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Looking for a terrific spot to host your next celebration? Islington’s private bars are packed with character, from brew pubs near Angel Station to wine and specialty bars near King’s Cross. Celebrate a milestone birthday in a pub with eclectic decor that’s as unique as you or throw a music-fueled team night in a karaoke bar known for its fun atmosphere. Unleash your inner party animal in London with Tagvenue’s handpicked listings. Dive in and book an epic bar today!
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Booking costs of private bars average £1000 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 Islington, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £90 | per person |
| From £50 | to £110 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Basement Bar at Coin Laundry
in Clerkenwell - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Awesome venue - great location (Exmouth Market), great downstairs basement bar with good airy feel to it.’
Basil's Bar at Fox On The Green
in Angel - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Staff were great - super helpful. Nice private bar upstairs, quick service. Left to do our own thing.’
Whole Venue at Bar Silver
in Angel - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘I wanted the party to have a club vibe and it definitely did, as there was a DJ booth and bar.’
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 Islington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Bar Area at Keystone Crescent, rated 5/5 - bar for 10 guests
Venue said: Hidden below the streets of Kings Cross our cosy lounge serves our members until 4am. Our world class bartenders have devised a small but perfectly formed menu of high calibre drinks that makes choosing easy.
Private Meeting Room at Bubba Oasis, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 12 guests
Venue said: Best for: Focused boardroom-style meetings and presentation-led sessions suit this room. What sets it apart: A quiet, private location separates the meeting room from the venue's busier areas, supporting confidential conversations.
Private Party Events Space at Trampoline, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue, great location, perfect space for a small-ish private event.’
Cheap private bars in Islington start from £200 minimum spend per event or £10 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Private Party Events Space at Trampoline, from £200 minimum spend per event
(up to 40 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘I hired the upstairs space for birthday drinks and nibbles. Delicious food and drinks, really good value.’
The Bar at AGL // Angel, from £10 hire fee per hour
(up to 90 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘It was amazing, the bar team and manager were easy to work with.’
Entire Venue at Astro Tapas & Cocktail Bar, from £26 per person
(up to 36 guests seated)
Venue said: What guests say: The bar's cocktails and attentive service receive frequent praise. The space is intimate and well maintained, and value-for-money is commonly noted.
In Islington, private bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between £400 and £1,600. |
User who booked The Party Room at The Regent for 35 guests
said: ‘All my guests commented on how fantastic the venue and friendly and helpful the staff were.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £800 and £1,700. |
User who booked Bar Room at The George & Monkey for 40 guests
said: ‘It was brilliant. So well communicated and every need met - so grateful for this team! Book book book!’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £700 and £2,000. |
User who booked Weatherproof Rooftop Bar at Bubba Oasis for 72 guests
said: ‘Thanks so much to Lily and the rest of the Bubba team for a wonderful christmas party! We had the best time.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £100 and £300. |
User who booked Angel Meeting Room at Frequency Angel for 12 guests
said: ‘Frequency at Angel in Camden Passage was perfect.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £500 and £1,300. |
User who booked Private Party Events Space at Trampoline for 16 guests
said: ‘Super easy and simple to arrange and book, it's definitely the place is you want a private birthday dinner!’ |
We hired the bottom bit for a vegas themed party. Jo was outstanding! She went above and beyond to accommodate us. The venue itself was enough comfortably for 30 people. The food was delicious. The space was reasonably priced. We had our own lovely bartender. Also, We had our own toilets as well. More than happy and would happily book again!!
The team were amazing from start to finish for our wedding reception for 60 people! We wouldn’t hesitate to book here again. Food was delicious and the staff were all amazing on the day!!
The room was very spacious for 30 guests, the food was absolutely amazing and all the staff were very helpful. We loved the karaoke and had a wonderful time.
Responsive staff during planning. Friendly and helpful team on the night, great food and karaoke was so fun - had such a great birthday
We had a great experience hiring the pub for a party. The staff were great, everybody loved the food and had a great night!
This venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party! Friendly and helpful staff and the karaoke was going all night!
The owner was amazing and kept us updated all night. All in all, it was a good night and would recommend.
Chilled environment with friendly, helpful staff. Great quality and value for the food and drink. The venue was exactly as described and the management were very helpful on the build up to the event.
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