A nightclub with patterned wallpaper, metallic ceiling tiles, and plush booth seating at The Scotch of St James.

The Scotch of St James

Nightclub

#24 of 292 Filming Location venues in Westminster Borough
#8 of 84 40th Birthday Party venues in St James
  25 reviews  – 
13a Masons Yard, London, SW1Y6BU –
Piccadilly Circus Station (0.2 mi)
From £1000
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 50
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Iconic nightclub in London with a storied past, famous for hosting Jimi Hendrix's first UK gig and vibrant live music. Perfect for lively private events and parties, with an upscale, cozy vibe.

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Spaces for hire at The Scotch of St James

The Scotch of St James at The Scotch of St James
The Scotch of St James
Nightclub
·
Whole venue
200 standing
The intimate 60s inspired night club, The Scotch of St James, was home to some of the most famous rock’n’roll royalty, seeing the likes of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who and many more go through the rustic black wooden door which to this day, still remains. Legend has it, it was also the backdrop for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's first encou...
Alcohol licence until 5:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £6000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now
Ground floor - Main bar area at The Scotch of St James
Ground floor - Main bar area
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
50 seats
80 standing
Our Main bar area, is an ideal choice for parties, social events, hen/stag parties, birthday celebrations, receptions and many many more! It accomodates up to 80 guests comfortably. If you have any additional questions - don't hesitate and contact us right away! We'll provide you needed details.
Alcohol licence until 5:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9
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JK
James K.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 120 guests · January 2020
Great night overall, and no stress planning whatsoever. We will definitely go back and would highly recommend Scotch for private events.
Nothing
5.0
TT
Terry T.
Verified review
Excellent communication
quick response
5.0
AP
Andrew P.
Verified review
Poor communication
Quoted price - completely different to what is on the website - by 2.5x.
2.0
AS
Arhan S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
First person offering my a phone call to discuss things quicker and more efficiently!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 5:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 5:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 5:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 5:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 5:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 5:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£5000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 23:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
10:00 – 5:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Ground floor - Main bar area
10:00 – 5:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
The Scotch of St James
14:00 – 4:00
from £1000 hire fee + min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago

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 50
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About The Scotch of St James

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

The Scotch of St James is a nightclub, live music and private event space which first opened its doors on the 14th of July 1965.

Renowned as the preferred playground for just about every major music personality of the swinging 60's the club famously played host to a then-unknown Jimi Hendrix's first impromptu gig on arrival in England in 1966.

More than twenty years after it last opened its doors, The Scotch was restored in January of 2012 and re-launched in March of 2014 after an eight-month partnership with Le Baron in 2013.

The current Scotch team is dedicated to building on its illustrious heritage as a culturally significant meeting point, aiming to host the city's most relevant and exciting events and personalities in music, fashion, film and the arts.

FAQ

At The Scotch of St James, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

The Scotch of St James does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Scotch of St James:

  • The Scotch of St James hosting 118 guests: £16200
  • Ground floor - Main bar area hosting 80 guests: £6343.68

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

The Scotch of St James is located at 13a Masons Yard, in St James, London. The nearest metro station is Piccadilly Circus Station.

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Piccadilly Circus Station (0.2 mi)
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