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Top Bar Venues in Islington
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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![Basil's Bar at Fox On The Green in Islington, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasil's Bar
80 guestsFox On The GreenAngel StationIslington, London
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CCaitlin O.
“Nice private bar upstairs, quick service. Left to do our own thing. The disco lights were a delightful bonus.” -
![Whole Venue at Bar Silver in Islington, London]()
from £10
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsBar SilverAngel StationIslington, LondonKKayleigh L.
“The venue had our own private bar and really cool games and decor.” -
![Basement Bar at Coin Laundry in Islington, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
90 guestsCoin LaundryAngel StationIslington, LondonDDaniela
“Loved the kind staff, cozy area with private bathroom access, dedicated bar and plenty of room for dancing!” -
![Function Room (Karaoke) at Simmons | Kings Cross in Islington, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room (Karaoke)
60 guestsSimmons | Kings CrossKing's Cross St. Pancras StationIslington, LondonJJoe P.
“Staff were very friendly - Ish was a great bartender!!” -
![Terrace Room and Garden at The Chapel Bar in Islington, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTerrace Room and Garden
80 guestsThe Chapel BarAngel StationIslington, LondonFFreddie
“Had the most amazing party here! The bar staff were super friendly and the space was perfect for the event.” -
![Whole Venue at Coin Laundry in Islington, London]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsCoin LaundryAngel StationIslington, LondonCChirag &.
“Awesome venue - great location (Exmouth Market), great downstairs basement bar with good airy feel to it.” -
![Saloon at The Chapel Bar in Islington, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilitySaloon
150 guestsThe Chapel BarAngel StationIslington, LondonHHelen P.
“Lovely venue , nice bar with great dancefloor , sound system disco ball etc . All facilities good.” -
![Bar Silver at Bar Silver in Islington, London]()
from £800
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBar Silver
100 guestsBar SilverAngel StationIslington, LondonMMariana A.
“I wanted the party to have a club vibe and it definitely did, as there was a DJ booth and bar.” -
![The Bar at The Clerkenwell Tavern in Islington, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Bar
70 guestsThe Clerkenwell TavernFarringdon StationIslington, London
#Supervenue
MMegan E.
“Perfect venue for a private party. Loads of room, private bar and really friendly and helpful staff.” -
![Ground Floor at Coin Laundry in Islington, London]()
from £3500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityGround Floor
150 guestsCoin LaundryAngel StationIslington, LondonEEmma W.
“Great venue, perfect size, loved that it had its own bar and toilets.” -
![Bar Room at The George & Monkey in Islington, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBar Room
70 guestsThe George & MonkeyAngel StationIslington, London
#Supervenue
KKatie T.
“We threw a casual engagement party with friends and family and everyone commented what a nice pub/bar it was.” -
![Whole Venue at Simmons | Kings Cross in Islington, London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
90 guestsSimmons | Kings CrossKing's Cross St. Pancras StationIslington, LondonGGabrielle O.
“Lee the bartender was so sweet and got along so well with my guests, all in all had a great night.”
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Booking costs of private bars average £975 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 £40 | to £90 | per person |
| From £35 | to £120 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £2200 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 September 2026:
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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 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.’ -
The Snug at The Bull, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘I booked the space for a farewell party with 26 people. Great atmosphere and staff ! I’d recommend.’
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 September 2026:
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Bar Area at Keystone Crescent, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 10 guests standing)
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. -
Entire Venue at AGL // Angel, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 145 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Amazing service, beautiful venue, prompt responses, lovely staff – anything you could want!’ -
Entire Venue at Astro Tapas & Cocktail Bar, from £26 per person (up to 36 guests seated)
Venue said: We have 36 internal covers and 20 external covers available. We offer both complete venue booking and partial booking options.
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