Usually booked for
Birthday Party
Typically for 25-50 guests and costs about £300.
"Had a fantastic time! Amazing location and not that expensive for what we got would recommend."
- Phoebe C. Oct 2026
The Escapologist
The Grand Hall
The Vault
Full Venue Hire
Drinks Table
Interior
The Escapologist
Cocktail Bar
#9 of 411 Event Space venues in West End
#46 of 976 40th Birthday Party venues in Westminster Borough
38 reviews
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35 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LD
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Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
Nightcap Corp Team
Your Personal Event Manager from Nightcap PLC
Response rate: 98%
Response time: Within
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 7 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 4.7/5
875 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.7. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Underground cocktail bar in Seven Dials, blending vintage decor with surreal artwork for a playful yet upscale vibe. Perfect for lively parties with a dance floor, BYO DJ, and signature cocktails.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at The Escapologist
The Grand Hall
Lounge
·
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...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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The Vault
Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
50 seats
70 standing
The Vault is a private Cocktail Bar area in The Escapologist that reads as an intimate subterranean chamber characterised by low, enclosed proportions.
Design: The room shows wood‑panelled lower walls, glitter-finish narrow tabletops and low coloured lighting that creates strong contrast between surfaces. The space feels compact and enclosed, enco...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flipchart
Play your own music
from £250 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Full Venue Hire
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...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Projector
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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Drinks Table
Event Space
·
Shared space
10 seats
30 standing
A reserved area within The Escapologist, with drinks tables and seating set aside for groups. The space sits within the wider venue, giving you a dedicated area while still being part of the bar.
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
from £10 per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
Event offers
Christmas Party Offers
Festive Buffet – The Grand Hall
£25 per person
From 6/8 pieces per person.
Please kindly note rates are dependent on the date & time you enquiry about and might be higher than regular minimum spend required
Reviews and ratings
4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and catering
Amenities
4.3
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.6
Service quality
4.4
Value for money
4.4
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.
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Phoebe C.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests
· October 2026
· The Vault
Fab spot, lovely helpful staff and some great drinks. Had a fantastic time!
Amazing location and not that expensive for what we got would recommend.
Submitted 1 week ago
5.0
ES
Eva S.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests
· November 2025
· The Vault
The space was perfect and the staff were so helpful. Great venue!
Submitted 10 months ago
5.0
JM
Jon M.
Verified review
Christmas Party · 40 guests
· December 2022
· The Vault
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.
Submitted 3 years ago
4.5
AC
Aileen C.
Verified review
Staff Party · 180 guests
· November 2022
· Full Venue Hire
Chani was really helpful all throughout the whole booking process and was incredibly accommodating with all requests including very last minute ones.
None!
Submitted 3 years ago
4.6
Prices and opening hours
Monday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
16:00 –
0:00
from
£100
min. spend
The Vault
16:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£2000
min. spend
Drinks Table
16:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Tuesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
16:00 –
0:00
from
£100
min. spend
The Vault
16:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£2000
min. spend
Drinks Table
16:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Wednesday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
16:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Vault
16:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£2000
min. spend
Drinks Table
16:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Thursday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
16:00 –
0:00
from
£200
min. spend
The Vault
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£4000
min. spend
Drinks Table
16:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Friday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
16:00 –
0:00
from
£500
min. spend
The Vault
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£5000
min. spend
Drinks Table
16:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Saturday
18:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
18:00 –
0:00
from
£1000
min. spend
The Vault
18:00 –
0:00
from
£3000
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
18:30 –
0:00
from
£8000
min. spend
Drinks Table
18:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Sunday
9:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
The Grand Hall
16:00 –
0:00
from
£100
min. spend
The Vault
16:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Full Venue Hire
9:00 –
0:00
from
£500–£2000
min. spend
Drinks Table
16:00 –
0:00
from
£10
per person
Pricing updated by venue 4 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 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
No, bartenders will be on the bar and orders can be taken there.
Yes, it is below ground, with heating, and guests are always comfortable.
You can play your own music in The Grand Hall.
Nightcap operates multiple venues across different brands and can host events at various spaces.
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
- Full Venue Hire 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.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Phoebe C. rated it 5/5 stars
'Fab spot, lovely helpful staff and some great drinks. Had a fantastic time! Amazing location and not that expensive for what we got would recommend.'
It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:
- Jon M. rated it 4.5/5 stars
'Fun energy, good services. Employees seemed keen and used to deal with (drunk) costumers.'
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