Private Bars for Hire in Clapham, London

Booking costs of private bars average £600 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 Clapham, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• The John Burns Room at The Bread & Roses in Clapham - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘The room with the garden access was perfect for my birthday party, and the buffet was a massive hit...’

• Upstairs at The Railway at The Railway Clapham in Clapham - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Seperate bathroom and bar which guests can use...’

• Full Venue hire at Simmons | Clapham in Clapham - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, good location, spacious, drinks were catered to with no alcohol options.’

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 Clapham, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 35 guests standing. Here are some great options in Clapham, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Games Room at The Little Orange Door, rated 5/5 - lounge for 25 guests
  Venue said: The Games Room is a private lounge in The Little Orange Door that creates a secluded, living-room-style setting for small groups looking for an intimate, domestic-feel space.

• Conservatory at Red Vine, rated 5/5 - conservatory for 22 guests
  Venue said: The room contains wooden tables and chairs arranged for seated dining and shows basic table settings in place. Ideal for: Small groups seeking an intimate, semi-private seated dinner or a relaxed social gathering.

• The Downstairs Private Area at Lina Stores Clapham - Italian Restaurant - event space for 22 guests
  Venue said: Design: The private room has dark green patterned wallpaper, leather banquette seating and small round wooden tables beneath low pendant lamps, producing a compact, restaurant-style interior with subdued lighting.

Cheap private bars in Clapham start from £10 per person or £150 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Pavement at No.32 The Old Town, from £10 per person (up to 70 guests standing)
  Venue said: The layout centres on clustered tables and contains a small dancefloor for later service. The space provides a step‑free guest entrance, accessible toilets and a noise restriction for evening events.

• Behind The Arch at The Nel Bar & Terrace (Clapham), from £150 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Venue said: The venue provides a full bar with cocktails and beer flights and offers in-house catering plus visible AV options suitable for match screenings or presentations.

• Semi-private back area at Simmons | Clapham, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Very easy to put what I'm looking and find the perfect venue for my birthday!’