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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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![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
#Supervenue
MMichael P.
“Private Bar, our own sound system, away from the public and just a great space. I'd highly recommend it” -
![Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBackstage
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 Den at The Book Club in Central London]()
from £250
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Den
60 guestsThe Book ClubOld Street StationCentral LondonLLara M.
“We had a private bar, and curtains as well as a security just for us. The security was very friendly.” -
![Studio 61 at Sway in Holborn, Central London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityStudio 61
70 guestsSwayHolborn StationHolborn, Central LondonSSam
“I used Sway last week for my 25th birthday party, and hired their Hide Room for the evening.” -
![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.” -
![Whole Venue at Patch East in Tower Hill, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsPatch EastAldgate StationTower Hill, Central London
#Supervenue
CChelcie H.
“Amazing bar service with great cocktail selection. Would recommend for a casual visit or private event!!” -
![The Clubhouse at The Coach Makers Arms Pub Marylebone in Marylebone, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Clubhouse
50 guestsThe Coach Makers Arms Pub MaryleboneBond Street StationMarylebone, Central LondonPPerfect P.
“Super bar staff who will do anything for you and your guests. Lovely intimate venue perfect for a party of 30.” -
![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.” -
![Hide at Sway in Holborn, Central London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityHide
100 guestsSwayHolborn StationHolborn, Central LondonBBing Y.
“Amazing venue, bartenders and managers were extremely helpful.” -
![Soda Room at The Botanist Broadgate Circle in City of London, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilitySoda Room
150 guestsThe Botanist Broadgate CircleLiverpool Street StationCity of London, Central LondonPPrina P.
“The team were amazing from the manager at the door to the barmen - everyone was so friendly and accomodating!” -
![Basement Bar at Coin Laundry in Clerkenwell, Central London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
90 guestsCoin LaundryAngel StationClerkenwell, Central LondonDDaniela
“Loved the kind staff, cozy area with private bathroom access, dedicated bar and plenty of room for dancing!” -
![Full Venue Hire at The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar in Fitzrovia, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
120 guestsThe Lucky Pig Cocktail BarGreat Portland Street StationFitzrovia, Central London
#Supervenue
RRob I.
“The whole event was a success, everyone made to feel at home, bar service and cocktails 10/10.”
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Book Small Private Bars in Central London
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Lounge Area
30
40
Lucy Wong
Tottenham Court Road Station
Fitzrovia, Central London
#Supervenue
J
Josephine S.
“Fantastic venue, friendly staff and a decent minimum spend!”
“Fantastic venue, friendly staff and a decent minimum spend!”
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
The Mezzanine
16
40
Vagabond Monument
Bank Station
Bank, Central London
#Supervenue
E
Emma L.
“Really accommodating staff! and great private venue room”
“Really accommodating staff! and great private venue room”
from £600
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
The Den
25
40
The Alice House West Hampstead
West Hampstead Station
West Hampstead, Central London
L
Laura
“The perfect space for 26 people. It was great to have our own bar and be right next to the toilets.”
“The perfect space for 26 people. It was great to have our own bar and be right next to the toilets.”
from £10
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Shanghai Private Events Space
22
30
68 & Shanghai
Aldgate East Station
Central London
#Supervenue
S
Sofia S.
“The private room was amazing! The perfect size for the party. Loved having a personal bar for the room.”
“The private room was amazing! The perfect size for the party. Loved having a personal bar for the room.”
from £600
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Kitchen Pods
30
40
Drake & Morgan at King's Cross
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
King's Cross, Central London
#Supervenue
M
Mark V.
“Great location lovely venue, ideal for holding an event”
“Great location lovely venue, ideal for holding an event”
from £100
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Henderson Bar
15
35
The Laslett
Notting Hill Gate Station
Bayswater, Central London
J
Jay M.
