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Upstairs Bar at The Social

Bar
·
Private space
5 Little Portland Street, London, W1W 7JD –
Oxford Circus Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 24
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

Upstairs Bar is a Bar in The Social defined by a long, wood-lined interior that creates an intimate, music-focused room.

Design: The room has a narrow, elongated proportion with a low ceiling and dark flooring that concentrate activity along a single axis. Leatherette banquettes line one side and linear pendant lights provide warm, low-level illumination.

Features: The Upstairs Bar includes a staffed bar counter and in-house sound system, and the room permits guest music or an external DJ. The space also provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and wheelchair access, and the bar serves cocktails, beer and wine.

Ideal for: Friends or small social groups seeking a relaxed, music‑forward evening that mixes seated conversation and standing socialising.

What guests say: The Upstairs Bar's sound levels are balanced, which suits intimate live performances. The Upstairs Bar is kept tidy and has clean, gender-neutral toilets.

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
11:00 – 15:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
11:00 – 15:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per afternoon
11:00 – 15:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 hire fee + min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 3:00
from £360 + £3000 hire fee + min. spend
Alcohol licence until 4:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Cabaret
    up to 24

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • 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 Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About The Social

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

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Location

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The Social
Member of Tagvenue since February 2022
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4.6 Rating
7h Response time
73% Response rate

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