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Top Private Bars in Central London
Are you looking for private bars in Central London? Explore hidden gems in stately Westminster, bustling Covent Garden, or trendy Soho. We know that finding the perfect venue is critical wherever you are planning your gathering. Central London caters to your needs with its diverse selection of bars, restaurants, and clubs. Prepare to discover exclusive spaces for your event with our curated listings. Start your search now on our platform! Your private affair in Central London is just a click away!
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![Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill, Central London]()
from £1500
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150 guestsEastcheap RecordsBank StationTower Hill, Central LondonBBeatrice R.
“Amazing room, private bar had a range of really nice drinks and cocktails everything you could wish for.” -
![The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Cocktail Bar
150 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, Central London
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DDeclan B.
“A great spot for a birthday party, with private bar/staff.” -
![The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho, Central London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Boudoir Bar
100 guestsBar SohoLeicester Square StationSoho, Central London
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MMichael P.
“Private Bar, our own sound system, away from the public and just a great space. I'd highly recommend it” -
![Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Fitzrovia, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsThe Oxford MarketOxford Circus StationFitzrovia, Central London
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YYasmine K.
“The basement is spacious and had everything you could need including a private toilet, cloakroom and bar.” -
![Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social in Farringdon, Central London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room & Bar 1st Floor
100 guestsClerkenwell and SocialFarringdon StationFarringdon, Central London
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AAlastair P.
“Excellent pizzas Private bar and bathroom facilities upstairs” -
![Upstairs at The Sun at The Sun Clapham in Clapham, Central London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs at The Sun
90 guestsThe Sun ClaphamClapham Common StationClapham, Central LondonPPeter C.
“Great venue with private bar. Staff were friendly and helpful.” -
![Cellar Bar at The King's Head Pub in Mayfair, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityCellar Bar
100 guestsThe King's Head PubGreen Park StationMayfair, Central LondonCCarys S.
“Good space, seating and standing areas, private bar and you can connect your own music” -
![The Club at Core in Bank, Central London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club
180 guestsCoreMansion House StationBank, Central LondonJJoe V.
“Held my 30th birthday here for over 100 people in the Cocktail Lounge and the Club Room.” -
![1st Floor at The Elgin in Maida Vale, Central London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor
100 guestsThe ElginMaida Vale StationMaida Vale, Central LondonHHenry
“Having a birthday there with your own private bar was brilliant.” -
![Basement Bar at Two Floors in Soho, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
50 guestsTwo FloorsOxford Circus StationSoho, Central LondonTTom T.
“The venue was really well decorated and the private bar fully stocked.” -
![Basement Bar at Brix Ldn in Southwark, Central London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsBrix LdnBorough StationSouthwark, Central London
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MMandi S.
“Brix basement bar was a fantastic venue hire for my husbands 40th birthday.” -
![The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Whitehall, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault Bar
100 guestsWalkers of WhitehallCharing Cross StationWhitehall, Central LondonNNdidi
“Good space and separate bar area. Good service and friendly staff. Good food and a good variety of drinks.”
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“Great space. Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar.”
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“We hired the Gold Room for my wife's Birthday with twenty friends - such a fantastic evening!”
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“Really accommodating staff! and great private venue room”
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“Seriously recommended for any intimate party!”
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“The perfect space for 26 people. It was great to have our own bar and be right next to the toilets.”
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“Having a private space really felt extra special. Great vodka martini.”
Find Affordable Bars for Events in Central London
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“Overall the minimum price for hire is extrenely reasonable, especially in central London.”
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“Great location (though apparently Google made it harder). Kat was great to deal with. Good space”
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“The venue had the perfect size for our small gathering.”
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“The location is ideal, central, warm and cosy. I would definitely recommend.”
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“I cannot believe what value for money this place is, absolutely unbelievable.”
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“I had my partner’s 50th birthday at The Onyx Bar. It was absolute perfection from start to finish.”
Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of Central London’s Best Bars
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“Had an amazing work christmas party at L'escargot snail bar.”
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“We hired the upstairs bar and terrace at TOLA for a joint birthday party for c.60-70 friends.”
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“Hired for ab30th Birthday Party! Lovely venue and lovely staff, highly recommend”
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“Great private space that was well lit and offered personal bar and toilets. Well connected and easy to find.”
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“I had the most amazing evening with The Oxford Market (Ground Floor Bar) to celebrate my 30th Birthday.”
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“Great space, lovely staff and really easy to organise. Would hire again!”
Throw an Unforgettable Party at One of These Bars
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“Fantastic place to have a private party. I had my 35th birthday here and the staff and venue was 10/10.”
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“Great private space for an intimate party. The staff were fantastic from booking to end.”
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“Amazing event space for my party, the staff were incredibly friendly with excellent service.”
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“Hannah was helpful throughout the booking and organisation stages. Thanks for a great party!”
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“I had my 30th birthday party in the Basement Bar at Coin Laundry. It was excellent and I highly recommend!”
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“I used this venue for my 25th Birthday Party and it's safe to say that it was nothing short of spectacular.”
Explore Central London’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties
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“Booked Patch St Paul’s for a joint 40th birthday party.”
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“Fantastic night! We held a 50th birthday party at the venue and were very happy with the venue.”
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“I had my 40th birthday party here and it was the venue helped create a great atmosphere.”
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“Amazing venue! I hired a space for my 30th birthday party and it couldn't have been more perfect.”
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“Used the venue for a 50th birthday party and it was perfect.”
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“Wonderful venue. had my 24th birthday party in the garden room/terrace.”
FAQs about Top Private Bars in Central London
Booking costs of private bars average £1000 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 Central London, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £17 | to £79 | per person |
| From £120 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘A massive thank you to eastcheap records! Bar staff, management and bouncers were so friendly and helpful.’ -
The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.’ -
The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Private Bar, our own sound system, away from the public and just a great space.’
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 Central London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
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