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Top Private Bars in Southwark
Shakespeare drank around here and the bar scene here hasn’t lost the plot since. Around Borough Market and Bankside, things stay busy for a reason, and the venues lean into it. Private bars in Southwark span low-lit, spirit-forward rooms, candlelit basements, and exclusive hire spots with seriously good drink lists, each with its own take on a night well done. It’s the kind of area where plans come together quickly, and the options don’t run dry. Compare what’s on, check the details, and lock something in.
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![Basement Bar at Brix Ldn in Southwark, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsBrix LdnBorough StationSouthwark, London
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MMandi S.
“Brix basement bar was a fantastic venue hire for my husbands 40th birthday.” -
![The Basement Bar at Elephant & Castle Pub in Elephant and Castle, Southwark]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Basement Bar
100 guestsElephant & Castle PubElephant & Castle StationElephant and Castle, SouthwarkFFinlay H.
“Great private space that was well lit and offered personal bar and toilets. Well connected and easy to find.” -
![The Drawing Room at BFI Southbank in Waterloo, Southwark]()
from £200
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Drawing Room
40 guestsBFI SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, SouthwarkLLevi N.
“Great space. Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar.” -
![Bar at Crol and Co London Bridge in Newington, Southwark]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBar
45 guestsCrol and Co London BridgeBorough StationNewington, Southwark
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KKayleigh D.
“The venue was exactly as described and well-kept. All of the bar staff were friendly and welcoming.” -
![Whole Venue at Prosecco House in Southwark, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
80 guestsProsecco HouseLondon Bridge StationSouthwark, LondonJJasmine L.
“She is very responsive and transparent. 2. The venue is very well maintained, gorgeously designed and clean.” -
![Waterloo Bar at Slug & Lettuce Waterloo in Waterloo, Southwark]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWaterloo Bar
100 guestsSlug & Lettuce WaterlooWaterloo StationWaterloo, SouthwarkKKaty .
“Great location with a private room and bar just for our guests was a lovely touch.” -
![The Front Bar Area at The Last Talisman in Southwark, London]()
from £1
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Front Bar Area
30 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationSouthwark, London
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AAlice F.
“Very beautiful room. Incredible food. Private bar and own bar tender. Private toilets. Very clean.” -
![The Balcony Bar at BFI Southbank in Waterloo, Southwark]()
from £2700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Balcony Bar
120 guestsBFI SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, SouthwarkJJustin H.
“We were actually at the bar not the secret drawing room.” -
![Qube Elephant Bar & Lounge at Qube Elephant in Newington, Southwark]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityQube Elephant Bar & Lounge
120 guestsQube ElephantElephant & Castle StationNewington, SouthwarkMMoy W.
“Shoutout to the bar team, management and security team.” -
![Bar & Restaurant at Locke Bar & Lounge in Southwark, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBar & Restaurant
100 guestsLocke Bar & LoungeLondon Bridge StationSouthwark, LondonKKatherine P.
“The hosts were extremely accommodating and welcoming. I would definitely recommend booking with them!” -
![Little Rae's at Little Rae's in Newington, Southwark]()
from £4800
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityLittle Rae's
100 guestsLittle Rae'sBorough StationNewington, SouthwarkRRoma W.
“Bare in mind I am a bit of a perfectionist so that says it all. Nothing was too much trouble to them.” -
![Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman in Southwark, London]()
from £1
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMala Madre Events Space
90 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationSouthwark, London
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CChristian P.
“Big shoutout to our private barman Aslam who was so lovely and made the best cocktails!”
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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 Southwark, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £800 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £15 | to £55 | per person |
| From £450 | to £900 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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Bar at Crol and Co London Bridge in Newington - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Wonderful night, huge thank you to the ladies who ran the bar and made the most delicious cocktails.’ -
Basement Bar at Brix Ldn in Southwark - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Bartenders were brilliant. Venue is accessible (lift and accessible toilet).’ -
The Drawing Room at BFI Southbank in Waterloo - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Unique and private. Able to play our own music. Included bartender to staff the bar. Polite people.’
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 Southwark, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £5500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Southwark, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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The Rum Shop Bar at LIMIN SOUTHBANK, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘All 100 of our attendees were super happy and we are looking forward to booking this place again.’ -
Lounge Bar at Brix Ldn, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Hired out the smaller (piano) room at Brix for my 30th venue and was absolutely over the moon.’ -
The Dining Room at The Fountain & Ink - dining room for 25 guests
Venue said: Whether that be for your next upcoming birthday, engagement or office party. As you walk into the venue, you will be greeted with a traditional English pub with an array of popular lagers and ciders and a fully stocked back...
Cheap private bars in Southwark start from £500 minimum spend per event or £750 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Basement Bar at Elephant & Castle Pub, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 100 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great private space that was well lit and offered personal bar and toilets.’ -
Courtroom Bar at The Dixon Hotel Tower Bridge, from £750 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: Crafted cocktails and a marble-clad sunken bar beneath the judge's original oak canopy – The Dixon’s Courtroom bar is a cocktail bar like no other. -
Little Belly Room at Big Belly Bar, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The team were so happy to help us at such short notice.’
In Southwark, private bars are most commonly booked for 25 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 £550 and £2,000. |
User who booked Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman for 40 guests
said: ‘The space, staff, food and location are all absolutely excellent!’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £550 and £2,000. |
User who booked Lounge Bar at Brix Ldn for 35 guests
said: ‘Absolutely amazing venue!!! I hosted my birthday and I live in NY, Christlin was amazing very communicative.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,200 and £3,900. |
User who booked Thomas Doggett’s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge for 65 guests
said: ‘The whole event was wonderfully supported.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £100 and £750. |
User who booked The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman for 20 guests
said: ‘Provided a great venue for a great birthday celebration, great food and drink and everything was catered for.’ |
| Summer Party | Usually between £1,800 and £5,500. |
User who booked The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge for 52 guests
said: ‘Nothing but excellence! The refurnished rooftop is the perfect venue, but what's more is the staff.’ |
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