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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 10-20 guests and costs about £500.

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

- Jonathan D. Jul 2025

Offers and packages

Menu

 Drinks menu

Event offer

Christmas Party Offers

Celebrate Christmas in a cosy cocktail lounge with our Vine package — welcome bubbles or beer, 10 canapés and 2 drinks tokens per guest.

Christmas Party Vine Package – Shanghai & Bartender's Room
£75 per person

• Welcome bubbles or beer on arrival
• 10 canapés per person
• 2 drinks tokens per person
• Tokens redeemable for 125ml bubbles, 175ml house wine, any beer or cider, non-alcoholic beer, single house spirit and mixer, or soft drinks
• Choose any canapés from the party food menu

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 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 £1000 min. spend
Per session
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 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 (TENs) 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

(82 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

FAQ

Yes, decorations are welcome, but confetti and live flame candles are not permitted. Birthday candles are allowed.

Yes, management will present football on the TV in the private room.

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Response rate: 100%

About 68&SHANGHAI

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