The Escapologist
Cocktail Bar
#8 of 150 Function Room venues in West End
#2 of 228 40th Birthday Party venues in West End
30 reviews
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35 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LD
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Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Escapologist
The Grand Hall
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
40 standing
Enter through a secret doorway and you will find yourself transported to the modern-day masonic world.
With detailed features from the starlit sky to the carved pillars, the Grand Hall is perfectly designed for corporate functions and celebrations.
With 4 beautiful booths, a private fridge, the opportunity to control the sound of the music – thi...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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The Vault
Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
60 seats
75 standing
For the full VIP feel and service, then check out The Vault.
Situated the far side of the venue and down a few steps, you enter our underground vault with beautiful royal blue booths against a backdrop of luxurious gold. This VIP area is perfect for parties and all kinds of events that have something to celebrate.
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Whole Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
150 seats
250 standing
Boasting a full capacity of up to 250 guests, The Escapologist is made up of 3 parts. Enter through a secret doorway and you will find yourself transported to the modern-day masonic world that is our Grand Hall.
Continue through to our Main Bar area which has a full-length bar that stretches the width of the room. Finally, situated on the far sid...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now
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35 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LD
Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
Public transportation
- Subway Covent Garden 0.1 mi
- Subway Leicester Square 0.2 mi
- Bus Denmark Street (Stop A) 0.2 mi
- Bus Avenue Q, West End Musical 0.2 mi
- Bus Tottenham Court Road Station (Stop X) 0.2 mi
- Train Tottenham Court Road 0.2 mi
- Train Charing Cross 0.4 mi
Parking
- Parking Solo Motorcycle Parking - 25-27 Shelton St, London 0.1 mi
- Parking Valet Parking - 20 Mercer St, London 0.1 mi
Hotels
- Pout 0.1 mi
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Prices and opening hours
Monday
17:00 –
0:30
from
£750–£4000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£750
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
0:30
from
£4000
min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 –
0:30
from
£750–£4000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£750
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
0:30
from
£4000
min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 –
0:30
from
£750–£5000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£750
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
0:30
from
£5000
min. spend
Thursday
17:00 –
0:30
from
£1000–£7000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
0:30
from
£7000
min. spend
Friday
16:00 –
0:30
from
£1500–£20000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Whole Venue
16:00 –
0:30
from
£20000
min. spend
Saturday
16:00 –
0:30
from
£1500–£20000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1500
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£2500
min. spend
Whole Venue
16:00 –
0:30
from
£20000
min. spend
Sunday
17:00 –
0:30
from
£750–£4000
min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
The Vault
17:00 –
0:00
from
£750
min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 –
0:30
from
£4000
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Facilities and catering options
Up to 250
standing
Up to 150
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol
Reviews and ratings
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.4
Service quality
4.2
Value for money
4.2
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9
JM
Jon M.
December 2022
Christmas Party · 40 guests
Fun energy, good services. Employees seemed keen and used to deal with (drunk) costumers.
The package drinks could have been a bit better explained as we wanted to use it when our bar tab ran out and we couldn't.
4.5
AC
Aileen C.
November 2022
Staff Party · 180 guests
Chani was really helpful all throughout the whole booking process and was incredibly accommodating with all requests including very last minute ones.
None!
4.6
MB
Mathew B.
May 2022
Bar · 30 guests
Great venue, service and drinks were brilliant "cost" to hire was excellent (no fee just a pretty reasonable minimum spend requirement)
5.0
D
Dani
October 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
About The Escapologist
Based in the riotous headquarters of the secret society that ran Victorian London, The Escapologist is styled as part ‘modern-day Victorian men’s club’ and ‘part Masonic lodge’.
Partying like it’s 1899 seven days a week, the focus is on memorable times with great drinks in an outrageous space.
Located in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden, The Escapologist cocktail bar offers twisted classic cocktails.
Partying like it’s 1899 seven days a week, the focus is on memorable times with great drinks in an outrageous space.
Located in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden, The Escapologist cocktail bar offers twisted classic cocktails.
FAQ
At The Escapologist, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
The Escapologist does not offer parking facilities.
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Escapologist:
- The Grand Hall hosting 25 guests: £240
- The Vault hosting 50 guests: £5600
- Whole Venue hosting 180 guests: £6400
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Escapologist is located at 35 Earlham Street, in the Leicester Square district of London. The nearest metro station is Covent Garden Station.
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