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Wedding offer

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

Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs between £1,500 - £2,000.

"The space itself is fantastic for a party."

- Dora M. Oct 2026

Christmas Party

Typically for 35-45 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
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

Meeting Offers

Run your meeting in a Camden bar, with a 6‑hour unlimited drinks package (beer, wine, spirits) to keep networking easy.

Meeting Drinks Package – The Main Bar (Min. 60 Guests)
£45 per person

• Six-hour unlimited drinks service: beers, wines, basic spirits with mixers, and soft drinks
• Minimum 60 guests

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 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 7 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 (TENs) 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

(71 reviews and ratings - )

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

DM
Dora M.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · October 2026

I had my 30th birthday celebration here and honestly couldn’t have been happier with the venue or the team. From start to finish, everyone was so friendly, helpful and accommodating, and they really made the whole evening feel personal and easy to organise. I self-catered most of the food, bringing along charcuterie boards, salads and lots of picky bits, which the team were completely happy for me to do. I also ordered pizzas through their recommendation, which arrived at exactly 8:30pm as requested and were absolutely delicious. I brought my own DJ decks and the venue’s sound system was great — it worked perfectly for the evening and meant I could play exactly the music I wanted. The team were also really relaxed about decorations and let me decorate the space however I wanted. It looked gorgeous and really felt like I had been able to make the venue my own. I even created my own funny cocktail menus for the bar, and the team were completely on board with the idea! The space itself is fantastic for a party. There’s plenty of room inside for dancing and socialising, while the outdoor seating area creates a lovely second space for guests who want to take a break from the music and have a chat. A lot of my guests commented on how great the venue was and how much they enjoyed the space. I had such a brilliant night and would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for somewhere flexible, fun and really accommodating for a celebration. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything worked for us, and I’m so glad I chose to have my 30th here!

The only thing I guess I can fault is that the toilets are not within the venue, however they are only 2 minutes away, it might be an idea to take away the toll system as some guests struggled with this.

4.9
EN
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

FAQ

Yes, clients can play their own Spotify music; the bar also uses Spotify.

Yes, that is correct, and there are no additional fees.

The speaker connection is RCA. RCA-to-XLR cables are also available if needed.

Yes, the brewery has a large outdoor space right on the canal.

Confetti, confetti balloons, glitter, nails and strong glue are not permitted, as these could damage the walls, floors or furniture. Everything else is permitted.

Ester is a #Supervenue

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

About Ester

Ester is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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