Private Bars for Hire in City of London

Private Bars for Hire in City of London

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Top Bar Venues in City of London

Ready to elevate your gathering in the City of London? Explore private bars around Leadenhall Market, Bishopsgate, Clerkenwell and beyond! From cosy pubs to chic cocktail lounges, these areas set the stage for an unforgettable private event. So, the City's bars are the answer whether you're after a laid-back vibe or a touch of elegance. Discover your options for premier private bars on Tagvenue, choose your favourite spot, and let the good times roll in these fantastic City venues. 

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Book Small Bar Venues in City of London

180 Club
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
180 Club
20
35
Balls Brothers Austin Friars
(72)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
M
Mariyam T.
“The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice!”
Private Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Private Bar
19
30
City Arts Bar
(2)
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Private space
The private bar is a special and intimate area. It is tucked away from the main bar, and it fits up to 30 guests. It includes its own bartender and TV.
SAMBAROOM Bar
from £2500
minimum spend / per afternoon
SAMBAROOM Bar
40
40
SUSHISAMBA
(12)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
L
Lulu C.
“Fantastic food and service, gorgeous venue.”
Cellar Bar
from £2000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Cellar Bar
30
40
MBER London
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Private space
The Cellar Bar is MBER’s dedicated private hire space with a fully exclusive setting for up to 40 guests standing or 30 seated.
Cellar Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Cellar Bar
30
40
Quill Wine House
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Function Room in a Bar
Private space
The Cellar Bar is our private event space that accommodates 40 people. The basement area is suitable for small gatherings, parties, office and corporate events, as well as wine tastings.
The Snug
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Snug
24
35
Vagabond Monument
(49)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
E
Emma L.
“Really accommodating staff! and great private venue room”
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Find Affordable Bars for Events in City of London

Karaoke Room
from £14
per person / per session
Karaoke Room
15
Roxy Ball Room - St Mary Axe, London
(6)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Karaoke Room in a Bar
Private space
Ideal for birthday parties, team socials, or celebratory nights out with friends. Our Karaoke Room has a capacity of up to 15 guests and includes the following: • Private karaoke setup with extensive song library • Multiple
Private Dining Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
12
15
Balls Brothers Minster Court
(55)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
D
Diana E.
“I definitely recommend it for any private celebrations or events.”
Bar Area
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Bar Area
70
120
The Chamberlain
(29)
Tower Gateway Station
City of London
Hotel
Shared space
S
Samantha G.
“The space is nice and was enough to fit all of our guests.”
The Den
from £300
minimum spend / per evening
The Den
25
Vagabond St Paul's
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
With room for up to 25 guests in a relaxed mix of seating and standing, it’s an ideal setting for private tastings, small celebrations, or quiet catch-ups.
The Landing
from £300
minimum spend / per evening
The Landing
25
40
Vagabond St Paul's
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
The Landing is slightly raised from the main bar, acting as a great vantage point overlooking the square with doors opening to the porch. Designed to accommodate up to 40 guests, the space features a comfortable mix of seating
Main Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Main Bar
80
300
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(58)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Private space
Y
Yazmynhendrix
“Very reasonable price, lovely food and an area cordoned off so it felt very private.”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of City of London’s Best Bars

Basement Bar
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
15
30
Be At One Spitalfields
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
A
Aditya K.
“Loved the space and how quick it was to book!”
Whole Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
150
250
Andrea Adam's Court
(38)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Whole venue
E
Emma S.
“The staff were exceptional polite efficient quick at serving really impressed with them all.”
Balfour Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Balfour Bar
20
45
Balfour St Bart's
(25)
Barbican Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
Overlooking Smithfield Market, Balfour Bar at Balfour St Bart’s offers a comfortable, relaxed space with a private bar for up to 40 guests. Enjoy English sparkling wine and canapes.
Entire Venue
from £8000
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue
80
300
The Listing
(23)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Cocktail Bar in a Bar
Whole venue
S
Susie W.
“The venue itself is cool and a great location.”
Wildside
from £1500
minimum spend / per morning
Wildside
120
Savage Garden
(21)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Terrace at a Bar
Private space
M
Morgan A.
“The food, venue and vibes are 10/10! Thank you again for helping us plan an amazing event”
Cellar Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Cellar Bar
30
40
The Walrus and Carpenter
(7)
London Bridge Station
City of London
Pub
Private space
R
Rachel C.
“The staff, venue and location were exceptional”
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Throw an Unforgettable Party at One of These Bars

