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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 Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £1000
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.” -
![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” -
![Basement Bar at Two Floors in West End, London]()
from £1000
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.” -
![Entire Ground Floor at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in West End, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Ground Floor
300 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationWest End, London
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AAnne Q.
“Fantastic space for a private party with your own bar. Amazing bar staff who made the best cocktails.” -
![Studio Bar at Maxwell's Bar and Grill in Covent Garden, West End]()
from £550
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.” -
![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.” -
![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.” -
![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.” -
![The Mercury Bar at Blame Gloria Covent Garden in Covent Garden, West End]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mercury Bar
80 guestsBlame Gloria Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, West EndAAmazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!” -
![Peony bar at Opium Chinatown in Chinatown, West End]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityPeony bar
30 guestsOpium ChinatownLeicester Square StationChinatown, West End
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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!” -
![Private Lounge at Baaria in Covent Garden, West End]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Lounge
30 guestsBaariaLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, West End
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LLucy W.
“Will deffo book again for my next birthday xx”
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“The Union Club did us proud for our Christmas Party - just brilliant!”
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“Booked The Cocktail Club for a 30th birthday party and it was an excellent night!”
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“I had an absolutely fantastic 30th birthday party at Simmons!”
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“Held a lot of parties in London and this has been one of my favourites. We had a wonderful party!”
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FAQs about Top Private Bars in West End
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 April 2026:
| From £800 | to £3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
| From £1000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated April 2026), the best options include:
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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.’ -
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.’ -
Basement Bar at Two Floors in Soho - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The staff were friendly and helpful aswell.’
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 (April 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 110 guests | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
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