Captain's Quarters

Rhum Tavern

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Captain’s Quarters: Rustic VIP dining room for exclusive corporate events and networking mixers.
  • From £500
  • 80 Reception
  • Oxford Circus Tube (2 mins), Bond Street Tube Station (5 mins), Tottenham Court Road Tube Station (7 mins)
  • From £500
  • 80 Reception
  • Oxford Circus Tube (2 mins), Bond Street Tube Station (5 mins), Tottenham Court Road Tube Station (7 mins)
Rhum Tavern offers ship-inspired interiors and a truly private, AV-equipped space just steps from Oxford Circus, ideal for business-focused social events.
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  • Flexible dining and drinks packages
  • Capacity up to 80 for private room, 150+ for full venue
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • WiFi throughout
  • Central London location, 4 minutes from Oxford Circus
  • Private hidden room with bookshelf door
  • Fully self-contained AV: 65" screen, projector, DJ decks, mic
  • No room hire fee, minimum spend model
A hidden private room at the rear of Rhum Tavern, accessed through a working bookshelf door. Up to 80 guests. Margaret Street, W1W 8SE - 4 minutes from Oxford Circus (Elizabeth, Central and Bakerloo lines). Fully separated from the main bar by the bookshelf door - no sound bleed, no shared space. AV: 65" screen, projector and screen, sound system, microphone, USB-C music input, DJ decks. WiFi, heating and air conditioning throughout. Minimum spend: from £1,500. Runs as a bar tab on the night - no room hire fee on top. Food and pre-ordered drinks settled one week prior.



Frequently asked questions

There is no room hire fee; a minimum spend applies, starting from £1,500 for the Captain’s Quarters. This spend is used across food and drinks, and a 12.5% service charge is added to the final bill. Exclusive hire of the full venue (for over 80 guests) requires a minimum spend of £6,000 -£8000

The Captain’s Quarters accommodates up to 80 guests in a private, fully separated room. For full venue hire, the capacity is up to 150 standing due to licensing restrictions.

Yes, a 12.5% service charge applies to all bookings and is added to the total spend. There are no room hire fees for the Captain’s Quarters; costs are based solely on minimum spend plus service charge.

£100 non refundable deposit redeemable on drinks and food on the day All preordered drinks and food to be paid for one week prior to the event 


Drinks packages range from £35 to £100 per person, with varying inclusions such as prosecco receptions, open bars, and cocktails. Food packages are available at £35 (Bronze), £45 (Silver), or £55 (Gold) per person, each including a mix of canapés, bowl food, and desserts.

The venue is licensed until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Event start and end times are arranged as part of booking but must fall within the licensing period. (There is an fee to extend)

The minimum spend for the Captain’s Quarters is typically £1,500. For larger groups (over 80 guests), an exclusive hire minimum spend of £6,000 applies - £8000. Specific quotes may increase for certain dates or exclusive use.

No limitations for decorations. AV options include a 65" screen, projector, sound system, microphone, USB-C music input, and DJ decks in the Captains Quarters

Yes you can bring external catering

To secure a booking, confirm your date and guest numbers with the events team. Pay a £100 non refundable deposit which will be taken off your drinks on the event day. Food and drinks orders are completed and settled at least one week before the event date. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit is received.


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Rhum Tavern
48 Margaret Street
Fitzrovia, Soho, Mayfair W1W 8SE
London

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More about Rhum Tavern

Rhum Tavern is a hidden private events venue on Margaret Street, W1, 4 minutes from Oxford Circus. Its secret Captain’s Quarters, accessed via a bookshelf door, hosts up to 80 guests, while full venue hire accommodates 150. Interiors evoke classic ships with wood панelling and lantern lighting, plus signature cocktails and full AV. Licensed until 1am (Fri–Sat). Minimum spends from £1,500. Entertainment options include DJs, magicians, live music and rum masterclasses.



