Fellows' facilities

Stunning Georgian House 

The RSA's House was designed by Robert Adam in the early 1770s.  It combines the best in classical a contemporary design to provide Fellows with an intellectual home and meeting place.   

The House is just a two-minute walk from Embankment or Charing Cross stations.  Fellows and their guests are welcome Monday to Friday, from 8.30 to 22.00.  The House is closed at weekends, on public holidays and between Christmas and New Year.  

 

Exclusive dining 

The Vaults restaurant is in the atmospheric vaults of former warehouses on the riverfront. Fellows are welcome to bring up to five guests.  We recommend that you book at least 24 hours in advance.

Open weekdays from 12.15 to 14.00 and in the evenings on lecture nights. 

 Alternatively, call +44 (0)20 7930 5115 or email us with your booking request. 

 

Evening drinks or an afternoon break in the Gerard Bar 

The Gerard Bar is an ideal place for Fellows and their guests to eat and relax in informal surroundings.  You can use the bar for small social events and casual meetings where you can enjoy hot drinks and light meals and browse newspapers and periodicals.  Alcoholic drinks and bar snacks are available in the evening. 

The Gerard Bar is open weekdays from 8.30 to 22.00 (last orders 21.30).  

 

Library and archive  

Our library stocks a wide selection of contemporary work relevant to our activities and history.  We provide state-of-the-art IT facilities, WiFi and a separate lounge for Fellows to read or talk.

The archive service gives you access to 250 years of RSA records. We can post library books and DVDs to you if you are not able to visit the House.  

The Library is open 8.00 to 20.00 every weekday. 

 

Meet and greet 

The Fellows' Meeting Room is perfect for small meetings, interviews and brainstorming sessions.  It can accommodate up to five people and can be hired in these time slots: 9.00 - 11.00, 11.15 - 13.15, 13.30 - 15.30, or 16.00 - 18.00.

There is a fee of £35.00 per time slot (excluding VAT) and you'll need to pay for catering. There is a minimum charge for each period which covers tea and coffee for each person attending.