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The Rose Bar

The Bloomsbury Ballroom

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  • From £0
  • 250 Standing
  • Holborn
  • From £0
  • 250 Standing
  • Holborn
Art Deco Rose Bar offers intimate dining for up to 60 guests with opulent period styling and professional AV equipment in a listed Bloomsbury Square building.
Beth French
Beth French

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  • Central London location near West End
  • Dedicated events team
  • Listed building features
  • Art Deco styling with high ceilings
  • State-of-the-art AV and lighting equipment
  • Bespoke event packages
CAPACITY 250 Standing reception 150 Theatre style 60 Banqueting The Rose Bar at The Bloomsbury Ballroom is a stunning Art Deco venue that offers an exquisite dining experience in the heart of London. With its high ceilings and opulent decor, this unique space is perfect for hosting a variety of events, from corporate gatherings to intimate weddings. Our dedicated events team will work closely with you to create bespoke event packages tailored to your needs, ensuring a memorable occasion. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while indulging in a delectable menu, complemented by state-of-the-art AV and lighting equipment. Located just moments from the West End, The Rose Bar is not only an iconic London venue but also a versatile setting for live music events and cabaret shows. Elevate your next event with the charm and elegance of The Rose Bar, where every detail is designed to impress.

Frequently asked questions

The minimum spend varies significantly by day due to The London Cabaret Club shows. Best rates are available on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Thursday minimum spend at £20,000 + VAT, and Friday/Saturday requiring cancellation of cabaret shows with much higher rates including Saturday at £35,000 + VAT minimum spend on food and beverage.

The Rose Bar can accommodate 60 guests for banqueting style dining, 150 guests in theatre style seating, or 250 guests for standing reception. For formal dining events, the maximum seated capacity is 60 guests with proper table service.

Venue hire includes AV technician, security, cloakroom, and furniture starting from £5,000-£6,000 + VAT for up to 6 hours. Additional charges apply for late finishes, with extensions beyond midnight costing extra, and 2AM finish requiring £1,500 + VAT surcharge.

The space includes state-of-the-art AV and lighting equipment as standard. However, if you require an AV technician specifically for the Rose Bar, this costs an additional £500 + VAT on top of the standard venue hire package.

Three-course meals start from £64 + VAT per person, with packages from £110 + VAT including welcome bubbly, three courses, half bottle of wine and water per person. Traditional finger buffet lunch menus start from £26.90 + VAT per person, with coffee and tea service at £5.50 + VAT per person.

Silver drinks package offers unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks: 1 hour £29.75, 2 hours £42.50, 3 hours £49.95 per person. Gold package includes prosecco and costs £37.75 for 1 hour, £72.50 for 4 hours per person. Individual bottles: Prosecco from £47, Wine from £35, Champagne from £70, all + VAT.

Space is not held without confirmation, and if no response is received within one week of enquiry, the venue will release the space assuming you no longer require it. The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis for bookings and requires prompt responses to secure dates.

The venue allows external entertainment suppliers including casino tables and croupiers for themed events. DJ services are available in-house for £450 + VAT, and the venue can accommodate live music events and cabaret-style entertainment, though specific vendor approval processes are not detailed in available information.

Standard venue hire includes exclusive use of the Rose Bar, dedicated bar facilities, private toilets, lift access, private entrance, photobooth, security, cloakroom attendant, furniture setup, and basic AV equipment. The space connects to other areas of the venue for larger events if needed.

Standard access time is 10AM, with earlier access available for £500 + VAT per day if required. Events typically end at midnight, with extensions possible for additional charges. The venue requires advance notice for any special setup requirements or extended access needs.

More about The Bloomsbury Ballroom

Opulent 1920s Art Deco ballroom on Bloomsbury Square with high ceilings, built-in stage, in-house AV/lighting and adjoining bar spaces—ideal for a focused, theatre-style 200‑guest album listening event with drinks.

