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Ground floor bar

Curzon Bloomsbury

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Modern lounge bar at Curzon Bloomsbury, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.
  • From £250 per hour
  • 150 Reception
  • Russell Square Underground Station
  • From £250 per hour
  • 150 Reception
  • Russell Square Underground Station
Ground floor bar within iconic arthouse cinema combines cinematic atmosphere with modernist design for memorable networking events.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Branding opportunities
  • Modernist design
  • Russell Square location
  • State-of-the-art technology
  • Ground floor bar space
  • 150 person standing capacity
  • Licensed bars
  • DJ equipment

Ground Floor bar space which holds 150 people for a standing reception is the perfect venue for your next networking event or drinks reception. Nestled within the iconic Curzon Bloomsbury, located in The Brunswick Centre just off Russell Square, this stylish bar offers a vibrant atmosphere complemented by modernist design. With state-of-the-art technology, including a 4K HFR Sony digital projector and Dolby Atmos sound system, your guests will enjoy an unparalleled experience. The space is ideal for branding opportunities and features DJ equipment, making it perfect for lively gatherings. Enjoy the convenience of licensed bars and the option for outdoor space during summer receptions. Elevate your event at Curzon Bloomsbury, where cinematic charm meets exceptional hospitality.

Frequently asked questions

The bar hire costs £300 + VAT per hour for exclusive use for up to 150 people standing. If the bar is not hired exclusively, it remains open to the public as it is a busy bar, so exclusive hire is required to guarantee private use for your event.

The ground floor bar can accommodate up to 150 people for standing receptions and networking events. This is the maximum capacity for the space when hired exclusively.

Curzon advises budgeting £6 per person, per drink for their standard self-service selection of house wine, prosecco, beers and soft drinks. For cocktails, G&Ts and hard seltzer cans, they work on an agreed pre-order basis. There is no service charge on drinks and no minimum spend requirement.

All food and drink orders must be placed 2 weeks ahead of your event to ensure proper staffing and stock availability. Orders cannot be guaranteed after this deadline, so early planning is essential.

The ground floor bar space includes DJ equipment for entertainment, branding opportunities for corporate events, and licensed bars. The venue features modernist design throughout and is located within the historic Curzon Bloomsbury cinema.

Evening slots are typically 6pm-9pm or 8:30pm-11:30pm, based on the cinema's ability to accommodate two evening shows. The early evening slot at Curzon Bloomsbury runs 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Curzon Bloomsbury is currently taking bookings from 1st August onwards across all their sites. Events cannot be booked before this date.

In-house, Curzon can provide tea and coffee receptions, breakfast items, pizzas and light bites. For more extensive catering requirements, they work with external caterers and can provide details of approved suppliers.

After confirming details, Curzon sends a contract via DocuSign to the signatory. Once countersigned, they invoice for full payment ahead of the event. A coordination questionnaire must be returned by a specified deadline to arrange staffing and confirm food/drink orders.

Curzon plays content from DCP format as standard, with content required 72 hours prior to any technical rehearsal. If you have content in another format, they can convert it for £500 + VAT, but this must be in ProRes or MP4 format.

More about Curzon Bloomsbury

Located in The Brunswick Centre just off Russell Square, this historic arthouse cinema, with a modernist design throughout, meets the highest standards in both technology and design. Offering Sony 4k throughout, the main screen also offers a Dolby Atmos sound system, making it the ideal location for film premieres and galas.

The largest screen seats up to 150 people, alongside more intimate screening rooms that seat up to 30 people.

There are bars on all three levels of the cinema, including a ground floor bar which can host parties of up to 150 people for networking and drinks receptions.