Markets by day and cocktails by night. Private bars in Spitalfields give you creative spaces for parties, work events, and celebrations just off Brick Lane and around Liverpool Street. Expect quirky interiors, warehouse-style bars, and cocktail spots that don’t take themselves too seriously. Some are intimate, others built for bigger crowds, but all bring a bit of East London edge to the night. Ready to plan something a little less predictable? Start browsing and find your match.
Booking costs of private bars average £1200 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 Spitalfields, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £2800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £950 | to £3000 | hire fee per day |
| From £200 | to £300 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Basement Bar at Be At One Spitalfields
in Spitalfields - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The venue had the perfect size for our small gathering.’
Bar: Cosmic Corner at The Astronomer
in Spitalfields - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic private hire venue. Very classy and beautiful decor.’
Anise Bar at Cinnamon Kitchen
in Spitalfields - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Venue is beautifully decorated. - Large bar space. - Organised and smooth service.’
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 Spitalfields, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Spitalfields, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Nest at The Magpie, rated 5/5 - event space for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘There was no hire cost, just a minimum spend which was very achievable and my deposit was returned promptly.’
Work Parties at Star by Liverpool Street, rated 4.7/5 - karaoke bar for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘our bartender was amazing great food and drinks great quality service all round...’
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Liverpool Street - bar for 30 guests
Venue said: The menu features creative signatures, sharers made for celebrations, and all the classics you love — done the Cocktail Club way. Perfect for team socials, birthdays, corporate takeovers and “just because” nights out, this...
Cheap private bars in Spitalfields start from £55 hire fee per hour or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Work Parties at Star by Liverpool Street, from £59 hire fee per hour
(up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘our bartender was amazing great food and drinks great quality service all round...’
Upstairs Dining Room at The Woodins Shades, from £200 minimum spend per event
(up to 120 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Space was perfect for our needs and was very reasonable. Will definitely book again.’
Drinks Area at The Cocktail Club Liverpool Street, from £10 per person
(up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: The menu features creative signatures, sharers made for celebrations, and all the classics you love — done the Cocktail Club way. Perfect for team socials, birthdays, corporate takeovers and “just because” nights out, this...
In Spitalfields, private bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £1,500. |
User who booked Function Room with Karaoke at Simmons | Liverpool Street for 30 guests
said: ‘Everything in the venue, including the bathrooms, were very clean (save the trestle table; see below). 3.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £1,000 and £2,600. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at Cinnamon Kitchen for 11 guests
said: ‘The food and service we amazing and we cannot fault our experience.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £300 and £1,300. |
User who booked The Nest at The Magpie for 32 guests
said: ‘There was no hire cost, just a minimum spend which was very achievable and my deposit was returned promptly.’ |
| Drinks Reception | Usually between £900 and £2,400. |
User who booked Mezzanine at Tank and Paddle Bishopsgate for 45 guests
said: ‘Staff, Service and Location were amazing.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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