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The Light Bar

Restaurant

#1 of 88 Corporate Party venues in Shoreditch
#12 of 3665 40th Birthday Party venues in London
  42 reviews  – 
233 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6PJ –
Liverpool Street Station (0.4 mi)
From £400
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 180
seats
Up to 300
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Housed in a converted 1893 power station in Shoreditch, The Light Bar combines industrial charm with modern European cuisine and lively weekend DJs. Ideal for private parties with a dedicated bar, sound system, and ample space to mingle, it suits relaxed celebrations in a unique, urban setting.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at The Light Bar

The Timber Loft at The Light Bar
The Timber Loft
Event Space
·
Private space
65 seats
120 standing
The Timber Loft is one of our largest event spaces, perfect and popular for wedding receptions, birthday parties, corporate events and networking. This stunning space is beautiful and airy, all windows and skylights! This area can accommodate up to 65 people for a seated dinner and up to 120 people for a standing reception. Included in this space i...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now
Copper Bar at The Light Bar
Copper Bar
Bar
·
Semi-private area
80 standing
The stunning Copper Bar is ideal for celebrations and standing canapé receptions, offering an event space complete with private bar and bird's-eye view to the buzz of the main Engine Hall below. Create your perfect menu with our selection of our delicious seasonal canapés and pair with a tasty wine, cocktail or beer from your own private bar.
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now
Backyard Terrace at The Light Bar
Backyard Terrace
Terrace
·
Private space
100 standing
The Backyard Terrace is our beautiful cosy enclosed terrace that comes with a fully retractable roof for warm sunny days, and plenty of heaters for the cooler months. Comfortably furnished with sofas and soft seating, the space accommodates up to 100 standing and is a great hidden gem to get away from the noise of busy Shoreditch high street. Popu...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £4400 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now
Entire Venue at The Light Bar
Entire Venue
Restaurant
·
Whole venue
180 seats
300 standing
Immerse yourself in the luxurious ambiance of The Light Bar, housed within a magnificent Victorian power station that dates back to 1893. Our venue is a modern haven, seamlessly blending a vibrant bar, exquisite restaurant, and three floors of sheer enjoyment. Indulge your taste buds with our culinary delights, as we artfully craft modern dishes...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £24000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Sharing Feast (Up to 65 guests seated) – Entire Venue

£65 per person

We offer:
• A three-course meal
• Dessert
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
2 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated amenities
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
4.6
Location
4.7
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.6
Communication
4.9
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
ER
Emily R.
Verified review
Summer Party · 100 guests · July 2026 · Backyard Terrace
The Backyard Terrace is a fantastic venue, beautifully decorated with a great mix of seating areas and plenty of space for guests to mingle and stand comfortably. Having a completely private, self-contained space with its own bar, toilets, sound system and TVs made it ideal for our event and helped create a great atmosphere. The food was excellent, and the team were outstanding from start to finish. Everyone involved, from the booking process through to the organisation on the night itself, was friendly, responsive and incredibly helpful, making the whole experience seamless and stress-free. I would highly recommend!
4.6
SC
Stephen C.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 40 guests · March 2026 · Copper Bar
Quick and easy communication, great location and services, great night!
5.0
LH
Lesley H.
Verified review
Event Space · 60 guests · December 2025 · The Timber Loft
The space was perfect for a private party! Food was amazing and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful!
Only thing is the lack of accessibility for wheelchairs to the upper floors.
5.0
LC
Linzi C.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · December 2024 · Copper Bar
Fantastic, helpful staff- Lovely Venue.
Lack of GF options
4.9

Prices and opening hours

Monday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £24000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£5000 min. spend
Tuesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £26000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 0:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Wednesday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £36000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 0:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Thursday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £48000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 2:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 2:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Friday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £36000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 2:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 2:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Saturday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £48000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 2:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 2:00
from £4000–£6000 min. spend
Sunday
6:00 – 2:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Entire Venue
6:00 – 2:00
from £24000 min. spend
Backyard Terrace
11:00 – 23:00
from £400 hire fee + min. spend
Copper Bar
10:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
The Timber Loft
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£5000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 verified users

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 300
standing
Up to 180
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About The Light Bar

The Light Bar is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Light Bar is set in an old Victorian power station built in 1893. Across three floors, we serve modern food using seasonal produce from local suppliers and a dedicated drinks list from quality producers.

We have 3 floors, the main Engine Hall on the ground floor for public drink and food enquiries, the Copper Bar on our first floor and the Upstairs Loft on our second floor. We also have a large Backyard Terrace perfect the warmer months and heated for winter.

Please contact Lou, our Sales and Events manager to enquire about booking your event with us.

FAQ

No, external food is not permitted at the venue.

Yes, drinks are available to order individually; there are no drinks packages.

Yes, the chef has confirmed that vegan feta is used.

No, the toilets are on the first floor, one flight of stairs down—roughly 20 steps, possibly a few fewer.

At The Light Bar, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

The Light Bar does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Light Bar:

  • The Timber Loft hosting 120 guests: £4062.24
  • Copper Bar hosting 40 guests: £1702.24
  • Backyard Terrace hosting 50 guests: £4000.24

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Light Bar is located at 233 Shoreditch High Street, in Shoreditch, London. The nearest metro station is Liverpool Street Station.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Stephen C. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Quick and easy communication, great location and services, great night!'

It is! Here's what guests who have hosted holiday celebrations there are saying:

  • Holly M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great team and venue, we had a wonderful time!'

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