Private Bars for Hire 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:

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

• 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 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.’

• Dark & Stormy 60 guests 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.’

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 (October 2026):

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

• Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 55 guests
  Our user said: ‘For a private room in central London on a Saturday night, the minimum spend price is so decent.’

• Shanghai Lounge at 68&SHANGHAI, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 30 guests
  Venue said: Best for: Wine tastings and guided flight events; cocktail receptions and drinks-led launch parties; small private dinners or canapé receptions. Location: Spitalfields sits within a busy market and dining quarter, offering...

• The Games Room at Heist Bank, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘and the room itself is perfect for a small gathering. Loved the board games, Nintendo and karaoke!’

Cheap private bars in Central London start from £120 hire fee per event or £300 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Games Room at Heist Bank, from £120 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Excellent value for money to book, very easy to book online. Great options at the bar, for drinks and food.’

• Gold Room at Be at One Regent Street, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Loved how the min spend was reasonable.’

• Terrace at TOLA, from £5 per person (up to 250 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The space was exactly what I was looking for to celebrate my partner's 30th birthday and at a great price.’

In Central London, private bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 85 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: