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Top Cocktail Bar Venues in Holborn
Shaken, stirred, and served with a side of city charm. This area knows its way around a great drink. You’re in the right place for cocktail bars in Holborn, where stylish speakeasies, sleek cocktail lounges, and unique hotel bars sit between Chancery Lane and Holborn station. Enjoy inventive menus, intimate corners for conversation, and just enough buzz to carry the night forward. It’s as suited to a quick round as it is to settling in for hours. Take a look and line up your next night out.
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![Spritz 20 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySpritz 20 guests
20 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!” -
![Dark & Stormy 60 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDark & Stormy 60 guests
60 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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MMark B.
“Great bar, friendly staff. Delicious pizza. Great venue for a casual celebration with a larger group ad well!” -
![Picante 60 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPicante 60 guests
60 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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AAnne Q.
“Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.” -
![Red Area at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue in Holborn, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRed Area
50 guestsThe Cocktail Club Shaftesbury AvenueTottenham Court Road StationHolborn, LondonZZena L.
“Booked The Cocktail Club for a 30th birthday party and it was an excellent night!” -
![Vesper 30 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVesper 30 guests
30 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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AAnn-marie
“Lots of positive comments from my friends on the bar, atmosphere and food. Cocktails were delicious!” -
![Old Fashioned 120 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityOld Fashioned 120 guests
120 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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LLaura E.
“On the night, the service was outstanding and the bar was great at keeping me updated on the tab amount.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Simmons | Holborn in Holborn, London]()
from £4000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
450 guestsSimmons | HolbornHolborn StationHolborn, London
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TTuvan S.
“The venue manager, bar staff and security were all very friendly, helpful and supportive.” -
![Manhattan 180 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityManhattan 180 guests
180 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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CCaroline
“Excellent Saturday night spent here celebrating my birthday in the downstairs bar with 45 friends!” -
![Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue in Holborn, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
100 guestsThe Cocktail Club Shaftesbury AvenueTottenham Court Road StationHolborn, LondonEEmilio G.
“It was easy to book. The place was nice. The cocktails were fine.” -
![Full Venue Hire at All Bar One Holborn in Holborn, London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
170 guestsAll Bar One HolbornHolborn StationHolborn, LondonAll Bar One Holborn is the place to be for amazing cocktails, work your way through our cocktail selection featuring our decadent punch bowl sharers, bartender twists and your favourite classics, as well as light & fresh -
![Drinks Table at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue in Holborn, London]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDrinks Table
15 guestsThe Cocktail Club Shaftesbury AvenueTottenham Court Road StationHolborn, LondonLLisa O.
“Great venue, lovely staff and excellent drinks!” -
![Semi Private 31-50 Guests at Bunga 90 in Holborn, London]()
from £2250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilitySemi Private 31-50 Guests
50 guestsBunga 90Covent Garden StationHolborn, LondonBunga 90 is a 1990s-themed cocktail bar that recreates a retro video-store and arcade environment across its rooms and bar. Venue highlights: Bunga 90 provides themed private rooms and a lively bar area fitted with karaoke
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Booking costs of cocktail bars average £2500 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 Holborn, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £43 | to £75 | per person |
| From £100 | to £2350 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Spritz 20 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.’ -
Vienna Salon/Exclusive Hire at Fidelio in Farringdon - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Staff on the night were amazing and bar flowed well. Ashley very helpful and organised. Would recommend!’ -
Full Venue Hire at Simmons | Holborn in Holborn - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The bar staff were super attentive and friendly.’
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 Holborn, 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 80 and 100 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £7200 minimum spend per event |
Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Holborn, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Entire Venue at The Rabbits Hole - cocktail bar for 50 guests
Venue said: We offer a board game for entertainment purposes made by the Rabbit's Hole with 10 signature cocktails and a menu with over 142 cocktails. We also have champagne, beers, and spirits available. -
Snake Area at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue, rated 4.5/5 - lounge for 20 guests
Venue said: The space features leather banquette seating, low tables, and soft lighting that make it ideal for conversation and socialising. The semi-private setup is well suited to smaller group celebrations, after-work drinks, client... -
Mezzanine at Marlborough Head, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Really impressed, and we'll be booking again!’
Cheap cocktail bars in Holborn start from £500 minimum spend per event or £750 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great venue, lovely staff and excellent drinks!’ -
The Crypt - Entire Venue at The Crypt, from £750 hire fee per event (up to 200 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Without a doubt, I would love to book this venue for future events. Highly recommend!’ -
Reserved Area at The Piano Works Covent Garden, from £10 per person (up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘the venue, staff and location were great, all of us at Keepmoat had a fabulous time. Thank you...’
In Holborn, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 75 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £2,000. |
User who booked Dark & Stormy 60 guests at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden for 55 guests
said: ‘We held our daughter's 21st in the downstairs roo. Big thank you to Will, Laura and team for a fabulous night.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,100 and £3,500. |
User who booked Function Room Lower floor at Simmons | Holborn for 50 guests
said: ‘Great venue and enjoyed the fact that we were able to have a private space...’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,500. |
User who booked Shoyu at Shoyu Restaurant for 40 guests
said: ‘Thank you so much for making my 30th a great night!’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £750 and £1,300. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Chancery Lane for 36 guests
said: ‘What a beautiful experience!!!! Beautiful space!!!! Wonderful staff!!!!!’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £250 and £300. |
User who booked Main Space and Bar Area at The London Art Bar for 47 guests
said: ‘Terrific support and flexibility when planning our event. Equally attentive staff in place on the day.’ |
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