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Private View And Private Dining Experience

An exclusive opportinity to hire a unique venue with an iconic art collection

Temple, WC2R

The Space

Home to one of the greatest art collections in the UK, and located just inside the Strand entrance to Somerset House, The Courtauld collection includes masterpieces by Manet, Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Cézanne, amongst other remarkable works from the middles ages to the present day. As well as being our neighbours, 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.

For the first time since The Courtauld's major refurbishment, guests are now able to hire both venues in a unique venue hire offer, giving guests unprecedented access to both sites for a private view and private dining experience.

Guests will start their evening in The Courtauld with drinks and a chance to explore the gallery’s remarkable third floor galleries, which includes highlights from our Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection such as Manet’s A Bar at the Folies-Bergere nd Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear. Specialist art talks, held by Courtauld Experts, can be organised on request, giving clients the opportunity to share The Courtauld's unrivaled collection and academic expertise with guests.

Guests will then walk across Somerset House’s iconic Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court to the Portico Rooms for a private dining experience. Guests have access to private balconies during the evening, showcasing the fantastic views back across The Courtauld and our sensational fountains from the north facing balcony and the sunset over the River Thames from the south facing balcony.

The Courtauld and Somerset House offer is available for 100 guests.

Venue Capacity

Standing:

100

Dining:

100

Price Guide for Rooms

Venue Hire Rate

Monday - Sunday

18:45 - 22:30

From £ 14,000

See Days

Monday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Tuesday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Wednesday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Thursday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Friday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Saturday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Sunday

Evening

18:45 - 22:30

from £14,000

Perfect For

BBQ party

Birthday party

Charity dinner

Christmas party

Corporate hire

Corporate party

Corporate reception

Creative space

Fashion show

Leaving party

Networking

Office staff party

Press day

Private dining

Private party

Product launch

Summer party

Wedding reception

Wrap party

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from £3,500

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from £5,000

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Features & Restrictions

Catering

Approved caterers only

Allow external caterers

Can provide Halal

Can provide Kosher

Dry Hire

Fridge/Freezer

Full catering kitchen

Inhouse caterers available

Kitchen facilities available

Tables & Chairs

Tableware & Crockery

Vegan Friendly

Venue can provide alcohol

Wet Hire

Allowed Events

18th Birthday Parties

21st Birthday Parties

Child friendly

Loud Music

Open past 12am

Ticketed Events

Licensing

Alcohol License

BYOB

Civil ceremony licence

Full wedding license

Late License

Noise restrictions

Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Venue Specs

Cloakroom

Dancefloor

Elevator

Goods lift

Outside area

Rain friendly

Toilets

Wheelchair access

Accommodation

Air Conditioning

Breakout rooms

Dog friendly

Early access

Loading bay

Parking Facilities

Ramps

Separate Entrance

Smoking area

Whiteboards/ flipcharts

Technical

Bring your own DJ

Wi-Fi

AV equipment

Hearing loop

High Speed Fibre Optic

Hybrid Events

Live Streaming

On-site technician

PA System

Screens / Projector

Sky Sports

Stage

Video Conferencing

Video Recording

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