Bar at The Refinery Regent’s Place

A statement cocktail bar anchored by a long counter built from stacked oak sleepers — a piece of design that sets the tone for everything that happens around it. The Refinery Regent’s Place bar is the main ground floor space within Drake & Morgan’s first-ever venue, combining Scandinavian-inspired interiors with an open kitchen and direct access to a year-round alfresco terrace.

The Bar Space at The Refinery Regent’s Place

Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the room with natural light, creating a bright, airy backdrop that shifts to warm ambient tones as evenings progress. The open-plan design avoids the segmented feel of traditional bar layouts — instead, furniture zones flow into one another. Low-slung chairs and soft leather sofas provide relaxed seating near the windows, while high stools line the oak sleeper bar, and more formal dining tables occupy the area between the bar and open kitchen. That variety within a single space means events don’t need to choose between standing reception and seated dinner — both formats work simultaneously, with different zones serving different purposes. Standing capacity reaches 340, while seated events accommodate 120 guests across dining configurations.

Open Kitchen and Cocktail Programme

The open kitchen runs alongside the bar, providing visible food preparation that adds energy during events. It’s built-in theatre — the kind of backdrop that makes receptions feel active rather than static. The restaurant section between the bar and kitchen is bookable separately for private dining, placing groups in the middle of the culinary action. Drake & Morgan’s cocktail programme is a genuine draw. Creative cocktails designed by the group’s in-house mixologists draw on global trends with locally sourced ingredients. Mixology masterclasses work particularly well here, using the oak sleeper bar as both a functional workspace and a photogenic stage. For corporate team building, leaving celebrations, or birthday groups, these sessions provide structured entertainment without feeling forced. The seasonal menu covers sharing plates, bar snacks, and European-influenced mains, with catering available in-house. The venue also supports external caterers through an approved list, providing flexibility for events with specific culinary requirements.

Alfresco Terrace at The Refinery Regent’s Place

Bi-fold doors connect the bar directly to the outdoor terrace — approximately 100 covers set among potted plants with comfortable armchairs, oversized blankets, and heaters. This isn’t a fair-weather-only terrace. The heated, sheltered setup extends usable outdoor space across seasons, and the terrace’s Regent’s Place setting provides a quieter, more spacious feel than most central London outdoor hire. Summer cocktail parties use it as the primary space. Winter events treat it as an atmospheric extension — mulled wine and blankets, a few degrees of separation from the indoor warmth. The flow between inside and out works naturally through the bi-fold opening. For events combining indoor and outdoor space, the full venue hire encompasses bar, restaurant, and terrace together.

Location and Practical Details

The Regent’s Place business district surrounds the venue, making it a natural choice for corporate teams based in NW1. Warren Street tube sits two minutes’ walk away, Euston Square five, and Great Portland Street nine. Regent’s Park extends just to the north, providing green space context that most central London bars lack. The proximity to both Euston mainline and Warren Street’s Victoria line means guests from across London and beyond arrive without difficulty. Standing drinks receptions, corporate networking events, engagement parties, birthday celebrations, Christmas parties, and lunchtime mixers all suit the bar’s format. The venue’s regular programming — Gospel Motown Brunch, DJ sets, mixology masterclasses — reflects a social infrastructure that’s already in place when private events take over. The bar isn’t switching modes for your event; it’s lending you the energy it already generates. The venue has Wi-Fi, projector and screen options, and wheelchair access with disabled facilities. Background music runs through a built-in system, and the venue is open Monday to Friday from 11am with private hire availability extending beyond regular hours.