Ester

Bar

#6 of 353 Party venues in Camden Borough
#1 of 321 Private Party venues in Camden Borough
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Unit 89, The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, London, NW1 8AH –
Chalk Farm Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Stylish bar in Camden's Stables Market known for its craft beers, natural wines, and seasonal cocktails, with options like custom drink menus for private events. Ideal for fun celebrations with BYO DJs, personalised touches, and a casual indoor/outdoor vibe.

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Spaces for hire at Ester

The Main Bar

Bar
·
Private space
36 seats
50 standing
The Main Bar is a Bar in Ester centred on a long white bar counter that anchors an open-plan, flexible social area. Design: Exposed brick walls and a high industrial ceiling give the room a market-hall character. Tall communal tables, orange-upholstered bar stools, concrete flooring and pendant lighting create an informal, functional aesthetic. F...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Whole Venue

Bar
·
Whole venue
60 seats
90 standing
Inspired by the ancient longhouses from cultures around the world and at home. Large communal tables bring together our community. Stay in and grab some small plates and a great time, or swing by for an instagrammable slushie to go, or restock your home bar with craft beer, natural wine and independent spirits. The venue is adorned with 150 year ...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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The Terrace

Terrace
·
Semi-private area
24 seats
40 standing
The Terrace is a cobbled sun trap with full umbrellas covering the space. It is separated from the main concourse of the stables market by beautiful planters. This is perfect for corporate drinks, or any other celebration. You can fit 24 seated or 40 standing here and joins into the main bar for a total venue capacity of 60 seated or 90 standing

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Drinks Package – The Main Bar (Min. 60 Guests) – The Main Bar

£45 per person

• Six-hour unlimited drinks package
• Beers, wines, basic spirits with mixers, and soft drinks
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
8 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
28 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.2
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.8
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9

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Dora M.
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Party · 50 guests · October 2026 · The Main Bar

I had my 30th birthday celebration here and honestly couldn’t have been happier with the venue or the team. From start to finish, everyone was so friendly, helpful and accommodating, and they really made the whole evening feel personal and easy to organise. I self-catered most of the food, bringing along charcuterie boards, salads and lots of picky bits, which the team were completely happy for me to do. I also ordered pizzas through their recommendation, which arrived at exactly 8:30pm as requested and were absolutely delicious. I brought my own DJ decks and the venue’s sound system was great — it worked perfectly for the evening and meant I could play exactly the music I wanted. The team were also really relaxed about decorations and let me decorate the space however I wanted. It looked gorgeous and really felt like I had been able to make the venue my own. I even created my own funny cocktail menus for the bar, and the team were completely on board with the idea! The space itself is fantastic for a party. There’s plenty of room inside for dancing and socialising, while the outdoor seating area creates a lovely second space for guests who want to take a break from the music and have a chat. A lot of my guests commented on how great the venue was and how much they enjoyed the space. I had such a brilliant night and would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking for somewhere flexible, fun and really accommodating for a celebration. The team went above and beyond to make sure everything worked for us, and I’m so glad I chose to have my 30th here!

The only thing I guess I can fault is that the toilets are not within the venue, however they are only 2 minutes away, it might be an idea to take away the toll system as some guests struggled with this.

4.9
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Amelie E.
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Birthday Party · 90 guests · September 2026 · Whole Venue

The staff were all lovely, communication was open and all my questions were asked politely and in good time. Both a DJ and Photobooth were accommodated easily in the space, the cocktails were fabulous and the staff were all polite, professional and made my birthday fun.

The only downside was the toilets - as the space is historical (was a stable) so there are none within the bar. They are just around the corner but they aren’t the cleanest and you have to pay a £1 entry fee.

5.0
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Emma N.
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Engagement Party · 50 guests · September 2026 · The Main Bar

Beautiful venue, well decorated. Lovely, helpful staff - both through the booking stage and on the night of the event. Great location. Flexibility with the food and ordering through Honest Burgers, etc.

Nothing to dislike, everything was great. Only slight downside was no toilet inside the venue but this wasn’t a big issue for us or our guests as there are public toilets a few seconds walk away; something to note, but I don’t think should dissuade anyone from holding their event here.

