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Clerkenwell and Social

Cocktail Bar

#2 of 203 Bar venues in Islington Borough
#1 of 223 Engagement Party venues in Islington Borough
  89 reviews  – 
2-5 St John's Square , London, EC1M 4DE –
Farringdon Station (0.1 mi)
From £550
min. spend
Up to 120
seats
Up to 250
standing
Venue offers catering
Italian
cuisine
Parking not available
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Venue overview

Stylish cocktail bar in Clerkenwell, known for artisan pizzas, great cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere. Ideal for birthday parties, reunions, or casual celebrations with DJs or live music.

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

Spaces for hire at Clerkenwell and Social

Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social

Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
Bar
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Private space
45 seats
100 standing
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor is a private bar space in Clerkenwell and Social centred on a long, dedicated service counter that functions as the room's focal point. Design: The room has dark-painted columns and low ceilings balanced by polished timber flooring and brass-trimmed black joinery. Banquette seating runs along one wall and the layout us...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
from £550 minimum spend
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Whole Venue at Clerkenwell and Social

Whole Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
120 seats
250 standing
Clerkenwell & Social is the perfect location for your private function, corporate event or Christmas party. The eclectic design and literary theme make for an unusual and unique backdrop and with the choice of hiring a number of areas we can cater to any kind of event. For Private Hire Events we can stay open until 2am on Thursday, Friday and Satu...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
PA system / music speakers
from £550 minimum spend
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Party Pizza Buffet – Private Room & Bar 1st Floor (Min. 20 Guests) – Private Room & Bar 1st Floor

£15 per person

• Pizza buffet menu for events
• Mixed green salad and skin-on fries
• Vegetarian and vegan alternatives available
PIZZA BUFFET
1. Margherita
2. Portobello
3. Vegetariana
4. Diavolo
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.8
40 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.9
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.6
Catering
4.8
Communication
4.9

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

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Tariq S.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · February 2026 · Private Room & Bar 1st Floor

Engaged group of staff very willing to help out. Food was great. Atmospheric venue.

There was a lot of noise that permeated from the outside area downstairs.

4.6
SP
Sonja P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 80 guests · September 2025 · Private Room & Bar 1st Floor

The communication prior to event was fabulous with Georgie. The venue was great, they accommodated everything we wanted. Perfect space and delicious pizza!

Bit annoying that beers weren’t served upstairs and no bar snacks like crisps. That’s it

4.4
KS
Katherine S.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · September 2025 · Private Room & Bar 1st Floor

Held a 30 year reunion at Clerkenwell and social for 40 people. Cannot fault the organisational team beforehand or the lovely staff on the night. Food was really good - very tasty canapés, lovely freshly made pizza and some platters. Super bar service, great cocktails, really friendly, efficient, nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

Nothing!

5.0
PP
Priya P.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests · August 2025 · