Basement (Stairs End) at The Newman Arms

Basement in a Pub
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Semi-private area
23 Rathbone Place, London, W1T 1NG
Goodge Street Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

Tucked beneath the buzz of the main bar, The Basement at The Newman Arms is a cozy hideaway perfect for smaller gatherings, relaxed celebrations, and intimate get-togethers.

With comfy sofa seating, warm lighting, and a laid-back atmosphere, it’s an ideal spot for birthday drinks, pre-dinner aperitifs, or private catch-ups with friends. Whether you're sipping a Black Velvet or tucking into a pie and pint, the basement offers a sense of privacy without losing the energy of the pub upstairs.

The space is focused on the Stairs End and has a capacity of up to 15 guests.


Prices

Monday
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:30
from £100–£200 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 23:30
from £200 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:30
from £100–£200 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 23:30
from £200 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 22:30
from £100–£400 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 22:30
from £400 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £100–£200 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £100–£200 min. spend
Per session
16:00 – 0:00
from £200 min. spend
Per day
10:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 17:00
from £100 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 15

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:30 (extension available)
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Storage space
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Space has noise restriction after 23:30
Own music not allowed
Bring your own DJ not allowed

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Respect the space

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

Dating back to 1730, The Newman Arms is a gem of a pub in the heart of Fitzrovia, London. It has been frequented regularly by a number of famous characters over the years, including George Orwell and Dylan Thomas. George Orwell even based the “Proles” pub in his dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four on The Newman’s and it featured again in his Keep the Aspidistra Flying. The pub also featured in a scene in Michael Powell’s film Peeping Tom.

We serve over 10 draft beers on keg and cask, including a selection of Big Penny’s core beers, alongside a curated list of guest beers from some of the best breweries in the UK and beyond. We also serve signature cocktails, wines, spirits, soft drinks and low and no alcohol options from other artisan producers.


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