Orwell Room at The Wheatsheaf

Function Room in a Pub
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Private space
25 West Central Street, London, W1T 1JB –
Tottenham Court Road Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

Our primary function space with a dedicated bar. Capacities of up to 36 seated and up to 50 for standing receptions.


Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs about £800.


"Our bartender Jack was wonderful! I couldn’t recommend this venue more!"

- Libby M. Jul 2026

Team Building

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs about £1,500.


"Great space, good tech set-up, speedy and friendly service."

- Andy H. Sep 2026

Networking

Typically for 20-40 guests and costs about £1,200.


"They were both so friendly and helpful, and really added to the great atmosphere."

- Parveen S. Dec 2025

Afternoon Tea

Typically for about 35 guests and costs about £700.


"Booking the venue and discussing the event detail went pretty smooth."

- Erinda D. Mar 2026


Offers and packages

Menus


Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in the Orwell Room with a pre-ordered drinks package featuring crowd-pleasing wines from our Standard selection.
Standard Wine Package – Orwell Room
£150 total
• Pre-ordered Standard wine package
• Available on a pre-order basis only

WINES
1. Giotti Pinot Grigio
2. Smooth Talker Merlot
3. Discovery Beach White Zinfandel

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £800 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£900 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £900 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300–£800 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£800 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 0:00
from £800 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:30
from £300–£500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 22:30
from £300 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 36
Boardroom
up to 16
U-Shaped
up to 18

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
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

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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 21:00

Host rules

No smoking in the building
No Outside catering is allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(50 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
AH
Andy H.
Verified review
Team Building · 25 guests · September 2026
Great space, good tech set-up, speedy and friendly service.
5.0
MF
Mackenzie F.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests · September 2026
The Orwell Room at the Wheatsheaf was a phenomenal venue! The space is excellent and the staff were brilliant and attentive - we will definitely be back!
Nothing!
5.0
OM
Omar M.
Verified review
Event Space · 15 guests · August 2026
The room was excellent for our needs, good clean space, plenty of plugs, internet worked and great drinks choice for when we finished. The team loved the pies also
minor but my burger wasnt great but everyone else liked the food so can live with that
4.7
AL
Alexandra L.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · August 2026
Brilliant space, perfect for our engagement party, super helpful staff. Can't recommend it enough than you so much!
Nothing
5.0

FAQ

Yes, clients can bring their own DJ.

No, the speaker and microphone are suitable for background music and speeches. A laptop or device can also be connected to play your own playlists through the speakers.

Yes, the venue’s music can play until you would like to play your own.

Yes, the window seats would have to be used for group bookings.

Yes, the Orwell Room has dimmable lighting, so the mood can be set lower for an evening event. Please let the venue know the preferred level on the night and the team will arrange it.


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Response rate: 91%

About The Wheatsheaf

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