Downstairs Bar at Walkers of Whitehall

  65 reviews  – 
15 Craig's Court, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DD
Charing Cross Station (350 yd)
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About this space

Hidden away from the busy streets above, our samphire and tobacco-toned basement bar provides an interior of modern elegance whilst still embracing the unique character of its former life as bank, through the impressive barrel-vaulted metallic ceiling.

Available for exclusive hire seven days a week, the area is ideal for engagement, office and all kinds of parties for up to 65 people seated and 100 people for the standing events. The fully stocked bar provides a vast variety of beverages to cater for all, including a number of locally sourced lagers, a carefully selected wine list and fresh, made to order cocktails.


Event offers and packages

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate your Christmas with style and mouthwatering food that will leave your guests in awe!
Christmas Canapé Menu - prices start at £10
£10 per person
Choose 4 of the below for £10 per head
Choose 6 of the below for £13 per head
Choose 8 of the below for £15 per head

- Smoked salmon, cucumber, crème fraîche
- Crab mayonnaise, chilli, lettuce cup, coriander, lime
- Prawn cocktail, Marie Rose sauce, gem lettuce
- Salt & pepper squid, aioli
- Parmesan arancini
- Crispy brie bites (V)
- Salt baked beetroot, creamed goat’s cheese (V)
- Vegetable pakora, garlic & mint yogurt (VG)
- Beef carpaccio, rocket, parmesan
- ‘Nduja croquettes
- Pigs in blankets
- Turkey croquettes, cranberry sauce
- Buttermilk fried chicken, blue cheese dip
Party Sharing Boards - prices start at £ 25 per board
£25 total
1 board will cater for 5 people

VEGETARIAN BOARD - £25
Hummus, dukkah & flatbread, vegetable pakoras & chutney,
crispy brie bites & cranberry sauce, parmesan arancini

XMAS BOARD - £35
Pigs in blankets, smoked salmon & crème fraîche on toast,
turkey & sage croquettes, crispy brie & cranberry bites,
garlic & rosemary roasties, mince pies & clotted cream

MOSAIC BOARD - £35
Crispy squid & aioli, honey mustard sausages,
vegetable pakoras, ‘nduja croquettes, parmesan arancini
buttermilk fried chicken with blue cheese mayo

Add a glass of prosecco for an extra £5 per person
Christmas Menu - prices start at £ 28
£28 per person
2 courses £28 / 3 courses £33

Prosecco on arrival for an extra £5 per head

STARTERS
- Spiced butternut squash soup toasted pumpkin seeds, parsley oil (VG)
- Oak smoked salmon capers, lemon & horseradish crème fraîche
- Smoked chicken & ham hock terrine shallots, parsley, capers, toasted sourdough

MAINS
- Roast Norfolk Bronze turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts & smoked bacon, chestnuts, roast carrots, bread sauce & turkey gravy
- 6 hour braised ox cheek, creamed potato, buttered cabbage, red wine
- Baked line caught cod loin, pumpkin purée, creamed cabbage, chestnuts, smoked bacon
- Sweet potato & lentil Wellington, kale pesto, crispy sprouts, shaved chestnuts (VG)
- 45 day aged 250g Sirloin fries & oven dried tomatoes, béarnaise sauce (supplement £8 per person)

PUDDINGS
- Christmas pudding, brandy butter, custard (V)
- Sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice cream (V)
- Red wine poached pear, mulled wine syrup, toasted almonds, mascarpone (V)
- Cheese course (V) (Supplement £4 per person)
- Mince pies & chocolate truffles (V) (Supplement £2 per person)
Christmas Feast - 3 course
£55 per person
Glass of fizz on arrival
Smoked salmon & cucumber canapé

STARTERS
- Cornish crab on toast, brown crab butter, fine herbs, lemon
- Beef carpaccio, aged parmesan, parsley root purée, parsnip crisp
- Salt baked beetroot, truffle goat’s curd, hazelnut praline, apple, bitter leaves (V)

MAINS
- Traditional roast Norfolk turkey, roast potatoes, sprouts & smoked bacon, chestnuts, roast carrots, bread sauce, turkey gravy
- Roasted haunch of venison, charred pear, black pepper, savoy cabbage, truffled parsnip
- Grilled Sea bream, crispy squid, caponata, squid ink, lemon dressing
- Cauliflower & ricotta tortellini, capers, raisins, brown butter vinaigrette (V)

PUDDINGS
- Christmas pudding, brandy butter, vanilla custard (V)
- Red wine poached pear, mulled wine syrup, toasted almonds, mascarpone (V)
- Valrhona chocolate pot, crème fraîche, honeycomb, salted caramel (V)

Add a cheese course for £4/person (V)

AFTERS
- Coffees & Teas
- Mince pies & chocolate truffles for the table (V)

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:30
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 23:30
from £1300 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 65

Cancellation policy

Custom

Cancellations 7 days in advance from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.


Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
Air conditioning
Storage space
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Allowed events

Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Reviews and ratings

(65 reviews and ratings - )

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Simon Ferrier
March 2020

Really cool venue, staff were amazing, food was brilliant, everyone had a really good night. Would definatly recommend for small to medium gathering/ party.

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Danielle
January 2020

Georgia was incredibly responsive to all our email queries before the event and very accommodating with requests including splitting the food bill with our co-host. The bar staff were very efficient and friendly to all our guests. We would host another event at Walkers of Whiteall without hesitation. Thank you

C
Caroline Benton
January 2020

The team were wonderful and the service was amazing. They really made our celebration go perfectly! Thank you!

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haider hatim
December 2019

The venue is very nice with private dinning downstairs

More people at the bar serving as one person was doing serving for 40 people


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Response rate: 91%

About Walkers of Whitehall

Welcome to Walkers of Whitehall, Westminster’s newest all day eatery. Providing a vibrant and fresh social hub, our venue blends the old and new seamlessly.

Like many buildings of its kind in London, Walkers of Whitehall didn’t start its life as a licensed site. Built in 1694, it was originally an Irish bank with cashiers upstairs and offices and vaults below. It has taken on several transformations since then.

Walkers of Whitehall retains its character by integrating the original vaulted basement ceilings from its former life as a bank, tying them together into a modern offering of elegant banquette seating, open theatre-style kitchen and stunning lighting and décor.

The Robata Grill influences our menu, and offers succulent meat that is cooked over English Oak with an open flame. The word ‘robata’ directly translates into fireside cooking, which is perfect for Walkers of Whitehall and the menu is inspired by this style.

• Vibrant and fresh venue
• Combines old with new
• Originally and Irish bank built in 1694
• Integrates original vaulted ceilings with the rest of the venue
• Open theatre-style kitchen
• Beautiful lighting and decor


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