Private Bars for Hire in City of London

Booking costs of private bars average £1500 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 City of 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 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.’

• Soda Room at The Botanist Broadgate Circle in City of London - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Help with managing our bar tab. Great mixologists. Helpful with planning our event. Great venue.’

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 City of 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Speakeasy at MNM, rated 4.8/5 - cocktail bar for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘the space fit 40 people comfortably, it isn’t huge but it’s nice for a small party with a dj.’

• Ferus Suite at Savage Garden, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘We had such a lovely experience celebrating my birthday at Savage Garden.’

• Straits Bar at Pan Pacific London, rated 4.1/5 - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: Available for exclusive hire for up to 40 guests, the space features a full bar with premium spirits, an extensive wine list, as well as the option to include a canapés or a custom food menu from our restaurant.

Cheap private bars in City of London start from £10 hire fee per hour or £1000 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Speakeasy at MNM, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The price and affordability were a big factor for me and this venue and organisers exceeded my expectations.’

• Ferus Suite at Savage Garden, from £1000 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘We had such a lovely experience celebrating my birthday at Savage Garden.’

• Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Monument, from £10 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘A great space suitable for the size of group we had.’

In City of London, private bars are most commonly booked for 40 to 100 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: