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Top Private Bars in West End
Music’s up, drinks are landing, and the room starts to feel like your own. That's when it all comes together. Choosing private bars in the West End means you don’t have to compete for space, whether you’re taking over a cocktail lounge or booking a dedicated bar area for your group. From Soho’s late-night buzz to Covent Garden’s polished spots, there’s no shortage of places that know how to host a proper night. It’s fast-paced, full of options, and ready when you are. Have a browse and lock it in.
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![The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in West End, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Boudoir Bar
100 guestsBar SohoLeicester Square StationWest End, London
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MMichael P.
“Private Bar, our own sound system, away from the public and just a great space. I'd highly recommend it” -
![The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Cocktail Bar
150 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, London
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DDeclan B.
“A great spot for a birthday party, with private bar/staff.” -
![Basement Bar at Two Floors in West End, London]()
from £750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
50 guestsTwo FloorsOxford Circus StationWest End, LondonTTom T.
“The venue was really well decorated and the private bar fully stocked.” -
![Function Room Lower floor at Simmons | Holborn in West End, London]()
from £750
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFunction Room Lower floor
200 guestsSimmons | HolbornHolborn StationWest End, London
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TTuvan S.
“The venue manager, bar staff and security were all very friendly, helpful and supportive.” -
![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden, West End]()
from £800
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityStudio Bar
55 guestsMaxwell's Bar and GrillCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, West EndLLaura R.
“It was a good size for the 25 of us and having a private bar was great.” -
![The Onyx Bar at Inamo Covent Garden in Covent Garden, West End]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Onyx Bar
70 guestsInamo Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, West EndCCarla W.
“I had my partner’s 50th birthday at The Onyx Bar. It was absolute perfection from start to finish.” -
![Entire Ground Floor at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Ground Floor
300 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, London
#Supervenue
AAnne Q.
“Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.” -
![Private Room at Beasy Soho in West End, London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Room
40 guestsBeasy SohoTottenham Court Road StationWest End, LondonAAinsley C.
“Brilliant venue, great location, cool vibe and super friendly staff, from security to bar staff.” -
![Peony bar at Opium Chinatown in Chinatown, West End]()
from £350
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityPeony bar
30 guestsOpium ChinatownLeicester Square StationChinatown, West End
#Supervenue
AAshley
“Some of us stayed at the bar a bit later and were able to keep the same area. All in all a fantastic night!” -
![Gold Room at Be at One Regent Street in West End, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityGold Room
30 guestsBe at One Regent StreetPiccadilly Circus StationWest End, LondonMMax R.
“Aaron was an amazing barman throughout our time in the gold room. He was really helpful & friendly.” -
![Private Lounge at Baaria in Covent Garden, West End]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Lounge
30 guestsBaariaLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, West End
#Supervenue
NNicola T.
“Highly recommend, great price for a venue in Central London! Would book again :)” -
![Speakeasy Bar at Bantof in West End, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySpeakeasy Bar
40 guestsBantofPiccadilly Circus StationWest End, LondonIIsobel M.
“I recently hosted my birthday party at this venue and it exceeded every expectation.”
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Booking costs of private bars average £1750 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 West End, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £750 | to £4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £60 | per person |
| From £1000 | to £2500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Private Bar, our own sound system, away from the public and just a great space.’ -
The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.’ -
Basement Bar at Two Floors in Soho - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Venue decorated the venue very cutely ahead of the night. Space to dance. Areas to seat.’
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 West End, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 135 guests | prices average £4000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller private bars usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in West End, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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VIP Oche Room at Oche, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 24 guests
Venue said: In our exquisite private space, you can enjoy an exceptional range of shared plates inspired by cuisines from around the world paired with uniquely crafted cocktails and craft beers and wines, whilst your guests enjoy an... -
Ground Floor at Bantof, rated 4.8/5 - bar for 35 guests
Venue said: It can comfortably accommodate up to 25 seated guests or up to 40 guests standing, making it an ideal venue for both small gatherings and lively events. -
Academy Bar at Opium Chinatown, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘The barmen were super kind and welcoming, which really set the vibe for the night.’
Cheap private bars in West End start from £350 minimum spend per event or £1000 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Peony bar at Opium Chinatown, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The minimum spend felt very reasonable and I was able to put money behind the bar.’ -
Penthouse & The Terrace Club at Grand Connaught Rooms, from £1000 hire fee per day (up to 80 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Special shout out to Shanen and the bar team who made the whole night especially excellent.’ -
VIP Oche Room at Oche, from £17 per person (up to 24 guests standing)
Venue said: In our exquisite private space, you can enjoy an exceptional range of shared plates inspired by cuisines from around the world paired with uniquely crafted cocktails and craft beers and wines, whilst your guests enjoy an...
In West End, private bars are most commonly booked for 25 to 70 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 £2,300. |
User who booked The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden for 55 guests
said: ‘We held our daughter's 21st in the downstairs roo. Big thank you to Will, Laura and team for a fabulous night.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £2,000. |
User who booked The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho for 60 guests
said: ‘Awesome location, amazing staff, very reasonable min spend. Was the perfect venue for my birthday party.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,200 and £3,900. |
User who booked Function Room Lower floor at Simmons | Holborn for 50 guests
said: ‘Great venue and enjoyed the fact that we were able to have a private space...’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £500 and £900. |
User who booked Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden for 45 guests
said: ‘We decorated the space ourselves, they allowed us to play music and bring cake which was wonderful.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £600 and £1,800. |
User who booked Oche Meetings & Events Space at Oche for 15 guests
said: ‘cosyness of the venue decor food...’ |
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