Private bar hire in South London

29 private bars in South London for birthdays, after-work drinks and private parties

Private bar hire in South London

29 private bars in South London for birthdays, after-work drinks and private parties
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Main Bar, Tonight Josephine Waterloo
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Main Bar
from £500
Tonight Josephine Waterloo
· SE1 8SG
150 guests
The Main Bar is a colourful and original space featuring neons, glittery walls, and its own private bar, offering 200 chairs and a seated capacity of 60. External food and drinks are not permitted.
Party hall, Smokin' Grill Steakhouse and Bar
Party hall
from £61/ hour
Smokin' Grill Steakhouse and Bar
· CR8 5AA
70 guests
Free cancellation
Spacious party hall featuring a separate bar area, dedicated dance floor, and a designated smoking area, with air conditioning and WiFi. Alcohol must be approved by the venue.
Brixton Radio, Brixton Radio
Brixton Radio
from £82/ hour
Brixton Radio
· SW9 0FN
50 guests
Free cancellation
Small, intimate South London venue accommodating up to 50 people, featuring a bar, full Pioneer DJ setup and a PA system. Standard event hours run from 8 PM to 2 AM with step-free access and an adjoining outside space.
Restaurant, The Birds Nest - Brixton
Restaurant
from £86/ hour
The Birds Nest - Brixton
· SW9 7QD
140 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
The Bird’s Nest offers full private hire featuring an adjoining outside space, WiFi, and a kitchen with an oven, fridge, freezer, and tableware. Alcohol is not allowed to be brought in, but the venue holds a licence until midnight with a front-of-house team.
The Nook, The Hill
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The Nook
from £350
The Hill
· SW16 1EF
50 guests
A cosy, semi-private lounge area equipped with a sound system, projector, flatscreen TV and air conditioning. Alcohol must be approved by the venue, and you must bring your own bags to take rubbish with you.
Whole Venue, Simmons - Clapham
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Whole Venue
from £1,500
Simmons - Clapham
· SW4 7SS
200 guests
Simmons Clapham is a lively party bar featuring retro interiors, old-school arcade touches, a bowling-pin DJ booth, and an outside area for up to 200 standing guests. Guests cannot bring their own food or drinks.
The Garden Room, The Cambria
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The Garden Room
£500
The Cambria
· SE5 9AR
40 guests
A bright, airy space featuring a retractable roof and sides for a semi-alfresco setting, with direct access to an enclosed garden. It includes 40 chairs and a sound system with speakers, but note that own drinks, food, external catering, confetti and candles are not allowed.
The Lounge, No.32 The Old Town
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The Lounge
from £10per person
No.32 The Old Town
· SW4 0JE
50 guests
A relaxed upstairs space featuring a cozy atmosphere, a second bar, and access to a suntrap terrace, with food and drinks packages available. You can decorate the space and bring your own cake, though you cannot bring your own food or drinks.
Second Bar, Tonight Josephine Waterloo
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Second Bar
from £500
Tonight Josephine Waterloo
· SE1 8SG
100 guests
This semi-private area features its own private bar and high table-style seating, and can be roped off from the rest of the venue. Guests must bring their own bags to take rubbish with them and leave promptly after the event.
The Function Room, The Cambria
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The Function Room
£1,000
The Cambria
· SE5 9AR
80 guests
The Cambria features a bright garden room, lofty bar and lounge, and festoon-lit rear terrace with cosy seating. Amenities include WiFi, a sound system, and connected speakers. Guests must bring their own rubbish bags, leave promptly, and adhere to smoking bans.
Whole Venue, The Hill
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Whole Venue
from £2,000
The Hill
· SW16 1EF
200 guests
The Hill is a modern British pub featuring a long bar, folding doors opening onto a front terrace, and air conditioning. It offers step-free access and on-site staff during your booking, with alcohol requiring venue approval.
The Projection Gallery, Well & Boot
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Well & Boot
· SE1 8SR
30 guests
“I hired the Projection Gallery at Well & Boot for my birthday and it was amazing! The staff were so kind, attentive and thoughtful, my friends and I loved the food and everything was so prompt and easy.”
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Whole Venue, Tonight Josephine Waterloo
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Whole Venue
from £500
Tonight Josephine Waterloo
· SE1 8SG
350 guests
Featuring iconic neon signs and glittery walls, this vibrant space provides 200 chairs. You must leave promptly after your event, leave the space as you found it, and bring your own bags to take rubbish with you.
Whole Venue, The Last Arch
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Whole Venue
£2,500
The Last Arch
· SW8 4PH
180 guests
The Last Arch is a versatile music venue featuring a large, high-ceilinged arched hall with an open floor, stage and in-house PA system. Standard hire includes bar staff, a venue manager, sound setup and basic lighting, with step-free access and air conditioning.
Conservatory, Red Vine
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Conservatory
from £650
Red Vine
· SW4 7AA
22 guests
A private conservatory within Red Vine offering a semi-enclosed dining and social area with dark wooden tables, chairs, and a glazed roof. Features include in-room Wi-Fi, a PA system with speakers, and air conditioning.
Semi-Private Back Area, Simmons - Clapham
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Simmons - Clapham
· SW4 7SS
50 guests
The semi-private area sits behind the DJ booth and provides a dedicated seating space just away from the main dancefloor. Bookers must bring their own bags, take rubbish with them, and leave promptly after the event.
