Rooms by the Hour

Name: Rooms by the Hour
Address: 16 Bateman Street, London, United Kingdom, W1D 3AH
Telephone: 020 7437 0777
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

56 Reviews

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Rooms By The Hour: An unforgettable way to start or end your evening at Pix
Soho.

While celebrities protest against the homogenisation of our glorious,
notorious neighbourhood, we’ve taken a step back in time reviving a 1970’s
adult cinema that once existed in the basement, and turned it into the most
mischievous cocktail bar in London.

Open Monday to Saturday from 5pm.

We have 5 private cabins for parties of 2 to 8 people and as the name
suggests, it’s yours for 60 minutes.

PLEASE NOTE: If not dining upstairs, tapas platters will be served at £5.00
p/p. This is a requirement of our license.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jul 2022

20:30

Booked 5 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Tue, Sun 17:00–23:00 Wed–Sun 17:00–00:00
Phone number
020 7437 0777
Website
http://www.pix-bar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress

Location
16 Bateman Street London, W1D 3AH
Area
Soho
Parking Details
Street Parking

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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FAVirgile
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to this speakeasy for cocktails with a colleague leaving our company and we had a lovely time! The speakeasy is quirky and funny, the cocktails were REALLY good. Service was great, our server was really lovely and attentive and honestly we just really had a lovely time. We also had dinner upstairs afterwards and the food was amazing, and the atmosphere of the restaurant/bar is just great, everybody who works there is so lovely! We had a blast.
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tonyh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 April 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Hard to recommend as an experience. Though the person who looked after us was a star.
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Becky
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I didn’t have food Would be better if it was open past 12 we arrived at 10.30 and had to leave pretty quickly but really cool and quirky hidden spot
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall4food2service3ambience4
Quirky little place, quite fun clean and tidy, drinks were fine. Music was old school like the Theme from Shaft vibe very cool. You have a red velvet curtain that hides you away from prying eyes and drinks served through a hatch so perfect for that late night cocktail It all feels rather ‘naughty’ in an innocent 70’s days gone by vibe. Would go again. Staff were super friendly to us.
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loneater
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 26 March 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Novelty place to grab a drink and have a laugh. But it was extremely stuffy and we didn’t get water with our drinks so after a while it was uncomfortably hot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fun! Good ambiance
OT
OpenTable Diner
Inverness
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 8 January 2022
overall1food4service3ambience4
Service poor, room dirty, booked for an hour had one cocktail and were presented with the bill. Said to the waiter we wanted another drink as we’d only been there 20 minutes and they replied sorry with a shrug. Wouldn’t go back
j
joannep
Brighton
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved this place! Such a cool atmosphere, and loved that you get your own little closed off both, with entertainment. Staff great, cocktails were delivious. The restaurant above Pix is great too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time visiting Pix - loved the concept, such a vibe! Our very handsome waiter Marcos looked after us specially! Thank you for a rad experience! Can’t wait to visit soon
C
Captain
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a fantastic night. The service was superb. Going to haunt this place.
SM
SamanthaM
London
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 20 November 2021
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great fun, great cocktails. Something different.
V
Victoria
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2021
overall5food3service5ambience5
Lovley end to an evening, the film's weren't working but the cocktails and chat in privacy was great.
SR
ScarlettRS
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a brilliant little hidden spot! So nice to have a little booth to yourself & the atmosphere upstairs was so energetic, will definitely be going again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 September 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic time. It was so much fun. Our host was amazing, so friendly and made us feel so welcome. Absolutely loved it.
LM
LaurenM
London
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2021
overall1food2service2ambience2
Great idea, zero execution. The staff were actually very friendly and the cocktails were well made but from the moment we arrived it felt like they were trying to close so they could go out and have a staff drink. The reason why we went is for the experience but the basement was very hot and the largest fan was directed into a booth with staff in it, the TV screen in the booth we were placed in did not work and when we arrived we were advised that they were closing, until we said we had a booking and then there was lots of waiting around until another staff member took over and took us to our table. To be honest if we didn't have the booking I think they would have told us they were closed for the night. We booked a table for 10.45 for an hour (website says they are open till midnight) but just before 11.30 a waiter gave us the bill and said they're closing.
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Jonyacc
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 September 2021
overall3food3service4ambience3
Nice little experience. Good to check it out once just for fun. Our waiter was really nice and attentive. The room was a little hot. Drinks were nice but expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 July 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst cocktail I have ever tasted
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Sveta
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 June 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a blast with my friends! Tasty food and the service was excellent!
LB
LoBi
London
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
The concept of the bar is great. Cute booths, lovely cocktails. The bar upstairs was packed with people and there were no other guests in Rooms by the Hour. So the service wasn’t great and felt neglected. This venue would be ideal in winter.
L
Louis
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem for people who want privacy amongst the action
K
Karen
New England
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2020
overall2food4service3ambience3
