68&SHANGHAI
Cocktail Bar
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77 reviews
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76 Commercial St, London, E1 6LY
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Aldgate East Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview
Speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Spitalfields, blending Oriental-inspired drinks with a cozy, intimate vibe. Perfect for birthday parties or small celebrations with BYO DJs and custom playlists.
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Spaces for hire at 68&SHANGHAI
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
Bar
·
Private space
22 seats
30 standing
Set within the vibrant 68 & Shanghai venue, the Shanghai Cocktail Lounge offers a stylish and atmospheric space ideal for a wide range of private events. Blending contemporary design with subtle Far Eastern influences, the lounge features plush seating, ambient lighting, and a sophisticated, intimate setting.
The space is particularly well-suited ...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £1 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Wine Cellar
Bar
·
Private space
50 standing
Hidden beneath 68 & Shanghai, the Wine Cellar is an intimate, atmospheric space designed for unforgettable private events. With vaulted ceilings, warm ambient lighting, and secluded booth seating, it offers a stylish sense of exclusivity right in the heart of Spitalfields.
Perfect for corporate entertaining, networking events, team socials, and pr...
Wi-Fi available
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £250 minimum spend
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Bartender's Room
Bar
·
Private space
10 seats
20 standing
Tucked away within the venue, the Bartender’s Room is a hidden, intimate space designed for exclusive private gatherings. Accessed via a winding staircase, this secluded room feels like a true escape from the city, calm, atmospheric, and effortlessly stylish.
Perfect for corporate socials, client entertaining, team celebrations, and private partie...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1 minimum spend
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Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
Bar
·
Private space
100 standing
68 Wine Bar occupies the main ground floor with outdoor tables on Commercial Street, perfect for al fresco drinks during Golden Hour. Inside, it has a classic, understated wine bar vibe that extends to a vaulted cellar in the basement, offering a distinct atmosphere for wine enthusiasts.
The bar's warm lighting and central bar create a relaxed, ch...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1 minimum spend
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Exclusive Venue Hire
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
180 standing
Set across four atmospheric floors in the heart of Spitalfields, 68 & Shanghai offers a full venue experience designed to move effortlessly between intimate moments and high-energy celebrations.
From relaxed daytime gatherings to late-night events, the venue blends refined wine-led spaces with a bold cocktail bar energy, creating a dynamic backdro...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £2000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Wine Bar
Bar
·
Private space
40 standing
The Wine Bar at 68 & Shanghai is a vibrant, street-level space where classic wine bar charm meets East London energy. Overlooking bustling Commercial Street, it blends warm lighting, rustic interiors, and a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere that feels just as right for after-work drinks as it does for private celebrations.
Perfect for corporate socia...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Shanghai & Bartender's Room
Event Space
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Private space
60 seats
60 standing
Hire the full floor at 68 & Shanghai — the Shanghai Cocktail Lounge, the hidden Bartender's Room, and the Shanghai Terrace included.
It works for corporate events, celebrations, networking parties, and private functions, with three connected but separate areas across the floor.
The Shanghai Cocktail Lounge is the main space, with seating, lightin...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Play your own music
from £1 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Shanghai Terrace
Terrace
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Private space
16 seats
16 standing
Located between the stylish 68 & Shanghai Cocktail Bar and the exclusive Bartenders Table, this elegant terrace offers a refined outdoor retreat, perfect for both private gatherings and open-air experiences. Designed to accommodate up to 16 guests, the terrace provides elegance, making it an ideal spot for al fresco drinks and intimate events.
Wi...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
from £1 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
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Reviews and ratings
4.8
8 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
35 recent guests highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.8
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.6
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
CA
Chinyere A.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests
· April 2026
· Wine Cellar
I booked the wine cellar for 50 people; around 40 including myself attended and I think the space worked really well for this amount of people. I was able to view the space before booking it; it was very straightforward. The minimum spend was reasonable.
There was a good mix of seating for my birthfay drinks. The bar catered for almost all drinks, although if you wanted a pint on tap you needed to go up to the ground floor. This was not an issue for my guests. The barman was lovely.
I ordered food (chicken teriyaki, sweet potato fries, veggie gyozas and crispy squid) and this also went down well with guests
I lived that there was air con that I control within the room - when the room got packed, I wasn't worried about being hot. The space was clean with no lingering bar smell (which some places can habe) I was able to play my own music via aux. I suggest you bring a tablet with your downloaded playlist. The music was loud enough to be heard, but not too loud to stifle conversations.
Communication for the most part was easy and on poiny. I was able to amend my booking to slightly earlier time so that I could prep the room for evening.
The manager was excellent - friendly, professional and informative!
Overall my experience was great. I did get slightly nervous about whether my my catering order was confirmed. I didn't get a response via Tag Venue or direct email after a couple of days, so ended up having to call the venue to confirm. But once confirmed over the phone all was well.
Submitted 4 months ago
5.0
MD
Maria D.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 20 guests
· January 2026
· Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
Amazing service and perfect venue
Submitted 7 months ago
5.0
MS
Marjorie S.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 30 guests
· January 2026
· Wine Cellar
Absolutely loved Venue 68 and Shanghai. The location was perfect, the drinks were great, and all of my friends kept complimenting how amazing the staff were. Everything came together to make my 30th birthday perfect. I would highly recommend everyone to book here. You won’t be disappointed.
