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26 Curtain Road

Bar

#1 of 174 Function Room venues in Hackney Borough
#1 of 537 Minimum Spend venues in East London
  47 reviews  – 
26 Curtain Road, Bar 26, London, EC2A 3NY –
Old Street Station (0.4 mi)
From £750
min. spend
Up to 60
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Trendy Shoreditch bar split over two floors, renowned for its vinyl-only sound system and intimate basement space. Ideal for private parties with a laid-back, cool East London vibe.

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

Spaces for hire at 26 Curtain Road

Ground Floor at 26 Curtain Road

Ground Floor
Bar
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Private space
60 seats
80 standing
26 Curtain Road A delightful hangout space from day into night, covering two floors in the heart of Shoreditch, with the emphasis of when East London bars were cool, great to hang out in, instead of the full-on party madness. A place perfect for catching up with your friends, making new ones, a work social or even having your own intimate party ...
Alcohol licence until 1:30
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £750 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

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

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JJ
Jasbir J.
Verified review
Party · 80 guests · September 2026 · Ground Floor

Neil was just amazing from start to finish. Super helpful. And on the night all of the 26 team were so welcoming to all our guests. Nothing was too much to get the layout as we wanted. Venue was very cool both the main bar and snug! Hat tipped to all the team. We had a great time celebrating our joint 50th. Would definitely use this venue again!

5.0
TP
Terry P.
Verified review
50th Birthday Party · 50 guests · July 2026 · Ground Floor

Such a great venue for my fiftieth with 40-50 people. It's got really lovely Shoreditch vibes: nice but not too posh or plastic. The whole set-up was smooth and they were super-flexible about everything. Neil was very helpful in planning it and Paolo and his team on the night were constantly smiley and helpful. They even let us have a bespoke cocktail that we gave them the recipe for. Dancefloor was great, plenty of smoking area outside, and loads of space for a natter inbetween.

5.0
HG
Hannah G.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 75 guests · June 2026 · Ground Floor

Great communication from Neil, good space, all our guests loved it! Thank you to the team!

5.0
HC
Hugh C.
Verified review
Function Room · 42 guests · May 2026 · Ground Floor

26 Curtain Road is a great space, perfect for events. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful all day, and all our guests had a great time and loved the venue.

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5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 23:30
from £750 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 23:30
from £750 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:30
from £750 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 23:30
from £750 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 23:30
from £1000 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 1:00
from £2000 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend
Ground Floor
11:00 – 1:00
from £1500 min. spend

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 80
standing
Up to 60
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About 26 Curtain Road

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

26 Curtain Road is a two‑floor independent bar centred on a rotating selection of international and local craft beers and a curated cocktail list.

Venue highlights: The venue combines a ground-level seating/standing area with a hireable basement that can be used as an intimate private party space or kept separate from the main floor. The venue provides an on-site Hi‑Fi sound system and rotary mixer suitable for vinyl DJ sets and private music programming. The team supports private events by producing custom cocktails, facilitating DJ or karaoke setups and coordinating external catering arrangements.

Best for: Ideal events are after‑work socials, milestone birthday parties and small wedding receptions.

Location: Shoreditch is known for its dense cluster of bars, late-night eateries and street art, giving guests plentiful options to continue the evening nearby.

What guests say: The venue's event team is attentive, organised and proactive when coordinating private bookings. The vinyl DJ setup and on-site sound system reliably support DJ sets and music programming during hires. The bar produces custom cocktails and accommodates external catering and bespoke event requests.

Usually booked for
50th Birthday Party

Typically for 50-60 guests and costs about £2,000.

"Dancefloor was great, plenty of smoking area outside, and loads of space for a natter inbetween."

- Terry P. Jul 2026

Usually booked for
Private Party

Typically for 50-70 guests and costs about £500.

"We hosted a private event at 26 Curtain Road, for an artist to present their new songs to media."

- Sam B. Jun 2025

FAQ

Yes, external DJs are allowed; the venue encourages bringing your own DJ.

No. The venue is more of a listening bar and is DJ-led.

Yes, children are allowed.

Yes, although the basement does not have a DJ set-up.

Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.

Event date of a confirmed booking can be changed to another date within 1 months from the original date, at no cost.

At 26 Curtain Road, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at 26 Curtain Road:

  • Ground Floor hosting 40 guests: £1270.80

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

26 Curtain Road is located at 26 Curtain Road, in Shoreditch, London. The nearest metro station is Old Street Station.

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

  • Jess G. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue was absolutely amazing and was so perfect for my 30th birthday. Despite it being a private booking, the security was excellent and made everyone feel comfortable and well looked after. Neil, the host, was great and the communication was perfect throughout, which made everything run so smoothly. Neil was incredibly flexible and accommodating, making the whole experience stress-free. There was a great range of drinks available, and the staff were super friendly and welcoming. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team - highly recommend!'
  • Dion D. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'I held my 50th birthday at this fantastic venue and it was simply perfect! Neil was exceptionally communicative throughout and nothing was Tom much trouble. Highly recommend.'
  • Terry P. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Such a great venue for my fiftieth with 40-50 people. It's got really lovely Shoreditch vibes: nice but not too posh or plastic. The whole set-up was smooth and they were super-flexible about everything. Neil was very helpful in planning it and Paolo and his team on the night were constantly smiley and helpful. They even let us have a bespoke cocktail that we gave them the recipe for. Dancefloor was great, plenty of smoking area outside, and loads of space for a natter inbetween.'

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