Very small space downstairs, warm and very cramped in the booths. We had planned to come just for cocktails as eating elsewhere. Cocktails are £13-15, then there’s a £10 cover per person (Opentable said £5) and 12.5% service. So that’s near £30 each before your 2nd drink. The space isn’t nice enough to justify that. They offer nibbles in the cover but we weren’t there for food, £5 would’ve been ok.
EC
EllieC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff were lovely! Seated us a half hour early due to our meal finishing earlier. It was very busy but social distancing was good and felt very safe. Drinks were amazing
KE
KimberlyE
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Cozy, nice drinks, private spaces, great staff. I'll definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2020
overall3food3service3ambience3
Something a bit different
LJ
LouisaJ
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 August 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great, attentive service in a cosy little booth. Did frozen margaritas when it was 33 degrees in London so that was a nice touch. Erotic films (70s style!) in the booths are a great talking point and adds a really fun twist
m
michiekingdom
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 July 2020
overall4food3service5ambience5
Fun place to experience, not for prudes! Amazing cocktails and the food was decent enough though a little limited on the gluten free options. Great service and ambience. Will return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 February 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to experience something different. If you’re up for a laugh and trying new things it’s an amazing place to be.
FS
FelicityS
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really cool vibe! Wish it opened later! An hour is not enough...
DM
DaraM
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic service. Fun and quiet, I love being friends here for great conversations!!! Yummy cocktails too!
F
Francesca
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2019
overall3food2service4ambience2
'Booths' and general downstairs area looking a little tired. Waiter was nice and friendly but didn't expect to need to go upstairs and pick food from buffet and back down. Spent a fair amount on the tapas and didn't seem like a lot, more like bar snacks / nibbles, rather than small plates of tapas, wouldn't treat as full meal / dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2019
overall2food3service3ambience3
First time at Rooms by the hour - we had 11pm booking Saturday night - nobody else there so did have choice of booths, first booth overhead table light flickering so we were moved. Philip the waiter was lovely, friendly. However upon receiving our cocktails (Pornstar Martini & Big Fister) they weren’t served through the drinks latch, which is what I thought was part of the novelty to ensure privacy and the handcuffs that are part of the novelty when ordering the Big Fister (apparently not to be removed until finished drink) weren’t supplied, as none in stock - there was no alternative offerings or discount of cocktail, so that was disappointing. Overall, the venue is quirky but tired feeling, the concept is fun and appealing but is lacking in something unfortunately, so not got a great urge to return x
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Laura
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 September 2019
overall5food3service5ambience5
It was a great experience, very unusual and fun. I would just recommend to choose your own tapas when in the booth
F
Fernando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 May 2019
overall5food4service4ambience5
The private rooms are really cool - perfect to surprise your date!
b
beckif
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 May 2019
overall1food3service1ambience1
No one there to show us which booth we were in, buttons in booth didn’t work, no staff about to order a drink. We left after 15 minutes of waiting
HZ
HazZ
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 March 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great date night! But music is a little loud. However the staff are amazing and the tapas is to die for
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 February 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went on a Friday night and it was so good. The reviews are mixed on this place so I didn’t know what to expect but when we arrived everyone was very helpful and accommodating. The actual rooms you get given are really cool and are perfect for a date night. Would definitely go again!
BB
BenoitB
Montreal
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding doesn't begin to describe it! We wanted to have a meal before heading to our New Year's Eve party. Pintxos were a perfect option. Wade the reservation for Rooms by the Hour without knowing that the restaurant serving the Pintxos was Pix, located on the first floor. Now, try to find a decent resto on NYE at 9pm! Scott, our waiter and Maitre D was not only amazingly understanding, not only did he manage to find us a cozy spot, he also took the time to tell us about the history of Rooms by the Hour and took us downstairs for a quick visit and a chat with the bartender downstairs. We promised to come back for a drink before leavong for our NYE party. We went back upstairs and had the most delicious pintxos we could have hoped for. Scott came back to offer us a shot of patxaran and chat for a bit. We finished our meal and headed downstairs to the famous Rooms by the Hour. I'll spare you the story, you can read about it everywhere but let's just say that they stuck to the original concept to the dot! I decided on the Big Fister, a 4 rums master concoction that is enjoyed while being handcuffed and the only way to remove the cuffs is by finishing the cocktail...which I happily did! All in all, an awesome experience that we will be sure to repeat prior to going back to the Great White North...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2018
overall5food5service3ambience5
A great place if you fancy some privacy but still want table service drinks.
P
Patricia34
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Me and my friend booked the private room in soho. I have to say that in the 7 years I have lived in London I have never met such lovely staff. The rooms were really cool and kinky, the service was absolutely charming and the sangria was really good ( I'm spanish,so I know my sangrias). I'd definitely recommend it to spend a different evening with friends.
HZ
HazZ
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2018
overall4food5service3ambience5
Ok so they are slow in getting your drinks to you, but the waiters are lovely, it’s super romantic and private and you really get to spend some quality time ‘alone’ in the centre of town. I love this place

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Rooms by the Hour is rated 4.3 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

1 Jul 2022

20:30

Booked 5 times today

16 Bateman Street London, W1D 3AH

Additional information

Area
Soho
Hours of Operation
Tue, Sun 17:00–23:00 Wed–Sun 17:00–00:00
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

Website
http://www.pix-bar.com/
Phone number
020 7437 0777

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