Private Bars for Hire in Essex

Booking costs of private bars average £35 per person. 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data:

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

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Essex, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside - function room for 50 guests
  Venue said: Our Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting for birthday parties, office parties or corporate events for up to 50 guests.

• The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man - dining room for 20 guests
  Venue said: All of the above makes The Marriages Millers Suite the perfect space to hold a meeting, presentation, private dinner or lunch, baby shower. Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine...

• The Snug at The Royal Forest, Epping Forest - function room for 45 guests
  Venue said: After a day of exploration, relax at The Royal Forest, a pub with rooms where you can enjoy a delicious meal before retreating to your cosy room for a truly restful night’s sleep.

Cheap private bars in Essex start from £150 hire fee per event or £25 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Private Function Room at No Name Bar and Games, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 375 guests standing)
  Venue said: This is a large private event room designed for bigger groups and busy events. It can hold up to 375 guests standing, around 250 in theatre-style seating, or 160 for banquet setups.

• The Chapel at The Oakleigh, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Chapel is a stunning space perfect for all types of occasions, featuring its own fully stocked bar and capacity for up to 80 guests. With beautiful surroundings, easy access to the garden, and a range of catering options,

• Garden Room at The Thurrock Hotel, from £18 per person (up to 200 guests standing)
  Venue said: Unique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden.