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The Coal Hole

Pub

#13 of 123 Birthday Party venues in The Strand
#10 of 103 Minimum Spend venues in Charing Cross
  3 reviews  – 
91-92 Strand, London, WC2R 0DW –
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
From £2500
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 110
standing
Venue offers catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Historic pub on London’s Strand, set in a former Savoy Hotel coal cellar with antique tiled floors and cask ales. Perfect for casual parties or laid-back celebrations with own music allowed.

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Spaces for hire at The Coal Hole

Cellar Bar at The Coal Hole

Cellar Bar
Basement
·
Private space
60 seats
110 standing
Cellar Bar, a basement bar in The Coal Hole, is defined by its low arched ceiling and timber-panelled interior that create an intimate, semi-private drinking and dining area. Design: The Cellar Bar has polished timber floors, dark wood panelling and buttoned leather banquettes beneath a low, vaulted ceiling; wall sconces and a central chandelier p...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 months ago
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.0

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AG
Ansuka G.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 30 guests · March 2025 · Cellar Bar

We had a fantastic birthday celebration, and everything went smoothly. A huge thank you to Said, the manager, for organizing and managing everything so well. He truly made it all work and happen, ensuring a great experience for everyone!

4.7
KP
Keira P.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Cellar Bar
9:00 – 23:30
from £2500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 10 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 110
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Coal Hole

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

The Coal Hole is a traditional pub housed in the former coal cellar of the Savoy Hotel, notable for its antique tiled floors and cellar-like character.

Venue highlights: The pub occupies multiple levels, offering a low-ceilinged downstairs dining area alongside an upstairs dining room. The pub operates a bar-led service model and provides in-house catering for private bookings. The food menu concentrates on British pub classics while the drinks list emphasises cask ales and premium gins.

Best for: Pre-theatre get-togethers, informal group dinners, and beer or gin tasting receptions.

Location: The Strand places the venue within a long-established theatre and hotel corridor, which makes it straightforward for guests to continue on to nearby shows or hotel stays.

What guests say: The downstairs area provides a cosy, cellar-like setting that suits intimate group meals. The food portions are generous and dishes such as fish and chips and meat pies receive regular praise.

FAQ

Yes — bringing a personal musician is allowed for private hire, but they cannot use the venue's internal speakers and must bring their own amplification.

At The Coal Hole, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

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

  • Cellar Bar hosting 30 guests: £521.84

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

The Coal Hole is located at 91-92 Strand, in Covent Garden, London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.

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91-92 Strand, London, WC2R 0DW
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
Public transportation
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Public transportation
  • Subway Embankment 0.2 mi
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  • Subway Charing Cross 0.2 mi
  • Bus Avenue Q, West End Musical 0.3 mi
  • Bus Trafalgar Square (Stop S) 0.4 mi
  • Bus Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (Stop A) 0.4 mi
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