A basement pub with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, a long bar, and lounge seating at The Clerkenwell Tavern.
A basement bar with exposed brick columns, wooden floors, and booth seating with candles at The Clerkenwell Tavern.
A pub with a brick facade, large arched windows, and outdoor wooden benches at The Clerkenwell Tavern.
A pub with outdoor wooden benches, barrel tables, hanging string lights, and orange awnings at The Clerkenwell Tavern.

Basement Bar at The Clerkenwell Tavern

Basement in a Pub
·
Private space
2 Exmouth Market, The Clerkenwell Tavern, London, EC1R 4PX –
Farringdon Station (0.4 mi)
Up to 54
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Basement Bar is the private lower-ground bar in The Clerkenwell Tavern, defined by its compact, self-contained layout.

Design: Exposed brick walls, wide timber floorboards and a low ceiling with pendant lamps create an intimate, pub-style interior. Seating combines a long wooden bar, leather benching and tall tables for a compact, convivial feel.

Features: The space has a staffed bar counter with back shelving and draught taps, a mix of high tables with stools and a leather banquette, and practical amenities including Wi‑Fi and air conditioning.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, sociable setting for standing drinks or informal seated catch-ups.

What sets it apart: A host-supplied music playback is permitted, allowing private playlists to be played through the space.

What guests say: The space is atmospheric and welcoming. The bar's drink selection and beer offerings are frequently commended.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Christmas menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 3:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 3:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 3:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 3:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
from £20 per person
Per session
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:00
from £20 per person
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 54

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegetarian menu
American cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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 available
No wedding licence

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(7 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
TC
Terri C.
Verified review
Bar · 40 guests · September 2024
This venue was great value for money. The minimum spend for the Saturday afternoon was £800 which after a burger and welcome drink each we hit, and then spent more on the day. We were allowed decorations, played our own music and some hen party games. The team were super friendly and flexible. The private space had its own bar too.
5.0
JP
James P.
Verified review
Bar · 80 guests · August 2024
We had a great experience hiring the pub for a party. The staff were great, everybody loved the food and had a great night!
5.0
TC
Terri C.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

The Clerkenwell Tavern is a #Supervenue

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Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 95%

About The Clerkenwell Tavern

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