The Escapologist

Description

The Escapologist is an elusive basement cocktail bar in the heart of Seven Dials. Based in the riotous Headquarters of the secret society that ran Victorian London, The Escapologist is styled as part "modern day Victorian men’s club" and "part Masonic lodge". Partying like it's 1899 seven days a week, the focus is on memorable times with great drinks in an outrageous space.

Christmas

Our Early Bird Offers are now live, with exclusive discounts on drinks packages available for anyone booking their Christmas party before 30th September. Click onto the Menus tab to read through our Christmas brochure. 

Bottomless Brunch

Every Saturday, and the occasional Sunday, we host our famous Mamma Mia and Soul Sista's Bottomless Brunches. Visit the What's On tab for more information and to buy your tickets. 

Happy Hour

Our bar is renowned for its decadent, creative and experimental cocktail menu crafted by our in-house team of expert mixologists. Try our fabulous concoctions during Happy Hour and you can enjoy 2-4-£14 on all of our cocktail range. Cocktails not your thing? We have £4.50 beer bottles and £25 bottles of Prosecco too. Click the offers tab to see timings.

Private Hire

Boasting leather booths, glitter-clad tabletops and secret rooms, the bar ignites allure and is a time-capsule that catapults its guests to a time when raucous partying was all the rage. It is the perfect establishment to host a private soiree, party or corporate function. Visit the Private Hire tab for more information on our capacities and minimum spends. 

What's on

NYE at The Escapologist
New Year’s Eve at The Escapologist  As the clock prepares its final chime, descend into our hidden lair for an evening of shadowed…

Wednesday 31st December 2025

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Vouchers

Info

  • Happily Affordable ££
  • London - Drinks and Finger Food, London - Just Party, London - Themed Christmas
  • Taking Bookings
  • Smart Casual, Dress to impress

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 16:00 0:00
Tuesday 16:00 0:00
Wednesday 16:00 0:00
Thursday 16:00 0:00
Friday 16:00 0:00
Saturday 13:00 0:00
Sunday 13:00 23:00

Special opening hours

Day Open Close Notes
Friday 5th December 2025 15:00 2:00
Saturday 6th December 2025 13:00 2:00
Sunday 7th December 2025 15:00 2:00
Monday 8th December 2025 15:00 0:00
Tuesday 9th December 2025 15:00 0:00
Wednesday 10th December 2025 15:00 0:00
Thursday 11th December 2025 15:00 2:00
Friday 12th December 2025 15:00 2:00
Saturday 13th December 2025 13:00 2:00
Sunday 14th December 2025 15:00 2:00
Monday 15th December 2025 15:00 0:00
Tuesday 16th December 2025 16:30 2:00
Wednesday 17th December 2025 14:00 2:00
Thursday 18th December 2025 14:00 2:00
Friday 19th December 2025 14:00 2:00
Saturday 20th December 2025 13:00 2:00
Sunday 21st December 2025 15:00 2:00
Monday 22nd December 2025 15:00 0:00
Tuesday 23rd December 2025 15:00 0:00
Wednesday 24th December 2025 7:00 1:00 Private Hire Only.
Thursday 25th December 2025 7:00 1:00 Private Hire Only.
Friday 26th December 2025 16:00 0:00
Saturday 27th December 2025 13:00 2:00
Sunday 28th December 2025 15:00 0:00
Monday 29th December 2025 16:00 0:00
Tuesday 30th December 2025 16:00 22:00
Wednesday 31st December 2025 18:00 3:00
Thursday 1st January 2026 7:00 1:00 Private Hire Only.
Friday 2nd January 2026 16:00 0:00
Saturday 3rd January 2026 13:00 0:00
Sunday 4th January 2026 15:00 21:00

Location

Address

The Escapologist, 35, Earlham Street, WC2H 9LD

Area

Covent Garden

Nearest Station

Tottenham Court Road (Tube)

Menus

  • Cuisine

    This venue serves Bottomless Brunch food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Food is served at the Escapologist during bottomless brunch. You must have a ticket to enjoy our bottomless drink and food.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
Midweek*
Min spend
Weekend*
The Vault Private Room 60 75 - From £750 From £2000

For the full VIP feel and service, then check out The Vault.

Situated the far side of the venue and down a few steps, you enter our underground vault with beautiful royal blue booths against a backdrop of luxurious gold, this VIP area is perfect for parties that have something to celebrate. 

Grand Hall Private Room 25 40 - From £500 From £1000

Enter through a secret doorway and you will find yourself transported to the modern-day masonic world.

With detailed features from the starlit sky to the carved pillars, the Grand Hall is perfectly designed for corporate functions and celebrations. 

With 4 beautiful booths, a private fridge, the opportunity to control the sound of the music – this stunning private room is a must-see.

Full Venue Hire Venue Hire 85 220 - From £2500 From £15000

Boasting a full capacity of up to 250 guests, The Escapologist is made up of 3 parts. Enter through a secret doorway and you will find yourself transported to the modern-day masonic world that is our Grand Hall. 

Continue through to our Main Bar area which has a full-length bar that stretches the width of the room. Finally, situated on the far side of the venue & down a few steps you will enter our lavish underground Vault with beautiful royal blue booths against a back drop of luxurious gold.  

We cater for small and large corporate, Christmas and private events.

Venue facilities:

  • 2 x Private areas
  • DJ connection available
  • AV equipment on request
  • Cloakroom
  • Air-conditioning

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Customer Reviews (2659)

Our Review

The Escapologist Covent Garden - London Bar Review

Shrouded in myth and mystery, the latest experience on Adventure Bars' list of pearl jams comes the secret London party den, The Escapologist. Styled around the scandalous and fiendish figure, Baron Von Took, who famously escaped from imprisonment in Covent Garden, it unravels itself like a masonic den…

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