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River Terrace And Seamen's Hall

Historic venue with 12 blank canvas spaces

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Covent Garden, WC2R
The Space

River Terrace

Set against the backdrop of Somerset House’s iconic 18th century façade and with sweeping views across the Thames, the River Terrace is one of our most exclusive spaces and the perfect location for a standing reception.

The River Terrace is a glamorous alfresco London setting to entertain guests in the warmer months and the stunning Seamen's Hall is included in your hire as a wet weather contingency, with a capacity of up to 200, along with jumbrellas.

Perfect for summer parties, you can invite your guests to a private barbecue expertly planned by one of our caterers or simply enjoy a drinks reception while the London landmarks light up your event.

Seamen's Hall

The Seamen's Hall, located on the ground floor of the South Wing, has marble floors, imposing Corinthian columns and huge windows, making it the perfect space for receptions, private dinners and other evening gatherings.

Entered via central doors from our stunning Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court, the hall leads directly out onto our exclusive River Terrace, a section of which is included in the hire of the Seamen’s Hall, offering panoramic views of the Thames and surrounding iconic London landmarks. With original period features including black and white marble flooring, it offers an air of expansive elegance, lending itself beautifully as an evening venue.

You can hire the Seamen’s Hall as a stand-alone venue or in combination with other spaces — for instance, a drinks reception in the Portico Rooms followed by dinner in this beautiful room.

Venue Capacity
Standing:
500
Price Guide for Rooms
Venue Hire Rate
Monday - Sunday
18:00 - 23:00
From £ 15,000
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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
Other Rooms To Hire
Christmas Parties
from £22,350
min spend
Standing
350
Weddings And Receptions
Price on request
Standing
60
Theatre
100
Lancaster And River Rooms
from £13,000
per day
Standing
440
Dining
110
Embankment Galleries
from £16,000
per day
Standing
800
Theatre
320
Dining
340
Portico Rooms
from £6,000
per morning
Standing
200
Theatre
100
Cabaret
60
Dining
100
East Wing
from £10,000
per day
Standing
300
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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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