A casual bar with round wooden tables, stools, and a navy blue wall at Arcadia Games.
A function room with wooden round tables, board games shelf, and a bar area at Arcadia Games.
A function room with a yellow sofa in front of bay windows and a wooden coffee table at Arcadia Games.
A function room with a bookshelf displaying board games and vintage décor at Arcadia Games.
An event venue with a wooden table, white chairs, and wall signage at Arcadia Games.
An event venue entrance with blue columns, a large wooden door, and vertical Arcadia Games signage
A glass of red cocktail with ice in front of lit candles at Arcadia Games.
A slice of cheesecake with a berry topping served on a blue ceramic plate at Arcadia Games.
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A function room with round tables, black chairs, and soft overhead lighting at Arcadia Games' The Tavern.

The Tavern at Arcadia Games

Function Room in an Event Venue
·
Private space
46 Essex Street, London, WC2R 3JF –
Temple Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 40
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Tavern is a Function Room in Arcadia Games that provides a casual, games-focused private space suited to social meet-ups.

Design: The interior pairs deep navy walls and warm timber flooring with small round wooden tables, low stools and a compact sofa. The layout is compact and informal, using simple overhead lighting to keep the room focused and accessible.

Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi and a PA system with speakers, and hosts may play their own music or bring a DJ subject to the venue's noise restriction. The room provides flexible, movable furniture to allow different seating or standing arrangements.

Ideal for: Friends and hobby groups seeking a relaxed, social format that works for both seated and standing gatherings.

What sets it apart: A built-in bar counter inside the private room keeps drink service contained within the hire area and supports an on-site bar setup.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 16:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
19:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 19:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 15:00
from £600 min. spend
Per session
15:00 – 19:00
from £600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 40
  • Cabaret
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

- No smoking in the building
- No external food or alcohol is permitted due to licensing
- If you can’t make your booking, please contact us as early as possible, so we can offer your spot to someone else and reschedule if requested
- Attendance at our venue indicates confirmation that you have read and agreed to our Code of Conduct

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

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WL
Willow L.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
CG
Clinton G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

Yes, bunting and cake may be brought into the venue.

Yes, the venue has a TV and projector available to use, as well as microphones.

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About Arcadia Games

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