A basement pub with exposed brick walls, wooden tables and chairs, and ambient lighting at The Spice of Life - Soho.
A pub basement with a wooden bar, tufted leather booths, patterned wallpaper, and exposed brick at The Spice of Life - Soho.
A pub basement with exposed brick walls, wooden floors, scattered tables, and a grand piano at The Spice of Life - Soho.
A pub basement with exposed brick walls, neon signage, small round tables, and a stage at The Spice of Life - Soho.

Backstage Basement at The Spice of Life - Soho

Basement in a Pub
·
Private space
6 Moor Street, London, W1D5NA –
Leicester Square Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 75
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Backstage Basement is a Basement in The Spice of Life - Soho and it is defined by a compact, music-oriented layout built into the pub's lower level.

Design: The space features dark timber panelling, exposed brick and low ceilings lit by warm amber lamps. Mixed-height wooden tables sit alongside banquette seating to produce a compact, inward-facing plan.

Features: The basement provides venue Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and permission for hosts to play their own music. Freestanding tables and chairs plus booth seating allow flexible layouts. Individual lighting points serve separate seating areas.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, relaxed and music-friendly space for a mix of seated dining and standing drinks.

What guests say: The basement is lively in the evenings and retains an authentic pub character. The space is well appointed and supported by helpful on-site staff.

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £4500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £4500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 75

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed Catering must be booked through the venue
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed You can’t bring your own alcohol, drinks must be bought through the venue

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioner
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Microphone
Piano
Exclusive Bar
PA and sound desk
Restroom
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers Venue doesn’t provide a sound system – guests will need to bring their own
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available No on-site parking

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets No accessible toilets on site
Unavailable: Ground level Entrance has steps – no ramp available
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
No wedding licence Venue is not licensed to host wedding ceremonies
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00

Host rules

Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Reviews and ratings

(20 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LT
Lissy T.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 50 guests · December 2024
We recently hosted our Christmas party at this venue, and while the overall experience had some positives, the buffet was extremely disappointing. At £30 per person, we expected a substantial and satisfying spread for our 50 guests. However, the buffet did not live up to expectations. The food portions were very limited, with only one small piece of food per dish per person, which left many of us still hungry by the end of the event. This hardly resembled what we expected from a buffet, especially considering the price. On a positive note, the staff were excellent. They were very hands-on, helping us set up the venue and preparing drinks at the bar quickly. Their attentiveness was definitely appreciated and made the overall experience better, but the lack of food quality and quantity was a major letdown. I would recommend this venue if you're looking for a well-organized event with great service, but be cautious if you're planning a buffet. The food offering did not justify the cost, and unfortunately, that took away from what should have been a great night. Would I return? Possibly, but I’d look into alternative food options first.
What I disliked the most was the buffet. For £30 per person, we expected a much larger and more satisfying spread for our 50 guests. The portions were extremely limited, with only one small piece of food per dish per person. By the end of the event, many of us were still hungry. This was far from what we expected from a buffet, especially at that price point. The food quality and quantity were definitely a letdown and did not match the cost of the event.
4.1
AA
Abigail A.
Verified review
Xmas Party · 50 guests · December 2023
Very responsive team and very accommodating. Very nice team and helped us with everything we needed on the night. Great place for a party.
5.0
EF
Elisabeth F.
Verified review
Pub · 70 guests · December 2023
Great venue for a party. Bar staff were very good and the band excellent
The food served on the day was not great
4.4
DK
Daniella K.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 80 guests · December 2021
Fantastic evening all round, great venue, staff and food. much fun was had by all!!
5.0

About The Spice of Life - Soho

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Member of Tagvenue since February 2019
20 Reviews
4.6 Rating
4h Response time
98% Response rate

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