An event space in a bar with exposed brick walls, floral ceiling decor, and long tables with orange stools at Ester.
An event space with exposed brick walls, floral decor, a large disco ball, and high tables with orange stools at Ester.
An event space in a bar with exposed brick walls, backlit mirrors, and orange bar stools at Ester.
An event space in a bar with a floral archway and a large golden disco ball above the white bar counter at Ester.

The Main Bar at Ester

Bar
·
Private space
Unit 89, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AH –
Chalk Farm Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 36
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Main Bar is a Bar in Ester centred on a long white bar counter that anchors an open-plan, flexible social area.

Design: Exposed brick walls and a high industrial ceiling give the room a market-hall character. Tall communal tables, orange-upholstered bar stools, concrete flooring and pendant lighting create an informal, functional aesthetic.

Features: The bar operates as a staffed drinks counter serving cocktails, craft beer and natural wine. The space includes a PA system, allowance for own music or a hired DJ, Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. The layout opens onto outdoor seating and supports flexible table arrangements.

Ideal for: Groups seeking a relaxed, music-forward social gathering that mixes standing drinks and informal seated dining.

What sets it apart: The space allows external caterers and offers an optional all-inclusive minimum-spend arrangement for events.

What guests say: The bar has friendly, attentive staff and a lively, music-led atmosphere. The drinks selection is varied and reasonably priced and indoor and nearby outdoor seating is convenient.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 45-50 guests and costs between £1,500 - £2,500.

"Susanna was amazing throughout and the guys behind the bar are a really wonderful bunch."

- Mollie M. Jul 2026

Christmas Party

Typically for 30-40 guests and costs between £1,300 - £2,200.

"Great staff. Great drinks and great venue spot. All the guests loved it..."

- Priyen S. Dec 2025

Engagement Party

Typically for about 50 guests and costs about £1,500.

"Lovely, helpful staff - both through the booking stage and on the night of the event. Great location."

- Emma N. Sep 2026

Private Dining

Typically for 30-35 guests and costs between £750 - £1,300.

"Last minute private hire booking request and the team were nothing short of amazing."

- Anthony C. Dec 2025

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Main menu
Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in The Main Bar with a 6-hour unlimited drinks package covering beers, wines, basic spirits and softs.
Christmas Party Drinks Package – The Main Bar (Min. 60 Guests)
£45 per person
• Six-hour unlimited drinks package
• Beers, wines, basic spirits with mixers, and soft drinks

Wedding Offers

Host your wedding in The Main Bar with a staffed hot buffet; choose Mediterranean, Italian or Indian menus for seamless service.
Wedding Buffet Package – The Main Bar (Min. 12 Guests)
£45 per person
• Served hot buffet with serving staff
• Minimum order 12 people
• Choose one themed menu: Mediterranean Summer Grill, Little Italy, or Indian Lunch

MEDITERRANEAN SUMMER GRILL
1. Shish Taouk Grilled Chicken Skewers
2. Spinach & Cheese Filo Spirals
3. Mediterranean Vegetable & Goat’s Cheese Bake
4. Lebanese Style Rice
5. Fattoush Salad

LITTLE ITALY
1. Chicken cacciatore
2. Vegan Mushroom & Lentil Ragu Lasagna
3. Ricotta & Spinach Cannelloni Bake
4. Herb Roasted Cubed Potatoes
5. Mixed Tomato & Mozzarella salad

INDIAN LUNCH
1. Mango Chicken Curry
2. Cauliflower Sweet Potato and Lentil Daal
3. Fragrant Coconut Rice
4. Vegetable Samosas
5. Warm Naan Bread

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 17:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 18:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
18:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 1 month ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 6 verified users

Capacity

Standing
up to 50
Dining
up to 36
Theatre
up to 24
Boardroom
up to 36
Cabaret
up to 24
U-Shaped
up to 18

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
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
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
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Fully stocked bar
Bespoke canned cocktails
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Quiet space
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

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

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking in the building
Outside catering is allowed
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Very flexible

Show cancellation details

Reviews and ratings

(67 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Emma N.
Verified review
Engagement Party · 50 guests · September 2026
Beautiful venue, well decorated. Lovely, helpful staff - both through the booking stage and on the night of the event. Great location. Flexibility with the food and ordering through Honest Burgers, etc.
Nothing to dislike, everything was great. Only slight downside was no toilet inside the venue but this wasn’t a big issue for us or our guests as there are public toilets a few seconds walk away; something to note, but I don’t think should dissuade anyone from holding their event here.
4.8
GC
Georgina C.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · July 2026
Gorgeous venue that fit the theme for my 30th, Sunset Spritz, perfectly! The staff were so helpful and friendly throughout the night. I ordered 40 cocktails and 24 beers for my guests as a welcome package, which was very reasonably priced. I asked for a custom "Picante Spritz" cocktail, which was absolutely delicious, and the personalised bar menu was such a lovely touch. It’s a great venue for private hire!
The toilets were a touch inconvenient, especially since we had a few heavily pregnant guests. We also had some difficulty setting up our Spotify playlist due to poor phone reception and Wi-Fi connection in the venue.
4.8
AK
Arjun K.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · July 2026
Had my 30th birthday here. Really great space and team - wholeheartedly recommend for private hire! No issues with the bathrooms, as others have mentioned.
N/A!
5.0
MM
Mollie M.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 50 guests · June 2026
Susanna was amazing throughout and the guys behind the bar are a really wonderful bunch. The venue itself is perfect for a birthday gathering of any size and the indoor / outdoor setting was great for a warm June evening.
Communication of the minimum spend could have been a bit more discreet as I was told in front of about 4 people that I was not going to get my deposit back which dampened my mood a bit (all is well as we did hit it).
4.5

FAQ

Yes, external equipment and suppliers are allowed. Please provide the specifics so the venue can guarantee them.

Yes, a device such as a laptop with an HDMI connection is required.

Yes, the DJ needs just the decks and an RCA cable. Cables are available at the bar if needed.

Yes, tables and seating can be set up, but tablecloths must be provided by the client.

Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Ester is a #Supervenue

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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Ester

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