Top Private Bars in Hackney
East London nights have a rhythm: sunset drinks by Regent’s Canal, music spilling out onto Mare Street, and plans that somehow get better as they go. Locking in private bars in Hackney means you don’t leave it to chance. You get your own space, your own bar, and a setup that actually fits your crowd. Take over a warehouse-style spot near London Fields, settle into a cocktail lounge in Hackney Central, or grab a laid-back bar space where everyone can properly relax. Birthdays, creative events, or just a solid night with your people. It all works here. Browse below and hire a space that feels right.
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from £20000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue
500 guestsMare Street Market HackneyLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonFFaye F.
“Staff were great, venue is amazing, and aesthetic is on point, private bar and cocktails were fab” -
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityCourtyard
500 guestsFive Points Taproom & CourtyardLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonCourtyard is a private outdoor space at Five Points Taproom & Courtyard with a partly covered pergola that creates an enclosed, garden-like setting. Design: The space has long communal timber tables, concrete flooring, planted
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from £2500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
400 guestsNetil 360London Fields StationHackney, LondonNetil360 is one of East London’s most iconic rooftop bars — a laid-back space with panoramic city views, wooden deck seating, and a buzzing, creative crowd.
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from £100
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMezzanine
80 guestsFive Points Taproom & CourtyardLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonThe beer tanks are lit up at night and it gives a cool vibe to any event. Speakers and screens available as well as private bar.
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from £30
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
20 guestsYou Call The ShotsHackney Central StationHackney, LondonPrivate Dining Room is a Dining Room in You Call The Shots centred on a long wooden table that creates an intimate, table-focused setting for a small group.
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from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Lounge - 3am licence
80 guestsThe London FieldsLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonHHacina S.
“It's the perfect location. Booking and visiting the venue was so simple. Once booked.” -
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Corner
60 guestsNetil 360London Fields StationHackney, LondonThe Corner at Netil 360 is a laid-back, semi-private rooftop space overlooking East London’s skyline, perfect for birthday celebrations, after-work drinks and summer daytime parties.
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from £200
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityBar
60 guestsMalavenda Cafè & BistroLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonBar in Malavenda Cafè & Bistro is a semi-private, partitioned service area that keeps activity separate from the main café. Design: The bar has a compact layout, low ceilings and pale wood finishes, punctuated by pendant
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from £60
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Bar
150 guestsEmpire TavernHackney Central StationHackney, LondonEmpire Tavern is a pub that pairs a grill-focused menu with a compact, music-ready interior centred on a fitted bar and booth seating. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering for private hires and operates
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from £3500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar and Dining Room
80 guestsThe FisheriesLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonCCharlotte F.
“Delicious cocktails and wine list too.” -
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
75 guestsThe Last Tuesday SocietyBethnal Green StationHackney, LondonThe Last Tuesday Society is an intimate cocktail bar defined by an on-site museum of curiosities that shapes the venue's character. Design: The venue's interior is compact and dimly lit, featuring dark panelling, low ceilings
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from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Front Room
45 guestsPub on the ParkLondon Fields StationHackney, LondonThe Front Room at Pub on the Park is a fantastic open space perfect for an abundance of different types of events. With multiple flat screen televisions, AV equipment at your disposal and both high and low seating, the Front
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FAQs about Top Private Bars in Hackney
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 Hackney, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £450 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £80 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £100 | to £350 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Cocktail Lounge - 3am licence at The London Fields in Hackney - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘It's the perfect location. Booking and visiting the venue was so simple.’ -
The Back of The Pub at The Lauriston in Hackney - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Super friendly service, really great food and drinks and wonderful atmosphere!’ -
Bar and Dining Room at The Fisheries in Hackney - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Could not recommend the space more highly and will definitely be finding a reason to go back!’
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 Hackney, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £80 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Hackney, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Front of House at Zoha. - cafe for 40 guests
Venue said: The space is full of natural light, with multiple tables and chairs in a soothing warm beige tone. Adding some personality to the walls, vertical narrow-plank wooden panels make a bold statement. -
Full Venue at Modern Restaurant Space London Fields - restaurant for 40 guests
Venue said: Located in the heart of Hackney, the venue is a short walk from London Fields and Hackney Central stations, with fast links to central London. -
The Mezz at The Gun Hackney - restaurant for 40 guests
Venue said: The space receives abundant natural light from large front windows and allows guests to play their own music through a wall-mounted sound system. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or an informal...
Cheap private bars in Hackney start from £30 hire fee per hour or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at You Call The Shots, from £30 hire fee per hour (up to 20 guests standing)
Venue said: Seating is organised around a single central dining table to support plated service and private conversation. The room operates under the venue's noise restriction policy. -
Bar at Malavenda Cafè & Bistro, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: Design: The bar has a compact layout, low ceilings and pale wood finishes, punctuated by pendant lights, backlit bottle shelving and framed artwork. Features: The space includes an attended service bar and a piano, plus natural... -
Patio Mezzanine at The Gun Hackney, from £50 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: The space includes a lively downstairs bar for drinks and social gatherings, along with an upstairs dining area for seated meals and private events. It is a good choice for birthdays, group dinners, networking events, company...
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