Private bar hire in Central London
263 private bars in Central London for birthdays, after-work drinks and private parties
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Private bar hire in Central London
263 private bars in Central London for birthdays, after-work drinks and private parties
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Private Dining Room features a secluded layout with textured timber wall panelling, exposed concrete finishes, mixed lounge and dining seating, and an in-room PA system. A private planted terrace is directly accessible, providing an outdoor extension for drinks. In-house catering and drinks can be arranged.
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The upstairs taproom features an adjoining outside space, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and storage space. Guests must bring their own drinks, while external catering, decorations, and live music are permitted.
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This open-plan space features floor-to-ceiling windows, an alfresco terrace, a sound system, and air conditioning. It accommodates up to 120 guests with 110 chairs provided.
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This stylish London venue features a bar, karaoke and a pool table, offering space for up to 150 guests with 100 chairs provided, WiFi and air conditioning. Food and drinks are supplied by the venue, and external catering, own food and drinks are not permitted.
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Nestled in Chinatown behind a red curtain, Peony Bar offers an intimate, luxurious oasis with old-world Hong Kong charm for up to 30 guests. The private haven features a dedicated Master Mixologist, exclusive sound system, and attentive waiting staff, though guests must leave promptly after events and take all rubbish with them.
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Terrazza Rooftop is a covered rooftop terrace in Hampstead with panoramic skyline views and a central fully licensed bar, offering flexible layouts for standing or seated setups. It features a built-in sound system, adjustable lighting, air conditioning, and in-house catering, with no venue hire fee.
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An intimate private bar featuring its own bar, a built-in PA system and a dedicated bar team, with space for up to 100 standing or 60 seated guests. Bringing your own food or drinks is not permitted.
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Hidden Society is a discreet Fitzrovia venue tucked beneath Goodge Street, offering a relaxed setting with soft lighting and 50 chairs for up to 100 guests. External catering is welcome, though guests cannot bring their own food or drinks.
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Tequila Mockingbird Covent Garden is a vibrant cocktail bar featuring a private karaoke room, photo booth, and Wi-Fi, accommodating up to 100 guests with 60 seated. External food and drinks are not allowed.
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The Vault enjoys the atmosphere of the main bar while being set slightly to the side. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
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A hidden private room at the rear of Rhum Tavern accessed through a working bookshelf door, featuring lantern lighting, wood-panelled walls and its own private bar. It offers full separation from the main bar with no sound bleed, plus its own AV equipment and air conditioning.
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Features a stylish private room with a relaxed lounge-style setting, comfortable seating and a private bar, accommodating 40 to 80 guests. Air conditioning, WiFi and a pool table are provided, with karaoke available at an additional cost.
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Ester in Camden Market offers a flexible space featuring step-free access, 60 chairs, and comprehensive food and beverage options. Kitchen access is not included, and outside food and drinks are not permitted.
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Located next to the main bar, this semi-private space features air conditioning, WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. You cannot play your own music or bring external food and drinks.
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The raised area is a semi-private space set a few steps above the main floor, featuring WiFi, a TV, projector and screen, and a sound system. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and bring their own bags to remove rubbish.
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The downstairs Club Room is a private space featuring its own bar, private toilets and karaoke, accommodating up to 150 standing or 60 seated guests. You can bring your own DJ, though bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
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A semi-private street-facing outdoor terrace featuring fixed outdoor dining tables and chairs, venue Wi-Fi, and permission to play your own music. The space offers step-free access into the restaurant, though external food and drinks are not allowed.
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The long statement cocktail bar made from stacked oak sleepers can be reserved for a standing drinks reception with nibbles or an intimate mixology masterclass. Bring your own bags and take the rubbish with you, and leave promptly after your event.
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BEAT is a renovated 250-capacity speakeasy offering adaptable underground event spaces with superior acoustics, a large dance floor, and art displays. It features professional audiovisual equipment, air conditioning, and a small kitchen. A drinks package and minimum spend apply, with staff on site.
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The venue features a private karaoke room equipped with a sound system, screen, karaoke machine and its own bar with a private bartender. Bringing your own food or drinks is not allowed.
