A nightclub with booth seating, neon accent lighting, and geometric ceiling patterns at Bar Rumba.
A nightclub with neon lighting, black leather booths, and a long bar counter at Bar Rumba.
A nightclub with geometric LED ceiling lights, dark seating areas, and illuminated walls at Bar Rumba.
A nightclub entryway with neon lighting, decorative wall art, and metal railings at Bar Rumba.

Whole Venue at Bar Rumba

Nightclub
·
Whole venue
36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7EP –
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 170
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Bar Rumba is a compact late‑night nightclub centred on a club‑style dancefloor and DJ-led late hours.

Design: The interior has a low ceiling marked by geometric white line patterns and continuous RGB strip lighting. The finish palette pairs timber flooring with dark-painted walls and faux-stone column cladding to create an enclosed, club-scale space.

Features: A club-standard PA system and built-in speakers serve the main floor. A fixed bar with booth and bench seating runs along one side, and the venue accommodates in-house DJs or playback of a host’s own music. Additional facilities include air conditioning, venue Wi‑Fi and an available cloakroom.

Ideal for: Social groups are best suited to lively, dance-focused late‑night standing receptions and informal nightlife gatherings.

What guests say: The security team is frequently friendly and attentive. The resident DJs deliver energetic, danceable sets.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

£15000 min. spend
Bar Rumba is a venue with oodles of character, tons of personality and a no-frills, non-stop party. Located in the heart of the West End, it is a perfect location for this year's Christmas occasion. Whether it is a Christmas party for a few friends or for a whooping 450 of you, we can make it a special one

Whether you need to make your party one to remember (or maybe forget!)., our party planners are here to help. We can tailor our packages to suit your every need and our events team are on hand to create the perfect party for you.

Complimentary Prosecco reception for all Christmas bookings made before 6th September!!

We offer:
- Exclusive venue hire
- Photobooth
- DJ's
- Face painter
- Theme parties
- Caricaturist
- Decorations
- Photographer
- Live PA
-Magicians
- Beer pong
- Candyfloss machine
- Popcorn machine
Bad Santa
£20 per person
Available for private hire and shared Christmas party

3 x drink tokens
3 x Christmas shot tokens

Crackers & Santa hats

The package is inclusive of entry, queue jump for shared Christmas party, complimentary cloakroom and a reserved area.
Classic Sharing Platter
£20 total
Available for private hire and shared Christmas party

- Bloody Marry meatball skewers
- southern-fried chicken fillets with BBQ sauce
- calamari with garlic mayonnaise
- rosemary garlic bread bites
- corn tortilla nachos & dips
- seasoned potato wedges with salsa
Veggie Sharing Platter
£20 total
Available for private hire and shared Christmas party

- mini veg spring rolls with sweet chilli dip
- halloumi & pepper skewers glazed with chimichurri sauce
- cream cheese-stuffed peppers
- rosemary garlic bread bites
- corn tortilla nachos & dips
- seasoned potato wedges with salsa
Minimum Spend
£100 per person
Christmas Eve
£180 total
Available for private hire and shared Christmas party

2 x Prosecco
2 x house Champagne

Crackers & Santa hats

The package is inclusive of entry, queue jump for shared Christmas party, complimentary cloakroom and a reserved area.
Jack Frost
£300 total
Available for private hire and shared Christmas party

30 drink tokens
30 Christmas shot tokens

Crackers & Santa hats

The package is inclusive of entry, queue jump for shared Christmas party, complimentary cloakroom and a reserved area.
The Polar Express
£400 total
Available for private hire and shared Christmas party

50 drink tokens
50 Christmas shot tokens

Crackers & Santa hats

The package is inclusive of entry, queue jump for shared Christmas party, complimentary cloakroom and a reserved area.

Prices

Monday
21:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
21:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
21:00 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
21:00 – 3:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
21:00 – 3:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
21:00 – 3:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
22:00 – 3:00
from £7500 min. spend
Per day
22:00 – 3:00
from £7500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
22:00 – 3:00
from £7500 min. spend
Per day
22:00 – 3:00
from £7500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
22:00 – 3:00
from £7500 min. spend
Per day
22:00 – 3:00
from £7500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
21:00 – 3:00
from £5000 min. spend
Per day
21:00 – 3:00
from £5000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 300
Dining
up to 40
Theatre
up to 170
Boardroom
up to 80
Cabaret
up to 40
U-Shaped
up to 40
Classroom
up to 170

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
DJ Booth
Club lighting
Stage area
Additional seating (folded Chairs
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

We are an 18+ venue but operate a challenge 25 policy so please, bring a valid ID (Full/provisional driving license or passport).NO ID, NO ENTRY
We advise all guests to bring ID regardless of age.

Please note we do not accept any promoters.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

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Reviews and ratings

(10 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
KS
Kasey S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Very helpful and quick
5.0
NK
Noemi K.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MF
Maria F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
HG
Holly G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

FAQ

No, the venue does not have equipment available to offer the band. Sockets are available for the band’s own equipment.

Yes, we do have a DJ desk available. However, we kindly ask the DJ to visit before the event to see our setup and ensure they are familiar with it, as we cannot take responsibility for DJ services provided by external parties.

About Bar Rumba

Bar Rumba is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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Meet your host

Gavin Jones
Member of Tagvenue since September 2015
10 Reviews
4.8 Rating
1h Response time
92% Response rate

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