Deirdre McGinnis
Funky Venues | 27b Tradescant Road | London SW8 1XD
T: 20 7735 9263 | M: 07757 649093 | F: 20 7735 5052 | E: deirdre@funkyvenues.com | http://www.funkyweddingvenues.com
The Groucho Club has an invitingly relaxed feel which the manager is happy to characterise as ‘shabby-chic'. All rooms have a contemporary flavour with art on display featuring Marc Quinn, Mark Wallinger, Catherine Yass, Damien Hirst and Ian Davenport.
The Groucho Club has six function rooms available for exclusive private hire. Nineteen bedrooms mean that whatever event you are holding - wedding receptions, ceremonies or engagement parties - there will be somewhere for you and your guests to stay.
The slick Soho Bar has its own VIP private entrance and cloakroom and features a well stocked bar, artworks, a plasma screen, CD, stereo with ipod connection and internet. Capacity: 150 (Drinks)
The Dining Room features a dramatically vaulted glass ceiling and is a great space for a memorable reception. A connecting door leads to the Mary-Lou Room which can be hired in conjunction with this space. Capacity: 60 (Dinner), 100 (Drinks), 70 (Theatre)
Despite the magnificence of its domed ceiling, the Mary Lou room is an ideal space for intimate dinners, fine dining, wedding receptions and parties. Featuring its own bar and an Ian Davenport wall installation among other artworks, it makes an exceptional party backdrop. This room can be used in conjunction with the complete entertainment system. Capacity: 40 (Dinner), 60 (Drinks), 50 (Theatre)
The Mackintosh Room is a cream painted room with large windows overlooking Soho rooftops. It has a wall-mounted plasma screen, CD, stereo with iPod connection and laptop attachments. Perfect for luncheons or private dinners. Capacity: 20 (Dinner), 25 (Drinks), 25 (Theatre)
The Gennaro Room is a versatile ‘blank canvas' space for media events or wine tasting. It includes a 40" HD Plasma Display, CD, Stereo with iPod Connection and laptop attachments. Capacity: 40 (Dinner), 70 (Drinks), 50 (Theatre)
The Snooker Room can be adapted into a dining space with the simple addition of a special top. It also features a plasma display, CD and laptop attachments.Capacity: 18 (Dinner), 35 (Drinks)
The Club Room is a perfect private events room as it is partitioned off from the Soho Bar, comes complete with audio and Internet connection, ideal for engagement party drinks.Capacity: 20 (Drinks)
Skilled chefs are on hand to cater to client needs and produce bespoke menus or offer a variety of canapés depending on requirements. The bartenders are renowned for cocktail recipes including ‘Fish House Punch', featuring Myers Rum, Martel Noblige and Peach Brandy and the, ‘Bees Knees', long drink, created with 42 Below Manuka Honey Vodka, Ginger Wine, Lime & Apple Juice and Fresh Ginger.
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