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Top Cocktail Bars 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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![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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TTom M.
“I find a lot of cocktail bars actually make mediocre drinks, but these guys know what they are doing!” -
![Gold Room at Be at One Regent Street in West End, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGold Room
30 guestsBe at One Regent StreetPiccadilly Circus StationWest End, London
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MMax R.
“Aaron was an amazing barman throughout our time in the gold room. He was really helpful & friendly.” -
![Function Room Lower floor at Simmons | Holborn in West End, London]()
from £750
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200 guestsSimmons | HolbornHolborn StationWest End, London
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DDee D.
“The bar staff were super attentive and friendly.” -
![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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AAnne Q.
“Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.” -
![The Cocktail Bar Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cocktail Bar Tables
125 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!” -
![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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AAnjali D.
“It was a good venue, well connected, own private space and bar in the basement area.” -
![Private Room at Beasy Soho in West End, London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Room
40 guestsBeasy SohoTottenham Court Road StationWest End, LondonAAinsley C.
“Brilliant venue, great location, cool vibe and super friendly staff, from security to bar staff.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Miradora Rooftop in West End, London]()
from £5000
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100 guestsMiradora RooftopLeicester Square StationWest End, LondonIIrena
“The team was very responsive and patient with all our questions and requests leading up to the event.” -
![The Bar at Archive & Myth in Chinatown, West End]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Bar
25 guestsArchive & MythLeicester Square StationChinatown, West EndHidden beneath the iconic Hippodrome Casino in London’s Leicester Square, Archive & Myth is an intimate cocktail bar where history and modern mixology intertwine. -
![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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MMark B.
“Great bar, friendly staff. Delicious pizza. Great venue for a casual celebration with a larger group ad well!” -
![Main Bar at Dovetail Bar - Leicester Square in Chinatown, West End]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMain Bar
75 guestsDovetail Bar - Leicester SquareLeicester Square StationChinatown, West EndThe Main Bar offers a range of draught beer, a good wine selection and exceptional cocktails. The space is perfect for drinks receptions, events and late night parties. -
![Entire Venue at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
450 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, London
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CCaroline
“Excellent Saturday night spent here celebrating my birthday in the downstairs bar with 45 friends!”
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“The space was perfect and the staff were so helpful. Great venue!”
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“We hired the Gold Room for my wife's Birthday with twenty friends - such a fantastic evening!”
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“The venue was FANTASTIC!! Creatively designed and spacious, it was ideal for our event...”
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“Aaron was an amazing barman throughout our time in the gold room. He was really helpful & friendly.”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of West End’s Best Bars
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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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“Booked for a 30th Birthday party for 35 people.”
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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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“They would respond quickly if I had any enquiries, would definitely recommend booking this place .”
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Throw an Unforgettable Party at One of These Bars
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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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“Every member of the party is going back with their spouse, friends, colleagues and family. Fabulous.”
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“Held a lot of parties in London and this has been one of my favourites. We had a wonderful party!”
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“I had an absolutely fantastic 30th birthday party at Simmons!”
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Explore West End’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Incredible staff incredible location. Allow for licence extensions until 2:30!”
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“We could rent the whole venue.”
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“The Staff were incredible - mostly the guy that was always dancing.”
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“Fun energy, good services. Employees seemed keen and used to deal with (drunk) costumers.”
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“The bar staff were super attentive and friendly.”
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“They made sure my party was great throughout! WILL DEFFO BOOK AGAIN!”
FAQs about Top Cocktail Bars in West End
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 West End, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From £1000 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £60 | per person |
| From £450 | to £2000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
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The Downstairs Cocktail Bar 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.’ -
Gold Room at Be at One Regent Street in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Aaron was an amazing barman throughout our time in the gold room.’ -
Private Room at Beasy Soho in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Gabriel, Zak and team went the extra mile from start to finish.’
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 (December 2025):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 165 guests | prices average £4000 minimum spend per event |
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