Private Bars for Hire in South Bank, London

Private Bars for Hire in South Bank, London

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Top Private Bars in South Bank

The river’s doing its thing, the city lights are on, and your group has its own bar. That’s how you do it properly. Private bars in South Bank put you right by the Thames with spaces made for celebrations, work drinks, and big nights that need more than a crowded corner. Think stylish interiors, riverside terraces, and enough room to actually move around with a drink in hand. Planning something casual or going all out? Either way, there’s a spot here with your name on it. Keep scrolling and pick your favourite.


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Private Bars for Hire in South Bank, London

FAQs about Top Private Bars in South Bank

Booking costs of private bars average £1500 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 South Bank, based on Tagvenue data:

Prices of private bars in South Bank as of October, 2026
From £750 to £4000 minimum spend per event
From £30 to £136 per person
From £400 to £1000 hire fee per event

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

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

Small up to 60 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Medium between 100 and 150 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event
Large over 200 guests prices average £6600 minimum spend per event

Smaller private bars usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in South Bank, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

  • Garden Arch at SAMA Bankside, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 50 guests
    Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, great cocktails, and the space was even bigger than the pictures made it seem.’

  • Interactive Darts at BrewDog Waterloo, rated 5/5 - event space for 40 guests
    Venue said: Interactive Darts is a private Event Space in BrewDog Waterloo that provides a compact, dedicated area separated from the main bar for small-group socialising.

  • The Dining Room at The Fountain & Ink - dining room for 25 guests
    Venue said: The space includes a step-free guest entrance, wheelchair-friendly circulation and accessible toilets. Ideal for: The Dining Room suits small, seated groups seeking relaxed, social dining and easy conversation in an informal...

Cheap private bars in South Bank start from £10 per person or £400 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

  • Interactive Darts at BrewDog Waterloo, from £12 per person (up to 40 guests standing)
    Venue said: BrewDog Waterloo is an entertainment-led BrewDog brewhouse that pairs a large bar with on-site games and attractions. Venue highlights: The venue’s long bar features an extensive draught tapwall and an on-site microbrewery...

  • Outdoor Terrace at Big Belly Bar & Club, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 200 guests standing)
    Venue said: The space is available for reserved area bookings and semi-private events alongside the Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club Hall, making it ideal for drinks receptions, breakout spaces, team socials, and casual gatherings.

  • Old Crypt at 73 Waterloo at St John's, from £2500 hire fee per day (up to 220 guests standing)
    Venue said: Old Crypt is a private event space in 73 Waterloo at St John's defined by its exposed brick barrel-vault ceiling, which gives the room a strong historic character.

In South Bank, private bars are most commonly booked for 5 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 £450 and £1,000. User who booked Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside for 45 guests
said: ‘Booked the upper arch for my birthday and had a blast! Pizzas were gorgeous, space was amazing.’
Meeting Usually between £70 and £200. User who booked Meeting Room in near Waterloo at The Travel Cafe Waterloo for 2 guests
said: ‘A lovely quirky venue with great coffee and surrounded by plants. A gem and will definitely use again.’
Birthday Party Usually between £300 and £750. User who booked Event Space at Alaska Waterloo for 80 guests
said: ‘Good venue clear invoice times made sense very easy to communicate...’
Private Dining Usually between £600 and £800. User who booked The Orchids Room & Terrace at Sticky Mango Waterloo for 11 guests
said: ‘She appreciated more than any other venue I had contacted the importance of our lunch.’
Christmas Dinner Usually between £1,200 and £2,800. User who booked Exclusive Hire of Venue at Brasserie Blanc Southbank for 130 guests
said: ‘The reservations team were extremely helpful, the staff were fantastic and the food was amazing.’

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