Wine Cellar at 68&SHANGHAI

Bar in a Cocktail Bar
·
Private space
76 Commercial St, London, E1 6LY
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.


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

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
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 0:30. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £1 min. spend
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
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 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 5 verified users

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

Wi-Fi available
Flatscreen TV
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
Quiet space
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Natural light
Unavailable: Storage 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

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

Show cancellation details

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.
CA
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.
5.0
MS
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
5.0
I
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.
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!
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.


68&SHANGHAI is a #Supervenue

#Supervenue program is based on our customers' feedback and highlights venues that are most dedicated to providing outstanding hospitality, customer service and event experience. Read more
Customers rated communication with this venue and their event experience as Superb
Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About 68&SHANGHAI

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


Other spaces and event packages at this venue


Location

Location map

Meet your host

Sales Team
Member of Tagvenue since September 2024
77 Reviews
4.8 Rating
1h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.