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Top Bar Venues in Chester
Planning a night out usually starts simple, just drinks, a catch up, maybe a small group, but it often turns into something bigger. That’s why private bars in Chester are such a great choice, giving you a space where the drinks flow, the atmosphere feels easy, and you can properly enjoy the night with your group. Whether it’s a birthday, a celebration, or just an excuse to get everyone together, having a private bar makes the whole night feel more relaxed and a lot more fun. Have a browse and find the one that fits your plans.
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![The Cellar Bar at Brewhouse & Kitchen Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cellar Bar
80 guestsBrewhouse & Kitchen ChesterChesterThe Cellar Bar is a private bar in Brewhouse & Kitchen Chester set in a low, vaulted brick-arched cellar. Design: The interior pairs herringbone timber flooring and painted timber panelling with fixed banquette seating and
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![Upstairs Bar at Off The Wall, Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Bar
90 guestsOff The Wall, ChesterChesterOur Upstairs Bar at Off the Wall, Chester is the ideal venue for your next function. With a standing capacity of up to 90 guests, this spacious and private area offers the perfect setting for celebrations, corporate events,
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![The Grown Up Bar at Oddfellows Chester in Chester]()
from £250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Grown Up Bar
75 guestsOddfellows ChesterChesterOn the first floor of our restored Georgian house and available for exclusive use only, The Grown Up Bar of Oddfellows Chester boasts its own stunning private outdoor roof garden overlooking Chester’s historic chimney tops.
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![Main Bar at The Botanist Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar
200 guestsThe Botanist ChesterChester City CentreMain Bar, Bar in The Botanist Chester is a semi-private bar area centred on a sculptural cluster of suspended lights and reclaimed objects. Design: The interior uses painted brick, timber joinery and patterned tiles for a
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![Off The Tracks Function Room at Chester Station Tap Room in Chester]()
from £300
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityOff The Tracks Function Room
80 guestsChester Station Tap RoomChesterThe private function room at Chester Station can accommodate 70–80 guests standing or around 60 guests seated. The space includes a private bar with eight draught lines, a projector and screen, wireless microphone, Bluetooth/audio
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![VIP Private Hire at Red Door Chester in Chester]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Private Hire
140 guestsRed Door ChesterChesterPPhoebe W.
“Everything! The staff made it perfect, I’d go back in a heartbeat” -
![Full Bar at Kahiki Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityFull Bar
170 guestsKahiki ChesterChester City CentreKahiki Chester is a lively cocktail bar defined by an energetic, music-led social atmosphere. Design: The interior pairs dense botanical prints and deep colours with low, warm lighting to create an intimate, compact layout
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![Red Door Chester at Red Door Chester in Chester]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRed Door Chester
450 guestsRed Door ChesterChesterLate night cocktail bar with its own private hire space and heated outdoor terrace. Available for private parties and events our V.I.P section is the perfect space to wow your guests.
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![Entire Venue at Popina Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsPopina ChesterChester City CentrePopina is a stylish and versatile wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Chester, offering an intimate yet lively space that can be adapted for a wide range of private events.
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![Mezzanine at The Botanist Chester in Chester City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
12 guestsThe Botanist ChesterChester City CentreThe Botanist Chester is a restaurant-bar that pairs British gastropub cooking with botanical‑inspired cocktails and a plant-rich, decorative interior.
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![The Roof Terrace at 1539 at Chester Racecourse in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Roof Terrace
75 guests1539 at Chester RacecourseChesterAccessible toilets, wheelchair access and a step‑free guest entrance are provided. An in‑house bar serves cocktails to the terrace and staff manage table service outdoors.
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![Entire Venue at The Forge in Chester]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
96 guestsThe ForgeChesterFeatures: The venue has a staffed bar offering cocktails, beer and a curated wine list and a full restaurant kitchen for plated menus. An outdoor seating area is available for alfresco dining.
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FAQs about Top Bar Venues in Chester
Booking costs of private bars average £500 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 Chester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £250 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £45 | per person |
| From £250 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find private 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 Chester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 90 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Chester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Popina Chester
on Coachworks Arcade Unit 7A, Coachworks Arcade Chester - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Popina is an independent wine and cocktail bar in the heart of Chester, offering a stylish and welcoming setting for private celebrations, corporate gatherings and special occasions. -
Upstairs Area at GAUDI'S
on 27 Saint Werburgh Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: It's a self-contained space with large windows. Ideal for birthday parties, workshops, or small team meetings. The room can be adapted for both casual and more structured occasions. -
Full Bar at Kahiki Chester
on 8 Watergate Street (The Row) - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Kahiki Chester is a cocktail bar that pairs a theatrical drinks menu with music-led evenings ranging from live singers to DJ sets and dancing. Venue highlights: The venue runs promoted, ticketed events and supports live music...
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in Chester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Upstairs at Sticky Walnut - function room for 30 guests
Venue said: Design: The room presents a straightforward bistro aesthetic, pairing exposed brick and pale painted walls with framed prints and close-set timber tables under warm, low lighting. -
Private Dining Room at The Forge - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: Maturation cabinets and an open kitchen create a visible focal point, allowing guests to watch chefs grill over oak and beech logs. The bar stocks wine, beer and cocktails and can produce bespoke drinks for receptions, while... -
Godstall at The Botanist Chester - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: Atmospheric and botanical delight on the ground floor of the Botanist, small steps into the section not wheelchair friendly. Easy access to the bar and close to the live music.
Cheap private bars in Chester start from £250 minimum spend per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Red Door Chester at Red Door Chester, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 450 guests standing)
Venue said: Birthday, anniversary, work do, whatever the occasion, the space handles it well enough that people tend to come back for the next one too. If you're looking for a private hire spot in Chester, this one is worth a conversation. -
Upstairs Area at GAUDI'S, from £16 per person (up to 12 guests seated)
Venue said: It's a self-contained space with large windows. Ideal for birthday parties, workshops, or small team meetings. The room can be adapted for both casual and more structured occasions. -
Full Bar at Kahiki Chester, from £20 per person (up to 170 guests standing)
Venue said: Kahiki Chester is a cocktail bar that pairs a theatrical drinks menu with music-led evenings ranging from live singers to DJ sets and dancing. Venue highlights: The venue runs promoted, ticketed events and supports live music...
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