Groucho Club Private Events Private Events Brochure The Groucho Club Private event rooms Unique, flexible and effortlessly stylish, The Groucho Club is the exceptional destination for special events. Our devoted and efficient staff can accommodate almost any configuration from an intimate private dinner, meeting, launch to a roaring party for two hundred guests. Nestled impressively in the heart of Soho, The Club is renowned for its stunning contemporary art collection which forms a sophisticated backdrop to any event. We even have twenty bedrooms should you and your guests wish to stay.
Club History The Groucho Club is a private members' club open to men and women formed in 1985 dreamt up by a group of publishers as an alternative to stuffy gentleman's clubs. Around four hundred publishers, theatrical and media types put their hands in their pockets to create this new club. The premises were secured, renovation work was undertaken, the cellar filled with wine and the kitchens and bars staffed. On 5th of May 1985 The Groucho Club officially opened its doors for the first time. The name is from an often misquoted line by Groucho Marx of the Marx Brothers comedy group that seems to be: I sent the club a wire stating, please accept my resignation. I don t want to belong to any club that will accept people like me as a member.
Soho Bar On the first floor, this impressive T-shaped room features a long bar, flat screen television and speaker system. Available for hire Mondays and Saturdays, the room is perfect for larger parties and events. 150 standing. 40"plasma screen, Sky TV, ipod connection, wireless mic. 400cm 500cm 620cm 780cm Soho Bar Club Room 1100cm Soho Bar Bar Soho Bar Red Room Cloakroom Toilets 400cm A minimum spend / minimum number may apply. 760 member 1,250 temporary member 1,300 member 1,800 temporary member Ceiling heights Soho Bar 270cm by windows Red Room 240cm 390cm Entrance stairs up from 42 Dean Street 550cm
Gennaro Room The Gennaro Room is a newly renovated space on the second floor of the Club. With superb light and its own mirrored bar this adaptable yet elegant room is intimate enough for a chic dinner, a glamorous cocktail party or almost any permutation of meeting, seminar, workshop, disco etc. The Gennaro Room is also licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies for up to 60 guests. Lunch or dinner 60 (6 round tables of 10) Boardroom 30 Theatre 70 Standing 120 55 plasma screen, VGA/HDMI 753cm 282cm 528.1cm connection, Sky TV, DVD player, ipod connection. 515 member 695 temporary member 612.8cm Bar 393.8cm Ceiling height 260cm 622cm 695 member 1075 temporary member 933.9cm A minimum spend may apply.
Groucho Club Private Events Mackintosh Room Our second floor Mackintosh Room, overlooking Dean Street, is ideal for formal dining or meetings and presentations. The space is named after Tony Mackintosh, a founder of the Groucho Club. 270cm Lunch or dinner Boardroom 355cm 18 18 40 HD plasma screen with VGA/HDMI connection, DVD, CD player, ipod connection 390cm 470cm 260 member 340 temporary member 295 member 395 temporary member Ceiling height 260cm 660cm
Mary-Lou Room Situated on the 1st floor, the Mary-Lou Room is a multi-purpose and dynamic space with its own bar practical for dining, lectures, screenings or even a disco. The room boasts a stunning fireplace, striking artwork wall by Ian Davenport, interconnecting doors to the Dining Room and internal staircase to the Snooker Room. Stairs connecting to Snooker Room Bar Lunch or dinner 30 (3 round tables of 10) Boardroom 20 Theatre 40 Standing 50 193cm Doors to Dining Room 55" HD Plasma screen screen with Sky, VGA/HDMI connection, Ipod connection 605cm 415 member 595 temporary member Ceiling height 285cm Servery 595 member 895 temporary member 525cm A minimum spend may apply. 595cm
Dining Room View to Mary-Lou Room The first floor Dining Room is normally our members' restaurant but is available for private hire on Mondays and Saturdays. An ornate arched ceiling and glass roof, stunning 1970's crystal chandelier and polished wooden floors make this a very impressive private event location. The space interconnects with the Mary-Lou Room via double doors making it a very flexible space. The Dining Room is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies for up to 60 guests. There's also shared access to our outside space Liam's yard. Lunch or dinner 70 (7 round tables of 10) Boardroom 30 Theatre 70 Standing 120 685cm 470cm CD player, ipod connection, wireless mic 635cm 760 member 1,000 temporary member Doors to Smoking Terrace 95cm Private entrance 150 A minimum spend may apply. 1,100 member 1,550 temporary member 270cm Doors to Mary-Lou Room 760cm 115cm 340cm
Club Room Located on the first floor, the Club Room is a snug, informal space with comfy sofas, armchairs, coffee tables and a 40" 500cm plasma screen. Perfect for small drinks parties, informal meetings or castings. Standing 20 Seated 12 Sofa Desk 260 member 340 temporary member 400cm Stairs to Soho Bar 295 member 395 temporary member Sofa
Groucho Club Private Events Snooker Room The Snooker Room is located on the 2nd floor. After decades of sterling service the snooker table has been taken away for restoration releasing a new hidden gem perfect for private dinners or drinks receptions. The room has a large flat screen television and an internal staircase leading to the Mary-Lou Room. 50 standing / 40 seated 670cm 585cm Stairs connecting to Mary-Lou Room 55 plasma screen with Sky TV. 315 member 465 temporary member 395 member 520 temporary member
Bedrooms The Groucho Club offers 20 bedrooms for the convenience of its members, hosts and guests of private events. Bedrooms vary in size and style from singles to large doubles. All of our rooms have an en suite bathroom, full minibar, digital HD TV, DVD player, wifi, ipod dock, hair dryer, selection of REN toiletries, rescue pack, well stocked mini bar and Nespresso coffee machine, telephone and safe. Room service available. Prices start at 99 per room, including continental breakfast. Check in: 2pm; check out: 12pm For more information or to make an online booking go to www.grouchoclub.com or email bedrooms@thegrouchoclub.com
Bespoke A complete personalised service to your needs to make sure any event is distinctive and unforgettable. Here are just some of the services or accessories we can provide: Equipment & Fitted equipment is included in the room hire, but we can also provide: Flipchart easel + pens Wireless mic CD and turntable decks PA Karaoke Dance floor Please let us know if you have any further requirements. Entertainment & live music From a ballroom to a rave we can book a variety of trusted suppliers for entertainment: Wine tasting Cocktail making class DJ or live band Magician Vodka Luge Photo booth Children's entertainer Room dressing Table dressing We supply place cards, table plans and bespoke menus for your event at no additional charge. Floral arrangements A variety of sizes and types available to suit any occassion. Menus Our Head Chef Tim Wilson happily creates tailor-made menus upon request. We can also supply bespoke birthday cakes.