An event space in a cocktail bar with suspended book decor, wood floors, and a backlit bar at Clerkenwell and Social.
An event space in a cocktail bar with geometric ceiling decor, pendant lights, and a patterned bar at Clerkenwell and Social.
An event space in a cocktail bar with floor-to-ceiling windows and a Christmas tree made of stacked books at Clerkenwell and Social.
An event space in a cocktail bar with a wood table, stacked plates, Margherita pizza, and lit Christmas tree at Clerkenwell and Social.

Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social

Bar in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
2-5 St John's Square , London, EC1M 4DE –
Farringdon Station (0.1 mi)
Up to 45
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Private Room & Bar 1st Floor is a private bar space in Clerkenwell and Social centred on a long, dedicated service counter that functions as the room's focal point.

Design: The room has dark-painted columns and low ceilings balanced by polished timber flooring and brass-trimmed black joinery. Banquette seating runs along one wall and the layout uses a mix of high and low tables to create an informal, contained feel.

Features: The space includes a PA system and speakers and allows external DJs to bring their own kit. The room has air conditioning, Wi‑Fi and natural light from upper-level windows, and it provides varied fixed seating alongside standing areas for flexibility.

Ideal for: Small to medium social groups seeking a relaxed, drink-focused standing reception or an informal seated gathering with background music.

What sets it apart: A suspended installation of open books above the room provides a distinctive visual focal point not found in the rest of the venue.

What guests say: The space is cosy and stylish with attentive service. The bar's cocktails and the venue's pizzas receive repeated positive mention.

Offers and packages

Menu

 Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Event offer

Meeting Offers

Run your meeting in the first-floor private bar with a pizza buffet, plus mixed salad and skin-on fries.
Pizza Buffet – Private Room & Bar 1st Floor (Min. 20 Guests)
£15 per person
• Pizza buffet menu for events
• Mixed green salad and skin-on fries

PIZZA SELECTION
1. Margherita
2. Portobello mushrooms, Dolce Latte cheese, pine nuts & truffle
3. Vegetariana
4. Diavolo

SIDES
1. Mixed green salad
2. Skin-on fries

Prices

Monday
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
23:30 – 0:00
from £2700 min. spend
Per session
0:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
1:00 – 2:00
from £3600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £1200 min. spend
Per session
23:30 – 0:00
from £2700 min. spend
Per session
0:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
1:00 – 2:00
from £3600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £550 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
23:30 – 0:00
from £2700 min. spend
Per session
0:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
1:00 – 2:00
from £3600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£3600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £1800 min. spend
Per session
23:30 – 0:00
from £2700 min. spend
Per session
0:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
1:00 – 2:00
from £3600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£3600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £2200 min. spend
Per session
23:30 – 0:00
from £2700 min. spend
Per session
0:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
1:00 – 2:00
from £3600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£3600 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 17:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
17:00 – 23:30
from £2200 min. spend
Per session
23:30 – 0:00
from £2700 min. spend
Per session
0:00 – 1:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
1:00 – 2:00
from £3600 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 45
Boardroom
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive gluten-free menu
Italian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site
Unavailable: Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
Own music not allowed
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

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Reviews and ratings

(89 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
TS
Tariq S.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · February 2026
Engaged group of staff very willing to help out. Food was great. Atmospheric venue.
There was a lot of noise that permeated from the outside area downstairs.
4.6
SP
Sonja P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 80 guests · September 2025
The communication prior to event was fabulous with Georgie. The venue was great, they accommodated everything we wanted. Perfect space and delicious pizza!
Bit annoying that beers weren’t served upstairs and no bar snacks like crisps. That’s it
4.4
KS
Katherine S.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · September 2025
Held a 30 year reunion at Clerkenwell and social for 40 people. Cannot fault the organisational team beforehand or the lovely staff on the night. Food was really good - very tasty canapés, lovely freshly made pizza and some platters. Super bar service, great cocktails, really friendly, efficient, nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.
Nothing!
5.0
PP
Priya P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2025
Lovely space - looks good and the service was good
Was misled completely. Advised that I could have my own DJ and I said from the start it was for a 40th big birthday celebration. Was advised all ok and I booked. Days before the event I was asked to sign terms and condition la to say the music has to be kept very low. So low we could hardly hear it over the talking. Subsequently people left early and I didn’t reach the minimum spend. All in all I would say my 40th birthday was ruined by the lack of volume to create the party atmosphere we all yearned for!
2.9

FAQ

Yes, clients are welcome to provide a DJ, or the venue can provide one for a set fee.

Yes, the aux connects through a headphone jack using a converter provided by the venue, and the TV connects via HDMI.

Yes, either option is welcome, but all music must be played through the venue’s PA.

Yes, of course, the furniture can be moved to one side.

No, there is no lift; the area is accessed via a short flight of 12 steps.

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Response rate: 99%

About Clerkenwell and Social

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