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Tucked below the main restaurant, this private dining room features its own cocktail bar, French doors opening onto a lower ground floor terrace, and an adjacent kitchen. It includes WiFi and 50 chairs, with a seated capacity of 50. You cannot bring your own food or drinks.
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This beautifully renovated, traditional dining room features 35 chairs and a convenient location near Marble Arch and Oxford Circus. Bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted, and guests must leave promptly after the event.
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Located on the 14th floor of a new development, the venue offers stunning city views including The River Thames and Tower Bridge, featuring a stylish design and WiFi. Bookers can bring their own drinks, decorations and music, alongside a microphone, subject to rules like no smoking.
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Underground vault with royal blue booths and a luxurious gold backdrop, equipped with 100 adult chairs. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish, and external catering, own food or drinks are not permitted.
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This versatile venue features a central bar area and mezzanine access, air conditioning, and a generous standing capacity of 350. Located in Camden just one minute from Mornington Crescent station, it benefits from late licenses of up to 4am on weekends.
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The Cavendish is a self-contained function room inside a food-hall complex featuring a dedicated lockable private bar, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a PA system. It offers step-free access, a flexible layout with trestle tables, and can be reconfigured for seated or standing events.
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A distinctive first-floor function room featuring old-world elegance, rich wooden floors, original fireplaces, and an adjoining parlour. Includes 50 chairs, 40 tables, WiFi, and a fully stocked bar, though bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
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Ground floor Chandos Lounge features comfortable seating for informal gatherings or can be cleared for standing events. Includes WiFi and a well-stocked bar, though own food and drinks are not allowed.
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The Mercury features a semi-exclusive back area with hand-painted, Hendrix-inspired wall art, plush velvet booths, and its own private bar. Guests must bring their own bags, take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after the event.
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Our dedicated events space sits in its own private arch, featuring an outdoor space, lobby, own bar, and storage space. The venue offers flexible furniture layouts including 80 chairs and 10 desks available on request.
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A subterranean cocktail bar featuring a compact layout, plush velvet armchairs, banquette seating, and a small dance floor. It includes a staffed bar, an on-site kitchen producing pizzas and bar food, a built-in PA, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Guests must bring rubbish bags and take rubbish away.
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A stylish private event space featuring Art Deco-inspired decor, a private bar with two draught beer taps, and Bluetooth music capabilities. It includes air conditioning, WiFi, and an adjoining outside space, with restrictions against bringing outside food, drinks, or catering.
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This exclusive area features its own bar, a sound system, and a TV with a projector and screen, accommodating up to 30 seated or 80 standing guests. External catering, own food, and own drinks are not permitted.
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The Gloucester Room features high ceilings and ample windows for a bright, airy ambiance, accommodating up to 40 seated or 70 standing guests. It includes a private bar and private restrooms, with your own food and drinks not allowed. Guests must leave promptly and take all rubbish.
Rumba London is a West End nightclub featuring a stage, breakout space, cloakroom, and comprehensive kitchen facilities, complete with built-in audiovisual equipment and stage lights. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
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The Basement Bar offers an intimate yet spacious setting featuring a built-in projector, sound system and DJ facilities, with direct access to bathrooms for a self-contained experience. A range of drinks is served, though guests cannot bring their own food or drinks.
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Private Lounge is a compact, secluded side-room featuring exposed brick walls, warm low-level lighting, and mixed close-set seating. It offers Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and an in-place PA system. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish and cannot bring their own food or drinks.
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This semi-private area accommodates up to 30 guests with a seated capacity of 20 and 70 chairs. Please note that bringing your own food, drinks or external catering is not allowed.
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This top floor area features its own private bar and wine cellar, accommodating up to 150 standing guests or 100 seated for a meal. Bringing your own food, drinks, or external catering is not permitted.
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21Soho offers a Central London location available 7 days a week, featuring a stage, WiFi, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment. A member of staff remains on site during bookings to help.
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The whole venue can be hired on a minimum spend basis, featuring a seated capacity of 100 and overall capacity of 250. It comprises three spaces across two floors and a club room, each with its own bar, alongside two sound systems and WiFi.