“Excellent communication from Marta. Great space, gracious hosting, and good pricing”
“Excellent communication from Marta. Great space, gracious hosting, and good pricing”
Find Affordable Private Bars in Central London
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
110
200
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
Bank Station
Bank, Central London
#Supervenue
M
Millie R.
“Excellent venue! Communication prior to the booking was great - the team were super helpful.”
“Excellent venue! Communication prior to the booking was great - the team were super helpful.”
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Under the Waterway
60
70
The Waterway
Warwick Avenue Station
Westminster Borough, Central London
S
Sarah S.
“Amazing value for money! London high class quality food at provincial prices!”
“Amazing value for money! London high class quality food at provincial prices!”
from £200
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
The Back Room
30
60
The Three Johns
Angel Station
Angel, Central London
J
Julia L.
“Really nice space, pizzas were all delicious and staff were very accommodating and helpful.”
“Really nice space, pizzas were all delicious and staff were very accommodating and helpful.”
from £250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Club
50
80
Be At One Oxford Street
Bond Street Station
Marylebone, Central London
The downstairs bar is the perfect room for any special occasion offering its own private bar, DJ facility and space to dance! Whether you are looking to host a birthday party, corporate drinks or just a room to have a get
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Cellar Bar
60
100
Sir Christopher Hatton
Chancery Lane Station
Farringdon, Central London
#Supervenue
S
Sandy K.
“Also having a private bar was much appreciated.”
“Also having a private bar was much appreciated.”
from £500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Bank Mezzanine
70
80
Simmons | Bank
Bank Station
Bank, Central London
#Supervenue
S
Sunni R.
“Venue, cocktails, music, happy hour, prices”
“Venue, cocktails, music, happy hour, prices”
Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of Central London’s Best Bars
from £4600
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Weatherproof Rooftop Bar
60
120
Bubba Oasis
Angel Station
Angel, Central London
#Supervenue
I
Ilana S.
“Thanks so much to Lily and the rest of the Bubba team for a wonderful christmas party! We had the best time.”
“Thanks so much to Lily and the rest of the Bubba team for a wonderful christmas party! We had the best time.”
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Bar
45
Crol and Co London Bridge
Borough Station
Newington, Central London
#Supervenue
D
Dominika W.
“Hired for ab30th Birthday Party! Lovely venue and lovely staff, highly recommend”
“Hired for ab30th Birthday Party! Lovely venue and lovely staff, highly recommend”
from £1750
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Main Bar
36
50
Ester
Chalk Farm Station
Primrose Hill, Central London
C
Christiana
“The venue was very clean, well kept and bar staff are attentive and friendly.”
“The venue was very clean, well kept and bar staff are attentive and friendly.”
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Bar, Kitchen and Courtyard
50
90
Union Theatre
Southwark Station
Newington, Central London
C
Cassy
“Top communication and a wonderful bar space, where you can also play your own music too.”
“Top communication and a wonderful bar space, where you can also play your own music too.”
from £500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Back Room Bar
25
50
Hard Rock Cafe London
Hyde Park Corner Station
Mayfair, Central London
S
Simon
“Great venue in an excellent location. Very friendly and professional staff.”
“Great venue in an excellent location. Very friendly and professional staff.”
from £200
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Private Bar + Shuffleboards
188
300
Shuffleboard Bar at Generator London
Russell Square Station
St Pancras, Central London
K
Kim L.
“The venue was great! Spacious, different areas and activities to suit everyone.”
“The venue was great! Spacious, different areas and activities to suit everyone.”
Throw an Unforgettable Party at One of These Bars
from £550
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Games Room
25
50
Heist Bank
Paddington Station
Paddington, Central London
#Supervenue
C
Charlene G.
“Great private space for an intimate party. The staff were fantastic from booking to end.”
“Great private space for an intimate party. The staff were fantastic from booking to end.”
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Mercury Bar
60
80
Blame Gloria Covent Garden
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, Central London
J
Jenna M.
“Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.”
“Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.”
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Lounge
80
220
Q Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Central London
E
Emeka A.
