Apples & Pears

Cocktail Bar

#1 of 431 Bar venues in North East London
#1 of 283 40th Birthday Party venues in Tower Hamlets
  132 reviews  – 
26 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TD
Aldgate East Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Industrial-chic cocktail bar off Brick Lane, featuring bold pop art, designer lighting, and a small enclosed garden. Ideal for lively birthday parties or DJ-led celebrations with its private basement, dance floor, and excellent sound system.

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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 £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
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The Exclusive Lounge Bar
Lounge
·
Private space
70 standing
The Exclusive 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 takeovers...

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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

CANAPES, MANAPES & BOWLS – Whole Venue

£14 per person

PACKAGE 1
8 canapes
Up to 50 guests: £16.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £15.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £14.00
PACKAGE 2
4 canapes 4 manapes
Up to 50 guests: £20.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £19.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £18.00
PACKAGE 3
3 canapes/2 manapes/2 bowls
Up to 50 guests: £22.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £20.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £19.00
PACKAGE 4
4 canapes/4 bowls
Up to 50 guests: £25.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £24.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £23.00
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Reviews and ratings

5.0
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
56 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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LG
Leo G.
Verified review
Bar · 55 guests · July 2026 · The Underground Speakeasy
Great venue. Kim was great and Reggie was very good.
5.0
AZ
Ariana Z.
Verified review
Event Space · 50 guests · June 2026 · The Underground Speakeasy
Reggie and Kim were brilliant to liaise and speak with. Attentive and going above and beyond to ensure all goes well. For the aux cord (music) they didn’t have a lightening adapter and Reggie was immediately ready to support and went to buy one from nearby, truly a lifesaver and just so kind overall. Lovely venue, brilliant AC in this killer heat, cosy (having seats around was great), they have a cold room for cake if it’s a bday, flexibility with decoration.
It’s a smidge dark in there as it’s reliant on smaller yellow toned lights but it’s as it looks in pictures - just make sure to bring a ring light or something for pictures!
4.7
SP
Sam P.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 60 guests · March 2026 · The Exclusive Lounge Bar
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 🙌
Nothing
5.0
K
Katherine
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 30 guests · January 2026 · The Underground Speakeasy
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.
Nothing
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
The Exclusive Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
The Exclusive Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
The Exclusive Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
The Exclusive Lounge Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
Friday
18:00 – 1:00
from £1500–£3500 min. spend
The Exclusive Lounge Bar
18:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
19:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Two-Floor Private Hire
18:00 – 1:00
from £3500 min. spend
Saturday
18:00 – 1:00
from £1500–£3500 min. spend
The Exclusive Lounge Bar
18:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
The Underground Speakeasy
19:00 – 1:00
from £1500 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 Exclusive 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 2 weeks ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 3 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

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

Apples & Pears is a cocktail bar that pairs industrial‑chic fittings with colourful pop art.

Venue highlights: The venue has a small enclosed garden alongside flexible indoor areas available for private hire. In-house catering is available and decorations are permitted within agreed guidelines. Air-conditioning keeps the interior comfortable during warm-weather events.

Best for: Milestone birthday parties, cocktail receptions and DJ‑led nights.

Location: Brick Lane and its surrounds offer a dense street‑art and nightlife scene with late‑night eateries and bars useful for post-event socialising.

What guests say: The lounge bar's high ceilings and sound system accommodated live DJs and a PA during private hires. The bookings manager and bar team coordinated drinks and event logistics efficiently while serving consistently well-made cocktails.

FAQ

Yes, we serve all drinks, including beer on tap, rather than exclusively cocktails.

Yes, guests can bring their own cake and store it in the venue’s fridge. Disposable paper plates, napkins and cutlery must be provided, and the venue can dispose of them during the night.

Yes, the venue can recommend a DJ company.

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 55 guests: £2386.48
  • The Exclusive 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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