The Players Bar
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Description
The Players Bar – The Show After The Show
Step into The Players Bar, the original West End piano bar, now celebrating 35 years of late-night magic, live music, and theatre-fuelled fun. Hidden beneath the arches of Charing Cross Theatre, this industry hangout is London’s best-kept secret — the only piano bar inside a West End theatre.
From 10pm ‘til 2am, the curtain rises again with live piano sessions and spontaneous singalongs where performers, audiences, and night owls belt out the hits together. Every Wednesday is Musical Theatre Singalong Night — a joyful, high-energy celebration of West End and Broadway classics led by top pianists.
Enjoy affordable drinks (with non-alcoholic options too), prices to match your local pub, and no membership or cover charge — just great vibes and unforgettable nights. Planning something special? Reserve a table for your group or book The Loft upstairs for private parties, birthdays, or closing-night celebrations.
With a rich music hall heritage, a friendly, insider crowd, and the best tunes in town, The Players Bar is where London’s theatre community comes alive after dark.
Inside Charing Cross Theatre, moments from Charing Cross Station and Embankment Station
Live music ‘til 2am | Free entry | Musical Theatre Wednesdays
Info
- Music Venue
- After work drinks , Casual Drinks , Chatting and Drinking
- Embankment
- Live Music
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- Dance floor
- Wheelchair+Access,+Disabled+Toilets
- No sportswear
- 18
- Background Music , Live Music , Party mash up
- 12am
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | - | |
| Tuesday | - | - | |
| Wednesday | 12:30 | 2:00 | |
| Thursday | 17:30 | 2:00 | |
| Friday | 17:30 | 2:00 | |
| Saturday | 12:30 | 2:00 | |
| Sunday | - | - |
Location
Address
The Players Bar, The Arches, Villiers Street, WC2N 6NL
Area
Embankment
Nearest Station
Charing Cross (Tube)
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft | Private Room | 12 | 30 | - | - | - | |
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Looking for your own space with the buzz of the bar below? The Loft offers an intimate private area for you and your guests — perfect for drinks, parties, or meetings. Tucked above the action, it gives you the best of both worlds: your own private area with easy access to the main bar and live piano music via a central staircase. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a wrap party, or just want a cosy corner for your crew, The Loft keeps you close to the energy of the West End’s favourite piano bar — while giving you room to make it your own. |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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