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15/10/2026
Make The Thirsty Scholar the place to be during the spooky season 👻
Tricks, treats, killer tunes and frightfully good nights out… 👀🧛♀️ We're keeping the Halloween fun alive this October!
🧠 23 OCT — Monster Mash Pub Quiz 🏆 Prizes to be won!
🎤 29 OCT — Halloween Thursday Karaoke 🎶 Grab the mic and unleash your inner pop star!
📍 Find us at 229 Great Portland Street.
Tag your your favourite ghouls, plan your costumes and come get spooky with us! 🖤🎃
13/10/2026
Get your brains in gear and your team together… it’s time for the Monster Mash Pub Quiz at The Thirsty Scholar! 🧠🧟♂️
Join us for a frightfully fun evening of Halloween-themed trivia, friendly competition, great drinks and PRIZES TO BE WON! 🏆🍻
Friday 23 October | From 7PM | The Thirsty Scholar, 229 Great Portland Street | FREE ENTRY with Free Membership Digital Card
Gather your girls and ghouls to see if your team has what it takes to become the Monster Mash champions! Costumes welcomed 🧛♀️
Scan the QR code to book your spot via Eventbrite!
Don't ghost us… 👀👻
06/10/2026
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS LIVE AT THE THIRSTY SCHOLAR!
Big games. Cold pints. Proper football atmosphere ⚽🍻
And remember: Members Get More 👀 Sign up for TTS Membership and enjoy 25% off food, teas and coffees, plus 10% off bar beverages 🍺🍕
Bring your mates, grab a drink, and catch the Champions League at The Thirsty Scholar📍 229 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
01/10/2026
After a long summer of vocal rest, the microphones are back out NEXT THURSDAY FROM 7PM!
Listen, sing, cheer, and grab a drink at the best karaoke spot in London🎤⭐️
25/09/2026
Grab a pint, order a pizza, and get comfortable. You're at home now. Let us take care of you 💛🍻
24/09/2026
Happy Thursday! And we are extra happy today because we know Karaoke is returning very, very soon!
Mark your calendars for Thursday 8th of October! Karaoke Night Returns!
22/09/2026
Work here. Study here. Hang out here. Make TTS your space.
From Tuesday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM, The Hub becomes your mid-week space to work, study, create and focus. Without the stuffy office vibes.
💻 Free high-speed Wi-Fi
🔌 Power outlets
☕ Fresh coffee & tea
🥐 Pastries from the café
🪑 Plenty of comfortable seating
And the best part? When the work is done, you’re already at TTS.
Close the laptop. Grab a drink. Meet your mates. Stay for the evening 🍻
11/09/2026
Some days all you need is some good piping hot tea 🤭
10/09/2026
We’re keeping the UCL action going with Manchester United taking on Sabah tonight!
Live Showing: Manchester United v Sabah
Thursday 10 September
Kick-off: 8PM
Round up your mates and enjoy the match LIVE with us! 🙌
09/09/2026
Looking for a lunch spot in Marylebone / Fitzrovia? The Thirsty Scholar has you covered.
Every Tuesday – Friday from 12:00 – 14:00, we’re serving up a weekly rotating buffet, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, and more!
09/09/2026
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK TONIGHT!
We’re kicking off our live UCL screenings with a big one…
Liverpool v Atlético Madrid
Wednesday 9 September
Kick-off: 8PM
Grab your mates, grab a pizza, and settle in for a night of Champions League football! 🙌
Who are you backing? 👀
08/09/2026
FOOTBALL IS BACK TONIGHT!
While you wait for kickoff, why not tuck into a pizza 🍕 and pull out one of the many games available at TTS? 🎲
Grab a drink, challenge your mates to a game and get settled in before the Champions League action begins!
See you at TTS for kickoff at 8pm! ⚽️
Address
229 Great Portland Street
London
W1W 5PN
To get to Park Crescent in London, you can take the tube to Regent's Park station and then walk west on Marylebone Road until you reach Park Crescent. Alternatively, you can take the bus to the nearby stop on Marylebone Road or drive and park in one of the nearby paid parking options.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 12am |
| Friday |
8am - 12am |
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What people say
The Thirsty Scholar, located in the heart of London's Park Crescent, is a hidden gem that offers both coffee and cocktails to its customers. The bar's unique location inside International Students House adds to its charm and makes it a perfect spot for students and professionals alike. With coffee served from 7.30 am and drinks available until 3 am on weekends, The Thirsty Scholar caters to both early birds and night owls. Additionally, the venue boasts a large multi-function space that can be used for workshops, exhibitions, live music events, and corporate functions. What sets this bar apart is that all profits generated from the bar and venue go towards supporting a charity that funds the educational needs of bright young people worldwide. So not only can you enjoy your favorite drink at The Thirsty Scholar but also feel good about contributing to a noble cause. Overall, The Thirsty Scholar is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an affordable yet high-quality drinking experience in London.
