The Albany

Pub / Bar
#28 of 2402 Party venues in London
#66 of 2296 Corporate Event venues in London
  57 reviews  – 
240 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QU
Great Portland Street Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Albany

Whole Venue Hire
As well as our private room at the Albany, we can also offer exclusive hire of the whole pub, including the expansive and open plan ground floor of the venue, two bars, DJ capabilities on both floors and versatile furniture arrangement. The ground floor can become your space for a drinks reception and buffet, whilst you retain the downstairs bar ...

Space facilities

Whole venue
80 seats
200 standing

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Downstairs at The Albany
Downstairs @ the Albany is a hidden gem, part of the pub but also a venue in its own right with private entrance, bar and toilets. Over the years, it has played host to a litany of comedians and artists, and was the location of the first ever residency for the Chemical Brothers (The Dust Brothers) with the Heavenly Sunday Social. This is a perf...

Space facilities

Private space
60 seats
100 standing

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Enquire now

Explore other spaces in the area

240 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QU
Great Portland Street Station (0.1 mi)
Parking
Public transportation
Hotels
Parks
Airports
Public transportation
  • Subway Great Portland Street 0.1 mi
  • Subway Regent's Park 0.1 mi
  • Bus Great Portland Street Station (Stop E) 0.1 mi
  • Bus Great Portland Street (Stop F) 0.1 mi
Parking
  • Parking Bank Park - Devonshire Row Mews Car Park 0.1 mi
  • Parking Motorcycle Parking Bay 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park, an IHG Hotel 0.1 mi
  • Gem Fitzrovia Hotel 0.1 mi
  • Meliá White House 0.1 mi
  • Meliá White House Apartments 0.1 mi
Parks
  • East Gate Park Square 0.1 mi
  • Guard house 0.1 mi
  • Park Crescent 0.1 mi
  • 18 Park Square E 0.1 mi
Airports
  • Esken 0.6 mi
  • Prime Coach Hire 0.8 mi
  • Grosvenor Executive Chauffeurs 0.9 mi
  • Ground Operations Software System 1.1 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£1250 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£1250 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£1250 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£7000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£7000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£2500 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£2500 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£5000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Downstairs at The Albany
9:00 – 0:00
from £300–£1250 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
23 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.8
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.7
JH
Jeff H.
September 2024
Jeff H.
September 2024
Funeral Reception · 70 guests

Food was good, three menus to choose from with decent options for vegan and vegetarian.

Food not labelled so hard to tell which options has meat or allergies.

5.0
SR
Sharon R.
April 2024
Sharon R.
April 2024
Party · 50 guests

Great venue. Great location. Great staff. Perfect place to hold an event. Very happy. Thankyou.

5.0
EW
Elliott W.
February 2024
Elliott W.
February 2024
50th Birthday Party · 50 guests

Fantastic night Downstairs at the Albany for my 50th. Venue was brilliant. We had Rockaoke and it worked really well. Staff were friendly and helpful and Lucy on the bar was great. Food was also excellent.

5.0
TL
Tyrone L.
January 2024
Tyrone L.
January 2024
Funeral Reception · 100 guests

Absolutely no complaints so all great from me

5.0

About The Albany

We are your local pub, proudly serving some of Regent's Park's best pints along with awesome food and our excellent Sunday roasts. Our basement bar is available for private parties and DJ nights.

FAQ

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Albany, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
The Albany does not offer parking facilities.
At The Albany, you can host various events such as Drinks Receptions, Corporate Events, Social Parties, Performances / Exhibitions, Clubbing / Night Out, Filming and Photography, Dining, Christmas Parties, Weddings, Drinks and Dining, Conference / Seminar, Banquet, Meetings, Baby Shower / Tea Party.

Here are the recent pricing details for various rooms at The Albany:

  • Downstairs at The Albany hosting 60 guests: £1384.32
  • Whole Venue Hire hosting 150 guests: £5600

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Albany is located at 240 Great Portland Street, in the Great Portland Street district of London. The nearest metro station is Great Portland Street Station.