An event space with vintage armchairs, red leather banquettes, antique lamps, and wall-mounted artifacts at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration.

Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration

Cocktail Bar

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#9 of 134 Corporate Event venues in The Strand
  5 reviews  – 
Bedford Street, 1A, London, WC2E 9HH –
Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)
From £600
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Victorian-themed cocktail bar near Charing Cross, showcasing a steampunk-inspired atmosphere with unique cocktails. Ideal for engagement parties and creative gatherings with an intimate, vibrant vibe.

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Spaces for hire at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration

The Explorer's Den at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration
The Explorer's Den
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
40 standing
Come and encounter all means of exploration with our semi-private room – the hub of travel and adventure at the Society of Exploration. Perfect for both seated and standing soirées, enjoy intimate gatherings surrounded by eccentric artefacts, paintings of adventurers antique exploration equipment, discoveries and more. Here, you and your fellow exp...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £1750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
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Full Venue Hire at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration
Full Venue Hire
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
200 standing
The Society of Exploration is located just a stone’s throw away from Charing Cross station, where Phileas J. Fogg embarked upon his journey around the world. A place of exploration and adventure, the Society of Exploration boasts wood-panelled walls, warm leather seating and shelves laden with eccentric artefacts. Guests can enjoy gatherings in the...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £2100 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
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The Train Carriage at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration
The Train Carriage
Cocktail Bar
·
Semi-private area
25 standing
The Train Carriage – a life-size model of first class Victorian locomotive stock – is complete with quilted banquette seating, shiny brass lamps and windows overlooking the bar area. Perfect for seated and standing events, this utterly unique space caters for all manner of occasions. With decorative quirks such as elegant, tasselled table lamps and...
Wi-Fi available
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Projector
Air conditioner
Unavailable: Flipchart
from £1250 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
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Reviews and ratings

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 0:00
from £2250 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 0:00
from £1250 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 0:00
from £3500 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 0:00
from £1250 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 2:00
from £4500 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 0:00
from £1250 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 2:00
from £5000 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 2:00
from £1750 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 2:00
from £5500 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 2:00
from £2250 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 2:00
from £600 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £2750–£16500 min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 2:00
from £6750 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 2:00
from £2750 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 2:00
from £3500–£16500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1250–£6750 min. spend
The Explorer's Den
18:00 – 2:00
from £1750 min. spend
The Train Carriage
18:00 – 0:00
from £1250 min. spend
Full Venue Hire
12:00 – 0:00
from £3500–£6750 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks 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
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration

Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Society of Exploration: a sanctuary for those more curious than most; those who wish to push the boundaries of the ordinary, who hope to test the limits of travel, adventure, and Victorian-mechanics. Phileas J. Fogg, Esq. invites explorers, scientists, and like-minded individuals to join his Society of Exploration in our united pursuit of revolutionary innovation.

You will find The Society of Exploration a stone’s throw away from the location that Mr. Fogg embarked upon his infamous journey around the world: the bustling Charing Cross station.

FAQ

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration:

  • The Explorer's Den hosting 25 guests: £1600
  • Full Venue Hire hosting 150 guests: £14089.92

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

Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration is located at Bedford Street, in Covent Garden, London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.

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Bedford Street, 1A, London, WC2E 9HH
Charing Cross Station (0.1 mi)
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