The Rose Bar at The Bloomsbury Ballroom - Dining

Capacity: Up to 250 guests (Standing)
Location: Holborn, UK, Holborn, WC1B 4DA, London
Coordinates: 51.5191931041856, -0.122275207409643

Features

  • Wifi
  • Art Deco style
  • AV and lighting equipment
  • Bespoke event packages
  • Central London location
  • Events team
  • Listed features

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • External Alcohol Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Recommended Caterering List Available
  • Recommended Caterers Only

Space

  • Parking Spaces
  • Disabled Access
  • 177m² (1,900ft²)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 3am

Capacities

  • 60 Dining
  • 250 Standing
  • 150 Theatre

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Dining

Events

Venue Hire Hourly

PriceSchedule
£5,000 / Venue FeeMondays to Thursdays and Sundays, 09:00 - 17:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the minimum spend requirements for the Dining space on different days of the week?

The minimum spend varies significantly by day due to The London Cabaret Club shows. Best rates are available on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with Thursday minimum spend at £20,000 + VAT, and Friday/Saturday requiring cancellation of cabaret shows with much higher rates including Saturday at £35,000 + VAT minimum spend on food and beverage.

What is the seating capacity for different dining layouts in the Rose Bar?

The Rose Bar can accommodate 60 guests for banqueting style dining, 150 guests in theatre style seating, or 250 guests for standing reception. For formal dining events, the maximum seated capacity is 60 guests with proper table service.

What are the venue hire charges in addition to minimum spend requirements?

Venue hire includes AV technician, security, cloakroom, and furniture starting from £5,000-£6,000 + VAT for up to 6 hours. Additional charges apply for late finishes, with extensions beyond midnight costing extra, and 2AM finish requiring £1,500 + VAT surcharge.

What AV equipment is included with the Rose Bar hire?

The space includes state-of-the-art AV and lighting equipment as standard. However, if you require an AV technician specifically for the Rose Bar, this costs an additional £500 + VAT on top of the standard venue hire package.

What are the food and beverage pricing ranges for dining events?

Three-course meals start from £64 + VAT per person, with packages from £110 + VAT including welcome bubbly, three courses, half bottle of wine and water per person. Traditional finger buffet lunch menus start from £26.90 + VAT per person, with coffee and tea service at £5.50 + VAT per person.

What drinks packages are available and how are they priced?

Silver drinks package offers unlimited house wine, beer and soft drinks: 1 hour £29.75, 2 hours £42.50, 3 hours £49.95 per person. Gold package includes prosecco and costs £37.75 for 1 hour, £72.50 for 4 hours per person. Individual bottles: Prosecco from £47, Wine from £35, Champagne from £70, all + VAT.

How far in advance do I need to book and what is the holding policy?

Space is not held without confirmation, and if no response is received within one week of enquiry, the venue will release the space assuming you no longer require it. The venue operates on a first-come, first-served basis for bookings and requires prompt responses to secure dates.

Are there restrictions on external suppliers and entertainment for private dining events?

The venue allows external entertainment suppliers including casino tables and croupiers for themed events. DJ services are available in-house for £450 + VAT, and the venue can accommodate live music events and cabaret-style entertainment, though specific vendor approval processes are not detailed in available information.

What is included in the standard venue hire package?

Standard venue hire includes exclusive use of the Rose Bar, dedicated bar facilities, private toilets, lift access, private entrance, photobooth, security, cloakroom attendant, furniture setup, and basic AV equipment. The space connects to other areas of the venue for larger events if needed.

What are the access times and setup restrictions for dining events?

Standard access time is 10AM, with earlier access available for £500 + VAT per day if required. Events typically end at midnight, with extensions possible for additional charges. The venue requires advance notice for any special setup requirements or extended access needs.

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Amenities & Features

  • Art Deco styling with high ceilings
  • State-of-the-art AV and lighting equipment
  • Bespoke event packages
  • Central London location near West End
  • Dedicated events team
  • Listed building features

Event Types

Great for: Art Deco Rose Bar offers intimate dining for up to 60 guests with opulent period styling and professional AV equipment in a listed Bloomsbury Square building.

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Additional Information

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