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Lancaster And River Rooms

Historic venue with 12 blank canvas spaces

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Covent Garden, WC2R
The Space

The Lancaster Room and the River Rooms, located in the New Wing, are unlike any other venue at Somerset House. Stunning views over the Thames and original features including dramatic pillars and high ceilings are contrasted against an aesthetically raw finish, with exposed floor boards adding a contemporary edge. With its own private entrance, the Lancaster Room is particularly popular as a space for immersive and experiential events, product launches, fashion shows and photo shoots.

The River Rooms are a versatile suite of rooms situated in the New Wing, with a creative and raw aesthetic. These interlinking, open plan rooms retain faint touches from their former tenants and these are highlighted by the custom-built lighting track in place. This look is complete with dramatic original fireplaces and exposed brick archways, making the River Rooms perfectly suited for fashion events, exhibitions and product launches.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
440
Dining:
110
Sq/ft:
313.00
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Sunday
07:30 - 23:00
From £ 13,000
See Days
Perfect For
Awards ceremony
Away day
Bar mitzvah
BBQ party
Charity dinner
Christmas party
Conference
Corporate hire
Corporate party
Corporate reception
Creative space
Exhibition
Fashion show
Film premiere
Meeting
Networking
Press day
Private dining
Private party
Private screening
Product launch
Summer party
Team building
Training
Wedding
Wine tasting
Workshop
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from £22,350
min spend
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350
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Weddings And Receptions
Price on request
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60
Theatre
100
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Embankment Galleries
from £16,000
per day
Standing
800
Theatre
320
Dining
340
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Portico Rooms
from £6,000
per morning
Standing
200
Theatre
100
Cabaret
60
Dining
100
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River Terrace And Seamen's Hall
from £15,000
per evening
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500
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East Wing
from £10,000
per day
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300
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Getting Here
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Temple
2 Minute Walk
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Charing Cross
10 Minute Walk
Features & Restrictions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Dry Hire
Kitchen facilities available
Vegan Friendly
Allow external caterers
Can provide Halal
Can provide Kosher
Fridge/Freezer
Full catering kitchen
Inhouse caterers available
Tables & Chairs
Tableware & Crockery
Venue can provide alcohol
Wet Hire
Allowed Events
Open past 12am
Ticketed Events
18th Birthday Parties
21st Birthday Parties
Child friendly
Loud Music
Licensing
Alcohol License
Civil ceremony licence
Full wedding license
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
BYOB
Late License
Noise restrictions
Venue Specs
Air Conditioning
Breakout rooms
Cloakroom
Dancefloor
Early access
Goods lift
Loading bay
Outside area
Ramps
Smoking area
Toilets
Wheelchair access
Accommodation
Dog friendly
Elevator
Parking Facilities
Rain friendly
Separate Entrance
Whiteboards/ flipcharts
Technical
Wi-Fi
AV equipment
Bring your own DJ
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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