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Top Private Bars in Charing Cross
Located right where the West End, the Strand, and the river all collide, this district is an easy place to land and an even easier place to stay a while. Private bars in Charing Cross put you right in the middle of it, with intimate, spirit-forward rooms, candlelit basement bars, and exclusive hire spots pouring seriously good drinks near the Strand, Trafalgar Square, and beyond. Expect sharp service, flexible setups, and an atmosphere that does the work for you. Find your spot just below.
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![The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Charing Cross, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault Bar
100 guestsWalkers of WhitehallCharing Cross StationCharing Cross, LondonNNdidi
“Good space and separate bar area. Good service and friendly staff. Good food and a good variety of drinks.” -
![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Charing Cross, London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityStudio Bar
55 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonLLaura R.
“It was a good size for the 25 of us and having a private bar was great.” -
![The Onyx Bar at Inamo Covent Garden in Charing Cross, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onyx Bar
70 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonCCarla W.
“I had my partner’s 50th birthday at The Onyx Bar. It was absolute perfection from start to finish.” -
![1st Floor Private Hire at Market Place Leicester Square in Charing Cross, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor Private Hire
150 guestsMarket Place Leicester SquareLeicester Square StationCharing Cross, LondonThe first floor features a stunning balcony overlooking Leicester Square, ideal for parties and hosting. The space includes a private bar, four screens, and DJ facilities with the option to plug in your own music. -
![VIP Oche Room at Oche in Charing Cross, London]()
from £17
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Oche Room
24 guestsOcheCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonThe versatility of this space really opens the doors for many types of private events from birthday parties to that work activity day! In our exquisite private space, you can enjoy an exceptional range of shared plates inspired -
![Whole Venue at Kitty Hawk in Charing Cross, London]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsKitty HawkCharing Cross StationCharing Cross, LondonPPaige K.
“Everyone enjoyed the event & such a beautiful venue with amazing décor.” -
![Whole Venue at Courtyard Wine Cellars in Charing Cross, London]()
from £1750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
120 guestsCourtyard Wine CellarsCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonLocated in the heart of Covent Garden, Courtyard Wine Cellars (CWC) is Central London’s largest wine bar and retail space – a truly unique venue perfect for private events, corporate functions, celebrations, and more. -
![Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall in Charing Cross, London]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityChampagne Bar
150 guests116 Pall MallPiccadilly Circus StationCharing Cross, LondonThese can be opened out into one space allowing for 50 guests, or closed off to create two separate spaces. The entire bar can also be hired privately on evenings and weekends for up to 150 standing and is always a popular -
![The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Charing Cross, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mercury - with Bar
80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonAAmazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!” -
![Churchills Bar at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place in Charing Cross, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityChurchills Bar
50 guestsThe Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall PlaceEmbankment StationCharing Cross, LondonLLeyda Y.
“I will celebrate another event there but only with a different management.” -
![Entire Venue at Dovetail Bar - Covent Garden in Charing Cross, London]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
20 guestsDovetail Bar - Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonLocated in Covent Garden Market, our intimate bar provides a cozy and exclusive setting for private gatherings. With seating for up to 20 guests and space for 30 in a mix of seated and standing arrangements, it’s perfect -
![Tavern and Gin Parlour at Mr Fogg's Tavern in Charing Cross, London]()
from £12250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityTavern and Gin Parlour
120 guestsMr Fogg's TavernLeicester Square StationCharing Cross, LondonLocated on the corner of New Row and St. Martin’s Lane, Mr Fogg’s Tavern & Gin Parlour both lie in the heart of theatre-land. Left by Fogg’s late Aunt Gertrude to her loyal housekeeper Fanny McGee, her home has been transformed
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FAQs about Top Private Bars in Charing Cross
Booking costs of private bars average £2250 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 Charing Cross, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £1000 | to £4400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £65 | per person |
| From £925 | to £1900 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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1st Floor Private Hire at Market Place Leicester Square in Charing Cross - rated 5/5
Venue said: The space includes a private bar, four screens, and DJ facilities with the option to plug in your own music. A full Martin Audio sound system and professional lighting rig create the perfect atmosphere for parties and events. -
Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I really appreciated the manager and the bartender; they were both flexible, helpful, and kind.’ -
The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Whitehall - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Good space and separate bar area. Good service and friendly staff.’
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 Charing Cross, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
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