The Wheatsheaf

Pub

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  52 reviews  – 
25 West Central Street, London, W1T 1JB –
Tottenham Court Road Station (0.2 mi)
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Spaces for hire at The Wheatsheaf

Orwell Room

Function Room
·
Private space
36 seats
50 standing
Our primary function space with a dedicated bar. Capacities of up to 36 seated and up to 50 for standing receptions.

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

from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
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Full Venue Hire

Pub
·
Whole venue
56 seats
120 standing
Exclusive full venue hire at the Wheatsheaf, a historic pub tucked away in the heart of Fitzrovia. With multi-floor versatility from the charming ground floor bar, up to the Orwell Room found on the first floor. Enjoy full access to your own private bars, with a premium selection of drinks available and customizable catering packages suitable for e...

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

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Standard Wine Package – Orwell Room – Orwell Room

£150 total

• Pre-ordered Standard wine package
• Available on a pre-order basis only
WINES
1. Giotti Pinot Grigio
2. Smooth Talker Merlot
3. Discovery Beach White Zinfandel
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Reviews and ratings

4.9
7 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
22 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.9
Communication
5.0

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

YT
Ying T.
Verified review
Baby Shower · 30 guests · October 2026 · Orwell Room

Food was good Service was nice

I don’t think the place is as big as advertised (in terms of how much it can fit)

4.6
AH
Andy H.
Verified review
Team Building · 25 guests · September 2026 · Orwell Room

Great space, good tech set-up, speedy and friendly service.

5.0
MF
Mackenzie F.
Verified review
Event Space · 40 guests · September 2026 · Orwell Room

The Orwell Room at the Wheatsheaf was a phenomenal venue! The space is excellent and the staff were brilliant and attentive - we will definitely be back!

Nothing!

5.0
OM
Omar M.
Verified review
Event Space · 15 guests · August 2026 · Orwell Room

The room was excellent for our needs, good clean space, plenty of plugs, internet worked and great drinks choice for when we finished. The team loved the pies also

minor but my burger wasnt great but everyone else liked the food so can live with that

4.7

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£2000 min. spend
Orwell Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
10:00 – 23:00
from £1500–£2000 min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£3500 min. spend
Orwell Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £300 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
10:00 – 23:00
from £1500–£3500 min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£4500 min. spend
Orwell Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£800 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
10:00 – 23:00
from £1500–£4500 min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£10000 min. spend
Orwell Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £300–£900 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
10:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£10000 min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £300–£5000 min. spend
Orwell Room
10:00 – 0:00
from £300–£800 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£5000 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500–£6000 min. spend
Orwell Room
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£800 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
11:00 – 0:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £300–£2000 min. spend
Orwell Room
12:00 – 22:30
from £300–£500 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 10 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 120
standing
Up to 56
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Wheatsheaf

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

The Wheatsheaf is a historic pub with a preserved mock‑Tudor frontage and traditional period interiors.

Venue highlights: The pub provides in‑house catering that serves classic British dishes and seasonal options for private dining. The interior pairs leather banquettes and wood panelling to create intimate dining areas suitable for exclusive hire. The bar maintains a rotating selection of real ales and craft beers alongside classic cocktails.

Best for: Private dinners, after‑work drinks receptions, and small family or office celebrations.

Location: Fitzrovia provides a dense cluster of restaurants, cafés and late‑night bars, giving guests plenty of nearby options to continue an event.

What guests say: The service is attentive and personable for private bookings, supporting well‑run group events. The kitchen delivers reliably well‑prepared British dishes and the bar supplies a varied rotation of real ales and classic cocktails for receptions.

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs about £800.


"Our bartender Jack was wonderful! I couldn’t recommend this venue more!"

- Libby M. Jul 2026

Usually booked for
Team Building

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs about £1,500.


"Great space, good tech set-up, speedy and friendly service."

- Andy H. Sep 2026

Usually booked for
Networking

Typically for 20-40 guests and costs about £1,200.


"They were both so friendly and helpful, and really added to the great atmosphere."

- Parveen S. Dec 2025

Usually booked for
Baby Shower

Typically for 20-30 guests and costs about £350.


"Food was good Service was nice..."

- Ying T. Oct 2026

Usually booked for
Afternoon Tea

Typically for about 35 guests and costs about £700.


"Booking the venue and discussing the event detail went pretty smooth."

- Erinda D. Mar 2026

FAQ

Yes, the Orwell Room is equipped with a flatscreen TV.

Yes, drink tokens can be arranged.

No. There is no private toilet, although both the ladies’ and gents’ toilets are on the first floor, right next to the room.

Yes, the venue is dog-friendly and provides refreshments and treats for furry friends brought along.

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 Wheatsheaf, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

The Wheatsheaf does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • Orwell Room hosting 45 guests: £1038.64

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

The Wheatsheaf is located at 25 West Central Street, in Fitzrovia, London. The nearest metro station is Tottenham Court Road Station.

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

  • Libby M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'This was a fantastic venue with friendly helpful fun staff. It was clean, really nicely decorated inside, and they were very accommodating with decorations and playing our own music. The air con worked perfectly despite it being 35 degrees outside! Our bartender Jack was wonderful! I couldn’t recommend this venue more!'

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