A brick pub with large windows, a prominent sign, and flower boxes above the entrance at The Famous Cock Tavern.
A cocktail bar with exposed brick walls, pendant lighting, and leather bar stools at The Famous Cock Tavern.
A cocktail bar in a pub with velvet armchairs, patterned wallpaper, and vintage lamps at The Famous Cock Tavern.
A cocktail bar in a pub with patterned wallpaper, vintage lampshades, and upholstered seating at The Famous Cock Tavern.

The Famous Cock Tavern

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#29 of 303 Party venues in Islington Borough
#36 of 2382 40th Birthday Party venues in Central London
  59 reviews  – 
259 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU –
Highbury & Islington Station (0.1 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 50
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Traditional brick-built pub on Upper Street with booth seating, framed mirrors, and a beer garden. Great for lively birthdays and private parties, with a PA system, BYO DJ, and helpful staff.

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Spaces for hire at The Famous Cock Tavern

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Private space
50 seats
100 standing
The Famous Cock Tavern is a welcoming spot featuring tasty food, excellent drinks, and fantastic music. The Famous Cocktail Bar showcases a vintage-modern theme, with a basement venue that accommodates up to 100 guests, making it an ideal setting for private events like birthdays and engagements. This versatile space is perfect for various occasi...
Alcohol licence until 3:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
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Reviews and ratings

4.7
24 recent guests highly rated amenities, location and service quality
Amenities
4.8
Cleanliness
4.5
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.9
Catering
4.4
Communication
4.7
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Cheyenne A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 60 guests · December 2025 · The Famous Cocktail Bar
This is now my 3rd birthday at Famous Cock and each time everything has been smoothe :-) I would definitely recommend. Nothing I would say is that each time I have booked the bar still matches pictures and the bar has been well looked after and maintained
Nothing that I didn’t like. Only thing I would say is if a Dj will be coming on site just to inform the DJ of which cables need to be brought etc
5.0
MY
Moral Y.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 80 guests · May 2025 · The Famous Cocktail Bar
A great central London location, the bar was perfect for my 40th Birthday party. Excellent Bar Staff on the day and with helping in previous conversations leading up to the day. Would 100% recommend!
5.0
ZH
Zoe H.
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40th Birthday Party · 100 guests · February 2025 · The Famous Cocktail Bar
Staff were fantastic, they could not have been more helpful & completely rushed off their feet the whole night! They helped make a very special 40th Birthday. Perfect for a big event like this, security on the door, completely private venue. Able to come early, set up decorations, live music allowed - couldn't be better! Huge thank you to all the staff that night!!!
The bookings team were very pushy with pre-ordering a buffet. They suggested 50 buffets for 100 people, crazy. I ordered 10 and that was PLENTY. We still have leftovers after. I'm also not sure if the bookings team had ever been to the venue...So I wen't into the venue and spoke to management in person, they were fantastic and solved all the issues I had with the bookings team.
4.7
EW
Edgar W.
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Pub · 30 guests · November 2023 · The Famous Cocktail Bar
Food was great, Kieran and the rest of the staff where really accommodating. Location is amazing.
It was difficult for my guests to access the venue before we opened the side door, but when we opened the side door, up until 8pm when there was security on the door we had to deal with people turning up who weren't part of the event trying to gain access.
4.7

Prices and opening hours

Monday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
10:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 1:00
from £1000 min. spend
Friday
10:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Saturday
10:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 3:00
from £1000–£2500 min. spend
Sunday
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
The Famous Cocktail Bar
10:00 – 23:00
from £500 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 100
standing
Up to 50
seats
In-house catering
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Famous Cock Tavern

The Famous Cock Tavern is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

The Famous Cock Tavern is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks and amazing music.

Come and visit us for any occasion including lunch/dinner visits, Birthdays and all other special occasions!

** Please note that seasonal minimum spends are applicable between the dates of 18th November-31st December 2024 and may differ from the spends listed. Please enquire for an accurate quote for your party. **

Usually booked for
40th Birthday Party

Typically for 50-100 guests and costs about £2,500.

"A great central London location, the bar was perfect for my 40th Birthday party."

- Moral Y. May 2025

FAQ

No, corkage is not allowed.

Yes. All guests must be aged 18 & over and present valid ID if requested.

Yes, guests may bring a cake, provided a food waiver is signed.

No, external food or drink is not allowed.

At The Famous Cock Tavern, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

The Famous Cock Tavern does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Famous Cock Tavern:

  • The Famous Cocktail Bar hosting 80 guests: £3348.96

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

The Famous Cock Tavern is located at 259 Upper Street, in Highbury, London. The nearest metro station is Highbury & Islington Station.

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

  • Cheyenne A. rated it 5/5 stars
    'This is now my 3rd birthday at Famous Cock and each time everything has been smoothe :-) I would definitely recommend. Nothing I would say is that each time I have booked the bar still matches pictures and the bar has been well looked after and maintained'
  • Moral Y. rated it 5/5 stars
    'A great central London location, the bar was perfect for my 40th Birthday party. Excellent Bar Staff on the day and with helping in previous conversations leading up to the day. Would 100% recommend!'
  • Zoe H. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Staff were fantastic, they could not have been more helpful & completely rushed off their feet the whole night! They helped make a very special 40th Birthday. Perfect for a big event like this, security on the door, completely private venue. Able to come early, set up decorations, live music allowed - couldn't be better! Huge thank you to all the staff that night!!!'

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259 Upper Street, London, N1 1RU
Highbury & Islington Station (0.1 mi)
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Public transportation
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