Private Bars for Hire in East London

Booking costs of private bars average £1150 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 East London, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Louie's at Red Dog Saloon Hoxton in Hackney Borough - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The bar staff were extremely friendly and kind! They arranged everything like i had asked for.’

• Wine Cellar at 68&SHANGHAI in Spitalfields - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Private bathroom, private bar area, cocktails were brilliant.’

• The JubJub at Callooh Callay Shoreditch in Shoreditch - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘I had the absolute best birthday and think this place has the best cocktails in London for me. Thank you all!’

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

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 70 guests standing. Here are some great options in East London, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Flat at The Old Blue Last, rated 4.7/5 - bar for 70 guests
  Our user said: ‘Having the private access to your own toilets and a bar is great as well.’

• Basement Bar at Be At One Spitalfields, rated 5/5 - basement for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue had the perfect size for our small gathering.’

• Mosaic Clapton bar at Mosaic Clapton Wine Bar, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 60 guests
  Venue said: Our café specializes in serving delectable brunch options, and in the evenings, we offer a unique selection of natural wines paired with delicious small Kurdish plates.

Cheap private bars in East London start from £200 hire fee per day or £150 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Aura X Basement Bar at Aura X, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 180 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Bar staff were great and the price is very reasonable for the hire.’

• The Flat at The Old Blue Last, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Flat provides a cleared central area suitable for dancing and a bar counter for in-room service. The Flat also provides Wi‑Fi and natural daylight.

• The Den at Ballie Ballerson, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Wenny was particularly helpful throughout the booking process, answering any and all questions that I had...’

In East London, private bars are most commonly booked for 35 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: