Back Lounge at Callooh Callay Shoreditch

Lounge in a Cocktail Bar
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Semi-private area
65 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY –
Old Street Station (0.3 mi)

About this space

Our exclusive and special Back Lounge is ideal for events for up to 50 people. Your experience starts once you go through the wardrobe doors and have exclusive use of this beautifully decorated room throughout the night.
Apart from our carefully created unique cocktails, we can arrange drinks receptions, drinks pre-orders and a customised Menu created only for your event, to make it even more special.
The room is equipped with a sound system, where you can bring your own DJ, play your own music, a dedicated member of staff to keep our award-winning cocktails flowing during your event alongside a special Food Menu, only available for private hires. We can cater for any dietary requirements.


Usually booked for

Drinks Reception

Typically for about 50 guests and costs about £2,500.


"We ordered food and it was all excellent quality, and drinks were very tasty."

- James S. Oct 2025

Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs about £3,500.


"Great cocktails, good food."

- Adam R. Jun 2025


Offers and packages


Prices

Monday
18:00 – 1:00
from £700 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:00
from £700 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
18:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
18:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
18:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
18:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
18:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
18:00 – 3:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per evening
18:00 – 3:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 2:00. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 50
  • Cabaret
    up to 40

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Complimentary water
Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Natural light
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • 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 Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

We are very flexible and will try to accommodate all your requirements within reason.

In the event of cancellation by the client, the company reserves the right to charge the following cancellation fees:

1.1. If cancellation is effected three calendar weeks or less prior to the event, the 30% deposit payment will be due.

1.2. If cancellation is effected two calendar weeks or less prior to the event, the full minimum spend will be due. If booking falls between November 20th and December 20th, cancelation notice is 6 weeks.

1.3. In addition, any fees charged to the company in respect of bookings made on the client’s behalf in connection with the Event will be payable in full by the client.
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed


Reviews and ratings

(161 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

YA
Yaa A.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 40 guests · January 2026

Great space and location, excellent cocktails, staff were super friendly and helpful! Everyone had a fantastic time and loved the cocktails. This was a 40th birthday with around 40 people, space was fine

Nothing really, some guests went to the main bar to order drinks at times where there was briefly no one present in the room, so maybe there can be a tab system at the main bar so it counts towards the minimum spend.

4.8
IS
Ishar S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · November 2025

I definitely recommend the Back Lounge for private events. Great little spot and space, with a lot of seating and a booth. Have your own sound system to play music off, which makes it more accommodating. You get your own waiter who was fantastic by the way (Bella). Drinks came quick! The rest of the team were great and professional. Thanks to the bar staff and both Alex's!

5.0
JS
James S.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 50 guests · October 2025

Great service and atmosphere. We had a fantastic server Jack who somehow managed to keep the room fully stocked and take orders whilst also keeping non-guests away. The space was perfect for our event and we were able to set up our own DJ booth and perform on the sound system. We ordered food and it was all excellent quality, and drinks were very tasty. We also had a great experience booking the space with Kamila who was incredibly helpful and answered all our questions prior to the event.

4.8
AR
Adam R.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · June 2025

Great cocktails, good food.

5.0

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to decorate the space and add personal touches.

Yes, tables can be removed, although not all of them due to storage space.


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