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Christmas Party offer

The Basement at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square

Basement in a Pub
·
Private space
37 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PP –
Oxford Circus Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 150
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A hidden gem in the heart of Central London.

The basement at the Phoenix, Cavendish Square is one of London's best-kept secrets. Only those in the know are aware that this typical London boozer has a multi-functional, totally versatile and history-packed venue tucked away below it's Oxford Circus.

Playing host to long-running club nights, music gigs and some of the biggest names from the world of comedy, the Phoenix basement provides the perfect, 'cooler' alternative to traditional venues for everything from conferences to private parties.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 35-125 guests and costs about £200.

"Great communication and very helpful staff throughout the event."

- Keith G. Nov 2025

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in The Basement with our Platinum festive buffet, plus optional arrival Prosecco or Champagne.

Platinum Festive Buffet – The Basement
£30 per person

• Platinum festive buffet
• Optional arrival Prosecco (£6.50 per person) or Champagne (£12.00 per person)

BUFFET
1. Festive Fries (ve)
2. Padrón Peppers (ve)
3. Calamari
4. Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini (ve)
5. Smoked Salmon Rillettes
6. Miso Chicken Skewers*
7. Rosemary & Garlic Brie Wedges (v)
8. Pigs-in-Blankets
9. Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad (ve)
10. Cheeseburger Sliders
11. Ploughman’s Sausage Roll

DESSERTS
Pricing: choose any two for £5.00 per person
1. Caramel Biscuit Torte (ve)
2. Triple Chocolate Brownie (v)
3. Mini Mince Pies (v)

Wedding Offers

Celebrate your wedding in the Basement with our Platinum Buffet—sliders, calamari and halloumi, fully catered in-house for an easy party.

Wedding Buffet Package – The Basement (Min. 10 Guests)
£31.50 per person

• Platinum Buffet menu
• Optional add-on: arrival Prosecco or Champagne
• Pre-order required 7 days before event

BUFFET SELECTION
1. Calamari, saffron aioli
2. Miso chicken skewers, yakiniku BBQ sauce
3. Heritage tomato panzanella salad
4. Cheeseburger sliders
5. Fries
6. Artichoke, red pepper & tomato arancini, herb mayo
7. Hand-breaded halloumi fries, chipotle chilli jam
8. Smoked salmon rillettes on rye
9. Handmade Scotch egg, Oxford sauce
10. Padrón peppers

DESSERTS (ADD-ON)
1. Triple chocolate brownie
2. Caramel biscuit torte

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £400–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £400–£2250 min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 0:00
from £2250 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £400–£3000 min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 2:00
from £400–£4500 min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 2:00
from £4500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £400–£1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:30 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per day
9:00 – 17:00
from £400 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 150
  • Theatre
    up to 150
  • Boardroom
    up to 25
  • Cabaret
    up to 140
  • U-Shaped
    up to 30
  • Classroom
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
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
  • Whiteboard
  • 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
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Stage
  • Live Music PA
  • Private Bar
  • DJ Equipment
  • Disco Ball
  • Stage Lights
  • Cloakroom
  • 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

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(39 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

KG
Keith G.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 200 guests · November 2025

Great communication and very helpful staff throughout the event.

5.0
SH
Seth H.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 50 guests · April 2025

Had a lovely time, and Christian and the other staff who were working on the day were very sweet. Christian in particular went above and beyond helping us with some tech issues.

The only problem I ran into was the sound system not having bluetooth, so we had not prepared to show up with a Lightning-to-AUX converter for our playlist. Luckily, as I said, Christian was able to help us out though!

4.8
LP
Luana P.
Verified review
Networking · 80 guests · November 2024

Incredible venue perfect for any creative vibe! Staff were super friendly and set up the space beautifully before my arrival. Will definitely be booking again. Cannot reccommend enough! 5 stars all around! :)

5.0
SP
Scott P.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 100 guests · September 2024

The Phoenix were very helpful all the way throughout the process of setting up and running the charity event. Everything was able to run smoothly and were able to provide all the AV set up we needed to facilitate our event. Would highly recommend this place to anyone who needs a versatile event space.

5.0

FAQ

Yes, clients are welcome to play their own music in the space, and a full PA system is available.

Yes, the space is equipped with Wi-Fi, two projectors and screens, a PA system with microphones and a flipchart.

Yes, theatre style works well for presentations, or other options can be discussed to suit interactive sessions.

No, we do not have step-free access.

Yes, minimum spends can differ case by case depending on what is required from the event, as well as the day of the week and time of year.

About The Phoenix, Cavendish Square

The Phoenix, Cavendish Square is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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39 Reviews
5 Rating
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