An event space in a cocktail bar with tufted navy banquette seating, checkered floors and star-patterned wallpaper at The Escapologist.

The Escapologist

Cocktail Bar

#74 of 2459 Bar venues in London
#31 of 819 40th Birthday Party venues in Westminster Borough
  35 reviews  – 
35 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LD –
Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
From £300
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

The Escapologist in Seven Dials, Covent Garden combines Victorian club style and Masonic lodge intrigue with twisted classic cocktails. Ideal for lively private dining and engagement parties in a unique, high-energy setting.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Escapologist

The Grand Hall at The Escapologist
The Grand Hall
Event Space
·
Private space
25 seats
40 standing
Enter through a secret doorway and you will find yourself transported to the modern-day masonic world. With detailed features from the starlit sky to the carved pillars, the Grand Hall is perfectly designed for corporate functions and celebrations. With 4 beautiful booths, a private fridge, the opportunity to control the sound of the music – thi...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £300 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
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The Vault at The Escapologist
The Vault
Cocktail Bar
·
Semi-private area
60 seats
70 standing
For the full VIP feel and service, then check out The Vault. Situated the far side of the venue and down a few steps, you enter our underground vault with beautiful royal blue booths against a backdrop of luxurious gold. This VIP area is perfect for parties and all kinds of events that have something to celebrate.
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now
Whole Venue at The Escapologist
Whole Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
The Escapologist is available for daytime and evening hire as well as smaller gatherings. Whether it’s a team night out or a corporate event, our experienced sales and events team are on hand to create a bespoke event package perfect for you! Boasting a full capacity of up to 200 guests, The Escapologist is made up of 3 parts. Enter through a se...
Alcohol licence until 1:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

4.6
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
6 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and catering
Amenities
4.2
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.5
Service quality
4.3
Value for money
4.3
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
ES
Eva S.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · November 2025
The space was perfect and the staff were so helpful. Great venue!
5.0
JM
Jon M.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 40 guests · December 2022
Fun energy, good services. Employees seemed keen and used to deal with (drunk) costumers.
The package drinks could have been a bit better explained as we wanted to use it when our bar tab ran out and we couldn't.
4.5
AC
Aileen C.
Verified review
Staff Party · 180 guests · November 2022
Chani was really helpful all throughout the whole booking process and was incredibly accommodating with all requests including very last minute ones.
None!
4.6
MB
Mathew B.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests · May 2022
Great venue, service and drinks were brilliant "cost" to hire was excellent (no fee just a pretty reasonable minimum spend requirement)
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300–£3000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £750–£5000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £750 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £5000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£6000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £6000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£10000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £10000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £300–£2000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
16:00 – 0:00
from £300 min. spend
The Vault
16:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 200
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Escapologist

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

Based in the riotous headquarters of the secret society that ran Victorian London, The Escapologist is styled as part ‘modern-day Victorian men’s club’ and ‘part Masonic lodge’.

Partying like it’s 1899 seven days a week, the focus is on memorable times with great drinks in an outrageous space.

Located in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden, The Escapologist cocktail bar offers twisted classic cocktails.

FAQ

At The Escapologist, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

The Escapologist does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • The Grand Hall hosting 25 guests: £240
  • The Vault hosting 50 guests: £2000
  • Whole Venue hosting 250 guests: £10100.56

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

The Escapologist is located at 35 Earlham Street, in West End, London. The nearest metro station is Covent Garden Station.

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