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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 £10
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 £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cocktail Bar Tables
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.” -
![Red Area at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue in West End, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRed Area
50 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 £600
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 £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySmall cave - 8 to 14 people
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.” -
![Peony bar at Opium Chinatown in Chinatown, West End]()
from £350
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityPeony bar
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!” -
![dial8 at Thirteen LDN in West End, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilitydial8
50 guestsThirteen LDNTottenham Court Road StationWest End, LondonRRoni F.
“Our experience at dial8 was really excellent, and we highly recommend this space.” -
![Entire Ground Floor at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Ground Floor
300 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, London
#Supervenue
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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Booking costs of cocktail bars average £1500 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 £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £50 | per person |
| From £2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1050 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 125 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller cocktail bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in West End, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Large cave - 20 to 25 people at Zum Barbarossa, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 25 guests
Venue said: Semi-private cave, perfect for more intimate celebrations, drinks packages and canapes/small plates options available. -
Textiles Room at Mr Foggs Pawnbrokers, rated 5/5 - cocktail bar for 45 guests
Our user said: ‘Lovely lovely Soho venue, the staff were excellent so attentive and happy...’ -
Academy Bar at Opium Chinatown, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘The barmen were super kind and welcoming, which really set the vibe for the night.’
Cheap cocktail bars in West End start from £350 minimum spend per event or £500 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Peony bar at Opium Chinatown, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The minimum spend felt very reasonable and I was able to put money behind the bar.’ -
Full Venue Hire at Disrepute, from £500 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Disrepute sits beneath Soho's Kingly Court and is available for exclusive full venue hire. The 1960s Soho-inspired cocktail bar features wood panelling, booth seating, vaulted ceilings, and decorated interiors. -
Drinks Table at The Cocktail Club Shaftesbury Avenue, from £10 per person (up to 15 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great staff on site, friendly and accomodating!’
In West End, cocktail bars are most commonly booked for 25 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 £750 and £2,500. |
User who booked The Downstairs Cocktail Bar 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.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £2,000. |
User who booked The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho for 60 guests
said: ‘Awesome location, amazing staff, very reasonable min spend. Was the perfect venue for my birthday party.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £600 and £2,500. |
User who booked The Cocktail Bar Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden for 50 guests
said: ‘We hosted our Christmas party at Lockes Wine Bar in Covent Garden, and it was fantastic from start to finish.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £450 and £650. |
User who booked Large cave - 20 to 25 people at Zum Barbarossa for 13 guests
said: ‘Hosted my 30th dinner in their private dining , staff were so welcoming and kind.’ |
| Drinks Reception | Usually between £450 and £2,000. |
User who booked Green Sofa Area at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden for 20 guests
said: ‘A perfect event for an alumni gathering. Great service, comfy venue, good soundtrack, great waitstaff.’ |
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