Private Bars for Hire in Docklands, London

Booking costs of private bars average £2000 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 Docklands, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Hawksmoor Bar Hire at Hawksmoor Wood Wharf in Canary Wharf - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘I chose to host a surprise 40th birthday party here and it turned out absolutely perfect!’

• The Boathouse London at The Boathouse London - Canary Wharf in Docklands - rated 5/5
  Venue said: From private dining, to supperclubs to a more informal canapé setting or meeting room venue, our boats are highly adaptable spaces and our team are on hand to help create a uniquely special day.

• Basement Restaurant & Bar at The Sipping Room in Canary Wharf - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘It was booked for my bridal shower and the staff are very attentive.’

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

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Docklands, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Semi-private Room at Bōkan 39 Roof Terrace Bar, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 50 guests
  Venue said: The room provides wheelchair access, accessible toilets and a step‑free guest entrance, and it has a small cleared area that can function as a dance floor under an enforced noise restriction.

• Private Dining Room at Pergola on The Wharf, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 20 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small teams and close social groups will find this room best suited to focused, seated meals and private conversations in a relaxed but polished setting.

• The Jemison at Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf - event space for 50 guests
  Venue said: The layout supplies bar-height counters and high stools and allows direct access to the venue’s food and drink service for orders. Ideal for: Small social groups seeking an energetic, informal setting where guests can circulate...

Cheap private bars in Docklands start from £55 hire fee per hour or £400 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Clays Bar at Clays Canary Wharf, from £55 hire fee per hour (up to 350 guests standing)
  Venue said: Premium cocktail bar and competitive socialising space are available for large group bookings and exclusive hire. Guests can sip on stunning signature cocktails and enjoy tasty sharing plates while playing clay target shooting...

• Cellar Bar at Browns West India Quay, from £400 hire fee per event (up to 300 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Excellent communication throughout, great location, nice area well prepared. Staff were friendly and helpful.’

• Basement Bar at Fox@ExCeL, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: Basement Bar is a basement bar in a pub offering exposed brickwork and an open, adaptable lower-ground space defined by clear sightlines and a long service counter.

In Docklands, private bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026: