RSA House Weddings
RSA House Weddings
Tucked behind the Strand in London’s West End is RSA House, a beautiful 18th-century Georgian townhouse designed by architect Robert Adam. Upon entry, the house immediately impresses, with its sweeping marble staircase and variety of rooms that retain original features, creating a stunning backdrop to any wedding.
When you book an RSA House wedding, you have exclusive use of the venue and a dedicated team to help you create a bespoke day to your style and preferences. Choose between grand and lavish areas or smaller, more intimate rooms, and enjoy a range of catering that comes from a team that boasts a Royal Warrant from HM The Queen.
The Scene at The RSA House London
RSA House is an elegant, central London wedding venue full of history, style, and grandeur. The Georgian townhouse has played host to some of the greatest thinkers, creators, and social activists over the last 200 years, making this one of the most interesting places to get married in the city.
Licensed to hold civil ceremonies for up to 180 guests, you can choose to have a large wedding in the Great Room, or something smaller in the Vaults, with spaces for dressing rooms, drinks receptions, and relaxing lounge areas. And, with exclusive use of the whole venue, you can flow between the different spaces throughout the day, opting for your ceremony in one room, reception in another, and perhaps a secret whiskey bar in yet another.
The RSA House London Wedding Ceremonies
There are three options to have your civil ceremony at RSA House wedding venue:
- The Great Room — the very place Graham Alexander Bell first demonstrated his invention of the telephone — retains its beautiful glass-domed ceiling and striking mural, and is the largest of the three, holding ceremonies with up to 140 guests.
- The Benjamin Franklin Room, with capacity for 100 people, boasts large windows that flood the room with natural light, offsetting the striking Troika chandelier and original Adam fireplaces.
- And for something different altogether, have your wedding ceremony in the underground Vaults with up to 80 guests, with exposed brickwork and a blank canvas that is perfect for adding your own décor.
The RSA House London Wedding Receptions
Many RSA House wedding receptions take place in the same rooms as the ceremonies. The Vaults come with a separate area that can host dinners and drinks receptions or provide a relaxation area away from the main event. With dance floors, DJ, and live band facilities in all spaces, you and your guests can dance the night away and celebrate in style.
Food comes from in-house caterers CH&CO, who offer a variety of seasonal menus using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients. Choose between formal fine dining, casual setups, family-style, and even market stalls for a street food experience — or go completely bespoke.
Wedding Photography Near The RSA House London
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near The RSA House London are:
- Victoria Embankment Gardens
- The National Gallery
- Somerset House
Capacity
Up to
180
Theatre 
Up to
52
Boardroom 
Up to
61
U-Shaped 
Up to
96
Cabaret 
Up to
130
Dining 
Up to
220
Standing Wedding Venue Details
Facilities
Pricing
Spaces At This Venue
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The Great Room
A large and lavish space, the historic Great Room is immediately impressive. A series of paintings by James Barry that took 24 years to complete, a glass-domed ceiling. and a rich history that stretches back to 1774, the Great Room is truly iconic. This room suits weddings, dinners, conferences, and meetings and has the capacity for up to 200 people.
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The Benjamin Franklin Room
The Benjamin Franklin Room boasts two original Adam fireplaces, a stunning Troika chandelier and large windows overlooking the Strand, creating an elegant space that’s full of character. The Benjamin Franklin Room is connected to the Great Room and can hold 150 people standing, or up to 110 people for dinner.
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The Vaults & Durham Street Auditorium
Accessed via a separate entrance to the main entrance are the Vaults and Durham Street Auditorium. With exposed brickwork, these underground spaces have a contemporary and industrial feel compared to the rest of RSA House and are striking on their own or with décor of your choice. The four Vaults are perfect for parties and dinners, while the theatre style of Durham Street Auditorium is a great space for screenings and presentations. The Vaults have capacity for up to 220 people and Durham Street Auditorium can hold up to 70.
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Medium Rooms (Romney, Philip, Tavern)
There are three medium-sized event spaces throughout RSA House that can be used for meetings, ceremonies, drinks receptions, or private dinners. The Tavern, Prince Philip, and Romney Rooms all feature original Adam ceilings and elegant detailing, and are perfect for intimate events for 40-60 people.
