A pub cocktail bar with assorted beer bottles, spirits, and shot cups on a wooden table at The Famous Cock Tavern.
Birthday Party offer

The Famous Cocktail Bar at The Famous Cock Tavern

Cocktail Bar in a Pub
·
Private space
259 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU –
Highbury & Islington Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Famous Cock Tavern is a welcoming spot featuring tasty food, excellent drinks, and fantastic music.

The Famous Cocktail Bar showcases a vintage-modern theme, with a basement venue that accommodates up to 100 guests, making it an ideal setting for private events like birthdays and engagements.

This versatile space is perfect for various occasions, including birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and networking events. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and extensive cocktail selection, the Famous Cocktail Bar is a favored choice for celebrations!

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 16:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 3:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 50
Cabaret
up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 3:00
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Private Bar
Private Toilets
Private Entrance
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed after 19:00

Host rules

- No Promoted Events
- No Ticketed Events
- No external food / drinks

Please note, our venues operate a smart casual dress code. Venues discretion can be used at any time

Reviews and ratings

(59 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CA
Cheyenne A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · December 2025
This is now my 3rd birthday at Famous Cock and each time everything has been smoothe :-) I would definitely recommend. Nothing I would say is that each time I have booked the bar still matches pictures and the bar has been well looked after and maintained
Nothing that I didn’t like. Only thing I would say is if a Dj will be coming on site just to inform the DJ of which cables need to be brought etc
5.0
MY
Moral Y.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 80 guests · May 2025
A great central London location, the bar was perfect for my 40th Birthday party. Excellent Bar Staff on the day and with helping in previous conversations leading up to the day. Would 100% recommend!
5.0
ZH
Zoe H.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 100 guests · February 2025
Staff were fantastic, they could not have been more helpful & completely rushed off their feet the whole night! They helped make a very special 40th Birthday. Perfect for a big event like this, security on the door, completely private venue. Able to come early, set up decorations, live music allowed - couldn't be better! Huge thank you to all the staff that night!!!
The bookings team were very pushy with pre-ordering a buffet. They suggested 50 buffets for 100 people, crazy. I ordered 10 and that was PLENTY. We still have leftovers after. I'm also not sure if the bookings team had ever been to the venue...So I wen't into the venue and spoke to management in person, they were fantastic and solved all the issues I had with the bookings team.
4.7
EW
Edgar W.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · November 2023
Food was great, Kieran and the rest of the staff where really accommodating. Location is amazing.
It was difficult for my guests to access the venue before we opened the side door, but when we opened the side door, up until 8pm when there was security on the door we had to deal with people turning up who weren't part of the event trying to gain access.
4.7

About The Famous Cock Tavern

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