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The ground floor pool room accommodates up to 90 guests and features exclusive use of a pool table and board games, located conveniently next to the bar. With in-house DJs on Friday nights and pre-orderable pizzas, finger food and drinks packages, guests must leave the space as found and take rubbish with them.
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First-floor event space featuring a private bar, air conditioning, WiFi, and a sound system with speakers and stage lights. Guests must not bring their own food or drinks.
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First floor restaurant and function room featuring high ceilings and natural light, accommodating up to 60 standing or 34 seated. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish and leave promptly after the event.
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A semi-private space featuring digital darts, pool, and shuffleboard, equipped with a sound system, TV, air conditioning, and WiFi. Own food and drinks cannot be brought.
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A lounge space featuring deep-buttoned leather banquette seating, velvet drapes, and dimmable lighting with a curved booth layout and low tables. Guests must leave promptly after the event, leave the space as found, and take their rubbish with them.
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A compact, intimate semi-private lounge featuring a 1920s speakeasy aesthetic with curtained booths, tufted leather banquettes, and low warm lighting. It includes air conditioning, Wi-Fi, an in-room PA setup, table service, and direct bar access, with venue-supplied food and drinks required.
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The Ski Lodge offers a cosy festive party setting in the heart of the West End featuring an adjoining outside space, kitchen access and storage. Bookers can bring their own music, DJ and decorations, though external catering is not permitted.
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The space features cozy yet vibrant decor and includes 50 chairs, with small plates and sharers available alongside DJ and entertainment add-ons. Guests must bring their own bags to remove rubbish, leave promptly after the event, and note that outside food and drinks are not permitted.
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Enter through a secret doorway into a unique private room featuring a starlit sky, carved pillars, four booths, a private fridge, and music control. Leave promptly after your event and take your rubbish with you.
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Book the entire venue exclusively for a flexible layout, a dedicated events team, and bespoke food and drinks menus supporting up to 100 seated or 200 standing guests, with 20 tables and 90 chairs provided. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed, and guests must bring rubbish bags and leave promptly.
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The Lounge offers a semi-private, sofa-led layout with exposed brick, high ceilings and a green velvet banquette, separate from the main floor. It includes venue Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, a sound system and seating, but does not allow your own food, drinks, external catering, confetti, glitter, candles or open flames.
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Situated in Theatreland, this late-night venue accommodates up to 600 guests with 250 seated. It features a resident pianist, singing waiters, a house band, and a late-night DJ, with all food and drinks provided. Bringing your own food or drinks, as well as external catering, is not allowed.
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The VIP Area accommodates up to 100 guests with 40 chairs provided. Guests must bring their own bags for rubbish, and bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
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The Lucky Pig is a centrally located Victorian-inspired drinking den in Fitzrovia featuring art deco decor and a classy cocktail bar setting. It includes 30 tables, 60 chairs, air conditioning and WiFi, with food and drinks provided by the venue.
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Exclusive full venue hire of a vibrant cocktail destination near Monument Station, featuring bold interiors, atmospheric lighting and 90 adult chairs. External catering, own food and own drinks are not permitted, and events are restricted to over 18s.
Pilpel’s Basement is a private event space featuring its own bar, a stage, and comprehensive audiovisual equipment including a podcast studio and sound system. Step-free access is available, along with air conditioning and kitchen facilities including a fridge and cutlery.
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This compact, retro-styled basement function room in a bar is centred on in-room karaoke entertainment. It includes air conditioning, a PA system and speakers, with external DJs or guest playlists permitted.
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The Semi-Private Lounge features an indoor garden atmosphere with abundant greenery, curved banquette seating, and panoramic city views from the upper level. It provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, step-free access, and an accessible toilet.
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The Escapologist features a Grand Hall, a Main Bar area with a full-length bar, and an underground Vault with booths, accommodating up to 200 guests.
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A split-level, naturally lit lounge featuring a stepped dining floor, intimate seating zones, and full table service. It includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and wheelchair access, though external food, drinks, and catering are not permitted.
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Located moments from St Paul’s Cathedral, this stylish space features a Shoreditch-inspired DJ bar and a cocktail lounge. It offers a sound system, stage, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a games room, and an in-house photo booth.
