The Escapologist

Cocktail Bar

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  33 reviews  – 
35 Earlham Street, London, WC2H 9LD
Covent Garden Station (0.1 mi)
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Spaces for hire 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 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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The Vault
Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
60 seats
75 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 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
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Whole Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
100 seats
200 standing
Boasting a full capacity of up to 200 guests, The Escapologist is made up of 3 parts. Enter through a secret doorway and you will find yourself transported to the modern-day masonic world that is our Grand Hall. Continue through to our Main Bar area which has a full-length bar that stretches the width of the room. Finally, situated on the far...

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

from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Enquire now

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£3000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £750 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £3000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£3000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £750 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £3000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£3000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £750 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £3000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500–£5000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £5000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500–£6000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £6000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:30
from £1500–£15000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £15000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 0:30
from £750–£2000 min. spend
The Grand Hall
17:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Vault
17:00 – 0:00
from £750 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:30
from £2000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day 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
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

4.6
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.4
Service quality
4.2
Value for money
4.2
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9
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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
AB
Anton B.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Escapologist

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

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 40 guests: £3815.04
  • 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 the West End, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Covent Garden Station.

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