Small Bars for Hire in London

Booking costs of small bars average £650 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 London, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:

• Lounge Area at Lucy Wong in Fitzrovia - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The location is great, the food is superb for a bar setting, and the drinks are impeccable.’

• Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘A massive thank you to eastcheap records! Bar staff, management and bouncers were so friendly and helpful.’

• The Clubhouse at The Coach Makers Arms Pub Marylebone in Marylebone - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Food was delicious and fantastic service from the bar staff. DJ was great too.’

These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Royal Box at Vagabond Victoria on Unit 17, 77 Buckingham Palace Rd - 0.7 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘great staff, very attentive dealing with any requests we had.’
• The Leopard Room at BBAR on 43 Buckingham Palace Road - 0.7 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The room has natural daylight, air conditioning, a sound system, and a TV, making it easy to customize the ambience. It’s a great private event space in central London year-round.
• The Negroni Bar at Boisdale of Belgravia on 15 Eccleston Street - 0.8 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Perfect space and a great vibe for drinks reception.’

London’s bars for small groups show great versatility, so your options are almost endless! If you’re planning any kind of a small party, from after work drinks to Christmas parties, you’ll love the selection. A birthday with your closest friends or family, corporate party for your small business, or dinner and drinks celebration? There are plenty of small bars with exclusive hire options, as well as more intimate private bar rooms. If you’re planning a bash that would benefit from vibrant surroundings, like a stag or hen party, you can hire a small mezzanine or bar area.

On top of that, small bars with audiovisual equipment can be a great alternative venue for professional events like meetings or smaller conferences. If that’s what you’re planning, consider venues like The Play Room at Bounce Old Street in Shoreditch, Wine Cellar at 68 & Shanghai near Aldgate East Station, and the Cellar Bar at Sir Christopher Hatton near Chancery Lane Station.