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The Pool Room

Arcade Tottenham Court Road

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Stylish Pool Room at Arcade Tottenham Court Road, ideal for networking events and gatherings.
  • From £500 per hour
  • 40 Reception
  • Tottenham Court Road
  • From £500 per hour
  • 40 Reception
  • Tottenham Court Road
Semi-private Pool Room combines entertainment with dining, offering a unique social experience that transforms from casual networking to interactive team building.
Caitlin McCavitt
Caitlin McCavitt

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Feature bars
  • Transformable space
  • Central London location
  • Pool table for entertainment
  • Semi-private space
  • Open kitchens with global cuisine

The nostalgic Pool Room is a semi-private space, suitable for 24 seated or 40 standing guests, perfect for group events, team gatherings, baby showers or birthday parties.

Frequently asked questions

The minimum spend varies by date and event size, with examples showing £25,000 + VAT + 10% service charge for a Tuesday December event with 350 guests. The minimum spend is fully convertible into food and drinks from Arcade's menu options.

The venue can accommodate up to 450 guests for standing events based on quotes provided for various corporate functions. The space works well for networking-style events, drinks receptions, and office parties with this capacity.

Arcade offers a selection of 3 canapés and 3 bowls per person at £40 per person. Menu includes items like Nam Tok beef salad, salmon maki rolls, tempura seabass, classic burger sliders, and various international dishes from their open kitchens spanning world cuisines.

Drinks service includes bottled beers (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), white and red house wines, and soft drinks. The cost is deducted from your minimum spend after food costs are covered, with prosecco reception options also available for arrival drinks.

A 10% service charge applies to the total minimum spend and covers staffing costs. This is in addition to the minimum spend amount and VAT, so factor this into your total budget calculations.

Events typically run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the main reception, with setup access available from 4:00 PM. Some events allow guests to stay on at their own expense for an additional hour after the main event concludes.

Yes, guests can stay on at their own expense for additional time beyond the main event hours. This allows for natural networking extension without requiring the host to pay for extended venue time.

The venue can provide PA systems for speeches and background music. For more complex AV requirements like podiums, screens, and multiple microphones, these would need to be discussed as additional requirements for your specific event.

Yes, cloakroom facilities are available and mentioned as part of the venue's offerings for larger corporate events. This is particularly useful for winter events and formal occasions where guests arrive in coats.

The venue offers an open-plan space that transforms easily for different event briefs, with multiple food stations from open kitchens and feature bars. The layout works well for standing networking events with the flexibility to accommodate both mingling and presentation areas.

More about Arcade Tottenham Court Road

Arcade brings together food, drink and music under one roof.

Our kitchens span the world, from rich North Indian butter chicken to flame-grilled US smash burgers and punchy Mexican tacos, all served straight from our open kitchens and feature bars.

Our spaces easily transform into the desired event brief, forming a beautiful backdrop for the occasion, from office parties and conferences, to drinks receptions and birthday celebrations.