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Curzon Soho - Bar area

Curzon Soho

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Curzon Soho bar area with plush seating, perfect for networking events and gatherings.
  • From £300 per hour
  • 250 Reception
  • Leicester Square Tube
  • From £300 per hour
  • 250 Reception
  • Leicester Square Tube
Legendary arthouse cinema on Shaftesbury Avenue with rich cinematic history and professional-grade projection technology.
Benjamin Edmonds
Benjamin Edmonds

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Stage area
  • Branding package available
  • DCP format playback
  • Technical rehearsal included
  • 4K HFR Sony digital projector
  • 5.1 Dolby Sound system
  • Up to 3 handheld microphones
  • Technical support included
  • 249-seat capacity

An ideal space for a pre or post screening drinks reception, the Bar area at Curzon Soho offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for networking and celebration. Accommodating up to 250 guests, this fully licensed bar features an extensive selection of drinks, ensuring your guests are well catered for. Located in the heart of Shaftesbury Avenue, Curzon Soho is renowned for its rich cinematic history, making it an exceptional venue for film enthusiasts and event planners alike. With branding opportunities available, your event can truly stand out. The space is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a 4K HFR Sony digital projector and 5.1 Dolby Sound, ideal for big screen presentations. Whether hosting a casual gathering or a sophisticated reception, the Bar area at Curzon Soho provides the perfect backdrop for memorable events.

Frequently asked questions

Screen 1 (249 seats) costs £3,839 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Screen 3 (81 seats) costs £1,249 + VAT per slot Monday-Sunday. Weekend slots are 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm, with evening slots being 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm on weekdays.

The hire cost includes use of the screen and projector, up to 3 handheld microphones, technical support, and a technical rehearsal of 30 minutes to 1 hour prior to the event day at 10:30am. All technical equipment and basic AV support are provided as standard.

The bar costs £300 + VAT per hour for exclusive use accommodating up to 250 people standing. If you only need an area in the bar for up to 100 people standing, this costs £150 + VAT per hour.

Weekend slots are 12-3pm, 3-6pm, 6-9pm, or 8:30-11:30pm. Evening weekday slots are 5:30-8:30pm or 8:30-11:30pm. If you want multiple consecutive slots, the price doubles for each additional slot. For example, a 5-hour daytime hire (pre-6pm) costs £3,000 + VAT for Screen 1.

Standard format is DCP, which must be delivered 72 hours prior to the technical rehearsal. If you have another format, conversion costs £500 + VAT. For presentations, laptops can be connected directly to the projector. Additional fees apply for late delivery or missed technical rehearsals.

You work with a maximum tab limit system. Self-service selection includes house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks at £6 per person per drink. Cocktails, G&Ts and hard seltzer cans require pre-ordering. All food and drink orders must be placed 2 weeks ahead of your event - orders after this cannot be guaranteed.

Technical rehearsals are mandatory and take place at 10:30am on weekdays, lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on your event complexity. You must bring the laptop being used on event day and ask for Michael when you arrive. This must be confirmed at least two weeks in advance as slots get booked up.

A branding package is offered alongside all events, including use of the canopy or readograph, takeover of all quad posters and digital screens throughout the venue. This allows you to customize the venue's visual identity for your event.

The venue gets very booked up, particularly for weekend slots. Technical rehearsals must be confirmed at least two weeks ahead. All food and beverage orders require 2 weeks notice. Some periods show no availability for the rest of the year, so early booking is essential.

If you have specific accessibility requirements, you must communicate these as soon as possible to ensure accommodation. The venue can provide directors chairs or high stools for seated panels/Q&As, and lecterns can be provided for presentations on stage.

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.