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Top Cocktail Bar Venues in Charing Cross
Some say the cocktails taste better when you're near Trafalgar Square. Maybe it's the mood lighting, or maybe it's the buzz that hits as soon as you step out at Charing Cross. If you're plotting a catch-up with friends, a post-show date night, or a birthday that's more than just dinner and drinks, this part of London has the best cocktail bars. Expect classy bars tucked into corners of Northumberland Avenue, rooftops near The Strand, and many mixology magic in between. With Tagvenue, you don’t need to waste hours cross-checking menus, minimum spends, or timings, just set your vibe, scroll through the options, and secure your favourite before the good ones disappear.
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![Saddle Room at The Coach House in Charing Cross, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySaddle Room
100 guestsThe Coach HousePiccadilly Circus StationCharing Cross, LondonCCaitlin O.
“Room is a great size, well maintained, nice furniture, and well stocked bar.” -
![The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Charing Cross, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mercury - with Bar
80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonAAmazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!” -
![Entire Venue at The Perception at W London in Charing Cross, London]()
from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 guestsThe Perception at W LondonPiccadilly Circus StationCharing Cross, LondonThe Perception at W London is a cocktail bar and event venue accommodating up to 250 guests. The space combines lounge seating, standing reception areas, and semi-private sections, making it suitable for cocktail receptions, -
![The Bar at Archive & Myth in Charing Cross, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Bar
25 guestsArchive & MythLeicester Square StationCharing Cross, LondonHidden beneath the iconic Hippodrome Casino in London’s Leicester Square, Archive & Myth is an intimate cocktail bar where history and modern mixology intertwine. -
![Full Venue Hire at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Charing Cross, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
200 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonJJenna M.
“Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.” -
![Gin Palace at Strand Palace Hotel in Charing Cross, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityGin Palace
50 guestsStrand Palace HotelCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, London
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KKev C.
“Friendly staff, excellent food & service & perfect function rooms for our gala.” -
![Entire Venue at W Lounge in Charing Cross, London]()
from £115
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
70 guestsW LoungePiccadilly Circus StationCharing Cross, LondonSteps away from major entertainment hubs and cinemas, W Lounge is a semi-secluded cocktail bar located inside the W London Hotel in Leicester Square. Inspired by its Chinatown surroundings, the menu features Asian-fusion -
![Drinks Area at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Charing Cross, London]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDrinks Area
60 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonBBen P.
“Had an amazing birthday and was really well looked after. Thank you!” -
![Blind Spot London at St Martins Lane London in Charing Cross, London]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBlind Spot London
150 guestsSt Martins Lane LondonLeicester Square StationCharing Cross, LondonSSam M.
“The venue was excellent as were staff on the night” -
![Full Venue Hire at Tequila Mockingbird Charing Cross in Charing Cross, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
160 guestsTequila Mockingbird Charing CrossCharing Cross StationCharing Cross, LondonJust a short walk from Covent Garden, Charing Cross, and Leicester Square tube stations. Strut down the stairs into an underground wonderland of sass and cocktails. -
![St. James Bar at St. James Bar in Charing Cross, London]()
from £6000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilitySt. James Bar
30 guestsSt. James BarPiccadilly Circus StationCharing Cross, LondonSt. James Bar is available for a full buyout for your next event if you're looking for an elegant location. The space is able to accommodate up to 30 people, making it ideal for a corporate hire, cocktail masterclasses, meetings, -
![The Main Bar at Zoo Bar in Charing Cross, London]()
from £40000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Main Bar
350 guestsZoo BarLeicester Square StationCharing Cross, LondonOur event space holds up to 400 people. Ideal choice for all kinds of parties, gatherings, events and celebrations - from social to corporate ones. Plays funky house & dance music.
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Booking costs of cocktail bars average £2000 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 Charing Cross, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £800 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £55 | per person |
| From £450 | to £2220 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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Saddle Room at The Coach House in Charing Cross - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The pub is in a great location, very central. The staff were amazing and made our party unforgettable!’ -
Gin Palace at Strand Palace Hotel in The Strand - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, excellent food & service & perfect function rooms for our gala.’ -
The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.’
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 Charing Cross, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £800 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in Charing Cross, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Chandos at Brydges Place Club, rated 5/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Fantastic atmospheric venue in an unbelievable location.’ -
The Bacchus Room at Adam House, rated 4.2/5 - boardroom for 12 guests
Our user said: ‘Amazing location, staff answered questions super fast, food was nice as was the room.’ -
Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, rated 4.4/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch!’
Cheap cocktail bars in Charing Cross start from £400 minimum spend per event or £280 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Karaoke & Darts bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘For a private room in central London on a Saturday night, the minimum spend price is so decent.’ -
The Onion Room at 3 Henrietta Street, from £280 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘If you have the budget, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking El T’akoy.’ -
Dart Boards at Rocket Room, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: Forget sticky pub boards and lost chalk. Rocket Room's darts runs on smart interactive boards that track everything for you. Just throw, watch the screen light up, and focus on beating your mates.
In Charing Cross, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 15 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £2,000 and £3,000. |
User who booked Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden for 41 guests
said: ‘The venue and the staff were wonderful!’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,900 and £6,000. |
User who booked Saddle Room at The Coach House for 65 guests
said: ‘The pub is in a great location, very central. The staff were amazing and made our party unforgettable!’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £400 and £1,700. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden for 12 guests
said: ‘If you are thinking to reserve this place for a special event, I’d definitely recommend.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £200 and £500. |
User who booked The Bacchus Room at Adam House for 4 guests
said: ‘Ease of booking, great service on arrival and excellent facilities. All round, a great experience.’ |
| Conference | Usually between £1,300 and £4,200. |
User who booked Skyline Penthouse at Radisson Blu Hotel, London Leicester Square for 38 guests
said: ‘The room was generally very nice.’ |
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