The Crown & Anchor - Winter, Between the Bridges
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The Crown & Anchor - Winter
from £4,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
200 guests
The Crown & Anchor is a private pub garden featuring its own private bar, DJ setup, and a mix of covered and open-air areas with overhead heating. Facilities include step-free access, an accessible toilet, and a built-in sound system.
Crown & Anchor - Summer, Between the Bridges
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Crown & Anchor - Summer
£4,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
200 guests
This private pub garden features its own private bar, DJ, photobooth, and a mix of open-air and covered spaces. Facilities include WiFi, a stage, and a sound system, with step-free access and an accessible toilet. Bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
The Knot - Winter, Between the Bridges
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The Knot - Winter
£2,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
50 guests
The Knot is a premium cocktail bar featuring a cosy, covered winter retreat equipped with overhead garden heaters, soft lighting, and a mix of high tables and standard seating. It accommodates up to 50 guests and includes step-free access, a lift, and Wi-Fi.
Whole Venue, Afters Clapham
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Whole Venue
from £2,500
Afters Clapham
· SW4 7UR
150 guests
This lively retro-inspired venue features a moody atmosphere with dim lighting, a disco ball, and wall art, offering a sound system and pool table. It accommodates up to 150 guests with 60 seated and 4 adult toilets, though guests must bring their own bags for rubbish.
Whole Venue - Winter, Between the Bridges
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Whole Venue - Winter
from £30,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
2,000 guests
Exclusive hire includes access to four versatile event spaces, six fully stocked bars, and seven street food vendors. The venue features dedicated heating, Wi-Fi, step-free access, and a lift, with your own food and drinks not allowed.
Evening Terrace, The Birds Nest - Brixton
Evening Terrace
from £98/ hour
The Birds Nest - Brixton
· SW9 7QD
60 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
Located on the 11th floor with views of the London skyline, this rooftop space features 18 outdoor tables and 36 outdoor benches. It includes a standard front-of-house team, outside lights, and a kitchen with a fridge, oven, and dishwasher.
The Pier - Winter, Between the Bridges
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The Pier - Winter
from £30,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
800 guests
A fully self-contained winter event space featuring a dedicated private entrance, exclusive bar, outdoor terrace with overhead heating, and built-in features including a stage, LED screen, and DJ booth. Bookers must bring their own rubbish bags and take rubbish with them.
Morning Terrace, The Birds Nest - Brixton
Morning Terrace
from £98/ hour
The Birds Nest - Brixton
· SW9 7QD
60 guests
Kitchen
Free cancellation
An 11th-floor roof terrace overlooking the South side of the town, featuring 18 outdoor tables, 36 outdoor benches, and a kitchen. The space includes a front-of-house team, an alcohol licence until midnight, and staff on site during bookings.
The Pier - Summer, Between the Bridges
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The Pier - Summer
from £25,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
700 guests
A self-contained event space featuring a dedicated private entrance, indoor areas and private outdoor decking. It includes exclusive access to a fully stocked bar, outdoor terrace, bathrooms, stage, LED screen, DJ booth, photo booth and private food vendors, alongside professional AV equipment and a dedicated support team.
Whole Venue - Summer, Between the Bridges
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Whole Venue - Summer
£60,000
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
2,000 guests
Exclusive hire includes four versatile event spaces with a maximum standing capacity of 2,000 guests, six fully stocked bars, and seven street food vendors. The venue features step-free access, lift, accessible toilets, WiFi, breakout spaces, and a stage.
The Knot- Summer, Between the Bridges
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The Knot- Summer
£2,400
Between the Bridges
· SE1 8XX
50 guests
The fully covered cocktail bar provides an intimate setting featuring a combination of high tables and standard seating, with step-free access, a lift, and an accessible toilet. Amenities include WiFi, a stage, and breakout space.
Whole Venue, No.32 The Old Town
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Whole Venue
from £6,000
No.32 The Old Town
· SW4 0JE
300 guests
Enjoy exclusive use of this two-floor venue featuring two stylish bars and a rooftop sun-trap terrace. The space accommodates up to 300 guests with 100 chairs provided. Hire operates on a minimum spend with no hire fee, and you can bring your own DJ, play your music and decorate freely.
Dining Area, Red Vine
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Dining Area
from £1,000
Red Vine
· SW4 7AA
20 guests
Private dining room with a booth-lined layout, wooden bar, air conditioning, and in-room PA system with speakers. Features Wi-Fi and two adult toilets. Please note external food, drinks, catering, confetti, and candles are not allowed.

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Quick facts about private bars in South London
Available venues29 listings
Capacity range20 to 2,000 guests
Typical hourly price£86/hour
Hourly price range£61 to £98/hour
Minimum spend£250 to £60,000
Popular venuesTonight Josephine Waterloo, Smokin' Grill Steakhouse and Bar and Brixton Radio
Postcodes coveredSE1, CR8, SW9, SW16, SW4 and more
Reviewed venues1 venue, 1 review