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Located on the first floor near Temple Station, this moody, magical room includes a private bartender and venue-exclusive drinks. It offers heating, air conditioning, storage space, and four adult toilets.
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This central venue features real sand, an ocean view backdrop, and storage space, along with 60 chairs and 30 tables. It includes an included kitchen, WiFi, breakout space, and standard, soft, and outside lighting.
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Huckster London features flexible indoor spaces, five breakout rooms, and a covered terrace. The venue offers customisable food and beverage packages, AV facilities, and private karaoke rooms, alongside step-free access and an accessible toilet. You cannot bring your own food or drinks.
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The Mezzanine level overlooks the main bar with an industrial aesthetic featuring black steel, wooden flooring, and a huge skylight. It includes 30 chairs and requires guests to bring their own bags for rubbish and leave promptly after events, with food and drink packages available to pre-order.
The Ray Cooney Room is a private hospitality suite on the Royal Circle, suited for an exclusive drinks reception or meeting. A staff member remains on site during bookings to help.
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Dirty Martini Bishopsgate offers a sophisticated cocktail bar and events venue with stylish interiors, versatile layouts, and a dedicated events team. The space includes 95 chairs, while bringing your own food and drinks is not permitted.
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Our Shaftesbury Avenue venue features old school tattoo artwork and eclectic rum-related antiques for a relaxed vibe. The space includes 60 chairs, and bookers must bring their own bags and take all rubbish with them upon leaving.
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Just moments from Oxford Street, this hidden tropical basement bar offers vibrant decor, bamboo accents, and a versatile layout featuring cosy sofas, high tables, and bar seating. Exclusive hire is available with a minimum of 60 guests, subject to seasonal minimum spend requirements and house rules to leave the space tidy.
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Spanning three floors, this cocktail bar and dim sum parlour features themed bars across multiple levels and includes 100 chairs for up to 100 guests. House rules require guests to leave promptly, take their rubbish, and leave the space as found.
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Located in Mayfair, this grand multi-level space features tiered seating, a central stage, a DJ booth, and an exclusive Mezzanine with its own bar and lounge. Equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual technology, in-house branding options, and a dedicated events team to support your hire.
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This Soho private room offers a living room layout equipped for karaoke with over 50,000 songs and WiFi. Guests cannot bring their own food or drinks, and must leave the space as found.
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The Snug is a cocktail lounge partitioned with laser-cut metal screens to create a semi-private space, offering WiFi and a seated capacity of 25. Bringing your own food or drinks, external catering, confetti, and candles are not permitted.
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Take over the entire venue for exclusive access to a vibrant, unique space near Liverpool Street, featuring stylish booth seating, open social areas and a spacious bar. The venue includes 30 adult chairs and requires you to bring your own bags for rubbish removal, with no external catering, own food or own drinks permitted.
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This private basement room features its own bar and accommodates up to 40 guests for standing receptions or 25 for seated meals. Outside food and drinks are not permitted, but sharing finger foods and pre-ordered drinks can be arranged.
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Disrepute is a 1960s Soho-inspired cocktail bar beneath Kingly Court available for exclusive full venue hire, featuring wood panelling, booth seating, and vaulted ceilings. Cocktails and service are included as standard, alongside 40 chairs and a seated capacity of 40.
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A multi-level bar featuring abundant natural light, pale timber and exposed metal with high ceilings and an uncluttered layout. It includes a PA system, venue-wide Wi-Fi, air conditioning and step-free accessibility with accessible toilets.
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Full Venue Takeovers offer exclusive use of our function space, taproom, and yard, featuring three dedicated bars, professional lighting, and included PA systems. Guests must leave the space as found and depart promptly.
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This private upstairs function room features an informal dining-room layout with hardwood floors, mixed wooden tables and chairs, and chandelier lighting. It provides Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a PA system with fixed speakers, and supplied dining furniture.
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Secluded glass staircase access leads to the 'cabana' overlooking underwater life, featuring WiFi and 220 chairs. Guests must bring their own rubbish bags, leave the space as found, and depart promptly; external food, drinks, catering, confetti, and candles are not allowed.
