Basement Sate hosts evening receptions, team dinners, product launches and cocktail parties for groups from 15 up to 110 guests standing or 60 seated. It is a basement bar at 8 Broadwick Street in Soho, London, entered through a red door and down a staircase. Organisers can reserve a table, a semi-private section or the entire floor.
Seminars and company events
The venue opens at 6 pm, so it suits end-of-day company events rather than daytime meetings: client receptions, leaving drinks, team celebrations, awards evenings and seasonal parties. The full venue is fully private and is offered to groups of 50 or more. A dedicated host looks after larger groups throughout the evening, and the bartenders who run the space every week serve the bar.
On a full-venue booking you control audio-visual equipment and lighting. Speakers, a microphone and a screen are available on request, so a short speech or a presentation before dinner is possible. Custom lighting can be arranged, and branded menu cards can be printed for the event.
Rooms and capacities
There are three ways to book. A table takes up to 15 guests and is reserved online. A reserved section is semi-private and holds 15 to 40 guests. The full venue is fully private and holds up to 110 standing or 60 seated. The team states clearly that the room is not suitable for groups of 200.
There is no daylight and there are no windows. That gives you full control of the atmosphere, but it is a point to weigh for any event that needs natural light. The venue is downstairs, so guests with specific access needs should speak to the team before booking.
Catering
A bespoke cocktail menu is designed for each event. The kitchen team can adapt food to your menu, which makes seated dinners for up to 60 possible and standing food for larger receptions. Share your guest count and format when you enquire so the team can match the service.
Booking
Sections are normally booked two to four weeks ahead and the full venue six to eight weeks ahead. Changes are free until 30 days before the event, and the cancellation terms tighten at 14 days, so confirm numbers early. The venue does not host hen or stag parties.
Getting there
Broadwick Street sits in the heart of Soho, about three minutes on foot from Oxford Circus and five minutes from Tottenham Court Road. Both stations give direct links across central London, which helps when guests come from different offices. Opening hours run from 6 pm to midnight on Sunday and Monday, and from 6 pm to 1:30 am from Tuesday to Saturday.
