Hammersmith knows how to keep nights out moving. Riverside pubs fill quickly before concerts at the Apollo, while cocktail bars near King Street welcome crowds celebrating birthdays, engagement drinks, and company socials. Hidden lounges, rooftop spaces, and stylish bars shape the mix of private bars in Hammersmith, giving groups far more freedom than a standard reserved table allows. District and Piccadilly line connections nearby only make the plan easier once the evening gets going. Pick a bar that feels worth gathering for.
Booking costs of private bars average £1100 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 Hammersmith, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £950 | to £9000 | hire fee per day |
| From £35 | to £89 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Lillie Lounge at The Lillie Langtry
in Hammersmith - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Beautiful private room upstairs for a 50th birthday party. With private bar. Sit down dinner.’
Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar
in Hammersmith - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Interior gives a proper cocktail bar club feel. Our guests were really impressed.’
Upstairs Bar at The Distillers
in Hammersmith - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent space, drinks choice, friendliness of staff...’
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 Hammersmith, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Hammersmith, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room at The Lillie Langtry, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 8 guests
Our user said: ‘The bar staff in the night were great! The food was delicious. The room was perfect for my event.’
The Salon at Kindred, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Food, venue, service, attention to detail, the staff being so accommodating - fab...’
Function Area at Black Lion, rated 5/5 - function room for 50 guests
Venue said: The Black Lion is an iconic country pub on the north bank of the River Thames between Hammersmith and Chiswick. History abounds at this wonderful pub – ghost stories, local history and what ‘The Black Lion’ really meant,
Cheap private bars in Hammersmith start from £20 per person or £25 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
The Lillie Lounge at The Lillie Langtry, from £20 per person
(up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Beautiful private room upstairs for a 50th birthday party. With private bar. Sit down dinner.’
The Orangery Room at The Thatched House, from £25 hire fee per hour
(up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Our Orangery Room is the perfect room for a group, old world charm with a central open fire and art covered walls with use of the courtyard garden. Private bar service, sit down or standing catering.
Function Area at Black Lion, from £500 hire fee per day
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: The Black Lion is an iconic country pub on the north bank of the River Thames between Hammersmith and Chiswick. History abounds at this wonderful pub – ghost stories, local history and what ‘The Black Lion’ really meant,
In Hammersmith, private bars are most commonly booked for 40 to 80 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £1,500 and £2,500. |
User who booked Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar for 60 guests
said: ‘Best birthday ever!!! Beautiful venue. Very friendly staff! Perfect size and location.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £1,500 and £2,500. |
User who booked The Lillie Lounge at The Lillie Langtry for 35 guests
said: ‘The staff were all really friendly. This is my second time using the venue and I would 100% use it again.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £1,000 and £1,500. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at The Lillie Langtry for 8 guests
said: ‘The decor in the upstairs private room is beautiful, the wallpaper and room so elegant.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,700 and £3,500. |
User who booked Restaurant at Brook Green for 29 guests
said: ‘I would recommend this venue! Staff were amazing, and food delicious.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £500 and £1,200. |
User who booked The Presidents Room at The Queen's Club for 21 guests
said: ‘Great room and staff were very attentive.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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