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Located near Tottenham Court Road Station, the venue features unique 1950s Hong Kong-inspired Asian decor, comprising the Bar Area, Lounge, Raised Area, and Courtyard. It includes 80 chairs and a dedicated events team to help create bespoke events.
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The Library sits at the end of the bar, offering a more private space while still being part of the venue. It includes fifty chairs and accommodates up to thirty guests with twenty seated.
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The Clubhouse is a brand new Mayfair venue featuring plush interiors, warm lighting, a bar, and bespoke furniture that can be removed to create entertainment areas. Bookers must bring their own bags, take rubbish with them, and leave promptly.
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The basement bar offers exclusive use with 70s vibes and a dedicated bar team, though you must grant bathroom access to upstairs guests. It features a built-in speaker system or space for a DJ, but you cannot bring your own food or drinks.
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The Games Room features a built-in projector and screen, web-based karaoke, a classic Nintendo 64 console, and an outside football table. Minimum pre-orders vary throughout the year.
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A Victorian listed warehouse basement featuring three bars, a stage, and full audiovisual equipment including TVs and projector screens. Exclusive hire is subject to rules requiring guests to leave promptly, tidy up after themselves, and refrain from bringing their own food or drinks.
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The private first-floor room features an exposed red brick design, wooden flooring, and triple aspect arched windows. It includes its own bar, 80 chairs, and a dedicated team, with food and drink supplied by the venue.
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Enjoy exclusive access to this lively and versatile West End venue featuring two fully stocked bars and a dedicated private Studio Room with karaoke. No ticketed events or under 18s allowed.
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The Green Room is a basement space featuring a dedicated bar, air conditioning, heaters, Wi-Fi, and eight adult toilets. A member of staff remains on site to help during your booking.
Compare private bars in central London for birthdays, after-work drinks, launches and Christmas parties. The choice runs from cellar bars and cocktail lounges in Soho, Covent Garden and Chinatown to whole-venue takeovers near Oxford Circus and King's Cross.
| Available venues | 263 listings |
|---|---|
| Capacity range | 15 to 600 guests |
| Typical hourly price | £73/hour |
| Hourly price range | £45 to £102/hour |
| Minimum spend | £50 to £7,500 |
Choose between a room, an area or the whole bar
Many central bars offer more than one way to book. Vagabond Carnaby lists a cellar bar with its own bar alongside smaller rooms such as The Cork Room, LOCKES Bar Covent Garden lists its downstairs cocktail bar and ground floor separately, and Big Chill King's Cross has lounges and booths beside the main bar as well as whole-venue hire. A closed room with its own bar keeps service quick and conversation private. A semi-private area is livelier but shares noise, toilets and the entrance with other customers.
Plan the arrival for hidden and basement bars
Several central London bars sit below street level or behind discreet entrances. Opium Chinatown is reached through an unmarked door, Hidden Society is tucked beneath Goodge Street, and the Captain's Quarters at The Rhum Tavern is behind a bookshelf door. These make for a memorable evening, but send guests clear directions, ask about step-free access and agree how late arrivals will find the group.
Agree how the bar tab works
Private bar hire in central London is usually priced as a minimum spend on food and drink, a drinks package or a prepaid tab. Ask what counts towards the minimum, whether service charge is included and how the tab is tracked during the evening. Decide in advance whether guests buy their own drinks once it runs out. Confirm the finish time, last orders and whether a DJ, playlist or karaoke is allowed.
How much does it cost to hire a private bar in central London?
For the Central London listings shown here, hourly hire ranges from £45 to £102/hour, a typical listed hourly price is around £73/hour and minimum spend options from £50 to £7,500. Prices vary by date, time, facilities and booking rules, so compare the live price information on each listing before booking.
What is the difference between a private room and a semi-private area?
A private room is closed off for your group, often with its own bar. A semi-private area is a reserved section of a working bar, so other customers stay nearby. Check which you are booking and how long it is held.
Are weeknights easier to book than weekends?
Usually. Friday and Saturday evenings are the most requested, while earlier weeknights often give more choice of rooms and more flexible terms. Early-evening slots can also suit after-work drinks.
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