Apples & Pears

Cocktail Bar

#2 of 205 Bar venues in Tower Hamlets
#1 of 253 40th Birthday Party venues in Tower Hamlets
  129 reviews  – 
26 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TD
Aldgate East Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Fun cocktail bar in East London near Brick Lane, featuring dual floors with DJ booths and a wood-fired pizza menu. Ideal for lively parties and corporate events in a vibrant setting.

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

Spaces for hire at Apples & Pears

The Underground Speakeasy
Bar
·
Private space
60 standing
Looking for something more exclusive? Head downstairs to our hidden Underground Speakeasy bar. This is a classic East London bar—low lighting, raw character, and a dedicated cocktail bar that feels worlds away from the city streets above. The Highlights: - Total Seclusion: A private underground space for up to 60 guests. - DJ Setup: A fully equipp...

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1200 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
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The Street-Level Lounge Bar
Lounge
·
Private space
70 standing
The Street-Level Lounge Bar & Natural Light Located on a quiet, graffiti-lined corner just minutes from Aldgate East and Spitalfields, our ground floor lounge bar is the ultimate East London hangout. Flooded with natural light and boasting direct access to a private outdoor area, it’s a flexible, airy space designed for everything from team takeov...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
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Two-Floor Private Hire
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
130 standing
Tucked away on a graffiti-mapped side street just 5 minutes from Aldgate East, Apples & Pears is an independent, high-energy venue built for parties that actually feel like parties. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a corporate takeover, or a last-minute "just because" celebration, we provide the backdrop—you bring the crowd. The Space Split acro...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £3000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
4 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
54 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9
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Sam P.
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40th Birthday Party · 60 guests · March 2026
The team at Apples and Pears were fantastic. We had a great night celebrating my wifes 40th birthday. Thanks again to Kim and the team 🙌
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5.0
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Katherine
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40th Birthday Party · 30 guests · January 2026
Easy five stars. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience hosting my 40th birthday party for c40 guests. Communication with Kim about booking, admin, key info etc was friendly, professional helpful and speedy. Really make planning a breeze. Reggie looked after us on arrival and made me feel very welcome and explained everything. The basement bar has such good vibes. It’s big enough so when we had like 50 people at the peak there was plenty of space, but because of the layout (bar in the middle, dancing and seating front and back) it meant towards the end with only 15 people it still felt busy as we were all in the front area. DJ equipment was complete and easy for my DJs to plug into. Full information on what’s provided was shared in advance. Sound system was good and I felt like it was better than upstairs actually. Bar staff were super professional and friendly. Went above and beyond for example helping us to blow up a fiddly individual letter happy birthday banner. Real can do attitude and I think they went a long way to making the vibe nice. The cocktails were delicious. I was discreetly kept informed about how much was left on my tab and I was able to increase it a few times easily. We blasted through the very reasonable minimum spend quite quickly so I was happy to top up some more as most venues had a much higher min spend anyway. The bar was decorated with fairy lights in the pillars and I took happy birthday banners, helium 40 balloon numbers and these little number light things off amazon that worked really well to make the area feel suitably themed. We ordered pizzas via the suggested company and they were on time and delicious. Tip, if Kim tells you you’ve ordered to much… you probably have. I had been a bit worried the toilets wouldn’t be sufficient for two private parties but i never had to queue. The basement bar is cool as it has direct back stair access to the smoking area and toilets. I have literally zero negative things to say. Top venue and team. Book Apples and Pears, you won’t be disappointed.
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5.0
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Ben O.
Verified review
Event Space · 35 guests · January 2026
Perfect venue for my party of 35 people. Communication was great throughout, genuinely lovely bar staff and security, option to play your own music through a proper sound system and lots of space in the basement area. Can’t recommend enough.
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5.0
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Anne-sophie M.
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Christmas Party · 30 guests · December 2025
Everything went so smoothly. Before the event, Kim was always very helpful and responsive. On the day, the whole staff was very friendly, smiley and flexible. Every time we had a request they would take care of it straight away. We loved that we could just play our own music from the DJ booth it was very cool. Many thanks to everybody at Apples&Pears for making our party memorable.
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5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£3000 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£3000 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£3000 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200–£3000 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1200 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Friday
18:00 – 1:00
from £1200–£3500 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
18:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
19:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
18:00 – 1:00
from £3500 min. spend
Saturday
18:00 – 1:00
from £1200–£3500 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
18:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
19:00 – 1:00
from £1200 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
18:00 – 1:00
from £3500 min. spend
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
The Street-Level Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 days ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 4 verified users