4.8
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Georgina C.
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30th Birthday Party · 50 guests · July 2026 · The Main Bar

Gorgeous venue that fit the theme for my 30th, Sunset Spritz, perfectly! The staff were so helpful and friendly throughout the night. I ordered 40 cocktails and 24 beers for my guests as a welcome package, which was very reasonably priced. I asked for a custom "Picante Spritz" cocktail, which was absolutely delicious, and the personalised bar menu was such a lovely touch. It’s a great venue for private hire!

The toilets were a touch inconvenient, especially since we had a few heavily pregnant guests. We also had some difficulty setting up our Spotify playlist due to poor phone reception and Wi-Fi connection in the venue.

4.8

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Saturday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Sunday
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£1500 min. spend
The Main Bar
10:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Terrace
10:00 – 22:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
10:00 – 0:00
from £1000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 8 verified users

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 90
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Ester

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

We are a beautiful bricked and arched bar in the heart of Camden Market offering delicious local products and award winning cocktails. We have 2 18 seater custom build tasting tables perfect for meetings, tastings, dinners or product launches. The centre of the room is crowned by our giant gold disco ball surrounded by a beautiful floral display.
Ester is a minimal cocktail bar in a grade II Listed building in the heart of Camden Stables Market.

Out on the terrace you’re greeted by a slick spirits expert delivering craft booze and cocktail samples to passers by whilst guests are kicking back enjoying Spritz’s, slushies, and ice cold stiff drinks with a steady baseline emanating from within.

Laid back, high energy service, the best drinks in town, that not only look good and taste great, but make you feel awesome. Drinks that consider the drinker, the planet, and the community with an equal focus on alcoholic and non alcoholic.

Inside the two custom 18pax tasting tables are always full with cocktail masterclasses, craft spirit tastings and supper club pop ups.

Usually booked for
30th Birthday Party

Typically for 45-50 guests and costs between £1,500 - £1,900.


"It’s a great venue for private hire!"

- Georgina C. Jul 2026

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs between £1,500 - £2,000.


"The space itself is fantastic for a party."

- Dora M. Oct 2026

Usually booked for
Christmas Party

Typically for 35-45 guests and costs between £1,300 - £2,200.


"Great staff. Great drinks and great venue spot. All the guests loved it..."

- Priyen S. Dec 2025

Usually booked for
Engagement Party

Typically for about 50 guests and costs about £1,500.


"Lovely, helpful staff - both through the booking stage and on the night of the event. Great location."

- Emma N. Sep 2026

Usually booked for
Private Dining

Typically for 30-35 guests and costs between £750 - £1,300.


"Last minute private hire booking request and the team were nothing short of amazing."

- Anthony C. Dec 2025

FAQ

Yes, guests are welcome to supply their own catering, including a birthday cake.

There is no specific policy on re-entry after leaving the venue.

The venue is Camden Market’s first ever brewery and an events space located on the edge of the market, with a gorgeous view of the canal.

Cancellations up to 24 hours from event start time will receive a full refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 2 months from the original date, at no cost.

At Ester, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Ester:

  • The Main Bar hosting 50 guests: £1592.56
  • Whole Venue hosting 45 guests: £1514.80
  • The Terrace hosting 30 guests: £970.56

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

Ester is located at Unit 89, in Primrose Hill, London. The nearest metro station is Chalk Farm Station.

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

  • Amelie E. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The staff were all lovely, communication was open and all my questions were asked politely and in good time. Both a DJ and Photobooth were accommodated easily in the space, the cocktails were fabulous and the staff were all polite, professional and made my birthday fun.'
  • Kiki K. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Had 18th birthday celebration. Venue is at a great location. Sussana was available and happy toanswer all our queries. Great bartending team. No toilet in the venue was a concern initially but they are literally steps away from the venue. We hired DJ Kam separately and came highly recommended by Sussana and he was excellent!'
  • Mollie M. rated it 4.5/5 stars
    'Susanna was amazing throughout and the guys behind the bar are a really wonderful bunch. The venue itself is perfect for a birthday gathering of any size and the indoor / outdoor setting was great for a warm June evening.'

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

  • Ceels L. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue was stunning and so well set up. We hosted a Christmas party over an afternoon with the grazing table, pizzas and a steady stream of first-class cocktails from James and the team. I loved being able to bring my DJ along and have equipment to be able to do a blend of speaking and music. The food was delicious, service was super attentive and we had everything we needed for a lovely afternoon.'
  • Priyen S. rated it 4.5/5 stars
    'Great staff. Great drinks and great venue spot. All the guests loved it'

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