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City workers know the best deals are struck over Negronis. In Bank, cocktail bars double as stylish escapes with low-lit lounges, rooftops near Fenchurch Street, and marble bars with bartenders who know their way around a twist of citrus. If you're planning a client mixer or a celebration that deserves polished glassware, this is the postcode to be in. But the trick? Booking one that still has space during the silly season. That’s where Tagvenue steps in. Search, filter, and book in under ten minutes. No spreadsheets. No back-and-forth. Just the right vibe, right when you need it.
P1 is a semi-private area in the Cocktail Bar at F1 Arcade defined by large floor-to-ceiling glazing that creates an open, light-filled social zone. Design: The interior follows an industrial-modern fit-out with exposed ceilings,
Step inside our luxurious picture-perfect cocktail bar, with its dark greens and earthy pink tones and tree built around the main bar. Spanning two floors, Clays is available for exclusive hire for up to 380 standing guests
Pretty Area is a semi-private lounge in The Cocktail Club Mansion House anchored by a wraparound leather banquette that creates a secluded booth-style setting.
Booking costs of cocktail bars average £1500 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 Bank, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £550 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £69 | per person |
| From £1450 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Monument
in Bank - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Lovely staff, pretty venue, great drinks on offer, decent central location and decent pricing...’
Entire Venue at The Listing
in Bank - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself is cool and a great location.’
5CC Cocktail Bar at The Wren Tavern
in Bank - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Christmas decorations and interior of the venue were lovely, very cosy and christmassy!’
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 Bank, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 75 and 110 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Bank, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Mansion House, rated 4.6/5 - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: The area receives drink service from the adjacent bar and offers an in-house cocktail menu, beers, wine and spirits, commonly paired with a two-for-one happy hour.
The Snug at Vagabond Monument, rated 4.6/5 - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: Situated on the ground floor, The Snug is a beautifully inviting, semi-private space perfect for smaller gatherings of up to 35 guests. It offers a warm, close-knit environment tucked away within our modern City venue, making...
Private Dining Room at The Hydrant, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘We booked the small private upstairs room for 11 people for my sister's hen party and had a wonderful time!’
Cheap cocktail bars in Bank start from £500 minimum spend per event or £1000 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Mansion House, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 140 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Etta did a great job in answering all my queries and tried her best to ensure any needs I had were met :)...’
The Briefing Room at F1 Arcade, St Pauls, London, from £1000 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Monument, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 130 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Big thank you for Katie who answered all my questions and helped with booking.’
In Bank, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 20 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between £350 and £1,600. |
User who booked The Club at Core for 50 guests
said: ‘Very professional and helpful team. made the nnight a huge success...’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £2,500 and £6,500. |
User who booked Entire Venue at The Listing for 30 guests
said: ‘So accommodating for anything we needed on the night. Amazing set-up and music was great!’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £400 and £1,500. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at The Hydrant for 8 guests
said: ‘Staff were very friendly and attentive...’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £600 and £2,500. |
User who booked Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Monument for 35 guests
said: ‘Had my birthday party here and it was absolutely amazing!’ |
| Drinks Reception | Usually between £500 and £1,900. |
User who booked Garden Deli at The Folly for 40 guests
said: ‘The space was great, everything ran smoothly and the food was so impressive!’ |
The process from booking to finish was amazing and smooth. I felt very well looked after all night, the food was great, the drinks kept following and the shots were excellent!
Terrific service, wonderful location, special mention to Alina for her stellar support. Would celebrate here again many times over!
The team at vagabond were so lovely and attentive. Everything was well organised and we had a fabulous time.
Excellent venue! Communication prior to the booking was great - the team were super helpful. On the night, the team (esp Natalia and John) were excellent. Great space, will book again!
All staff were super helpful and constantly asking to help, made changes to accommodate us perfectly and so efficient and attentive with the food and drinks.
We used the venue for a works retirement party and it was excellent. The food and the service was fantastic and everyone at the party constantly praised the event for how much they were enjoying themselves. Thank you for hosting us!
The mezzanine level was a great venue for a private event for 30 people. Food was tasty and the staff were efficient and friendly. Would definitely use again.
- Room was a great size for 12 people - Taija, our server, looked after us really well - Food had good portions and was decently priced
Page last updated in October 2026
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