Private Bars for Hire in South London

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 South London, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• La Fiesta Bar at Azteca Battersea in Battersea - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘If you are thinking of hiring out their bar i definitely recommend and I’ll be back for sure!!’

• Full Venue Hire at aspen & meursault in Battersea - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Incredible event space with the most attentive and kind wait staff.’

• The Whole Venue at Simul Place in Earlsfield - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Bar staff and doormen all super friendly. Very helpful with set up.’

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

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

• Cairn's at The Red Setter, rated 4.5/5 - event space for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘The area for our event had its own side of the bar which worked well.’

• Emerald at Copper Ceylon - bar for 40 guests
  Venue said: Features: The space has long banquette seating, freestanding barrel chairs and small cocktail tables, plus a PA system and permission for guests to play their own music.

• Mondo Taproom at Mondo Brewery and Taproom - bar for 60 guests
  Venue said: Features: The space provides a staffed bar with on-tap service, a public-address system and speakers, and venue Wi‑Fi. The space also includes an open area suitable as a dancefloor and allows guests to play their own music...

Cheap private bars in South London start from £100 hire fee per day or £100 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Whole Venue at Simul Place, from £100 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Bar staff and doormen all super friendly. Very helpful with set up.’

• Semi-Exclusive Main Bar at Lost Society (Battersea SW11), from £100 hire fee per event (up to 200 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Overall, the venue is lovely, the staff helpful and the value for money on the booking was fantastic.’

• The Lounge at No.32 The Old Town, from £10 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Lounge is a relaxed and inviting upstairs space, perfect for hosting gatherings of up to 50 guests. While not private, the area offers a cozy, comfortable atmosphere that feels intimate and social, making it ideal for...

In South London, private bars are most commonly booked for 35 to 65 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026: