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Top Private Bars in Covent Garden
Curtain up, cocktails ready. London has always known how to put on a show. Private bars in Covent Garden bring an unforgettable energy behind closed doors, with quiet spaces above historic pubs, luxurious cocktail spots just off the piazza, and rooms made for nights that deserve a little drama. Expect expertly mixed drinks, stylish interiors, and just enough entertainment to keep things interesting. Whether it’s a birthday, work event, or something worth celebrating properly, your night starts here. Have a scroll and see what’s waiting.
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![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden, London]()
from £550
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55 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonLLaura R.
“It was a good size for the 25 of us and having a private bar was great.” -
![The Onyx Bar at Inamo Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £250
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70 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonCCarla W.
“I had my partner’s 50th birthday at The Onyx Bar. It was absolute perfection from start to finish.” -
![The Mercury Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1000
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80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonAAmazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!” -
![Private Lounge at Baaria in Covent Garden, London]()
from £200
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30 guestsBaariaLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, London
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LLucy W.
“Will deffo book again for my next birthday xx” -
![Venue Hire at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £1500
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220 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonJJenna M.
“Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.” -
![VIP Oche Room at Oche in Covent Garden, London]()
from £17
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Oche Room
24 guestsOcheCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonThe versatility of this space really opens the doors for many types of private events from birthday parties to that work activity day! In our exquisite private space, you can enjoy an exceptional range of shared plates inspired -
![Whole Venue at Courtyard Wine Cellars in Covent Garden, London]()
from £75
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120 guestsCourtyard Wine CellarsCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonLocated in the heart of Covent Garden, Courtyard Wine Cellars (CWC) is Central London’s largest wine bar and retail space – a truly unique venue perfect for private events, corporate functions, celebrations, and more. -
![The Bar & Terrace at Bow Street Tavern in Covent Garden, London]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bar & Terrace
30 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London
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PPatrick C.
“Cute bar area, friendly staff, tasty food, very good location” -
![Entire Venue at Dovetail Bar - Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £150
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20 guestsDovetail Bar - Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, 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 -
![Whole Venue at Baaria in Covent Garden, London]()
from £4000
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100 guestsBaariaLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, London
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AAnna M.
“Perfect for our group, brilliant staff, excellent food, we shall be back” -
![Unique Events - The Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUnique Events - The Lounge
120 guestsLe Bab Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, London
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SSamantha H.
“Had my 30th birthday in the function room downstairs. Amazing! the room was great, the service was fantastic.” -
![Tavern and Gin Parlour at Mr Fogg's Tavern in Covent Garden, London]()
from £12250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityTavern and Gin Parlour
120 guestsMr Fogg's TavernLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonLocated on the corner of New Row and St. Martin’s Lane, Mr Fogg’s Tavern & Gin Parlour both lie in the heart of theatre-land. Left by Fogg’s late Aunt Gertrude to her loyal housekeeper Fanny McGee, her home has been transformed
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“Fantastic venue for hosting my birthday!”
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“I held my 30th Birthday party here and the staff were incredible from pre-booking all the way to the event.”
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“Overall, Le Bab's basement venue surpassed all expectations for our joint 25th birthday party.”
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“Venue was amazing and perfect for my birthday drinks. Completely secluded from the rest of the pub.”
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“We recently hosted a drinks reception for a group of 40 people, and I cannot recommend this pub highly enough!”
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“Fab venue for private hire with really friendly efficient staff and excellent bufffet”
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“They ticked all my boxes and so many guests commented on what a great space it was to hire.”
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“We reserved the private dining room at the Covent Garden location.”
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“Venue was gorgeous, staff were lovely and the food was amazing!”
FAQs about Top Private Bars in Covent Garden
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 Covent Garden, based on Tagvenue data from April 2026:
| From £600 | to £3450 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £50 | per person |
| From £500 | to £3000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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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.’ -
Private Lounge at Baaria in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect for our group, brilliant staff, excellent food, we shall be back...’ -
The Mercury Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Fab venue, staff were friendly, helpful and on point for our private party.’
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 Covent Garden, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (April 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £650 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
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