Top Bar Venues in Northampton
Northampton’s pub scene has history but the private bars take things up a notch. You will find private bars in Northampton from cosy and unique cocktail spots to loud and lively venues near the town centre, there are spaces ready for birthdays, reunions, and big nights out. Want a place where your group takes over without squeezing into a corner? Done. Scroll on and book your spot.
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from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Function Room
120 guestsBarratts ClubNorthamptonThe Function Room is a Function Room in Barratts Club and provides a private, enclosed event space inside a multi-screen sports and snooker venue, offering a dedicated area for group dining and socialising.
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from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barn, Marquee & Patio
120 guestsThe Sun InnNorthampton#Supervenue
The Barn, Marquee & Patio is an event space in The Sun Inn that functions as a compact, music-friendly pub room offering an intimate, close-up setting for live performance.
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from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Upstairs
100 guestsThomas 'A' BecketNorthampton#Supervenue
EEniola A.
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from £400
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
350 guestsOld House Bar & RestaurantNorthamptonThe Private Function Room is a Function Room in a restaurant that features a large arched window which fills the space with natural light. Design: The interior pairs a long tufted banquette and mixed seating with dark timber
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from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
100 guestsThe ShipmansNorthampton Town CentreLooking for exclusive event venue hire in Northampton town centre? Shipmans is a top choice for private parties, corporate events, and celebrations, offering full use of Northampton’s oldest trading pub for a unique and memorable
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from £35
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Barn
50 guestsThe Sun InnNorthampton#Supervenue
The Barn is a private event space at The Sun Inn that combines pub character and a relaxed, informal layout. Design: The interior combines warm timber finishes and a parquet floor beneath a low, beamed ceiling strung with
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from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
400 guestsBarratts ClubNorthamptonJust a short distance from Northampton town centre, Barratts Club offers flexible event spaces with a lively, modern atmosphere. Ideal for private parties, corporate functions, milestone birthdays, or casual get-togethers,
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from £50
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMeeting Room
20 guestsO'Neill's NorthamptonNorthampton Town CentreMeeting Room in O'Neill's Northampton is a private meeting space inside the pub that provides step-free access and on-site accessible toilets. Design: The room has exposed brick, a patterned carpet and a low painted ceiling
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from £240
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Heroes Restaurant
120 guestsNorthampton Saints StadiumNorthamptonThe Heroes Restaurant is a Banqueting Hall in Northampton Saints Stadium, a private dining space organised around a dedicated banquet layout designed for formal seated service.
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from £240
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityChampions Suite
250 guestsNorthampton Saints StadiumNorthamptonChampions Suite is a Function Room in Northampton Saints Stadium and a private hospitality suite characterised by a flexible flat-floor layout suited to formal dining or reception-style gatherings.
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from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
300 guestsThomas 'A' BecketNorthampton#Supervenue
SStacey D.
“Very friendly staff and a wonderfully venue to host any party.” -
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Drum Room
30 guestsThe ShipmansNorthampton Town CentreThe Drum Room is a Function Room in The Shipmans, a compact wood‑furnished private dining room. Design: The room has solid wooden trestle tables and leather‑buttoned banquette seating against dark painted panelling.
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FAQs about Top Bar Venues in Northampton
Booking costs of private bars average £240 hire fee 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 Northampton, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £240 | hire fee per event | |
| From £35 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | to £400 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Northampton, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Full Venue Hire at The Shipmans
on 12 Drapery - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Shipmans is a top choice for private parties, corporate events, and celebrations, offering full use of Northampton’s oldest trading pub for a unique and memorable experience. -
Hertford Three at Mercure Northampton Hotel
on Silver Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: A mid-sized rectangular meeting room fitted with patterned carpet and neutral walls, finished with a low acoustic-tile ceiling and recessed lighting. Freestanding chairs and tables allow several layouts and keep the space... -
Meeting Room at O'Neill's Northampton
on 23-25 Saint Giles' Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Small professional teams needing a private, seated meeting or working session in a relaxed pub environment.
Cheap private bars in Northampton start from £200 hire fee per day or £35 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Function Room at Barratts Club, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 120 guests standing)
Venue said: Barratts Club is a sports-focused pub that combines live-event screenings with on-site cue sports and social games. Venue highlights: The bar has numerous screens and supersize projector displays for match-day viewing, supported... -
The Barn, Marquee & Patio at The Sun Inn, from £35 hire fee per hour (up to 120 guests standing)
Venue said: What sets it apart: A private marquee and patio adjoin the indoor room, allowing hire to extend across covered outdoor and open-air areas. -
Meeting Room at O'Neill's Northampton, from £50 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests standing)
Venue said: Ideal for: Small professional teams needing a private, seated meeting or working session in a relaxed pub environment.
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