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Top Cocktail Bar Venues in West End
Looking for cocktail bars in the West End? This part of London knows how to pour a drink, with hidden speakeasies tucked behind velvet curtains, rooftop spots overlooking Oxford Street, and mixologists who turn spirits into theatre. Whether you're kicking off a night out in Soho or wrapping up dinner in Fitzrovia, the West End has a bar for every mood and martini. Dirty, dry, or on the rocks, t’s all here! Scroll to our handpicked listings and pick your fav!
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![Window Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWindow Tables
50 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, 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!” -
![The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Cocktail Bar
150 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, 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!” -
![The Cocktail Bar Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £500
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125 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, 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.” -
![Area at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue in West End, London]()
from £500
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60 guestsThe Cocktail Club Shaftesbury AvenueTottenham Court Road StationWest End, LondonZZena L.
“Booked The Cocktail Club for a 30th birthday party and it was an excellent night!” -
![Green Sofa Area at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGreen Sofa Area
75 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, London
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AAnn-marie
“Lots of positive comments from my friends on the bar, atmosphere and food. Cocktails were delicious!” -
![Small cave - 8 to 14 people at Zum Barbarossa in West End, London]()
from £75
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15 guestsZum BarbarossaTottenham Court Road StationWest End, LondonDDavid M.
“I would encourage anybody planning an event for 50 - 80 people to put The Seafood Bar on their shortlist.” -
![Saddle Room at The Coach House in West End, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySaddle Room
100 guestsThe Coach HousePiccadilly Circus StationWest End, LondonCCaitlin O.
“Room is a great size, well maintained, nice furniture, and well stocked bar.” -
![dial8 at Thirteen Cocktail Bar in West End, London]()
from £1700
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50 guestsThirteen Cocktail BarTottenham Court Road StationWest End, London
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RRoni F.
“Our experience at dial8 was really excellent, and we highly recommend this space.” -
![Peony bar at Opium Chinatown in Chinatown, West End]()
from £500
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30 guestsOpium ChinatownLeicester Square StationChinatown, West End
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AAshley
“Some of us stayed at the bar a bit later and were able to keep the same area. All in all a fantastic night!” -
![Entire Ground Floor at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Ground Floor
300 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, 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.” -
![The Club at Be at One Regent Street in West End, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club
200 guestsBe at One Regent StreetPiccadilly Circus StationWest End, LondonMMax R.
“Aaron was an amazing barman throughout our time in the gold room. He was really helpful & friendly.” -
![Gold Room at Be at One Regent Street in West End, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGold Room
30 guestsBe at One Regent StreetPiccadilly Circus StationWest End, LondonRRichard G.
“We hired the Gold Room for my wife's Birthday with twenty friends - such a fantastic evening!”
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“The space was perfect and the staff were so helpful. Great venue!”
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“The venue was FANTASTIC!! Creatively designed and spacious, it was ideal for our event...”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of West End’s Best Bars
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“We hosted a company Christmas Party at Garden Rooftop and it was great!”
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“The venue is stylish, with a great selection of drinks, and the staff were friendly and very accommodating.”
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“Lovely lovely Soho venue, the staff were excellent so attentive and happy”
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“They made sure my party was great throughout! WILL DEFFO BOOK AGAIN!”
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“They would respond quickly if I had any enquiries, would definitely recommend booking this place .”
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“Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.”
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“Amazing venue for a party of 55 people, very stylish, good food and service.”
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“A few friends and I held a joint birthday party in the downstairs function room... And what a night we had!”
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“Fantastic place to have a private party. I had my 35th birthday here and the staff and venue was 10/10.”
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“We had exclusive use of the downstairs bar for a birthday party.”
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“The service was amazing - everyone was really helpful from the party planning to on the actual day.”
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“The venue was fabulous, the food was lovely. Both Caroline and especially Caitlin were absolutely fantastic!”
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“They were able extend the booking slightly when we decided we wanted to stay a bit longer.”
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“Fun energy, good services. Employees seemed keen and used to deal with (drunk) costumers.”
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“They made sure my party was great throughout! WILL DEFFO BOOK AGAIN!”
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“Lovely lovely Soho venue, the staff were excellent so attentive and happy”
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“The venue was excellent as were staff on the night”
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking costs of cocktail bars average £1700 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 West End, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From £1000 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £50 | per person |
| From £2500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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Window Tables 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.’ -
Small cave - 8 to 14 people at Zum Barbarossa in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Brilliant space and atmosphere with great service...’ -
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!’
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 West End, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1250 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 125 guests | prices average £2100 minimum spend per event |
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