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Curzon Soho - Bar area

Curzon Soho

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Curzon Soho bar area with plush seating, ideal for cocktail receptions and networking events.
  • From £300 per hour
  • 250 Reception
  • Leicester Square Tube
  • From £300 per hour
  • 250 Reception
  • Leicester Square Tube
Legendary arthouse cinema venue where filmmakers meet and make movie magic, offering both intimate underground lounge and buzzy street-level bar spaces.
Aidan De Forest-Brown
Aidan De Forest-Brown

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Accommodates up to 250 guests
  • Technical support and rehearsal included
  • Central Soho location on Shaftesbury Avenue
  • Fully licensed bar with street-level and underground lounge areas
  • Branding opportunities with canopy, quad posters and digital screens
  • 4K HFR Sony digital projector with 5.1 Dolby sound

Suitable for breakfast buffets, post-event drinks, drinks and canapés, or lunch buffets, the bar area at Curzon Soho is a versatile space perfect for a variety of breakout sessions. Nestled within a legendary arthouse cinema on Shaftesbury Avenue, this vibrant bar offers a unique atmosphere that encourages networking and creativity. With a fully licensed bar and branding opportunities, it’s an ideal setting for informal gatherings or celebratory receptions. The space accommodates up to 250 guests, making it perfect for intimate events or larger celebrations. Enjoy the buzz of the street-level bar or retreat to the atmospheric underground lounge, both equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, including a 4K HFR Sony digital projector and 5.1 Dolby sound. Elevate your event experience at Curzon Soho, where filmmakers and guests come together to create unforgettable moments.

Frequently asked questions

Screen 1 (249 seats) costs £3,839 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday, while Screen 3 (81 seats) costs £1,249 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Weekend slots are structured as 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm, with each slot priced separately. Evening slots run 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm, also priced per individual slot.

The bar costs £300 + VAT per hour for exclusive use accommodating up to 250 people standing. If you only need a section of the bar for up to 100 people standing, the cost reduces to £150 + VAT per hour. This provides a dedicated networking space separate from the main screening areas.

The hire cost includes use of the screen and projector, up to 3 handheld wireless microphones, technical support, and a mandatory technical rehearsal. The rehearsal runs for 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on event complexity) and takes place at 10:30am on a weekday prior to your event day.

Content must be delivered in DCP format 72 hours before your technical rehearsal. If you have another format, conversion costs £500 + VAT. Technical rehearsals are mandatory and must be booked at least two weeks in advance during the 10:30-11:30am weekday slot. Additional fees apply for late content delivery or missed rehearsals.

Curzon operates on a maximum tab limit system with self-service house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks that staff replenish. Budget £6 per person per drink for standard beverages. Cocktails, G&Ts and hard seltzer cans require pre-ordering at agreed prices, and all drink orders must be placed 2 weeks before your event.

In-house options include tea and coffee receptions, breakfast items, pizzas and light bites. For more extensive catering, you must use their approved external caterers who can also provide waiting staff. All catering orders must be confirmed 2 weeks before your event to guarantee staffing and stock availability.

Curzon offers a branding package that includes use of the canopy or readograph, plus takeover of all quad posters and digital screens throughout the venue. The branding package appears to be included with event bookings, though specific costs aren't detailed in standard quotes.

Technical rehearsals must be confirmed at least two weeks in advance as they get very booked up. The venue appears to have limited availability, with some periods showing no availability for the rest of certain years. Weekend and evening slots have specific time restrictions based on accommodating regular cinema showings.

Standard package includes screen, projector, up to 3 wireless handheld microphones, and technical support. For presentations, you can connect your laptop directly to the projector (HDMI output recommended). External AV technicians can work with the in-house team, and additional equipment like lapel or headset microphones must be hired externally.

You'll need to bring the laptop being used on event day to your mandatory technical rehearsal. For presentations, use 16:9 ratio full frame format to properly fill the screens, avoiding borders or content on extreme edges. Setup times and access requirements vary by event complexity and must be arranged in advance.

More about Curzon Soho

A legendary arthouse and independent film venue on Shaftesbury Avenue, our three- screen cinema is famed for hosting film festivals, Q&As and special events. With a buzzy street level bar and atmospheric underground bar lounge, Curzon Soho is much more than just a cinema: it's a place where filmmakers meet and make movie magic.

The great reception areas lend themselves to every event imaginable and accommodate up to 250 people.

Screen 1 has a stage and with a capacity of 249 makes it ideal for a number of presentations, award shows or Q&As.