Sway

Bar

#6 of 309 Corporate Party venues in Camden Borough
#1 of 113 Live Music venues in Camden Borough
  220 reviews  – 
61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5BZ –
Holborn Station (0.1 mi)
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Venue overview

Trendy bar in Holborn with vibrant cocktails, global tapas, and live performances across five stylish rooms. Ideal for birthdays, hen dos, and DJ-led parties with a dance floor.

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

Spaces for hire at Sway

Studio 61

Event Space
·
Private space
20 seats
70 standing
At Sway, we don't do parties halfway. Whether you're celebrating a milestone of just another awesome year, our no-holds-barred attitude is what makes one of the best party venues in London. Book a private area for you and your friends, where you'll be able to enjoy any of our drinks packages and receive the VIP treatment all night. Our venue is op...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Hide

Event Space
·
Private space
40 seats
100 standing
Polish up those party shoes and come on down to Sway Bar, where party mania meets elegantly classy. Whatever you choose to celebrate at Sway - whether it's a birthday, engagement party or corporate event - we're here to help make it every bit more memorable. We're the perfect cocktail bar for sharing great food, great drinks and great memories wit...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Cocktail Bar

Bar
·
Private space
110 seats
250 standing
Cocktail Bar is a Bar in Sway centred on a run of semi-private booth bays that create a compact, intimate area for drinks and small-group socialising. Design: Exposed brick walls, low pendant lamps and coloured uplighting form a dim, club-style interior. Deep-hued upholstered seating and dark floors keep sightlines low and the room compact. Featu...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Club

Event Space
·
Private space
210 seats
300 standing
Club is an Event Space in Sway, a nightclub-style private room defined by immersive LED lighting that establishes a contemporary club environment. Design: The interior pairs low-profile lounge seating and modular ottomans across a dark floorplane to create open circulation and informal seating pockets. The ceiling shows exposed services and lighti...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Bar & Kitchen

Dining Room
·
Private space
200 seats
200 standing
Bar & Kitchen is a Dining Room in Sway. The space is an open-plan dining and bar area defined by a high ornamental ceiling and an expansive central floorplate. Design: The interior pairs dark timber floors and mixed-height seating with brass and glass light fittings. The ceiling has layered moulding and large spherical chandeliers that create a st...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Whole Venue

Bar
·
Whole venue
921 standing
Sway is a multi-room bar and nightclub that pairs club-style lighting with flexible seating configurations to create an adaptable party environment. Design: The interior uses dark walls, patterned panelling, brass-framed mirrors and low pendant chandeliers alongside leather banquettes and red-upholstered stools to create a slick, clubby look with ...

Alcohol licence until 3:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Dinner Package – Club

£47.50 per person

Peak: £47.50
Off-peak: £44.50
1. Starter
2. Mains
3. Desserts
Extras:
• Mince pie [v] £1.50
• Sticky pigs £4
• Maple sprouts £4
• Assorted chocolate liqueur truffles [v] £4 (contains alcohol)
Our mains are served with a selection of seasoned skin-on fries [v], chive mash [v] and roasted seasonal vegetables [vg]
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Reviews and ratings

4.6
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.4
Value for money
4.5
Catering
4.5
Communication
4.9

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

MS
Mauleni S.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · October 2025 · Hide

Celebrated my birthday at Sway. Everything was so organised!

5.0
KA
Kemi A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · March 2025 · Studio 61

I had my 30th here recently and had a great experience. First of all, I really love the room Studio 61 - very cosy and stylish. The bartender was also great, and food was nice. Communication through the process was generally good. Would recommend!

4.9
KA
Kieran A.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 150 guests · April 2025 · Cocktail Bar

Nice bar/great venue

Bar Staff rudeness! Bad communication.. can’t get in contact with anybody!

3.7
RM
Romain M.
Verified review
Pub · 120 guests · October 2024 · Bar & Kitchen

Everything was great

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 3:00
from £500 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 23:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£5000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£6000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1500 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 0:00
from £500–£2000 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£2500 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £2000–£6000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£25000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£3000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£6000 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£2000 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 3:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000–£25000 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£40000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 3:00
from £2500–£3000 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000–£7500 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 3:00
from £500–£2500 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 3:00
from £4000–£20000 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £1500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 3:00
from £6000–£40000 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 3:00
from £2000–£3000 min. spend
Bar & Kitchen
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Cocktail Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£2500 min. spend
Hide
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Club
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Studio 61
12:00 – 3:00
from £2500 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000 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 921
standing
Up to 210
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
External catering allowed
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Sway

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

With sharing and companionship embedded deep in Sway's core values, it's the perfect late night hangout in London for colleagues, partners and friends.

By day it's a bustling restaurant, serving up delicious food that's as unique as clientele. By night, Sway turns into an adult playground, delivering reputable DJs and sumptuous drinks in a New York style party atmosphere.

Rapidly becoming one of the most visited bars near Holborn, Sway can be whatever your heart desires. Drop in for happy hour with friends. We'll be waiting.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 50-60 guests and costs about £1,500.


"Celebrated my birthday at Sway. Everything was so organised!"

- Mauleni S. Oct 2025

FAQ

The venue requires confirmation of preferred date and time (with alternatives if flexible), number of guests, occasion, whether a private room or a reserved area is required, budget (including VAT) for any minimum spend, food requirements and dietary needs, whether tickets will be sold or a guestlist used, details of any planned entertainment (external entertainment is subject to management approval), whether step-free access is required, and whether any under-18s will be present.

Yes — external entertainment is subject to approval from the management team.

The Hide offers an intimate and luxurious setting, ideal for smaller parties or private corporate dinners.

No, guests under 18 are not permitted at Sway at any time due to the venue policy.

At Sway, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • The venue works with an approved list of external caterers

Sway does not offer parking facilities.

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

  • Studio 61 hosting 50 guests: £1553.44
  • Hide hosting 90 guests: £1871.84
  • Cocktail Bar hosting 150 guests: £2268.96
  • Club hosting 100 guests: £1695.68
  • Bar & Kitchen hosting 120 guests: £2599.04

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

Sway is located at 61-65 Great Queen Street, in Holborn, London. The nearest metro station is Holborn Station.

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

  • Vicky J. rated it 5/5 stars
    '- very large space that can easily fit 75 + people - really friendly bar staff - really nice and sophisticated decor - can play music from their club - awesome place for birthday party! Great location - can have gueslist with wristbands'
  • Emelda rated it 4.5/5 stars
    'The venue was clean when we arrived- i had hired a decorator before my arrival. Gordon the manager was lovely and even hung out for a bit with my guests. the cocktails were also good! Location was nice felt like a very classy place to celebrate my birthday. Would definitely recommend it to anyone '
  • Kemi A. rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'I had my 30th here recently and had a great experience. First of all, I really love the room Studio 61 - very cosy and stylish. The bartender was also great, and food was nice. Communication through the process was generally good. Would recommend!'

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

  • Lindsey P. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'So well organised, Mia and Demi did such a great job in helping us plan a wonderful NHS Christmas party! Well communicated with anything we needed. Brought our own cake and it came out with sparklers- such lovely extra touches. All the staff so nice and helpful on the night ! Lots of wine and well presented on the tables couldn't recommend highly enough. '

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