The Thirsty Scholar

Nestled discreetly inside 1 Park Crescent – a stone’s throw from Oxford Street – is The Thirsty Scholar. Our purse-friendly former members’ bar requires a little navigation before you can settle into an evening of booze-fuelled fun. But it’s worth the effort; this is a place for coffee connoisseurs and night owls alike, serving coffee from 7 am and tipples until 3 am on weekends.

The building also houses a vast, multi-function space for workshops, exhibitions, live music, and corporate functions. All profit generated from bar and venue sales goes back into the leading charity – ISH – So you can feel philanthropic too!

WHERE TO FIND US

Hidden inside International Students House at 229 Great Portland Street

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PRIVATE HIRE

Overlooking Park Square Gardens and Regents Park, our vibrant bar is open from Tuesd,ay to Saturday serving teas, coffees, an extensive range of drinks, craft beer and bar menu including our popular freshly baked pizza.

The cafe/bar is also available to hire for celebrations during the weekends and can hold up to 220 guests with a fixed DJ booth, large-screen TV’s and a beer garden.

All our profits support International Students House, providing a safe home and scholarship opportunities within the UK and abroad.

  • THIRSTY 1
  • £ 750.00
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  • Private Venue hire (4 hours)

    Bar staff and supervisor

    DJ booth

    Beer Garden

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  • THIRSTY 2
  • £ 32.50 pp
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  • Private Venue hire (4 hours)

    Bar staff and supervisor

    DJ booth

    Beer Garden

    Menu
    Freshly prepared pizza slices
    Margherita & mozzarella 767kcal (v)
    Hot pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella & fresh basil 830kcal

    Skin on fries & sweet potato fries 317kcal
    Caesar Salad 590kcal
    Olive, tomato, chargrilled pepper & basil salad 231kcal

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  • THIRSTY 3
  • £ 40 pp
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  • Private Venue hire (4 hours)

    Bar staff and supervisor

    DJ booth

    Beer Garden

    Menu

    Chimichurri chicken skewer 128kcal

    Somerset chorizo and Barbers cheddar tart 510kcal

    Vegan Falafel with a lemon and hummus dip 202kcal (vg)

    Potato samosa with min raita 152kcal (v)

    Tomato glazed balsamic and rocket pesto 231kcal (vg)

    Skin on fries & sweet potato fries 317kcal

    Churros with chocolate sauce 317kcal

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Prices are exclusive of vat and based on parties of over 60 guests.
Bespoke menus, DJ and Karaoke available
*our licencing hours are required to provide security
*minimum bar spend applies to room hire

Excellent Transport Links

We are close to Kings Cross, Euston and Paddington stations and 2 minutes from Regents Park and Great Portland Street tube.

Disabled Access

All our rooms are wheelchair accessible

Super-fast WiFi

All our rooms have free and fast WiFi

Skilled Security Team

SIA security