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A large and lavish space, the historic Great Room is immediately impressive. A series of paintings by James Barry that took 24 years to complete, a glass-domed ceiling. and a rich history that stretches back to 1774, the Great Room is truly iconic. This room suits weddings, dinners, conferences, and meetings and has the capacity for up to 200 people.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 180Boardroom: 0 - 35
U-Shaped: 0 - 61
Cabaret: 0 - 96
Dining: 0 - 130
Standing: 0 - 200
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
Dance floor
The Benjamin Franklin Room boasts two original Adam fireplaces, a stunning Troika chandelier and large windows overlooking the Strand, creating an elegant space that’s full of character. The Benjamin Franklin Room is connected to the Great Room and can hold 150 people standing, or up to 110 people for dinner.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 100Boardroom: 0 - 28
U-Shaped: 0 - 36
Cabaret: 0 - 48
Dining: 0 - 110
Standing: 0 - 150
Features
Wi-FiAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Accessed via a separate entrance to the main entrance are the Vaults and Durham Street Auditorium. With exposed brickwork, these underground spaces have a contemporary and industrial feel compared to the rest of RSA House and are striking on their own or with décor of your choice. The four Vaults are perfect for parties and dinners, while the theatre style of Durham Street Auditorium is a great space for screenings and presentations. The Vaults have capacity for up to 220 people and Durham Street Auditorium can hold up to 70.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 0 - 80Boardroom: 0 - 52
Cabaret: 0 - 32
Dining: 0 - 110
Standing: 0 - 220
Features
Wi-FiProjector
Flatscreen TV
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Air conditioning
Accessible venue
There are three medium-sized event spaces throughout RSA House that can be used for meetings, ceremonies, drinks receptions, or private dinners. The Tavern, Prince Philip, and Romney Rooms all feature original Adam ceilings and elegant detailing, and are perfect for intimate events for 40-60 people.
Guest Capacity
Theatre: 30 - 56Boardroom: 22 - 32
U-Shaped: 0 - 32
Cabaret: 21 - 40
Dining: 30 - 50
Standing: 0 - 60
Features
Wi-FiFlatscreen TV
Audiovisual (AV) equipment
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Accessible venue
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- Covent Garden
- Trafalgar Square & The National Gallery
- Somerset House
- Royal Opera House
- Victoria Embankment Gardens
Restaurants nearby:
- Barrafina
- Rules
- Spring
- Zizzi
- Joe Allen Restaurant
Hotels nearby:
- The Savoy
- The Waldorf Hilton
- The Corinthia
- The Resident Covent Garden
Venue Testimonials
The RSA was the most stunning venue for a wedding! Our guests were in awe of the building and absolutely loved the fact that the event allowed us to move into a new room for each part of the day! The staff were highly professional and filled us with confidence in their ability to deliver a fantastic event! They were meticulous in dealing with suppliers in advance of the event and ensured the day itself ran like clockwork. The food and drinks were delicious and enjoyed by everyone and we couldn’t have asked for a better day
Olivia & Michael
RSA House is truly a rare find. Our brief was a central London venue where we could host our ceremony, reception and party until the early hours. After looking at a few hotels, we stumbled across RSA House and instantly knew it was the one. It's such an incredible building, with several different beautiful rooms that made our 12-hour day feel like a few different celebrations in one. From the beautiful original interiors upstairs - including the breathtaking Great Room where we had dinner - to the subterranean Vaults area with exposed brickwork and multiple different areas for our guests to dance, drink or relax, the perfect place to continue the party late into the night.
Pete M
We recently got married at RSA House and could not be happier that we picked RSA as our venue. From day 1 communication was excellent, with a dedicated wedding co-ordinator on hand for all our questions. Even when our co-ordinator unfortunately couldn’t attend our wedding due to an emergency, the rest of the team swiftly picked up and ran the day to absolute perfection. It goes without saying that the venue itself is stunning - we particularly liked that you have different rooms for the ceremony, dinner and evening reception, meaning each room feels special and you don’t have to wait around whilst rooms are rearranged. The staff were absolutely incredible, with so many of our guests commenting on how great the service at dinner was. The food too was exceptional, with a large selection of interesting and unique dishes to pick from. We couldn’t fault RSA throughout the whole process and wish to thank everyone there who made our day so special.
Charlotte L
Frequently Asked Questions
Weddings at RSA House cost from £175 per person, including VAT.
For weekend weddings, RSA House requires a minimum of 50 guests or 80 guests to have exclusive use of the whole house.
Weddings at RSA House are elegant and stylish, with a beautiful backdrop of original Georgian architecture and features throughout. With a dedicated wedding team, weddings can be formal, casual, large or small, with options to go bespoke.
RSA House is spoilt for options of hotels nearby. A few options include:
- The Savoy, rooms from £452 per night
- The Waldorf Hilton, rooms from £221 per night
- The Corinthia, rooms from £582 per night
No, there is no parking available at The RSA House London.
The food at RSA House comes from in-house catering team CH&CO. Using sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, the team creates innovative and fun menus with a variety of options from formal fine dining, to light and casual.
RSA House has a late license until 2am.
