Cocktail Bars for Hire in Islington, London

Cocktail Bars for Hire in Islington, London

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A good cocktail bar should feel like a plan in itself, and Islington has that covered. Around Upper Street and beyond, the neighbourhood does polished and relaxed in equal measure, with candlelit hideaways, intimate lounges, and lively bars that know how to keep a night in motion. Whether it's a date, a birthday, or a group celebration that starts with one round and ends much later, there's plenty here with the right mood. You'll find cocktail bars in Islington serving inventive drinks, strong classics, and the kind of atmosphere that makes staying for another feel inevitable. Browse below and pick your next favourite excuse for going out.

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Cocktail Bars for Hire in Islington, London

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Booking costs 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 Islington, based on Tagvenue data:

Prices of cocktail bars in Islington as of October, 2026
From £500 to £2000 minimum spend per event
From £35 to £90 per person
From £50 to £110 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

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 Islington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Small up to 40 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 60 and 100 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Large over 120 guests prices average £2500 minimum spend per event

Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

  • Lounge (semi private) at Keystone Crescent, rated 5/5 - lounge for 15 guests
    Venue said: Hidden below the streets of Kings Cross our cosy lounge serves our members until 4am. Our world class bartenders have devised a small but perfectly formed menu of high calibre drinks that makes choosing easy.

  • Private Party Events Space at Trampoline, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 40 guests
    Our user said: ‘Great venue, great location, perfect space for a small-ish private event.’

  • The Snug at The Bull, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 30 guests
    Our user said: ‘I booked the space for a farewell party with 26 people. Great atmosphere and staff ! I’d recommend.’

Cheap cocktail bars in Islington start from £10 hire fee per hour or £25 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

  • The Bar at AGL // Angel, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 90 guests standing)
    Our user said: ‘The staff were incredibly supportive and made the whole event easy. Can’t wait to come back for cocktails!’

  • Entire Venue at Astro Tapas & Cocktail Bar, from £26 per person (up to 36 guests seated)
    Venue said: What guests say: The bar's cocktails and attentive service receive frequent praise. The space is intimate and well maintained, and value-for-money is commonly noted.

  • Private Party Events Space at Trampoline, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests standing)
    Our user said: ‘I hired the upstairs space for birthday drinks and nibbles. Delicious food and drinks, really good value.’

In Islington, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

Party Usually between £400 and £1,600. User who booked The Party Room at The Regent for 35 guests
said: ‘All my guests commented on how fantastic the venue and friendly and helpful the staff were.’
Birthday Party Usually between £800 and £1,700. User who booked Bar Room at The George & Monkey for 40 guests
said: ‘It was brilliant. So well communicated and every need met - so grateful for this team! Book book book!’
Christmas Party Usually between £700 and £2,000. User who booked Weatherproof Rooftop Bar at Bubba Oasis for 72 guests
said: ‘Thanks so much to Lily and the rest of the Bubba team for a wonderful christmas party! We had the best time.’
Meeting Usually between £100 and £300. User who booked Angel Meeting Room at Frequency Angel for 12 guests
said: ‘Frequency at Angel in Camden Passage was perfect.’
Private Dining Usually between £500 and £1,300. User who booked Private Party Events Space at Trampoline for 16 guests
said: ‘Super easy and simple to arrange and book, it's definitely the place is you want a private birthday dinner!’

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