The Washington

Pub

#26 of 2977 Pub venues in London
#1 of 101 Kids Party venues in Camden Borough
  124 reviews  – 
50 England's Lane, London, NW3 4UE –
Belsize Park Station (0.3 mi)
Manager's avatar
Tara Fitzpatrick-McCabe
Supervenue badge #Supervenue
Your Personal Event Manager from Mitchells & Butlers
Response rate: 90%
Response time: Within 2 hours
Message host
Partnered with Tagvenue for 9 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.8/5
1804 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Message host

Spaces for hire at The Washington

Martha's Bar
Basement
·
Private space
35 seats
60 standing
A unique event space hidden behind a secret bookcase entrance leading into our speakeasy style basement bar. Our private bar has a cosy atmosphere and can hold up to 60 people for that perfect themed party, corporate event, wrap party, meeting or anything you desire! We have a full bar and catering options available for your event.

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £300 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now
The Snug
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
15 seats
30 standing
A cosy area at The Washington's main bar with beautiful antique mirrors, high ceilings and natural lighting. This semi-private area has access to our bar which serves a wide range of wines, beers and cocktails and table service is available for food and drink. This area is a great choice for those looking to host a small gathering of up to 35 sta...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
61 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
4.6
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.7
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
LS
Lewis S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 60 guests · July 2026 · Martha's Bar
The venue was brilliant and staff were very nice and accommodating. The speak-easy was well air conditioned, especially during a heatwave and with 40+ people in the room. We paid for the extra bar staff and they were very quick with no queues.
Some guests complained about the beers on tap in Marthas Bar tasting off, as though the pipes hadn't been cleaned. Other than that, everything ran perfectly.
4.7
SH
Sally H.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · January 2026 · Martha's Bar
Excellent venue and staff! Thank you !! Made my 30th so special!
5.0
HS
Howard S.
Verified review
Pub · 15 guests · December 2025 · The Snug
service and ambience
not much
4.7
AK
Alice K.
Verified review
Party · 20 guests · November 2025 · Martha's Bar
The ambiance , the helpful and friendly staff
Nothing , it was all excellent
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 22:30
from £300 hire fee
Martha's Bar
12:00 – 22:30
from £300 hire fee
The Snug
12:00 – 22:30
from £300 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 2 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 60
standing
Up to 35
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Washington

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

The Washington is a wood-panelled Victorian pub characterised by original mirrors, dark joinery and an embossed red ceiling.

Venue highlights: The Washington's ground-floor bar and adjoining dining rooms retain period joinery and high ceilings that create separated seating areas and private corners suitable for private hire. The venue provides in-house catering and a seasonal British menu that includes extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The bar offers draught beers, wine and cocktails, supporting both drink-led receptions and seated dining.

Best for: Private dining and group meals, corporate lunches and team dinners, and after-work drinks or quiz-style evening receptions.

Location: England's Lane is a local high street that pairs residential streets with independent shops and cafés, providing easy pre- or post-event dining and drink options for guests.

What guests say: Service is responsive and well organised for group bookings. The menu delivers well-executed seasonal dishes and provides plentiful vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices.

FAQ

Yes. Drinks can be ordered at the bar if preferred.

Yes, the venue is restricted to guests aged 18 and over.

Yes. A cake can be stored in the cold room, but it must be nut-free.

Yes, the bar is completely private.

At The Washington, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Washington does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • Martha's Bar hosting 35 guests: £678.80
  • The Snug hosting 14 guests: £570.80

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

The Washington is located at 50 England's Lane, in Belsize Park, London. The nearest metro station is Belsize Park Station.

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

  • Simone B. rated it 5/5 stars
    'From the moment I contact The Washington we had nothing but help and support from Steve and the staff. The place was booked for a 30th birthday and was perfect. Food was hot and plentiful and the staff polite, friendly and accommodating. I could not have chosen a more perfect place.'
  • Elise rated it 4.8/5 stars
    'My daughter and her friends really enjoyed organising their birthday party at Martha's bar. They had their own private venue and space with their friends. Food and service was great! A great place !'
  • Lewis S. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'The venue was brilliant and staff were very nice and accommodating. The speak-easy was well air conditioned, especially during a heatwave and with 40+ people in the room. We paid for the extra bar staff and they were very quick with no queues.'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • HY rated it 5/5 stars
    'Fantastic venue and excellent staff. There was a minor miscommunication just before the party, but the issue was sorted out quickly. Marthas Bar was the perfect size for a group of 22, including children, for a seated Christmas lunch. We used the side room as a space for the children to play. The food was very delicious, and the wines were lovely. Our own bartender Charles looked after us well, and the service was efficient and well-organized.'
  • Marta J. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Very happy with everything! Such a great place for a private venue. We had Martha's bar booked for the whole day and everyone working there went an extra mile to make sure we had a great time! Food was excellent and we have had comments from our colleagues that they really enjoyed it. Jenny was our host at the bar for the evening and she was great. It makes a difference to have someone with a big smile on their face doing everything to make sure you enjoy your night! Overall, thank you Antonia, Eric, Jenny & Steve for accommodating our needs, letting us choose the menu and modify it as we wanted and for a very memorable event!'

Tagvenue regularly reviews published venues to ensure the information is accurate and up to date. If you notice anything unusual in this listing, please report it.