Captain's Quarters at Rhum Tavern - Business

Capacity: Up to 80 guests (Reception)
Location: 48 Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, Soho, Mayfair, W1W 8SE, London
Coordinates: 51.5164626, -0.141979

Features

  • Wifi
  • DJ music
  • Live Band

Food & Drink

  • External Catering Allowed
  • Corkage Charge
  • Professional Kitchen
  • Halal Catering
  • Kosher Catering

Space

  • Disabled Access
  • 4m² (40ft²)
  • Ceiling Height 3m (10ft)

Licenses

  • Licensed Until 1am
  • Extensions Available
  • TENs Available

Capacities

  • 34 Boardroom
  • 50 Classroom
  • 50 Dining
  • 50 Dinner Dance
  • 80 Reception
  • 80 Standing
  • 34 U-Shaped

Venue Guide Prices

Business

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 12:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendEvery day, 12:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£750 / Minimum spendMondays to Thursdays and Sundays, 17:00 - 03:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£1,000 / Minimum spendFridays and Saturdays, 17:00 - 03:00

Dining

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 12:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendEvery day, 12:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£750 / Minimum spendMondays to Thursdays and Sundays, 17:00 - 03:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£1,000 / Minimum spendFridays and Saturdays, 17:00 - 03:00

Events

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendEvery day, 09:00 - 12:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£500 / Minimum spendEvery day, 12:00 - 17:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£750 / Minimum spendMondays to Thursdays and Sundays, 17:00 - 03:00

Minimum spend

PriceSchedule
£1,000 / Minimum spendFridays and Saturdays, 17:00 - 03:00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pricing structure for booking the private space in the back (Captain’s Quarters) at Rhum Tavern?

There is no room hire fee; a minimum spend applies, starting from £1,500 for the Captain’s Quarters. This spend is used across food and drinks, and a 12.5% service charge is added to the final bill. Exclusive hire of the full venue (for over 80 guests) requires a minimum spend of £6,000 -£8000

How many guests can the private space in the back (Captain’s Quarters) space accommodate?

The Captain’s Quarters accommodates up to 80 guests in a private, fully separated room. For full venue hire, the capacity is up to 150 standing due to licensing restrictions.

Are there mandatory fees or service charges beyond the minimum spend?

Yes, a 12.5% service charge applies to all bookings and is added to the total spend. There are no room hire fees for the Captain’s Quarters; costs are based solely on minimum spend plus service charge.

What are the deposit and payment terms for booking?

£100 non refundable deposit redeemable on drinks and food on the day All preordered drinks and food to be paid for one week prior to the event 


What catering and drinks options are available, and what are the costs?

Drinks packages range from £35 to £100 per person, with varying inclusions such as prosecco receptions, open bars, and cocktails. Food packages are available at £35 (Bronze), £45 (Silver), or £55 (Gold) per person, each including a mix of canapés, bowl food, and desserts.

What are the time restrictions for events in the Business space?

The venue is licensed until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Event start and end times are arranged as part of booking but must fall within the licensing period. (There is an fee to extend)

Is there a minimum spend requirement for specific days or event sizes?

The minimum spend for the Captain’s Quarters is typically £1,500. For larger groups (over 80 guests), an exclusive hire minimum spend of £6,000 applies - £8000. Specific quotes may increase for certain dates or exclusive use.

Are there any restrictions on decorations or entertainment?

No limitations for decorations. AV options include a 65" screen, projector, sound system, microphone, USB-C music input, and DJ decks in the Captains Quarters

Can I bring my own external suppliers, such as catering or AV equipment?

Yes you can bring external catering

How do I secure a booking and what is the process?

To secure a booking, confirm your date and guest numbers with the events team. Pay a £100 non refundable deposit which will be taken off your drinks on the event day. Food and drinks orders are completed and settled at least one week before the event date. Bookings are not confirmed until the deposit is received.

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Amenities & Features

  • Central London location, 4 minutes from Oxford Circus
  • Private hidden room with bookshelf door
  • Fully self-contained AV: 65" screen, projector, DJ decks, mic
  • No room hire fee, minimum spend model
  • Flexible dining and drinks packages
  • Capacity up to 80 for private room, 150+ for full venue
  • Air conditioning and heating
  • WiFi throughout

Event Types

Great for: Rhum Tavern offers ship-inspired interiors and a truly private, AV-equipped space just steps from Oxford Circus, ideal for business-focused social events.

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