Full Venue Hire
from £4000
minimum spend / per day
Full Venue Hire
100
200
Fleets
(7)
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Bar
Whole venue
M
Megan C.
“We hired Fleets for our Christmas party, and it was a great night. Amazing venue, drinks and food was lovely.”
Restaurant
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Restaurant
90
110
Balls Brothers Minster Court
(55)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Bar
Private space
D
Diana E.
“We had our Christmas work party at this venue, and what a hidden gem it is!”
Whole Venue
from £12000
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
75
400
Eastcheap Records
(68)
Bank Station
City of London
Bar
Whole venue
H
Hannah S.
“We booked Eastcheap for our AAA video-game wrap party and were so well looked after.”
Whole Venue
from £1650
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
50
80
Notes Coffee & Bars - Bank
(11)
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Whole venue
F
Ford D.
“Excellent service for a leaving party in the City. The food was really good and the space worked really well.”
The Lounge
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Lounge
60
Vagabond Monument
(49)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Semi-private area
I
India M.
“We had a party of 30, and given the occasion, it was always going to be fun.”
Cellar Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Cellar Bar
80
150
Tokenhouse
(39)
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
Pub
Private space
A
Adriana S.
“It was a great christening party and we owe so much to Alissa who provided a brilliant service.”
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Explore City of London’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties

Drinks Area
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Drinks Area
70
The Cocktail Club Monument
(24)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
Shared space
S
Serene H.
“Had my birthday party here and it was absolutely amazing!”
The Saloon
from £1250
minimum spend / per evening
The Saloon
50
Mr Fogg's City Tavern
(49)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Bar in a Pub
Private space
Z
Zaphna M.
“This venue was absolutely brilliant for hosting my 50th birthday party.”
Whole Venue
from £5000
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
150
250
Vagabond Monument
(49)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Whole venue
B
Bjss
“The venue itself is really great, the wine and beer taps make it an exciting talk point for events.”
The Den
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The Den
65
90
All Bar One Houndsditch
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
K
Krishna V.
“Great space, helpful staff, excellent service to organise the event”
Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge
from £2000
minimum spend / per evening
Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge
150
Pan Pacific London
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Hotel
Private space
Looking to host a special occasion? Ginger Lily Bar & Lounge is available for private events, from corporate mixers and birthday celebrations to cocktail receptions and intimate gatherings.
Left Bank
from £300
minimum spend / per evening
Left Bank
40
60
Vagabond Liverpool St
(1)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Outdoor Space at a Bar
Private space
V
Vanessa D.
“Really great staff and lovely atmosphere - perfect for a group booking”
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Private Bars for Hire in City of London

Frequently Asked Questions

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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:

Prices of private bars in City of London
From £500 to £2500 minimum spend per event
From £15 to £120 per person
From £500 to £2000 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 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.’

  • Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘I hosted a birthday party in the basement bar and it was absolutely brilliant.’

  • 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.’

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 (May 2026):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 120 guests prices average £750 minimum spend per event
Large over 170 guests prices average £3000 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of Private Bars in City of London

SM
Sheevang M.
Verified review
Booked The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street
4.5
Nice modern private bar with private toilets and balcony. Also allowed to bring your own decorations
AB
Alison B.
Verified review
Booked Full Venue Hire at Editors Tap
4.5
Management and Team were fantastic, really helpful and accommodating. Venue was well presented and had a great atmosphere for the event we were hosting.
JP
Joanna P.
Verified review
Booked Backstage at Eastcheap Records
4.6
Great venue, helpful and friendly staff, events manager was extremely helpful organising the event when I need dimensions, room set up options etc.
JH
Jessie H.
Verified review
Booked Black Parrot Bar at Black Parrot Bar
5.0
David and the teams knowledge and manner were perfect plus the vibe and size of the venue was perfect for the amount of people we had
CS
Charlie S.
Verified review
Booked The Gallery Bar at Dirty Martini St. Paul's
3.8
Area was as explained. Staff were friendly and tried their best. Good location in the city. Was refunded what I didn't spend in the end.
SG
Sarah G.
Verified review
Booked Bank Mezzanine at Simmons | Bank
5.0
Fantastic venue for a party. The team were really helpful and great music, everyone had fun - thank you!
GR
Gustavo R.
Verified review
Booked The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street
4.8
Great venue for a party of no more than 60 I'd say. Staff were brilliant, Rachel and the security guys were very friendly. Venue allowed us to decorate and bring a cake. Good volume for the music and you can bring your own playlist.
SR
Saiyini. R.
Verified review
Booked Basement Bar at Be At One Monument
4.5
We had a great night and the staff were really helpful and made sure everything went so smooth. Couldn't thank you all for making our night so memorable

Page last updated in May 2026

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