Bar Rumba

36 Shaftesbury Avenue, Central London, W1D 7EP

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Bar Rumba is a well-established nightclub & party venue located in the West End, at 36 Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 7EP.It’s a basement space, open late (until 3am most nights) and is known for its lively atmosphere, strong resident DJs, chart hits, R&B, hip-hop, and commercial music.

It also works well for private hires, parties, corporate events, film or photo shoots, etc.

Key Facilities


Capacity	Up to 455 people standing. Theatre-style seated capacity approx 200.
Bars	Two full bars.
Dance floor / Stage / DJ Booths	Spacious dance floor; dedicated stage; DJ booths.
Lighting & Sound	Full PA/AV system, standard lighting rig, LED lighting, effects like smoke machines.
Cloakroom & Toilets	Yes, cloakroom and toilets available.
Food & Drink	Full bar service; cocktail offerings; drink promotions/happy hours.
Accessibility & Location	Very central (close to Leicester Square & Piccadilly Circus); accessible via public transport.
Event Flexibility	Different layouts possible, partial venue / full hire, booths/private areas, able to host shows, workshops, photoshoots etc.
Hours / License	Licensed until 3am most nights; Sunday maybe earlier.

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Room Information

Bar Rumba has 4 rooms. The largest, Dance Floor, holds up to 300 guests standing. The whole venue holds up to 455 guests standing or 200 seated.

Back Bar155 standing
Dining Area20 seated25 standing
Booths x 55-6 seated
Dance Floor300 standing

Travel Information

Nearest Tube Station
Piccadilly Circus (about 2 min walk)

Nearest Tube Station
Leicester Square (about 5 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
Tottenham Court Road (about 9 min walk)

Nearest Train Station
London Charing Cross (about 11 min walk)

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Getting to Bar Rumba by public transport

In Central London, Bar Rumba is about 2 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Circus (Tube) and about 5 minutes from Leicester Square (Tube). Walking times are estimates.

Getting to Bar Rumba by car

For sat nav, use the postcode W1D 7EP.

Bar Rumba is in the City of Westminster. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.

Getting to Bar Rumba by air

The nearest major airports are London City (about 8.1 miles away) and Heathrow (about 14 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.

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