The Tavern Room at RSA House (The Royal Society of Arts) - Dining
Capacity: Up to 60 guests (Reception)
Location: Covent Garden, London, West End, WC2N 6EZ, London
Coordinates: 51.5093421936035, -0.122668102383614
Features
- Wifi
- Artwork: 4 Screenprints of an Indian view by Howard Hodgkin on loan from the Arts Council
- Built in Screen
- Dark walls
- natural light
- White Adam Ceiling
- wood flooring
Food & Drink
- Professional Kitchen
- Recommended Caterering List Available
- Recommended Caterers Only
Space
- Disabled Access
Licenses
- Licensed Until 11pm
- Extensions Available
- TENs Available
- Wedding License
Capacities
- 32 Boardroom
- 40 Buffet
- 40 Cabaret
- 48 Dining
- 60 Reception
- 60 Standing
- 53 Theatre
- 32 U-Shaped
- 50 Wedding
Venue Guide Prices
Business
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,320 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,320 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum spend
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £764 / Minimum spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum spend
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,111 / Minimum spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Dining
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,320 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,320 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum spend
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £764 / Minimum spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum spend
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,111 / Minimum spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Events
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,320 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Venue Hire Per Day
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,320 / Venue Fee | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum spend
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £764 / Minimum spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Minimum spend
| Price | Schedule |
|---|---|
| £1,111 / Minimum spend | Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 17:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dining capacity limits and seating arrangements for the Tavern Room?
The Tavern Room accommodates up to 48 guests for dining on round tables or 40 guests for seated buffet. The space can also host 50 guests for standing buffet or 60 for reception-style events. The room features elegant dark walls with a stunning White Adam ceiling and natural light.
What are the hire costs and minimum catering spend requirements?
Room hire ranges from £1,050 + VAT for half-day (8:30am-12pm or 1pm-5pm) to £1,350 + VAT for full day (8:30am-5pm). There is no specific minimum catering spend mentioned for the Tavern Room, unlike other RSA House spaces which typically require £600-£1,100 + VAT minimum spend.
What dining and catering options are available?
RSA House does not offer dry hire and prohibits external catering - all food must be provided by their in-house team. Catering options include 3-course meals (£65 + VAT per person), fork buffets (£45 + VAT per person), and various reception packages with canapés and drinks.
What audio-visual equipment is included and what are the additional costs?
The Tavern Room includes a built-in TV screen and sound bar. Additional AV equipment includes handheld/lapel microphones from £75 + VAT each, TV screens from £200 + VAT each, and flipcharts from £15 + VAT each, all subject to availability.
What are the booking hold periods and contract requirements?
RSA House will hold dates for up to two weeks while you decide on the venue. If they need a decision sooner, they provide 48 hours notice to either confirm with a signed contract or release the date.
Are there restrictions on event types or content?
RSA House requires detailed information about your organization's purpose, mission, values, and event content. Events must align with RSA's vision, mission, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitments. They ask about speakers, themes, political figures, controversial attendees, and how the event will be promoted.
What drinks packages and bar options are available?
Drinks options include sparkling wine reception (£18 + VAT per person), two-hour unlimited drinks packages with house wine, bottled beers and soft drinks (£30.50 + VAT per person), and half bottles of house wine with meals. Cocktails are available from £12 + VAT per cocktail.
What are the operating hours and weekend availability?
Standard events typically run from 8:30am-5pm during weekdays. RSA House is normally closed over weekends, requiring approximately £12,000 + VAT to open the house for weekend events. Evening events can extend later with additional charges.
What additional services and equipment can be hired?
Additional services include wireless uplighters (£25 + VAT each, maximum 16 subject to availability), flipcharts with pens (£15 + VAT each), and various AV equipment. All additional equipment is subject to availability and additional charges.
What makes the Tavern Room unique for dining events?
The Tavern Room is a Grade II listed space with elegant dark walls, a stunning White Adam ceiling, and natural light from windows. It features wood flooring and artwork including 4 screenprints by Howard Hodgkin on loan from the Arts Council. The space originally housed the Adelphi Tavern, featured in Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers'.
Venue Photos
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Amenities & Features
- Built-in TV screen and sound bar
- Natural light from ground floor windows
- White Adam ceiling with dark walls
- Wood flooring throughout
- Howard Hodgkin artwork on loan from Arts Council
- Grade II listed Georgian architecture
Event Types
Great for: The only dining space at RSA House featuring original Howard Hodgkin artwork on loan from the Arts Council, creating an exclusive gallery-like atmosphere for intimate gatherings.
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