Basement Bar at Apples & Pears

  49 reviews  – 
26 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TD
Aldgate East Station (300 yd)
kim S.

kim S.

About this space

We are an independent, fun, cocktail bar in East London offering private party venue hire to celebrate birthdays, leaving parties, engagements and corporate events. We’ve hosted a range of parties where you can arrange private bar hire of the whole venue or just one bar for your guests to party the night away. We will be available to assist you every step of the way to ensure your event is a success.

We are just 5 minutes walk from Aldgate East tube with close proximity to Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and the City. We are just 20 mins walk from London Bridge and Shoreditch train stations. We have a wood fired pizza menu available, cocktails, craft beers and wines to cater for all tastes, and an atmosphere packed with East London energy.

When hiring our basement bar for your party, you can expect the following:

- Efficient and quick communication by Kim who will be your point of contact throughout your booking.
- A friendly bar team to look after you and your guests, managed by Reggie.
- You can play your own music or bring your own DJ. We provide fully equipped DJ equipment. Alternatively, we have a DJ in our lounge bar and this music can filter down though the basement bar sound system. You can control the volume as desired.
- You can personalise the space, in regards to decorations, providing it's within specific guidelines. Decoration is not permitted in December just because we decorate for Christmas but you can bring free standing balloons and a cake.
- You can bring nibbles and finger food if you wish.
- You can have your own personalised cocktail menu at no extra cost. Info on this is provided after booking.

Overall, we work hard to ensure your party goes smoothly and we make sure you have a good time!


Event offers and packages

Package per person

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Christmas Party Offers

CANAPES, MANAPES & BOWLS
£14 per person
PACKAGE 1
8 canapes

Up to 50 guests: £16.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £15.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £14.00

PACKAGE 2
4 canapes 4 manapes

Up to 50 guests: £20.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £19.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £18.00

PACKAGE 3
3 canapes/2 manapes/2 bowls

Up to 50 guests: £22.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £20.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £19.00

PACKAGE 4
4 canapes/4 bowls

Up to 50 guests: £25.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £24.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £23.00
GOURMET BBQ
£16.50 per person
(Available for whole venue hire or lounge bar hire)

5 ITEMS PP
Up to 50 guests: £22.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £20.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £19.00

7 ITEMS PP
Up to 50 guests: £27.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £26.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £25.00

TACO OR BURGER BAR
Up to 50 guests: £18.50
Up to 50-100 guests: £17.50
Up to 100-150 guests: £16.50
Wine/Beer/Spirits and Mixer/Soft Drinks
£22 per person
A fixed drinks package at £22 p/p – this is for 4 drinks per head*
• A fixed drinks package at £33 p/p – this is for 6 drinks per head*
• A fixed drinks package at £44 p/p – this is for 8 drinks per head*
• A fixed drinks package at £55 p/p – this is for 10 drinks per head*

*Includes house wines by the glass 125ml measure, bottled house beer, single house spirits
with mixers and soft drinks. VAT included.
Cocktail/Wine/Beer/Spirits and Mixer/Soft Drinks
£24 per person
You can add a cocktail special on arrival for £7.50 p/p. This is available until 8pm and is
limited to 1 cocktail per person. Any cocktail tokens presented to the bar after 8pm will still
be fine to redeem.
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 3 drinks per head* at £24 p/p
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 4 drinks per head* at £29.50 p/p
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 5 drinks per head* at £35 p/p
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 6 drinks per head* at £40.50 p/p

**The selection of cocktails available to choose from are on our menu board.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.
Friday
19:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
19:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.
Saturday
19:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
19:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Minimum bar spend is from £1,200. The minimum bar spend is slightly higher during peak seasons.
£1,700 if the client extend the licence to 2am (must be confirmed 3 weeks before the party due).
30% deposit, which is refunded back on meeting the bar spend.
In regards to food, we work with external caterers and we have canapes/bowl menus available. If you like to receive a menu, please let me know. As we don’t do food, we’re flexible in regards to organising your own catering if you have a caterer of choice that you like to use on a drop-off basis, or you can bring your own nibbles and finger food. We also have a wood-fired pizza menu for a local pizzeria if you fancy ordering in pizzas.

Capacity

Standing
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
Approved caterers only
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Loud music / events
Promoted / ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 21 are not allowed

Host rules

We have a full sound and iPod connectable sound system on both floors, two cocktail bars, heated garden, Wi-Fi, screen, experienced cocktail bartenders, friendly staff and owners, and security.

Canapés and bowl food are available for 30 guests and above. BBQ’s are available in the summer when hiring the whole venue or lounge bar exclusively. We work with only approved caterers and we are happy to provide menus on request. If you want something more casual, we have a wood fired pizza menu for you to tuck into.

We can offer Prosecco, Champagne or cocktail drink receptions for your guests arrival. Each bar is stocked full of international spirits and our bar team are on hand to produce an array of irresistible, hand-crafted cocktails that are sure to leave you grinning.

Minimum spends apply and varies depending on the day of the week. There's no hire fee or service charge.

Our venue consists of two bars and an outdoor area:

Lounge Bar
Up to 70 Guests

Fully equipped DJ booth and iPod connectable sound system.
Full PA system for live music.
Wi-Fi and screen.
Full cocktail bar.
Fully air controlled with centre piece skylight ceiling.
Seating for up to 45 guests.
Direct access to the garden.
Can be booked exclusively for 40 guests to 70 guests.
Available for hire Sunday to Thursday.

Basement Bar
Up to 60 Guests

A private room with its own cocktail bar.
Fully equipped DJ booth and iPod connectable sound system.
Wi-Fi.
Fully air controlled and sound proofed.
Seated areas.
Perfect for private parties.
Easy access to the garden.
Can be booked exclusively for 30 guests to 60 guests.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(49 reviews and ratings - )

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Amber
December 2022

The venue is a really nice space, the barmen were brilliant and made sure everyone had a great time, the equipment at the venue meant the dj didn’t have to bring his, and the communication before the party was great - answering any questions very quickly

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Aviana
November 2022

we had the absolute best time at Apples & Pears, throwing our friend a surprise birthday party. Big thanks to Kim who helped me along the way. Loved that we got to create a bespoke cocktail menu that was a hit with the crowd, and preorder pizza and bring our own cake and decorations. Big thanks to Mohammed and Ron who were fantastic bartenders and so fun and accommodating, they both helped make the night super fun. Thanks again we honestly had the best time!!

Nothing comes to mind!!!

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Olivia P
October 2022

Great communication with the manager Kim. She was very fast to respond to queries and her team were so friendly and on hand to help on the day of our event.

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Jake
September 2022

Incredible staff - from Ron and Larissa at the bar, to Reggie welcoming us, to Kim’s coordination before the event. The venue itself was brilliant, as were the cocktails. Would recommend to anyone.

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About Apples & Pears

We are an independent, fun cocktail bar in East London offering private party venue hire to celebrate birthdays, leaving parties, engagements and corporate events.

We are just 5 minutes from Aldgate East tube with close proximity to Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and the City.

We have wood-fired pizzas, cocktails, craft beers and wines to cater for all tastes, and an atmosphere packed with East London energy.


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