Party
Typically for 30-45 guests and costs about £500.
"I was able to view the space before booking it; it was very straightforward. The minimum spend was reasonable."
- Chinyere A. May 2026
Wine Cellar at 68&SHANGHAI
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Menu & brochure
Food & drink
50 standing
In-house catering
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available.
Space facilities
Wi-Fi
• Flatscreen TV
• Flipchart
• PA system / speakers
• Conference call facilities
• Air conditioning
Space features
Wine Cellar at 68&SHANGHAI
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
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Private space
77 reviews
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76 Commercial St, London, E1 6LY
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Aldgate East Station (0.2 mi)
About this space
Hidden beneath 68 & Shanghai, the Wine Cellar is an intimate, atmospheric space designed for unforgettable private events. With vaulted ceilings, warm ambient lighting, and secluded booth seating, it offers a stylish sense of exclusivity right in the heart of Spitalfields.
Perfect for corporate entertaining, networking events, team socials, and private celebrations, the space strikes the ideal balance between sophistication and relaxed charm. Guests can enjoy curated wines and sharing plates in a setting that feels both discreet and effortlessly memorable.
Usually booked for
Offers and packages
Menu
Event offer
Wedding Offers
Host your wedding reception in the Wine Cellar with welcome bubbles, 10 canapés and 2 drinks tokens per guest.
Wedding Canapés & Drinks Package – Wine Cellar
£75
per person
• Welcome bubbles or beer on arrival
• Ten canapés per person (choose from party food menu)
• Two drinks tokens per guest
• Tokens redeemable for 125ml bubbles, 175ml house red/white/rosé, any beer or cider, non-alcoholic beer, single house spirit and mixer, or soft drinks
• Ten canapés per person (choose from party food menu)
• Two drinks tokens per guest
• Tokens redeemable for 125ml bubbles, 175ml house red/white/rosé, any beer or cider, non-alcoholic beer, single house spirit and mixer, or soft drinks
Prices
Monday
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per session
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Thursday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Friday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Saturday
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per day
12:00 –
0:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Sunday
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Per session
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users
Minimum spend requirements depend on the date, time, and duration of your booking. There are no hire fees. For a customized quote tailored to your event, please reach out to me via Tagvenue. Sharing your budget will allow me to suggest the best options to meet your needs.
Minimum spends are higher during the Christmas season. Feel free to send us your enquiry, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!
All quotes and prices incl. VAT, excl. 12.5% service charge which goes directly to our staff.
Capacity
Standing
up to 50
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
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
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.
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Chinyere A.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests
· April 2026
I booked the wine cellar for 50 people; around 40 including myself attended and I think the space worked really well for this amount of people. I was able to view the space before booking it; it was very straightforward. The minimum spend was reasonable.
There was a good mix of seating for my birthfay drinks. The bar catered for almost all drinks, although if you wanted a pint on tap you needed to go up to the ground floor. This was not an issue for my guests. The barman was lovely.
I ordered food (chicken teriyaki, sweet potato fries, veggie gyozas and crispy squid) and this also went down well with guests
I lived that there was air con that I control within the room - when the room got packed, I wasn't worried about being hot. The space was clean with no lingering bar smell (which some places can habe) I was able to play my own music via aux. I suggest you bring a tablet with your downloaded playlist. The music was loud enough to be heard, but not too loud to stifle conversations.
Communication for the most part was easy and on poiny. I was able to amend my booking to slightly earlier time so that I could prep the room for evening.
The manager was excellent - friendly, professional and informative!
Overall my experience was great. I did get slightly nervous about whether my my catering order was confirmed. I didn't get a response via Tag Venue or direct email after a couple of days, so ended up having to call the venue to confirm. But once confirmed over the phone all was well.
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
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Marjorie S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests
· January 2026
Absolutely loved Venue 68 and Shanghai. The location was perfect, the drinks were great, and all of my friends kept complimenting how amazing the staff were. Everything came together to make my 30th birthday perfect. I would highly recommend everyone to book here. You won’t be disappointed.
Nothing
Submitted 8 months ago
5.0
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Izzie
Verified review
Party · 40 guests
· November 2025
The basement venue is perfect for a proper party with speakers. The staff were amazing on the night with drinks orders. It was relaxed and a great atmosphere. Everyone had the best time!
I disliked the fact I was not told in advance how much paperwork would be needed to bring my own DJ decks and speakers as this caused significant stress and extra cost. I paid for PLI insurance, got the equipment pat tested according to the venue’s rules and then when I got there the manager didn’t even know how to plug the stuff in and we ended up having to plug two extension leads together because there was not a long enough one which a) isn’t very safe and b) is quite ridiculous given the lengths I was made to go to do things legally/properly.
Submitted 9 months ago
4.6
CL
Charlie L.
Verified review
Bar · 24 guests
· August 2026
Huge thank you to the team, they really looked after me and my guests. Very kind and attentive and accommodating. Lovely time, cannot recommend enough!!
Nothing!
Submitted 1 month ago
5.0
FAQ
Yes. You can play your own music by connecting your device to the sound system via an AUX cable.
Music can be played by connecting a device to the venue's sound system via an AUX cable.
Yes, the Wine Cellar offers both seating and standing arrangements.
Pre-order packages are available only when ordered in advance via an online link, which is shared closer to the booking date. All pre-orders must be submitted at least seven days before the booking date.
Yes. Public Liability Insurance, PAT Testing Certificates and a Risk Assessment are required; those three documents should be sufficient.
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About 68&SHANGHAI
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