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:

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

• The Underground Speakeasy at Apples & Pears in Tower Hamlets - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue for a private party, dedicated area with bar and option for music.’

• 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.’

• 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.’

These are the venues within 1 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 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.’
• The Fire Space at The Fire Station on 150 Waterloo Road - 1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We hired out the Fire Station for a joint birthday event for ~ 50 people. The venue was perfect!’

In London, small bars are most commonly booked for 30 to 70 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

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 Wine Cellar at 68 & Shanghai near Aldgate East Station, and the Cellar Bar at Sir Christopher Hatton near Chancery Lane Station.