Private Bars for Hire in Canary Wharf, London

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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• 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 (September 2026):

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Canary Wharf, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Glass Igloos at The Sipping Room, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 8 guests
  Venue said: Overlooking the docks & dressed in twinkling lights & pretty foliage giving an festive feel, there's no better place to celebrate & get-together with friends or colleagues.

• Private Dining Room at Pergola on The Wharf, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 20 guests
  Our user said: ‘They were very accommodating and my guests and I enjoyed the food...’

• The Jemison at Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf - event space for 50 guests
  Venue said: This semi-private event space is perfect for smaller socials, networking events, team-building events, and Christmas parties. With a mixture of standing and seated space, this event space holds up to 50 people, with around...

Cheap private bars in Canary Wharf start from £10 per person or £400 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Semi-Private Area at No.35 Mackenzie Walk, from £10 per person (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: Semi-private area at No.35 Mackenzie Walk is available to book from 20-150 guests. Area is within main bar and is perfect for standing drinks receptions, networking events or after work drinks.

• Cellar Bar at Browns West India Quay, from £400 hire fee per event (up to 300 guests standing)
  Venue said: With standing capacity indoor and outdoor of up to 300, seated up to 110 inside and 200 combining inside and out, it is the perfect space for any occasion.

• 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.