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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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![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Charing Cross, London]()
from £800
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 Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Charing Cross, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault Bar
300 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.” -
![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, LondonAAnna J.
“Great location and a fantastic team to help make your event special!” -
![VIP Oche Room at Oche in Charing Cross, London]()
from £17
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Oche Room
24 guestsOcheCovent Garden StationCharing Cross, LondonVIP Oche Room is a Function Room in Oche and a private, enclosed darts bay created to give a small group an exclusive, contained gaming area. Design: Interior features dark-painted walls and warm timber flooring paired with
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![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.” -
![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
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![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, LondonIn dynamic Covent Garden, Courtyard Wine Cellars unveils the perfect fusion: Central London’s largest wine bar and a standout venue for private events, parties, and more.
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![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
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![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!” -
![The Parlour - Bar at Great Scotland Yard Hotel in Charing Cross, London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Parlour - Bar
40 guestsGreat Scotland Yard HotelCharing Cross StationCharing Cross, LondonThe Parlour - Bar is a small bar in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel that presents intimate, lounge-style seating and period detailing. Design: The Parlour has a compact, Victorian-inspired interior of patterned velvet banquettes,
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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 £1000 | to £3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £60 | per person |
| From £925 | to £1900 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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1st Floor Private Hire at Market Place Leicester Square in Charing Cross - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Thanks everyone I had the best 30th birthday party!’ -
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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £2250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Charing Cross, based on Tagvenue data as of November 2026:
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Private Dining Room at Gordon's Wine Bar - dining room for 45 guests
Venue said: Features: A long central table supports a shared seated dining layout. The room has Wi-Fi, natural light, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: It suits small groups looking for a relaxed, sociable meal in... -
Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, rated 4.4/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘Nothing was too much trouble, and she coped well with the 'small people' at the lunch!’ -
Downstairs Bar Space at The Wellington - bar for 40 guests
Venue said: The Wellington is a traditional pub that retains original Edwardian ceilings and a marble exterior. Venue highlights: The venue combines a ground-floor bar and dining areas that are adaptable for private meals and informal...
Cheap private bars in Charing Cross start from £30 hire fee per hour or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
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Dart Boards at Rocket Room, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: Forget sticky pub boards and lost chalk. Rocket Room's darts runs on smart interactive boards that track everything for you. Just throw, watch the screen light up, and focus on beating your mates. -
Zoo Bar at Zoo Bar, from £20 per person (up to 200 guests standing)
Venue said: The venue also offers outdoor seating, food served at the bar, happy-hour deals, cloakroom service and visible security. Ideal for: Friend groups and nightlife crowds seeking a loud, social late-night setting suitable for... -
Permission Lounge at The Hippodrome Casino, from £450 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Central location, lovely room for music.’
In Charing Cross, private bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 75 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,700 and £5,200. |
User who booked Saddle Room at The Coach House for 65 guests
said: ‘The pub is in a great location, very central. The staff were amazing and made our party unforgettable!’ |
| Party | Usually between £1,500 and £3,000. |
User who booked The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall for 45 guests
said: ‘All our guests loved the venue it was so beautiful and worked really well for our event.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £650 and £1,700. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden for 12 guests
said: ‘If you are thinking to reserve this place for a special event, I’d definitely recommend.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £1,000 and £2,400. |
User who booked Entire Venue at UVA Cantina for 25 guests
said: ‘The venue was beautiful and intimate and exactly as seen in the pictures.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £750 and £1,700. |
User who booked Oche Meetings & Events Space at Oche for 15 guests
said: ‘cosyness of the venue decor food...’ |
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