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The Albany

Pub

#1 of 569 Function Room venues in Westminster Borough
#13 of 3786 40th Birthday Party venues in London
  80 reviews  – 
240 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5QU –
Great Portland Street Station (0.1 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 80
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking not available
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Excellent communication - 4.8/5
1810 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Spaces for hire at The Albany

Downstairs at The Albany

Downstairs
Event Space
·
Private space
60 seats
100 standing
Downstairs @ the Albany is a hidden gem, part of the pub but also a venue in its own right with private entrance, bar and toilets. Over the years, it has played host to a litany of comedians and artists, and was the location of the first ever residency for the Chemical Brothers (The Dust Brothers) with the Heavenly Sunday Social. This is a perf...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now
Whole Venue Hire at The Albany

Whole Venue Hire
Pub
·
Whole venue
80 seats
200 standing
As well as our private room at the Albany, we can also offer exclusive hire of the whole pub, including the expansive and open plan ground floor of the venue, two bars, DJ capabilities on both floors and versatile furniture arrangement. The ground floor can become your space for a drinks reception and buffet, whilst you retain the downstairs bar ...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Gold Buffet – Whole Venue Hire – Whole Venue Hire

£28 per person

• Gold Festive Buffet for Christmas parties
• Optional arrival Prosecco or Champagne
GOLD BUFFET
1. Festive Fries
2. Padrón Peppers
3. Calamari
4. Artichoke, Red Pepper & Tomato Arancini
5. Miso Chicken Skewers
6. Rosemary & Garlic Brie Wedges
7. Pigs in Blankets
8. Cherry Tomato & Grain Salad
9. Cheeseburger Sliders
DESSERTS
1. Caramel Biscuit Torte
2. Triple Chocolate Brownie
3. Mini Mince Pies
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
34 recent guests highly rated location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.9
Communication
4.7

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

CT
Charlie T.
Verified review
Networking · 70 guests · October 2025 · Downstairs

Everything about the venue

Nothing

4.3
MC
Megan C.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · October 2026 · Downstairs

The staff were very accommodating, the location was really good, and the room was a great size.

Nothing.

5.0
HL
Heather L.
Verified review
Pub · 40 guests · June 2026 · Downstairs

We were absolutely delighted we chose The Albany for our World Cup corporate football event. From arranging a site visit prior to the event, to answering our random queries, to the quality of service and food and beverages on the night it was faultless. So pleased we are looking at it for our a Christmas do.

Nothing

4.9
CD
C D.
Verified review
Function Room · 100 guests · April 2026 · Downstairs

Wonderful venue for a 50th birthday party. We had a live band and it was an ideal size for the 60-70 guests. Staff were very friendly and helpful throughout.

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1250 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1250 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1250 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£7000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£7000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 2:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Whole Venue Hire
9:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Downstairs
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1250 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Albany

The Albany is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Albany is a traditional British pub occupying a late‑Victorian corner building, marked by dark wood fittings, white columns and burgundy leather benches.

Venue highlights: The pub provides a full bar and in‑house catering for private hires, allowing hosts to combine drinks service with plated or buffet food. The venue runs promoted ticketed comedy and music nights and maintains basic AV and performance infrastructure for live acts. The main ground-floor room has large windows that let in natural light and several TV screens for screenings or sports.

Best for: After-work drinks, private gigs and comedy nights, team lunches and seasonal office celebrations.

Location: Great Portland Street in Fitzrovia places the pub on a busy retail and office strip with a wide choice of nearby bars and restaurants for guests to continue evenings out.

What guests say: The service is attentive and responsive to group bookings. The kitchen delivers generous portions of classic British dishes such as Sunday roasts and fish and chips.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 55-80 guests and costs about £1,300.

"The staff were very accommodating, the location was really good, and the room was a great size."

- Megan C. Oct 2026

Usually booked for
Networking

Typically for 40-55 guests and costs about £1,000.

"Everything about the venue..."

- Charlie T. Nov 2025

Usually booked for
18th Birthday Party

Typically for 55-75 guests and costs about £2,100.

"Fun atmosphere with good lighting and sound."

- Kim N. Feb 2025

FAQ

Yes, you can plug a device into the venue's sound system to play your own music.

Yes, the event space is the venue’s basement room.

Yes, guests aged 16 or over are allowed in the venue with a wristband. If anyone under 18 is seen drinking, the party will have to be shut down, so this must be followed strictly.

The private room is not accessible and has some steep, curved stairs. The main bar is accessible, but it is not private.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

At The Albany, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Albany does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Albany:

  • Downstairs hosting 40 guests: £3436.96
  • Whole Venue Hire hosting 40 guests: £2151.68

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Albany is located at 240 Great Portland Street, in Fitzrovia, London. The nearest metro station is Great Portland Street Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Kim N. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Fun atmosphere with good lighting and sound.'
  • Elliott W. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Fantastic night Downstairs at the Albany for my 50th. Venue was brilliant. We had Rockaoke and it worked really well. Staff were friendly and helpful and Lucy on the bar was great. Food was also excellent.'
  • Emma L. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Ellie and the venue staff were so helpful. They accommodated our requests and made planning a party a lot less stressful. The venue is in a great location for a central London party. Buffet was great, really nice food. Highly recommend for a private event.'

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