A cocktail bar with a polished wooden bar counter, green velvet stools, and stone accent walls at 68&SHANGHAI.
A promotional poster displaying happy hour drink offers and opening hours at 68 & Shanghai.
A cocktail bar with a wooden bar counter, green velvet stools, vintage mirrors, and dim lighting at 68&SHANGHAI.
A cocktail bar with a polished wooden bar counter, velvet bar stools, and vintage mirrors at 68&SHANGHAI.

Bartender's Room at 68&SHANGHAI

Bar in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
76 Commercial St, London, E1 6LY –
Aldgate East Station (0.2 mi)
Up to 10
seats
Up to 20
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Bartender's Room is a Bar in 68&SHANGHAI. The room contains an intimate, speakeasy-style cocktail counter that serves Oriental-flavour cocktails.

Design: Interior is compact and low-lit with close-set seating and simple contemporary finishes. The layout feels snug and direct, suitable for standing drinks or small table groups.

Features: A staffed bar counter provides wine, spirits and a short cocktail menu. A PA system with speakers is installed and own music is permitted; the room also has Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, natural light and an enforced noise restriction.

Ideal for: Small social groups seeking a relaxed, intimate drinks-focused gathering that can be seated or stand.

What guests say: The space is cosy and intimate. The staff are friendly and attentive.

Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 10-15 guests and costs about £500.

"Fantastic hosting, lovely location. Drinks were creative and delicious."

- Jonathan D. Jul 2025

Offers and packages

Menu

 Drinks menu
Drinks menu

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 20
Theatre
up to 10
Boardroom
up to 10
U-Shaped
up to 10
Classroom
up to 10

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Dance floor
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Mirrors
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Space has noise restriction after 23:00
Bring your own DJ not allowed

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
Temporary event notices available
No wedding licence

Host rules

No Smoking Indoors
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building. Designated smoking areas are available outside.

Outside Catering
External catering services are not allowed.

Alcohol Restrictions
Alcohol may only be served to guests who are 18 years and older. ID checks are required, and it is the responsibility of the host to ensure this rule is enforced.

Noise Levels
Please respect the neighborhood and adhere to a moderate noise level after 11 PM. Failure to comply may result in early termination of the event.

Decorations
Temporary decorations are allowed, but nothing can be attached to walls, floors, or ceilings that could cause damage. No confetti or glitter is permitted.

Capacity Limits
The venue has a maximum capacity of 160 guests. It is the host’s responsibility to ensure the guest count does not exceed this limit.

Event Timing
The venue is available for hire from 12pm to 1am unless agreed otherwise. Setup and teardown must occur within the hired period.

Supervision of Children
If children are present, they must be supervised at all times.

Pets
Pets are allowed

Parking
On-site parking is not available.

Security
Depending on the nature of the event, additional security may be required. The host is responsible for ensuring security needs are met.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(77 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SG
Sarah G.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 20 guests · December 2025
The venue was superb - great food, cocktails and our own personal service for the room was fantastic - real atmosphere in the main room and a space for vapers with seating too! We had a lovely night - and the bonus was we could actually talk and hear each other! Would highly recommend
It is not accessible for anyone who cannot do stairs, and the toilets were a level down but to be honest, that was fine for us but may be harder for others with less mobility.
4.7
JD
Jonathan D.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 9 guests · July 2025
Fantastic hosting, lovely location. Drinks were creative and delicious.
4.9
LR
Luke R.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NX
Ning X.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

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

About 68&SHANGHAI

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