The Washington

Pub / Bar
#50 of 2388 Birthday Party venues in London
#11 of 1959 Engagement Party venues in London
  107 reviews  – 
The Washington, 50 Englands Lane, London, NW3 4UE
Belsize Park Station (0.3 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Washington

Martha's Bar
A unique event space hidden behind a secret bookcase entrance leading into our speakeasy style basement bar. Our private bar has a cosy atmosphere and can hold up to 60 people for that perfect themed party, corporate event, wrap party, meeting or anything you desire! We have a full bar and catering options available for your event.

Space facilities

Private space
35 seats
60 standing

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

from £250 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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The Snug
A cosy area at The Washington's main bar with beautiful antique mirrors, high ceilings and natural lighting. This semi-private area has access to our bar which serves a wide range of wines, beers and cocktails and table service is available for food and drink. This area is a great choice for those looking to host a small gathering of up to 30 sta...

Space facilities

Semi-private space
15 seats
30 standing

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

from £200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Explore other spaces in the area

The Washington, 50 Englands Lane, London, NW3 4UE
Belsize Park Station (0.3 mi)
Parking
Public transportation
Hotels
Parks
Airports
Public transportation
  • Subway Belsize Park 0.3 mi
  • Subway Chalk Farm 0.4 mi
  • Bus Belsize Fire Station 0.1 mi
  • Bus Belsize Park Station (Stop K) 0.4 mi
  • Bus Belsize Park Station (Stop L) 0.4 mi
Parking
  • Parking Parking Lot for Bicycles 0.3 mi
  • Parking Motorcycle Parking Bay 0.3 mi
Hotels
  • Britannia Hampstead Hotel 0.1 mi
  • Rackstraw House 0.1 mi
  • NOX Belsize Park 0.3 mi
  • QuarteyVillas 0.3 mi
Parks
  • Primrose Gardens 0.1 mi
  • Adelaide Nature Reserve 0.2 mi
  • Primrose Hill Road 0.4 mi
Airports
  • Esken 2.2 mi
  • London Luxury Chauffeuring 2.2 mi
  • Prime Coach Hire 2.4 mi
  • Grosvenor Executive Chauffeurs 2.6 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 22:30
from £250 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £200 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 verified users

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 35
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
53 recent guests highly rated cleanliness
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.9
DG
David G.
April 2024
David G.
April 2024
Birthday Party · 50 guests

Excellent staff on the day with Steven Lewis incredibly helpful and professional in their approach

Better communication before the event and prompt replies to My emails would of made the ordering process a bit easier.

4.3
ER
Eabha R.
January 2024
Eabha R.
January 2024
Engagement Party · 18 guests

The food was delicious and Martha's Bar was a really lovely location for our engagement party. We had about 25 - 30 guests and this was a good amount for the size of the room to fit everyone comfortably. Our bartender on the night was kind, helpful and welcoming.

Th organisation and overall service on the evening was disappointing. We had spent a lot of time over and back with the venue manager by email in the weeks leading up to the event ensuring everything was clear and organised. We had pre-ordered finger food and bottles of Prosecco for our guests. The timings for food had been discussed in the lead up and particular timings were advised by the venue manager which we considered. Both pre-ordered items were served late, and myself and my partner had to chase both of these things up which was an added stress on the evening that we did not need. We also had to move the plates of food from one table to all the others as they were being served on the smallest table that was closest to the entrance of the room. There were over 30 plates in total. This was far from what we expected. There was no bartender in the bar when we arrived considering we had booked the venue from 6pm and arrived shortly before 7pm. There was also a staff member eating their dinner in the function room (Martha's Bar) as we arrived with some of our guests. As we had booked over the Christmas period, there was a delay in the venue manager getting back to our queries. Whilst this is understandable, it was quite frustrating that whenever we tried to call to discuss anything, no other member of staff was able to speak with us about our event. We called the venue 5 days in a row whilst waiting for an email reply to see if we could get an answer over the phone but the venue manager was not available at the times we had called and we were asked to call back later.

3.6
RP
Reuben P.
December 2023
Reuben P.
December 2023
Party · 35 guests

The venue was very flexible, and they were happy to handle requests that we had. Bartender on the night was really good, making everyone’s drinks and helping out with music, cake etc.

Food was good but some of the food options (like calamari) were only average. Apart from that, not much else to dislike!

4.7
ME
Madeleine E.
December 2023
Madeleine E.
December 2023
Birthday Party · 40 guests

Friendly staff and lovely venue

5.0

About The Washington

A brisk walk from Belsize Park, Chalk Farm and Swiss Cottage tube stations and within easy reach of Camden's famous markets, The Washington embraces English eccentricity with gusto.

Our Victorian pub was established in 1865 and is liberally scattered with beautiful original features. Hire out Marthas bar our private room with a hidden bookcase entrance, with a speakeasy look and private bar it's the perfect place for themed parties, corporate drinks, quiz nights, meetings and much more.

-Speciality beers & ciders on tap
-Cask marquee accredited cask ales
-Quiz night every Tuesday
-Quality pub food menu & traditional Sunday roasts

FAQ

Cancellations 2 days in advance from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 2 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At The Washington, the following catering options are available:

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

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

  • Martha's Bar hosting 15 guests: £200
  • The Snug hosting 20 guests: £116.24

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

The Washington is located at The Washington, in the Camden district of London. The nearest metro station is Belsize Park Station.