Welcome to Muse at RSA House.

A bit about RSA House… The first foundation stone was laid in 1772, and the Royal Society of Arts took up residence in September 1774, 20 years after the Society was established. The House was originally a single townhouse, in the middle of John Adam Street and was designed by the renowned architects of the day the Adam brothers. Over time, the RSA acquired the adjoining Georgian townhouses, owning all five to the end of the street, standing eight storeys tall.

The House has been home to many things over the past 250 years, including – the public ‘Adelphi Tavern’, mentioned in Dickens' ‘The Pickwick Papers’, a meeting hall, accommodation to artists, a restaurant in ‘The Vaults’ (our historical cellars) and a home for innovation. Alexander Graham Bell gave one of the first practical demonstrations of his radical new invention, the telephone in our Great Room in 1878. At its heart, RSA House has always been a place for people to convene, share ideas, and debate what a better future for everybody could be. We hope you enjoy our latest initiative to do so: Muse at RSA House.

Crimson & Clover
Tart and fruity
Gin, Aker English Rose Vermouth, Capreolus, Raspberry Eaux de Vie, rhubarb, lemon
£14.50

Blackadder
Nutty and indulgent
Vault Aperitivo Bitter, Hepple Sloe & Hawthorn Gin, sour cherry, lemon, almond, Devil’s Botany Absinthe
£13.50

Truffle Martini
Earthy and umami
Vodka, truffle distillate, amontillado sherry
£16.50

Shipwreck Fix
Elegant and full-bodied digestif
Two Drifters Rum Signature Rum, port, rose hip, hawthorn, verjus
£13.50

My Bloody Clementine
Spice and citrus forward
Whisky, amontillado sherry, chamomile, ginger, honey, yuzu
£13.50

William Shipley
Herbaceous and tangy
Vodka, lemon, Idyll Gooseberry & Rooibos Soda
£12.50

Cucumber & Tonic
Cooling cucumber
Gin, cucumber distillate, Aperitivo Co. Gentian, tonic
£14.50

East of Eden 
Bittersweet and refreshing
Cucumber distillate, Sipello, Townsend Farm Apple Juice, verjus, Idyll Rhubarb Soda
£13.50

Pineapple Weed Pisco Sour
Imagine citrus, pineapple and chamomile
Pisco, pineapple weed liqueur, lemon, bitters
£13.50

Wild Carrot Margarita
Earthy and smoky freshness
Tequila, 4th Rabbit Agave Spirit, wild carrot distillate, Aperitivo Co Orange Triple Sec, lime
£14.50

Myrica Gale Daiquiri
Zest and herbaceous
Light rum, oaxacan rum, myrica gale distillate, lime
£14.50

Hogweed Old Fashioned
Warming aromatics and toffee apple
Bourbon, Pomona liqueur, hogweed distillate, foraged bitters
£16.50

We have partnered with Idyll Drinks to guide the development and creation of our cocktails, offering ingredients that are fresh, regenerative and packed with flavour. Idyll Drinks was created by Marcis Dzelzainis, whose love of foraging wild ingredients brings connection with people and the landscape, Idyll Drinks brings passion and creativity designing delicious beverages in sustainable and regenerative ways. Idyll supports local farmers and producers, uses lesser-known, sustainable ingredients and has a great talent for crafting award-winning beverages. Not listed is the library of wild distillates, made with foraged ingredients, that Idyll has produced to allow our Muse bartenders to craft unique, delicious and creative cocktails for you.

We offer cocktails with and without alcohol, and we are happy to create something off the menu for you and your guests. Just ask at the bar.

Oliver’s Blakeney Red Perry
125ml
£5.50

Oliver’s Guilty Pleasure
330ml
£10

Gospel Green
750ml
£40

Oliver’s Nittiness & Whizz
750ml
£42

White

Le Pionnier Blanc
Colombard / Ungi Blanc, Languedoc, France, 2023
11.5%
125ml
£9

Albariño
Pazo de Miraflores, La Mancha, Spain, 2023
11%
125ml
£13

Pinot Blanc ‘Les Natures’
Domaine Jean-Baptiste Adam, Alsace, France, 2022
13%
125ml
£15

Rose

Chiaretto di Bardolino
Cantine Gorgo, Veneto, Italy, 2023
12.5%
125ml
£10

Red

Fuente Verde
Garnacha / Tempranillo, Cariñena, Spain, 2023
13%
125ml
£9

Corvina Veronese ‘Ca Nova’
Cantine Gorgo, Veneto, Italy, 2022
13.5%
125ml
£13

Seguret Cotes du Rhone Villages
Domaine de l’Amandine, S. Rhone, France, 2021
13.5%
125ml
£15

Sparkling

Ridgeview Bloomsbury NV
Chardonnay / Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier, Sussex, United Kingdom
12%
125ml
£19

Beer

Two Tribes Classic Premium Lager
4.0%
£7

Two Tribes Metro London Session IPA
3.8%
£7

Timmy Taylor’s Landlord Classic Pale Ale
4.3%
£7

Without alcohol

Botivo Spritz
Botivo, elderflower, lemon, Idyll Apple Soda
£9

Softs

Idyll Wild Apple Soda
£6

Idyll Rhubarb Soda
£6

Idyll Gooseberry Soda
£6

Idyll Pine Soda
£6

Townsend Apple Juice
£6

Karma Cola
£4

Karma Lemony Lemonade
£4

Tyrell’s Vegetable Crisps
£5

BBQ crunch crackers
£5

Fried chilli broad beans
£5

Tomato and paprika mini breadsticks
£5

Herby mixed olives
£6

Marcona almonds
Maldon Salt
£7

’Nduja Sausage Roll with RSA Chutney
£7.50

Weights and Measures Act

Gin, rum, vodka or whisky is served in measures of 25ml or 35ml. Wine is served in measures of 125ml.

For those with special dietary requirements or allergies, please inform a member of the Muse team.

All prices are inclusive of VAT.

An optional 10% service charge will be added to your bill.

The RSA is a registered charity and your purchase from Muse at RSA House directly supports our work and charitable mission as a social change organisation.

What is the Royal Society of Arts? Established by our founder William Shipley in 1754, we are the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. Founded in Covent Garden in Rawthmell’s Coffee House, we have been at the forefront of significant social impact for 270 years. From our inception supporting new inventions, ideas and design, to the RSA of today – we are committed to a resilient, rebalanced and regenerative world and enabling people, place and planet to flourish in harmony.

Come for the drinks and stay for the musings… we hope to see you again soon.