Asia House hires out a Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse in central London for meetings, conferences, receptions, private dinners, training days and weddings. Eight rooms are for hire, from an 18-seat boardroom to Fine Rooms 1 and 2, which combine for 170 guests at a reception. Exclusive hire of the building reaches 390 guests. The house stands at 63 New Cavendish Street and is the headquarters of Asia House, a non-profit organisation.
Seminars and company events
The venue lists meetings, conferences, training, hybrid events, receptions and filming among its uses. For a meeting, Fine Room 1 takes 40 around a boardroom table, 50 in classroom style and 100 in theatre style. The Library seats 28 in classroom style and 50 in theatre style. The Boardroom takes up to 18. Fine Room 3 is described as a possible breakout space.
A full range of audio-visual equipment is available, and the events team helps with technical support during the booking. Hybrid events are on the list of formats.
Weddings and receptions
Asia House describes itself as a licensed wedding venue and also lists ceremonies and private dining and banqueting. Fine Room 1 seats 80 for a banquet, Fine Rooms 1 and 2 together seat 120, and the Gallery seats 70. For a standing reception, the combined Fine Rooms hold 170.
Rooms and capacities
All figures below are maximums by layout. Fine Room 1 is the largest room, at about 11.2 by 7.2 meters, with 100 for a reception or theatre and 80 for a banquet. Fine Room 2 holds 70 for a reception, 70 in theatre style and 40 at a banquet. Fine Room 3 holds 30. The Hutchison Room holds 40 in all three layouts.
The Library holds 50 for a reception and 40 at a banquet. The Studio holds 30 for a reception and 20 at a banquet. The Gallery is a purpose-built art space on the lower ground floor, with 70 for a reception, theatre or banquet. It is available for corporate receptions in the evening until 10 pm.
Catering
The site lists a wide range of catering options and a menu you can download. It does not name a caterer, so ask whether you can bring your own.
History and setting
The townhouse is Georgian, with restored period features throughout. The income from hiring the building supports the upkeep of the premises, which lets the organisation carry out its programme as a non-profit. The Gallery was built for exhibitions.
Getting there
Asia House is at 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP. The venue hire pages do not name a station, so confirm the best route with the events team on +44 20 7307 5454.
