Birthday Party
Typically for 35-125 guests and costs about £200.
"Great communication and very helpful staff throughout the event."
- Keith G. Nov 2025
The Basement at The Phoenix, Cavendish Square
Basement in a Pub
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Private space
39 reviews
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37 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PP
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Oxford Circus Station (0.1 mi)
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.
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Offers and packages
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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)
• 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)
Prices
Monday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£400
min. spend
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£400
min. spend
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
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
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
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
Saturday
9:00 –
17:00
from
£400
min. spend
Per day
9:00 –
17:00
from
£400
min. spend
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
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
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
Show cancellation details
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.
Submitted 10 months ago
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!
Submitted 1 year ago
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! :)
Submitted 1 year ago
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.
Submitted 2 years ago
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.
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