Private Bars for Hire in City of London

Private Bars for Hire in City of London

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Top Private Bars 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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663 Bar Venues in City of London

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Book Small Private Bars in City of London

Club Room
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Club Room
35
Andrea 47 Ludgate Hill
(11)
Blackfriars Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
G
George C.
“Would highly recommend for anyone looking to hire this venue.”
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.
Private Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Private Bar
19
30
City Arts Bar
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
Bar in a Cocktail 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.
The PDR
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The PDR
16
30
Vagabond Monument
(43)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
E
Emma L.
“Really accommodating staff! and great private venue room”
Straits Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per evening
Straits Bar
40
Pan Pacific London
(3)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Bar in a Hotel
Private space
Tucked alongside our main restaurant, Straits Bar offers a stylish and casual setting perfect for private (or semi-private) gatherings of up to 40 guests.
SAMBAROOM Bar
from £2500
minimum spend / per afternoon
SAMBAROOM Bar
40
40
SUSHISAMBA
(10)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Bar in a Restaurant
Private space
L
Lulu C.
“Fantastic food and service, gorgeous venue.”
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Find Affordable Private Bars in City of London

Karaoke and Beer Pong
from £12
per person / per session
Karaoke and Beer Pong
20
Roxy Ball Room London St Mary Axe
(2)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
Host your next gathering in our Karaoke Room, designed for up to 20 guests. This space includes a private Karaoke Room and Beer Pong Table, it's the ideal setting for group events, offering endless fun and a chance to sing
The Snug
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Snug
24
35
Vagabond Monument
(43)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
T
Tim .
“The wine and beer selection provided was good and costs were very reasonable.”
The Den
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The Den
65
90
All Bar One Houndsditch
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
whatever your occasion, we’ve got you covered — All Bar One Houndsditch is the place to hire your very own flawless function space or private venue in London.
Private Dining Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
12
15
Balls Brothers Minster Court
(50)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Bar
Private space
L
Leanna B.
“We hosted our staff Christmas Party here and they all commented how lovely the venue was!”
The Ticket Hall
from £200
minimum spend / per day
The Ticket Hall
56
150
BOXHALL City
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
With a capacity of 180, screens, lighting, AV, seating and a large bar, it is the perfect space for your next event!
Bar Area
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Bar Area
70
120
The Chamberlain
(17)
Tower Gateway Station
City of London
Bar in a Hotel
Shared space
S
Samantha G.
“The space is nice and was enough to fit all of our guests.”
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Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of City of London’s Best Bars

Whole Bar
from £1250
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Bar
50
100
sYp
(10)
Aldgate Station
City of London
Bar
Whole venue
A
Arisa T.
“All of our guests had a fantastic time and couldn’t stop talking about how great the venue was afterwards.”
Whole Venue
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
65
150
Andrea 47 Ludgate Hill
(11)
Blackfriars Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Bar
Whole venue
D
Daniel W.
“Really great venue, brilliant service and friendly team!”
Whole Venue
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
150
250
Andrea Adam's Court
(37)
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.”
Basement Bar
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
15
30
Be At One Spitalfields
(2)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Basement in a Bar
Private space
R
Ricardo
“The venue had the perfect size for our small gathering.”
Do Not Disturb - DND
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
Do Not Disturb - DND
56
90
Vintry & Mercer
(13)
Mansion House Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Bar in a Hotel
Private space
A
Aran B.
“Staff were attentive and on hand throughout the whole event and made sure all my guests were looked after.”
Wildside
from £1500
minimum spend / per morning
Wildside
120
Savage Garden
(11)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Rooftop 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”
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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.”
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!”
Restaurant
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Restaurant
90
110
Balls Brothers Minster Court
(50)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
L
Leanna B.
“We hosted our staff Christmas Party here and they all commented how lovely the venue was!”
Whole Venue
from £12000
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
75
400
Eastcheap Records
(68)
Bank Station
City of London
Event Venue in a Bar
Whole venue
H
Hannah S.
“We booked Eastcheap for our AAA video-game wrap party and were so well looked after.”
180 Club
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
180 Club
20
35
Balls Brothers Austin Friars
(69)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
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!”
Whole Venue
from £750
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
474
Core
(72)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Whole venue
J
Joe V.
“Held my 30th birthday here for over 100 people in the Cocktail Lounge and the Club Room.”
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Explore City of London’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties

Whole Venue
from £5000
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
150
250
Vagabond Monument
(43)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Whole venue
B
Bjss
“The venue itself is really great, the wine and beer taps make it an exciting talk point for events.”
Basement Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
110
200
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(41)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Basement in a Bar
Private space
E
Emmanuel A.
“I was also allowed to create my own cocktail menu which the bar staff served to perfection.”
Bar and Terrace
from £5000
minimum spend / per day
Bar and Terrace
150
270
Balls Brothers Minster Court
(50)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Terrace at a Bar
Private space
N
Nick K.
“Great staff and customer care. Fantastic selection of drinks and food. The team were very adaptable.”
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
Bar in a 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.
Ferus Suite
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
Ferus Suite
45
60
Savage Garden
(11)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Event Space in 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”
Full Venue
from £5500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Full Venue
100
350
Harrild & Sons
(1)
Blackfriars Station
City of London
Bar
Whole venue
We have plenty of areas, spaces, nooks and crannies, or a fully private cocktail bar to suit any party size. Harrild is one of the only sites in the city with a 3am license so we are the venue that parties every day of the
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Private Bars for Hire in City of London

FAQs about Top Private Bars in City of London

In City of London, prices 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 November 2025:

Prices of private bars in City of London
From £500 to £2500 minimum spend per event
From £15 to £50 per person
From £149 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2025), 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.’

  • Whole Venue at Patch East in Tower Hill - rated 4.7/5
    Our user said: ‘The venue itself is really well done out, and had a great glam clubby / bar feel without being pretentious.’

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 (November 2025):

Small private bars up to 50 guests prices average £300 minimum spend per event
Medium private bars between 80 and 120 guests prices average £750 minimum spend per event
Large private bars over 140 guests prices average £2500 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of Private Bars in City of London

SM
Sheevang M.
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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