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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.
Mr Fogg's Society of Exploration is a cocktail bar presented as an atmospheric, multi-room Victorian explorers' club defined by period detailing and separate seating areas.
The 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,
Features: The lounge includes a full cocktail bar and an in-house kitchen serving a bar menu and afternoon tea. The space provides a long communal high table, bar seating and private booth seating.
Hidden beneath the iconic Hippodrome Casino in London’s Leicester Square, Archive & Myth is an intimate cocktail bar where history and modern mixology intertwine.
A compact hotel cocktail bar designed for intimate, lounge-style evenings. Design: The interior pairs deep jewel-toned velvet seating, brass and antique-mirror accents, and warm, low-level lighting across a compact, low-ceilinged
The Drinks Area is an Event Space in Blame Gloria Covent Garden and an underground, intimate cocktail bar area defined by close-set seating and a compact, lively layout.
Zoo Bar is a disco-style cocktail venue defined by a music-led, late-night atmosphere and informal, multi-room layout. Design: The venue presents a compact, club-like interior with dim, coloured lighting, mirrored surfaces
Zoo Bar is a multi-room nightclub that pairs eclectic disco-style decor with a DJ-led music programme. Venue highlights: The venue's bar serves cocktails, beer and wine and provides event drink service for private hires.
The space includes an in-room PA system and speakers, Wi-Fi and air conditioning. The area receives table service and can be served cocktails and light bar snacks from the venue.
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 £1000 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £55 | per person |
| From £750 | to £2220 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, excellent food & service & perfect function rooms for our gala.’
Blind Spot London at St Martins Lane London
in The Strand - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Not only is the venue sophisticated, chic and high end.’
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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £4000 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 October 2026:
The Mercury - without Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden, rated 4.6/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Had an amazing birthday and was really well looked after.’
Chandos at Brydges Place Club, rated 5/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: Features: Wi‑Fi is available and the room benefits from street-level natural light; the entrance is step-free. Loose chairs and small tables allow straightforward reconfiguration for seated layouts or standing mingles.
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.’
Cheap cocktail bars in Charing Cross start from £400 minimum spend per event or £450 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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.’
Permission Lounge at The Hippodrome Casino, from £450 hire fee per day
(up to 60 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Central location, lovely room for music.’
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 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 £1,500 and £3,000. |
User who booked The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall for 45 guests
said: ‘All our guests loved the venue it was so beautiful and worked really well for our event.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,700 and £5,200. |
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 £450 and £1,500. |
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.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £1,000 and £2,300. |
User who booked Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden for 65 guests
said: ‘The room was lovely and the staff very helpful and friendly. Thanks so much I had a fantastic party!’ |
| 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.’ |
Angus and all the staff made the whole process from booking and arranging the evening through to the event itself super easy and stress free. All the guests said what a great venue, lovely staff, great food. Would highly recommend
Page last updated in October 2026
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