Top Bar Venues in Hampshire
If you’re after a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere for your next event, Hampshire’s private bars have you covered. If you're hosting a birthday party, engagement, or a corporate event, these venues combine the charm of the countryside with sophisticated spaces. Imagine a chic bar in Winchester with craft cocktails, or a modern space in Basingstoke with spacious areas and a dedicated service team. Many of these private bars offer personalised drinks packages, catering options, and plenty of room for networking. Book the best space online today.
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from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDart Area
200 guestsRocket Ronnies LimitedSouthampton, HampshireThe Dart Area has a capacity of 200 guests and bar access. It's a match for nights out, birthday parties, or team building events!
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from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPool Area
100 guestsRocket Ronnies LimitedSouthampton, HampshireThe Pool Area is an Event Space in Rocket Ronnies Limited occupying a long, open-plan industrial hall defined by strong linear sightlines. Design: The interior is industrial and functional, with high ceilings, exposed steel
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from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGround Floor
80 guestsMonarch Cocktail BarSouthampton, HampshireThe Ground Floor at Monarch Cocktail Bar has a capacity of 40 guests. It's a great spot to host a birthday party, share a drink with friends and catch up, or go out for the night.
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from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace
128 guestsMail Room Bar and KitchenSouthampton, HampshireTerrace is a private outdoor space in Mail Room Bar and Kitchen defined by direct pavement frontage that extends the venue onto the street. Design: The Terrace presents a compact paved area framed by low planters and a continuous
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from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Area
100 guestsThe Potters Heron, AmpfieldHampshireBar Area, Bar in The Potters Heron, Ampfield — a lounge-style bar area centred on banquette seating and low table lamps. Design: The space has dark-painted walls, patterned upholstered fabrics, timber flooring and framed
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from £7500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
352 guestsAll Bar One SouthamptonSouthampton, HampshireAll Bar One Southampton is a modern chain bar located in Southampton, UK. Our entire venue is available for hire for private parties, events and other large gatherings.
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from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
70 guestsRiver Rat HambleHampshireThe venue consists of ground floor space with a bar in the entrance. This then leads to a weatherproof and heated terrace space. From here there are steps in to the sun trap garden with space for mingling, dancing, as well
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from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor
384 guestsMail Room Bar and KitchenSouthampton, HampshireMail Room Bar and Kitchen is a cocktail bar in Southampton. We offer catering, light bites, buffets and cocktails. We host parties wih DJs every Friday and Saturday evenings.
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from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar
60 guestsGriffin Bar & GrillSouthampton, HampshireMain Bar, a Bar in Griffin Bar & Grill, is a banquette-lined social bar centred on a pool table. Design: The space has dark tufted banquette seating and green-upholstered chairs set against timber-look flooring, with pendant
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from £3000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
180 guestsBoom Battle Bar SouthamptonSouthampton, HampshireOur venues combine the best elements of entertainment, delicious food, epic cocktails, and exceptional hospitality, making it the perfect destination for a memorable celebration.
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from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs
70 guestsLiquorist PortsmouthPortsmouth, HampshireThe layout leaves an open central area and uses mixed textures and finishes rather than formal décor. Features: The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and an in-house PA/speaker system, and it permits a guest DJ to bring
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from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFarnborough Suite
120 guestsHoliday Inn FarnboroughHampshireThe space also feature a large private bar, ensuring convenient access to a wide selection of drinks, enhancing the overall guests experience.
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FAQs about Top Bar Venues in Hampshire
Booking costs of private bars average £38 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 Hampshire, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £25 | to £49 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £200 | to £1500 | hire fee per day |
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 Hampshire, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Hampshire, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Room 19 at Skylark Country Club, rated 5/5 - function room for 48 guests
Venue said: The room is wheelchair accessible and is served by accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, conversation-led seated meal or an informal, compact meeting where attendees remain close at table. -
Basement Cocktail Bar at SantYago - cocktail bar for 30 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Private dinners, birthday celebrations, cocktail masterclasses, small corporate gatherings and drinks receptions. What sets it apart: Having a dedicated bar directly alongside the dining table keeps drinks service... -
Diving Room at The William Walker - event space for 40 guests
Venue said: On-site Wi-Fi is available for organisers and attendees. Tall windows provide natural daylight and the room is self-contained for private use. Ideal for: Small, table-based groups seeking an intimate, relaxed seated meal...
Cheap private bars in Hampshire start from £200 minimum spend per event or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Ground Floor at Monarch Cocktail Bar, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: Monarch Cocktail Bar is on Oxford Street in Southampton, serving signature cocktails and classics for people who love good drinks without the fuss. Our mixologists serve premium spirits, craft beers, and whatever else your... -
Upstairs at Liquorist Portsmouth, from £20 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
Venue said: What guests say: The space has a lively atmosphere and attentive, friendly staff, and service is generally fast and efficient. -
Beer Vaults at The Vaults Southsea, from £100 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: Beer Vaults is a private room in The Vaults Southsea characterised by a long, narrow plan that runs parallel to the venue's bar area. Design: The room features painted tongue-and-groove wall boarding, reclaimed-style timber...
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