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Facilities and catering options

Up to 130
standing
In-house catering
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Apples & Pears

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Private Party Hire | Brick Lane | No Hire Fee

Tucked away on a graffiti-mapped side street off Brick Lane, our two-story venue is built for parties that actually feel like parties. No hidden fees, no stiff corporate vibes—just East London energy 5 minutes from Aldgate East.

The Setup:
- Ground Floor: A high-energy, open-plan bar space perfect for greeting guests and starting the night, for parties up to 70 guests. This bar has natural light with direct access to an outdoor area.
- The Basement Speakeasy: A moody, underground den for when the night goes up a gear for parties up to 60 guests.
- Your Music, Your Way: Total control. Both floors feature equipped DJ booths—bring your own DJ or plug in your own playlist and run the night exactly how you want it.

The Essentials:
- Capacity: Up to 130 guests across both floors.
- Pricing: No hire fee (minimum spend applies).
- Fuel: Signature cocktails, craft beers, and wood-fired pizzas available for pre-order.
- Location: A stone’s throw from Spitalfields, Shoreditch, and the City.

How We Work:
We keep it simple. You’ll have a direct line (WhatsApp/Email) to get the planning done fast, and our team will be on-site to keep the drinks flowing and the guest list moving. You bring the crowd; we provide the hidden-gem backdrop.

FAQ

Yes, the venue can recommend a DJ company.

Yes, each bar has a full sound system with DJ equipment so external DJs or guests can play music, and background music can also be provided.

The venue serves cocktails, premium spirits and mixers, wines, sparkling, craft beers, shots and soft drinks; non-alcoholic options include non-alcoholic beer and non-alcoholic cocktails.

No, there is no designated dance floor, but there is plenty of standing space and guests often dance throughout the bar.

Yes, the venue has a full sound system with DJ equipment and microphones available, so amplified sound for speeches is permitted.

Yes, the outdoor terrace is on the same level as the lounge bar and is accessed via the basement bar's rear door.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Apples & Pears, the following catering options are available:

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

Apples & Pears does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Apples & Pears:

  • The Underground Speakeasy hosting 50 guests: £1405.84
  • The Street-Level Lounge Bar hosting 60 guests: £2000
  • Two-Floor Private Hire hosting 50 guests: £1786.80

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

Apples & Pears is located at 26 Osborn Street, in Tower Hamlets, London. The nearest metro station is Aldgate East Station.

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

  • Sam P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The team at Apples and Pears were fantastic. We had a great night celebrating my wifes 40th birthday. Thanks again to Kim and the team 🙌'
  • Bronte R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Reggie, Kim and the bar staff made this evening INCREDIBLE! I honestly had the most amazing 30th birthday at this place. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Thank you all so much for making this a night to remember ❤️'
  • Jack N. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Honestly cannot fault this place. The venue was perfect and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Everyone was so lovely and made sure the whole night went so smoothly and gave me the best birthday I’ve ever had. Absolutely 10/10.'

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

  • Anne-sophie M. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Everything went so smoothly. Before the event, Kim was always very helpful and responsive. On the day, the whole staff was very friendly, smiley and flexible. Every time we had a request they would take care of it straight away. We loved that we could just play our own music from the DJ booth it was very cool. Many thanks to everybody at Apples&Pears for making our party memorable.'
  • Samius C. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Kim and Reggie did everything to make our event a success! Both are super friendly with excellent communication throughout. Venue was in a great location, with a huge selection of drinks. The basement bar was ideal for our party of 55 and would definitely consider hiring out again. Thanks again guys!'

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