Academy Bar Hire, Opium Chinatown
✨ Experience Elegance at the Academy Bar ✨
Perched on the top floor of Opium, the Academy Bar is a spacious and versatile venue, blending old-world Chinese charm with contemporary sophistication. With room for up to 50 guests seated or standing, it’s perfect for larger gatherings and unforgettable celebrations.
🎉 Perfect for Every Occasion
From milestone birthdays to corporate events, product launches, or casual get-togethers, the Academy Bar offers a flexible and stylish space to host your special occasion.
🍸 Bartender’s Table
Experience cocktail artistry at the innovative Bartender’s Table – an open-kitchen-style bar where you and your guests can watch mixologists craft drinks up-close.
🥟 Handmade Dim Sum
Treat your guests to a selection of handmade dim sum, including delicacies like Har Gau and Siu Mai – perfectly paired with our cocktails.
🛋️ Distinctive Spaces
The Academy Bar features two beautifully designed areas:
The Attic: A chic lounge with quirky booths, armchairs, and coffee-style tables for an intimate and relaxed vibe.
The Carriage: A stylish space with higher tables and stools, ideal for mingling and socialising, leading to the captivating Bartender’s Table.
🎵 Music Tailored for Your Event
Set the perfect tone with music curated by our team to enhance the atmosphere of your celebration.
💁 Dedicated Service
Enjoy impeccable service from our attentive staff and expert bartenders, ensuring every detail of your event is seamless.
🚪 Versatile Elegance
Blending sophistication and charm, the Academy Bar is ideal for exclusive private hire. You’ll enjoy complete privacy and an unforgettable experience tailored to you.
✨ Don't Miss Out – Book Today!
Transform your next event into a top-floor celebration like no other. Use the Enquire now button to secure your date and let us create an extraordinary experience your guests will rave about.
Pricing
Standard opening hours shown — check the calendar for live availability.
How minimum spend works
- Food and drink ordered by you and your guests during the event counts towards the minimum spend.
- You cannot bring your own food or drinks, or use external catering.
- No separate hire fee applies.
Final pricing can depend on your event details. Enquire to get a tailored quote from the venue.
What this space offers
Popular amenities
- 100 chairs
Capacity
- 50 guests
What's allowed
We welcome
- Parties
- Birthday parties
- Private parties
- Hen parties
- Graduation parties
- Weddings
- Wedding receptions
- Christmas parties
- Baby showers
- Engagement parties
You cannot bring
- Your own drinks
- Your own food
- External catering
Venue policies
House rules
- Leave promptly after your event
- Leave the space as you found it
- No smoking
- No vaping
- Bring your own bags and take the rubbish with you
Parking and loading
- There is on-street parking but some restrictions may apply
- There are no designated loading bays. Please unload from where you park.
Safety & security
- CCTV
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire exit signs
- First aid kit
- Fire alarms
- Smoke alarms
Location
Important terms
Property damage
In the event of any damage to the space or any other part of the venue property, Sharesy reserves the right to make deductions from the payment method used.
We'll make sure to notify you in advance of making any deductions and will, whenever possible, provide you with photographic or other documentary evidence of the damage.