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Submitted 7 months ago
5.0
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Izzie
Verified review
Party · 40 guests
· November 2025
· Wine Cellar
The basement venue is perfect for a proper party with speakers. The staff were amazing on the night with drinks orders. It was relaxed and a great atmosphere. Everyone had the best time!
I disliked the fact I was not told in advance how much paperwork would be needed to bring my own DJ decks and speakers as this caused significant stress and extra cost. I paid for PLI insurance, got the equipment pat tested according to the venue’s rules and then when I got there the manager didn’t even know how to plug the stuff in and we ended up having to plug two extension leads together because there was not a long enough one which a) isn’t very safe and b) is quite ridiculous given the lengths I was made to go to do things legally/properly.
Submitted 8 months ago
4.6
Prices and opening hours
Monday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£2000–£2500
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
23:30
from
£2500
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Cellar
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£1–£2000
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
16:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai Terrace
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£1
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Cellar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai & Bartender's Room
12:00 –
0:30
from
£1
min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£1–£2000
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
16:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai Terrace
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£1
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Cellar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai & Bartender's Room
12:00 –
0:30
from
£1
min. spend
Thursday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£1–£2000
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
16:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai Terrace
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£1
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Cellar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai & Bartender's Room
12:00 –
0:30
from
£1
min. spend
Friday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£1–£5000
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
16:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai Terrace
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£1
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Wine Bar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Cellar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai & Bartender's Room
12:00 –
0:30
from
£1
min. spend
Saturday
10:00 –
1:00
from
£1–£5000
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
16:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai Terrace
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£1
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
1:00
from
£5000
min. spend
Wine Bar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£1
min. spend
Wine Cellar
12:00 –
0:00
from
£250
min. spend
Shanghai & Bartender's Room
12:00 –
0:30
from
£1
min. spend
Sunday
10:00 –
23:30
from
£2000–£2500
min. spend
Shanghai Cocktail Lounge
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Bartender's Room
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar & Cellar Hire
12:00 –
23:30
from
£2500
min. spend
Exclusive Venue Hire
12:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Bar
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Wine Cellar
10:00 –
23:00
from
£2000
min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 1 day ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 11 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 180
standing
Up to 60
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About 68&SHANGHAI
68&SHANGHAI is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
68&SHANGHAI is a cocktail and wine bar that pairs an intimate, speakeasy-style cocktail lounge with a curated wine cellar and flight programme.
Venue highlights: The venue occupies multiple levels that present contrasting ambiences for private hires: a quieter downstairs area with dim lighting and booth seating, and an upstairs lounge with intimate seating and striking decor. The venue runs a curated wine list including flights and by-the-glass options alongside a compact signature cocktail menu that explores Oriental flavour pairings. The venue provides in-house catering and menus that include vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, and it hosts promoted ticketed events and drink-led tastings.
Best for: Wine tastings and guided flight events; cocktail receptions and drinks-led launch parties; small private dinners or canapé receptions.
Location: Spitalfields sits within a busy market and dining quarter, offering plenty of nearby bars and restaurants where guests can continue the evening.
What guests say: The downstairs seating area is quieter and features dim lighting and booth seating. The upstairs seating area provides a more vibrant, intimate cocktail room with striking decor. The service is friendly and knowledgeable about wine, and the wine list regularly includes flights and a broad selection by the glass.
FAQ
Yes, the Wine Cellar has a private bar for exclusive use during the event.
No, the kitchen is not halal certified, and the venue cannot guarantee that all dishes are halal-friendly. A wide range of vegetarian and vegan options is available.
Yes, underage children may attend private parties under adult supervision.
No, the venue does not have enough storage space to keep external cakes and food. Cakes may be brought on arrival, but cannot be kept before or during the event.
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 68&SHANGHAI, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- The venue works with an approved list of external caterers
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at 68&SHANGHAI:
- Shanghai Cocktail Lounge hosting 20 guests: £144.48
- Wine Cellar hosting 30 guests: £588.40
- Bartender's Room hosting 13 guests: £550.96
- Wine Bar hosting 30 guests: £1043.52
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
68&SHANGHAI is located at 76 Commercial St, in Spitalfields, London. The nearest metro station is Aldgate East Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Maritsa T. rated it 5/5 stars
'The venue was absolutely perfect, I couldn't recommend it enough! The space is excellent and you can adjust the lighting and have entire control of the music. The aircon was fab on a hot day. I came in to see the venue before booking and Ed the manager was incredibly helpful, as was he and the bar staff all night for my birthday party. They checked in on if we needed anything, were always available, and lovely people! The food was also very tasty, and happy hour until 8pm on a Saturday is amazing. Overall it was the perfect place to host my birthday party for 20-25 people. Many of my friends left saying they wanted to hire the venue themselves in the future!' - Alex F. rated it 4.8/5 stars
'Great space for a birthday party, plus the food and drinks were delicious' - Marjorie S. rated it 5/5 stars
'Absolutely loved Venue 68 and Shanghai. The location was perfect, the drinks were great, and all of my friends kept complimenting how amazing the staff were. Everything came together to make my 30th birthday perfect. I would highly recommend everyone to book here. You won’t be disappointed.'
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