chandelier. Originally the main reception room of number 4 John Adam Street, this room now commemorates the Society's founder and Secretary from 1754 - 1757, William Shipley. There is a linking door to the Drawing Room for holding pre-event drinks or for catering during boardroom meetings.

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The Henry Cole

The Henry Cole

6
Meeting
10
Standing
Room size: 20m²

This intimate room is the perfect setting for casual meetings and gatherings and is also ideal for holding interviews. It is often used for quiet preparation during weddings and big events. Furnished in a relaxed, contemporary fashion, the Drawing Room is also really good for a green room, dressing room or that quiet space to make phone calls away from your meeting and conferences.

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The Vaults

The Vaults

20
Meeting
220
Standing
110
Banquet
40
Theatre
Room size: 405m²

Originally river-front warehouses, the Vaults display exposed 18th century brickwork, offering a striking contrast to the splendour of the rooms above. There are 4 Vaults at RSA House with 2 - 4 interconnecting providing a great backdrop for parties, dinners and product launches; and the larger Vault 1 ideal for dinners and drinks receptions or to provide that "chill out" space when using the rest of the Vaults. There is a separate entrance on Durham Street available for events in the Vaults and provides a more exclusive feel to any event.

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The Durham Street Auditorium

The Durham Street Auditorium

70
Theatre
Room size: 50m²

The Durham Street Auditorium is a purpose built theatre ideal for screenings, conferences and meetings. This space was built on the last remaining stretch of 18th century cobbled roadway which was part of a tunnel beneath the House leading down to the Thames. The Auditorium itself seats 60 guests on the fixed cinema style seating and features built-in audio visual equipment, with an additional 10 chairs at the back of the room to make 70 in total

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The Design Studio

The Design Studio

8
Meeting
Room size: 36m²

The Design Studio is an interactive, creative space unique to the already existing spaces in RSA House. Influenced by the deep-rooted relationship of the arts and the RSA, the studio has been developed with innovation in mind. Whether you're bouncing ideas between colleagues or building something truly spectacular, the RSA Design Studio accommodates teams of up to eight people in the room but many more online regardless of the project. The space offers ergonomic furniture that is easy to roll, fold, elevate, angle and lock into place allowing for independent work or group collaboration and meetings. Other features include an 85” QLED 4K Smart TV, advanced audio-visual technology, whiteboard wall, sit-stand desks, blackout blinds and lockers.

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RSA House's Pricing Summary


Location

8 John Adam Street, Charing Cross, London, WC2N 6EZ

020 7451 6855

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Testimonials For RSA House

June 2024 Event JUNE, 2024

“Just a quick note to say thanks very much for helping us create a very successful event on Friday. My team were very impressed by the support your staff provided once again and we look forward to seeing you again in 2025!”. 

Client

June 2024 Event JUNE, 2024

“As the past 2 events we have held at RSA, it was perfect. When we arrived EVERYTHING was ready and exactly as we discussed. Everyone was really pleased. Thank you so much. Please pass on our thanks to all the team”. 

Client

December 2023DECEMBER, 2023

“It was a great success thank you so much for everything. Everyone really enjoyed it and it ran smoothly. I would like to express my thanks for all your help and support for our event. Our guests were very impressed and we will be certainly using the amazing venue again for future events.'' 

Client


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What is the best way to get to RSA House?

RSA House is just a five minute walk from Charing Cross station.

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