Top Bar Venues in Canary Wharf
Discover Canary Wharf’s private bars, where stylish lounges and riverside terraces set the stage for standout celebrations. Host a birthday bash with skyline views, or plan a polished corporate mixer with tailored bar service and a unique menu. Most of our spaces are a quick walk from Canary Wharf and West India Quay stations, making them easily accessible for all your guests. Options range from sophisticated cocktail spaces with mixology services to expansive function rooms for all your big celebrations. Don’t wait and head to our bar listings for your special evening out in London.
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from £5000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityCity
60 guestsPergola on The WharfPoplar StationCanary Wharf, London#Supervenue
AAnna M.
“Attentive staff, excellent drinks, hired the private room which was perfect!” -
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Restaurant & Bar
120 guestsThe Sipping RoomWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonSShamila S.
“Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. It was booked for my bridal shower and the staff are very attentive.” -
from £4000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGround Floor Bar
200 guestsThe Sipping RoomWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonGGreat V.
“Venue was very good and all table and chair arrangements were made very well for a large party of 80.” -
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityHawksmoor Bar Hire
300 guestsHawksmoor Wood WharfCanary Wharf StationCanary Wharf, LondonEElle W.
“I chose to host a surprise 40th birthday party here and it turned out absolutely perfect!” -
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Space
50 guestsNo.35 Mackenzie WalkHeron Quays StationCanary Wharf, LondonOur stylish Private Dining Room can be found at No.35 Mackenzie Walk The room offers an exclusive event space and is suitable for up to 50 guests for drinks.
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from £5000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBillingsgate
60 guestsPergola on The WharfPoplar StationCanary Wharf, London#Supervenue
DDaniel
“The manager was fantastic, very accommodating and warm. The private room was beautiful for our birthday event.” -
from £2500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Shooting Room
50 guestsClays Canary WharfWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonClays Canary Wharf is a cocktail bar built around virtual clay-target shooting experiences that combine competitive gameplay with drinks-led socialising.
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from £4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
500 guestsThe Sipping RoomWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonA few moment’s from West India Quay station & overlooking the docks, The Sipping Room is a gorgeous bar & restaurant in a Grade II listed building. The large alfresco terrace is the perfect place for all day dining & unwinding.
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from £400
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGlass Igloos
8 guestsThe Sipping RoomWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonGlass Igloos is a Dining Room in The Sipping Room that provides clear, enclosed dining pods for sheltered, private outdoor dining. Design: The interior pairs timber tables, woven chairs and sheepskin throws with low, warm
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from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDrinks Area
130 guestsThe Cocktail Club Canary WharfWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonHHolly C.
“So thank you for everyone at Canary Wharf Cocktail club for a fantastic summer party. Everything was great :)” -
from £55
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityClays Bar
350 guestsClays Canary WharfWest India Quay StationCanary Wharf, LondonPremium cocktail bar and competitive socialising space are available for large group bookings and exclusive hire. Guests can sip on stunning signature cocktails and enjoy tasty sharing plates while playing clay target shooting
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from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
300 guestsNo.35 Mackenzie WalkHeron Quays StationCanary Wharf, LondonNo 35 Mackenzie Walk is an all day bar and restaurant with a large South facing water front terrace located within five minutes walk of both Canary Wharf tube station and the DLR.
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FAQs about Top Bar Venues in Canary Wharf
Booking costs of private 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 Canary Wharf, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £900 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £60 | per person |
| From £1450 | to £2450 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Hawksmoor Bar Hire at Hawksmoor Wood Wharf in Canary Wharf - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘I chose to host a surprise 40th birthday party here and it turned out absolutely perfect!’ -
Basement Restaurant & Bar at The Sipping Room in Canary Wharf - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘It was booked for my bridal shower and the staff are very attentive.’ -
Cellar Bar at Browns West India Quay in Canary Wharf - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent communication throughout, great location, nice area well prepared. Staff were friendly and helpful.’
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 Canary Wharf, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £800 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 150 guests | prices average £1881 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 170 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Canary Wharf, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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The Jemison at Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf - event space for 50 guests
Venue said: The layout supplies bar-height counters and high stools and allows direct access to the venue’s food and drink service for orders. Ideal for: Small social groups seeking an energetic, informal setting where guests can circulate... -
Private Dining Room at Pergola on The Wharf, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small teams and close social groups will find this room best suited to focused, seated meals and private conversations in a relaxed but polished setting. -
Main Restaurant at Browns West India Quay, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 60 guests
Venue said: The venue is an all-day British brasserie and bar set inside a Grade I listed former sugar warehouse. The venue's warehouse setting gives it historic character.
Cheap private bars in Canary Wharf start from £400 hire fee per event or £400 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Cellar Bar at Browns West India Quay, from £400 hire fee per event (up to 300 guests standing)
Venue said: The space boasts its own spectacular bar, separate courtyard and private entrance, perfect for Summer parties, Weddings and large Corporate Socials. With standing capacity indoor and outdoor of up to 300, seated up to 110... -
Johnnie Walker Room at Boisdale of Canary Wharf, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 14 guests standing)
Venue said: A lively restaurant and music venue serving modern British food as well as a whiskey bar, terrace, Hine bar and cigar library, overlooking the city skyline. -
Lower ground floor at Munich Cricket Club Canary Wharf, from £10 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great venue, staff were so help full and were running around all night long for us...’
In Canary Wharf, private bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Private Dining | Usually between £500 and £1,300. |
User who booked Exclusive Hire at Roka Canary Wharf for 13 guests
said: ‘An absolute experience, beautiful space with excellent service.’ |
| Party | Usually between £1,100 and £3,600. |
User who booked Main Restaurant at Browns West India Quay for 25 guests
said: ‘Excellent communication throughout, great location, nice area well prepared.’ |
| Corporate Party | Usually between £2,300 and £3,400. |
User who booked Restaurant at Rocket for 200 guests
said: ‘The staff were brilliant and so attentive to our event.’ |
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