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Top Cocktail Bars in London
From the smoky speakeasies of Shoreditch to sleek sippers in Mayfair, London’s cocktail scene is pure theatre—and you’re the star. Behind every hidden door or neon-lit entrance lies a mixologist ready to shake up something special. Planning a date night, client do, or birthday bash? The city’s top cocktail bars are ready to serve. Let’s get you booked into one worth raising a glass in. Browse and book today!
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![Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar in Hammersmith, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
110 guestsSmiths Cocktail BarHammersmith StationHammersmith, LondonGGajaluxshan S.
“Celebrated our engagement at the smith’s cocktail bar.” -
![Function Room with Karaoke at Simmons | Liverpool Street in Spitalfields, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room with Karaoke
50 guestsSimmons | Liverpool StreetLiverpool Street StationSpitalfields, LondonPP
“Having a bar in the room is really helpful. Also there is plenty of seating” -
![The BSMT at The Ladybird Bar in Angel, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BSMT
100 guestsThe Ladybird BarAngel StationAngel, LondonCConnor
“The weekend just gone I hosted my 30th in the basement space of The Ladybird Bar.” -
![Lounge Bar private hire at Lost Society (Battersea SW11) in Battersea, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Bar private hire
80 guestsLost Society (Battersea SW11)Battersea, LondonAAlex V.
“Good sized room Helpful having own bar Music was loud enough” -
![Sunset Area at Sugar Cane in Battersea, London]()
from £50
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilitySunset Area
70 guestsSugar CaneClapham Junction StationBattersea, London
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VVivian M.
“Great venue for group get together. Good space and very friendly and attentive staff. Great cocktails.” -
![Gold Room at Be at One Regent Street in Soho, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGold Room
30 guestsBe at One Regent StreetPiccadilly Circus StationSoho, London
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MMax R.
“Aaron was an amazing barman throughout our time in the gold room. He was really helpful & friendly.” -
![The Cocktail Bar Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cocktail Bar Tables
125 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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TTom M.
“I find a lot of cocktail bars actually make mediocre drinks, but these guys know what they are doing!” -
![The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Cocktail Bar
150 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
#Supervenue
AAnne Q.
“Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.” -
![The Mezzanine at Exhibit in Balham, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Mezzanine
80 guestsExhibitBalham StationBalham, London
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EEmily D.
“A fantastic team at this place! From the booking to being welcomed on the day to the staff in the bar.” -
![The Gallery Bar at Dirty Martini St. Paul's in Bank, London]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Gallery Bar
50 guestsDirty Martini St. Paul'sSt. Paul's StationBank, London
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EEdward R.
“We hired the Gallery Bar which is perfect as a semi private event space.” -
![The Martini Den at Dirty Martini St. Paul's in Bank, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Martini Den
40 guestsDirty Martini St. Paul'sSt. Paul's StationBank, London
#Supervenue
SS
“Really did have an amazing night with them, would 100% recommend booking the gallery bar for a private event!” -
![The Veranda Area at Burlock Rum Room in Marylebone, London]()
from £200
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Veranda Area
60 guestsBurlock Rum RoomBond Street StationMarylebone, London
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MMercedes T.
“The bar staff was also great, and liaising with Grace & Kat to organise my birthday was incredibly smooth.”
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Celebrate at Top Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Booked this venue for a 60th birthday party for 80 guests.”
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“I had my birthday party at Simmons Bar, and it was absolutely fantastic!”
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“Excellent venue! Love the care and attention that went into planning my birthday party. Highly recommended.”
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“Couldn't have asked for a better venue with friendlier staff for my 30th birthday party.”
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“We hired the Jub Jub for a 40th Birthday party. It was the perfect space for the occasion.”
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“I would highly recommend anyone to book their birthday party there!”
Drink and Dine at London’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Bars
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“Fantastic venue, friendly staff, wonderful location, exactly the right place for our networking drinks event.”
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“They offer very nice cocktails, wine and great selection of draught beer!”
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“Great service from the team who were very attentive throughout our booking, especially as we were a big group.”
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“Fantastic place to have a private party. I had my 35th birthday here and the staff and venue was 10/10.”
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“Great atmosphere, cocktails and overall venue! The service was so good - would definitely book again!”
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“Would recommend for anyone looking to book out a bar in London!”
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“All were so lovely and such a fun lot to be around. Also highly recommend the DJ that the bar recommended!”
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“The weekend just gone I hosted my 30th in the basement space of The Ladybird Bar.”
FAQs about Top Cocktail Bars in London
In London, prices of cocktail bars average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £40 | per person |
| From £50 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar in Hammersmith - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Interior gives a proper cocktail bar club feel. Our guests were really impressed.’ -
The BSMT at The Ladybird Bar in Angel - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Bar service was good throughout the night, no long waits.’ -
Lounge Bar private hire at Lost Society (Battersea SW11) in Battersea - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘I booked this room for work focus groups and it worked really well.’
You'll find cocktail bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small cocktail bars | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium cocktail bars | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large cocktail bars | over 110 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
You should aim to book 4–6 weeks in advance for peak evenings (especially Thursdays and Fridays) or during the holiday season. Premium venues and centrally located bars can fill up quickly, particularly in Soho and Fitzrovia. For larger groups or exclusive hire, it's best to confirm at least 2 months ahead.
