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Top Private Bars in The Strand
The Savoy helped define the modern cocktail bar and this stretch of London has carried that legacy forward. Private bars in The Strand place you near Covent Garden and Somerset House, with options ranging from speakeasy-style basements to velvet-lined cocktail lounges and mezzanine spaces. Popular with both locals and visitors, the area delivers venues that balance atmosphere with flexibility. Compare your options, check the details, and book the right space.
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![The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in The Strand, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault Bar
300 guestsWalkers of WhitehallCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonNNdidi
“Good space and separate bar area. Good service and friendly staff. Good food and a good variety of drinks.” -
![Entire Venue at Clipper Lounge EMB in The Strand, London]()
from £4250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsClipper Lounge EMBEmbankment StationThe Strand, LondonEElizabeth T.
“The staff could not have been friendlier, bartenders were brilliant, and the location is exceptional.” -
![VIP Oche Room at Oche in The Strand, London]()
from £17
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Oche Room
24 guestsOcheCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonVIP Oche Room is a Function Room in Oche and a private, enclosed darts bay created to give a small group an exclusive, contained gaming area. Design: Interior features dark-painted walls and warm timber flooring paired with
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![Whole Venue at Kitty Hawk in The Strand, London]()
from £5000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsKitty HawkCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonPPaige K.
“Everyone enjoyed the event & such a beautiful venue with amazing décor.” -
![Whole Venue at Courtyard Wine Cellars in The Strand, London]()
from £1750
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
120 guestsCourtyard Wine CellarsCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonIn dynamic Covent Garden, Courtyard Wine Cellars unveils the perfect fusion: Central London’s largest wine bar and a standout venue for private events, parties, and more.
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![Churchills Bar at The Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall Place in The Strand, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityChurchills Bar
50 guestsThe Royal Horseguards & One Whitehall PlaceEmbankment StationThe Strand, LondonLLeyda Y.
“I will celebrate another event there but only with a different management.” -
![The Bar & Terrace at Bow Street Tavern in The Strand, London]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Bar & Terrace
30 guestsBow Street TavernCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonPPatrick C.
“Cute bar area, friendly staff, tasty food, very good location” -
![Entire Venue at Dovetail Bar - Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
20 guestsDovetail Bar - Covent GardenCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonLocated in Covent Garden Market, our intimate bar provides a cozy and exclusive setting for private gatherings. With seating for up to 20 guests and space for 30 in a mix of seated and standing arrangements, it’s perfect
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![The Mercury - with Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in The Strand, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mercury - with Bar
80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonAAmazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!” -
![Exclusive Whole Venue Hire at Voila! Wine Bar & Shop in The Strand, London]()
from £1500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Whole Venue Hire
50 guestsVoila! Wine Bar & ShopCovent Garden StationThe Strand, LondonHire out exclusively the whole venue at Voila! Voila! is the perfect venue for private events such as Christmas parties, corporate events, birthdays, engagements etc.
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![The Parlour - Bar at Great Scotland Yard Hotel in The Strand, London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Parlour - Bar
40 guestsGreat Scotland Yard HotelCharing Cross StationThe Strand, LondonThe Parlour - Bar is a small bar in the Great Scotland Yard Hotel that presents intimate, lounge-style seating and period detailing. Design: The Parlour has a compact, Victorian-inspired interior of patterned velvet banquettes,
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![Indoor Bar at Setlist in The Strand, London]()
from £1600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityIndoor Bar
400 guestsSetlistTemple StationThe Strand, LondonSetlist is a high-energy riverside venue at Somerset House. Across its indoor bar and two open-air terraces, guests can enjoy views of the Thames. Setlist celebrates collaboration.
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FAQs about Top Private Bars in The Strand
Booking costs of private bars average £2302 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 The Strand, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £90 | per person |
| From £120 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Whitehall - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Good space and separate bar area. Good service and friendly staff.’ -
Entire Venue at Clipper Lounge EMB in The Strand - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘They brought out the food in a timely manner, and the bar service was incredible.’ -
VIP Oche Room at Oche in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The layout includes private seating and small tables and the space is wheelchair accessible with nearby accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups of friends or colleagues seeking a relaxed, social, game-led gathering that...
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 The Strand, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in The Strand, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at Gordon's Wine Bar - dining room for 45 guests
Venue said: Features: A long central table supports a shared seated dining layout. The room has Wi-Fi, natural light, wheelchair access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: It suits small groups looking for a relaxed, sociable meal in... -
Roof Top Garden at Bow Street Tavern, rated 4.6/5 - rooftop for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘This rooftop was the perfect space to hold a small party. The food and drinks were great!’ -
Semi-Private Area at Good Godfrey's - bar for 32 guests
Venue said: The space benefits from natural light, Wi‑Fi, step-free guest access and accessible toilets; the venue provides cocktails, beer and small plates. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, conversational lounge setting for...
Cheap private bars in The Strand start from £15 per person or £1500 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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VIP Oche Room at Oche, from £17 per person (up to 24 guests standing)
Venue said: The layout includes private seating and small tables and the space is wheelchair accessible with nearby accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups of friends or colleagues seeking a relaxed, social, game-led gathering that... -
Exclusive Whole Venue Hire at Voila! Wine Bar & Shop, from £1500 hire fee per day (up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: Voila! is the perfect venue for private events such as Christmas parties, corporate events, birthdays, engagements etc. Our extensive wine collection curated from across the globe showcases the diversity and richness of various... -
The Guinness Saloon at Mr Fogg's Market Tavern, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: The Guinness Saloon is a private event space within Mr Fogg's Market Tavern, accommodating up to 60 guests. Featuring its own dedicated Guinness bar, the space is suitable for networking events, private dinners, drinks receptions,
In The Strand, private bars are most commonly booked for 20 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £1,500. |
User who booked The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall for 45 guests
said: ‘All our guests loved the venue it was so beautiful and worked really well for our event.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £500 and £850. |
User who booked Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden for 12 guests
said: ‘If you are thinking to reserve this place for a special event, I’d definitely recommend.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £650 and £1,000. |
User who booked Roof Top Garden at Bow Street Tavern for 12 guests
said: ‘Fun, vibrant and well decorated venue. Food was great and liked we could play our own music...’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £700 and £1,900. |
User who booked Oche Meetings & Events Space at Oche for 15 guests
said: ‘cosyness of the venue decor food...’ |
| Conference | Usually between £1,500 and £3,000. |
User who booked Main Lounge at Arboretum for 80 guests
said: ‘The layout also worked perfectly for our partner exhibition space and breakout sessions.’ |
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