A basement pub area with tufted leather banquette seating, exposed brick walls, and round tables with white linens at The Spice of Life - Soho.
Christmas Party offer

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

The Backstage basement is available for hire weekdays until 5PM and Thursday evenings. Hire is possible outside of these times with sufficient notice. Please get in touch if you have a specific date in mind.

Our space is perfect for small corporate use, bespoke events, as well as rehearsal and showcase space. We welcome film and music video shoots.

The bar & kitchen can cater with buffet options as well as our everyday menu.

Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

FESTIVE MENU
£15.95 per person
- Marinated olives*(ve) (Boscaiola, Kalamata olives)
- Hummus and pitta (ve) (traditional hummus, beetroot & apple hummus, wholemeal pitta)
- Chicken liver pâté toast* (Tracklements onion marmalade)
- Honey-glazed sausages (grain mustard mayonnaise)
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese toast* (chives, lemon)
- Chicken wings* (festive coating, cranberry dip)
- Roast potatoes*(ve) (sea salt and gravy)
- Dough balls (v) (garlic butter)
- Beetroot falafels*(ve) (herb dressing)
- Mini beef & horseradish Yorkshire puddings
- Sweet treats(v) bite-size (chocolate brownies*, mince pies and salted caramel profiteroles (v). )



Buffet available for a minimum of 10 people or more only. (*) non-gluten option available
SILVER BUFFET
£11.50 per person
- Marinated olives*(ve) (Boscaiola, Kalamata olives)
- Hummus and pitta (ve) (traditional hummus, beetroot & apple hummus, wholemeal pitta)
- Chicken liver pâté toast* (Tracklements onion marmalade)
- Honey-glazed sausages (grain mustard mayonnaise)
- Smoked salmon & cream cheese toast* (chives, lemon)
- Chicken wings* (festive coating, cranberry dip)
- Roast potatoes*(ve) (sea salt and gravy)
- Dough balls (v) (garlic butter)


Buffet available for a minimum of 10 people or more only. (*) non-gluten option available
XMAS MENU
£24.95 per person
2 COURSE – £24.95 3 COURSE – £29.95 (FRIDAY - SUNDAY)
2 COURSE – £19.95 3 COURSE – £24.95 (MONDAY - THURSDAY)

STARTERS
- Broccoli & almond soup*(ve) (bread, toasted seeds, olive oil)
- Duck, gin & orange parfait ‡* (Tracklements onion marmalade, toast & butter)
- Crispy breaded brie*(v) (toasted pumpkin seeds, rocket and cranberry relish)
- Prawn & avocado salad* (gem, tomato, cucumber, Sriracha cocktail sauce)

MAINS
| All served with carrots, kale, Brussels sprouts and roast parsnips |
- Roast turkey* (sweet onion & cranberry stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, gravy)
- Slow-cooked flat iron beef ‡* (buttered mash, silverskin onions, thyme, mushrooms, red wine gravy)
- Baked sea bass fillets ‡* (parsley new potatoes, Champagne butter sauce)
- Parsnip & chestnut roast*(ve) (cranberries, mixed seeds, roast potatoes, gravy)

DESSERTS
- Stronghart Christmas pudding‡ (brandy sauce, mint, strawberry)
- Passion fruit cheesecake*(ve) (raspberry coulis, vanilla ice cream, mint)
- Chocolate & orange pudding (ve) (chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream)
- Green apple sorbet*(ve)
- Tiramisu‡(v) (mascarpone, whipped cream, Amaretto, sponge fingers, espresso, cocoa)

Add coffee and mini mince pie for £1.50 extra per person.

£10 deposit per person

‡Contains alcohol
(*) non-gluten option available
FESTIVE MENU - 2 courses
£34.50 per person
STARTERS

SWEET POTATO, SAGE & NUTMEG SOUP
Toasted seeds, olive oil, malted bloomer

BRIE & CRANBERRY TART
Tracklements apple & cider brandy chutney, herb oil, balsamic reduction, rocket

KING PRAWN & AVOCADO SALAD
Baby gem lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber, Sriracha cocktail sauce, malted bloomer, butter

WHIPPED CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
Tracklements red onion marmalade, toasted malted bloomer, butter

MAINS

All served with seasonal vegetables and roast parsnips

ROAST TURKEY
Sweet onion & cranberry stuffing, Old Spot sausage wrapped in smoked bacon, roast potatoes, red wine gravy

SHREDDED PRESSED BEEF
Caramelised onions, red wine sauce, buttered mash

BAKED SEABASS FILLET
Buttered baby potatoes, Champagne butter sauce

BEETROOT WELLINGTON
Roasted roots, hassleback potatoes, red wine gravy

PUDDINGS

MAC’S STRONGHART CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Brandy sauce, strawberry

CHOCOLATE, ALMOND & PISTACHIO TORTE
Chocolate sauce, toasted pistachios, vegan vanilla ice-cream

PASSIONFRUIT MARTINI MESS
Vodka infused cream, mango puree, (add shot of prosecco £1)

LEMON TART
Shortcrust pastry, cherry compote, whipped vanilla cream
FESTIVE MENU - 3 courses
£40 per person
STARTERS

SWEET POTATO, SAGE & NUTMEG SOUP
Toasted seeds, olive oil, malted bloomer

BRIE & CRANBERRY TART
Tracklements apple & cider brandy chutney, herb oil, balsamic reduction, rocket

KING PRAWN & AVOCADO SALAD
Baby gem lettuce, diced tomato, cucumber, Sriracha cocktail sauce, malted bloomer, butter

WHIPPED CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT
Tracklements red onion marmalade, toasted malted bloomer, butter

MAINS

All served with seasonal vegetables and roast parsnips

ROAST TURKEY
Sweet onion & cranberry stuffing, Old Spot sausage wrapped in smoked bacon, roast potatoes, red wine gravy

SHREDDED PRESSED BEEF
Caramelised onions, red wine sauce, buttered mash

BAKED SEABASS FILLET
Buttered baby potatoes, Champagne butter sauce

BEETROOT WELLINGTON
Roasted roots, hassleback potatoes, red wine gravy

PUDDINGS

MAC’S STRONGHART CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Brandy sauce, strawberry

CHOCOLATE, ALMOND & PISTACHIO TORTE
Chocolate sauce, toasted pistachios, vegan vanilla ice-cream

PASSIONFRUIT MARTINI MESS
Vodka infused cream, mango puree, (add shot of prosecco £1)

LEMON TART
Shortcrust pastry, cherry compote, whipped vanilla cream

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 75

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 0:00 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioner
Mirrors
Microphone
Piano
Exclusive Bar
PA and sound desk
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: PA system / speakers
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play 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
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00

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
JK
Julia K.
Verified review
Christmas Dinner · 80 guests · December 2023
4.1

About The Spice of Life - Soho

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