“I used this venue for my 25th Birthday Party and it's safe to say that it was nothing short of spectacular.”
“I used this venue for my 25th Birthday Party and it's safe to say that it was nothing short of spectacular.”
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
70
140
The Cocktail Club Mansion House
Mansion House Station
Bank, Central London
L
Lina K.
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
from £2250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
5CC Cocktail Bar
70
120
The Wren Tavern
Mansion House Station
Bank, Central London
J
Josie
“Had a surprise party for my sisters 30th birthday at this venue.”
“Had a surprise party for my sisters 30th birthday at this venue.”
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
35
100
Prosecco House
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Central London
J
Jose R.
“Perfect size for our group of around 40 people. It was a great Christmas Party, definitely recommend!”
“Perfect size for our group of around 40 people. It was a great Christmas Party, definitely recommend!”
Explore Central London’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Lower Floor
90
150
SAMA Bankside
Southwark Station
South Bank, Central London
#Supervenue
A
Anonymous
“Amazing venue! I hired a space for my 30th birthday party and it couldn't have been more perfect.”
“Amazing venue! I hired a space for my 30th birthday party and it couldn't have been more perfect.”
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
200
Lucy Wong
Tottenham Court Road Station
Fitzrovia, Central London
#Supervenue
M
Mia F.
“Great venue, attentive staff - held my 26th birthday party there and it was a great night.”
“Great venue, attentive staff - held my 26th birthday party there and it was a great night.”
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Drinks Area
70
The Cocktail Club Monument
Bank Station
Bank, Central London
S
Serene H.
“Had my birthday party here and it was absolutely amazing!”
“Had my birthday party here and it was absolutely amazing!”
from £3500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
86
250
Coin Laundry
Angel Station
Clerkenwell, Central London
S
Stacey P.
“I had a great birthday party here! The space is lovely.”
“I had a great birthday party here! The space is lovely.”
from £1100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Secret Drawing Room
16
40
Benugo @ The BFI Southbank
Waterloo Station
Waterloo, Central London
L
Levi N.
“Great space. Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar.”
“Great space. Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar.”
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Space & 1/4 of Terrace
60
150
Big Chill Kings Cross
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
St Pancras, Central London
#Supervenue
J
Joseph H.
“The private bar was great as well, and the location in Kings Cross is superb!”
“The private bar was great as well, and the location in Kings Cross is superb!”
FAQs about Top Private Bars in Central London
In Central London, prices 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 £500 | to £2250 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £55 | per person |
| From £120 | to £450 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2025), the best options include:
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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.’ -
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 Club at Core in Bank - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Everyone had a good time and I would highly recommend Core Bar as a party venue.’
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DH
Booked Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's
Amazing venue, location and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great place to throw a birthday party! Delicious food with a variety range of drinks, pleasing all guests :)
JW
Booked The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge
Roof top terrace, amazing venue to host a special celebration. Staff ready to go that extra mile to make the event a succss
C
Booked The Main Bar at Ester
Venue was amazing. Affordably priced, and my guest kept raving how nice everything was. Drinks were also really good. And staff was super helpful setting up music and organizing catering.
JP
Booked Basement Bar at The Clerkenwell Tavern
We had a great experience hiring the pub for a party. The staff were great, everybody loved the food and had a great night!
NS
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
Fantastic atmosphere - Filippo was incredible which meant we all had a wonderful night, highly recommend!
TF
Booked Entire Ground Floor at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
I had the best time for my 30th & recommend! All staff were friendly and very helpful - they worked very hard all evening!
TI
Booked Basement Bar at The Oxford Market
We had such a fun night at this venue. The staff were amazing, they could not do enough for us. Food was really good, its the first time we have had food left over at a venue. We will definitely go back there. They even renamed some of the cocktails for us, which was a nice touch.
JW
Booked Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
Amazing venue! Hosted my 30th birthday there for 40 guests. I had so many compliments on the room and the staff were excellent with organisation in the lead up and on the night.