1 photosImages not verifiedSpencer House is London's most magnificent 18th-century aristocratic palace, built between 1756-1766 for the first Earl Spencer. This Grade I listed building features nine state rooms with original period interiors, including the famous Palm Room and Great Room. Located in prestigious St. James's, the venue offers exclusive hire for corporate events, private dining, receptions, and meetings. The palace combines historical grandeur with modern event facilities, accommodating intimate boardroom meetings to grand receptions for up to 200 guests. With its stunning architecture, period furnishings, and prime central London location, Spencer House provides an unparalleled setting for distinguished events.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Room | 80 | — | 24 | 50 | 30 | — | — |
| Palm Room | 60 | — | 20 | 40 | 24 | — | — |
| Painted Room | 50 | — | 16 | 30 | 20 | — | — |
| Anteroom | 25 | — | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Exclusive hire venue with bespoke pricing based on event requirements. Rates vary by season, day of week, and specific rooms required. Contact for detailed quotation.
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27 St. James's Place, London, SW1A 1NR, United Kingdom
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Spencer House is a verified historic private palace in London, hosting up to 200 guests, with day delegate rates from £150. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Networking. Verified on-site: av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, receptions and networking events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 200 guests for receptions, 120 for seated dinners across multiple historic rooms
Professional AV equipment available including sound system and lighting suitable for historic setting
Exclusive catering partners provide fine dining and premium service
Limited on-street parking, recommend taxi/chauffeur service due to central London location
Spencer House is London's most magnificent 18th-century aristocratic palace, built between 1756-1766 for the first Earl Spencer. This Grade I listed building features nine state rooms with original period interiors, including the famous Palm Room and Great Room. Located in prestigious St. James's, the venue offers exclusive hire for corporate events, private dining, receptions, and meetings. The palace combines historical grandeur with modern event facilities, accommodating intimate boardroom meetings to grand receptions for up to 200 guests. With its stunning architecture, period furnishings, and prime central London location, Spencer House provides an unparalleled setting for distinguished events.
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