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One Eighty One

Cocktail Bar

#21 of 199 Bar venues in Islington Borough
#34 of 240 30th Birthday Party venues in Islington Borough
  1 review  – 
181 Holloway Road, London, N7 8LX –
Holloway Road Station (0.2 mi)
From £10
per person
Up to 80
seats
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
European
cuisine
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at One Eighty One

Full Space at One Eighty One

Full Space
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
80 seats
120 standing
One room with various tables and spaces available to book for any group size. Bespoke built booths and marble tables to bar seating this beautiful but relaxed environment is something uniquely different to any venue in London. Built and run by a local who spent their life working in music this is a independent business where the style and vibe i...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £250 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Private Tables at One Eighty One

Private Tables
Cocktail Bar
·
Semi-private area
80 seats
120 standing
We can cater to bookings for anything from 2 to 70 people at tables in our beautiful bespoke venue. Sat in booths, on bespoke upholstered benches, at marble tables or round cafe tables we can combine seating to suit groups of any size. With coffee, food, cocktails, craft beers and our record shop available at any time this is the perfect site f...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £10 per person
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

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Communication
5.0

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Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Tuesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Wednesday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Thursday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Friday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Saturday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Sunday
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Full Space
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Private Tables
8:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

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 120
standing
Up to 80
seats
In-house catering
European
cuisine
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About One Eighty One

One Eighty One is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

One Eighty One is a cocktail bar and record shop that pairs a curated vinyl selection with a music‑first cocktail programme.

Venue highlights: The interior centres on music: a curated vinyl selection, a dedicated sound system and regular DJ programming that shape evening hires. The bar provides a focused cocktail menu alongside bottle‑shop and café options, and the venue can supply in‑house catering covering halal, kosher and extensive vegan choices while supporting promoted, ticketed private nights.

Best for: Evening cocktail receptions; DJ‑led, ticketed music nights; Small product launches or pop‑up showcases for drinks or music.

Location: Holloway Road in Islington. The area mixes local high‑street shops with late‑night bars and eateries, giving guests nearby options to continue the evening.

What guests say: The venue's sound system supports DJ sets and record‑led nights. The interior maintains a relaxed, low‑lit ambience and the staff provide attentive, responsive service for bookings.

FAQ

Yes, the venue can arrange pre-orders of cocktails and food.

The reserved area is in the venue's only room.

At One Eighty One, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

One Eighty One does not offer parking facilities.

One Eighty One is located at 181 Holloway Road, in Highbury, London. The nearest metro station is Holloway Road Station.

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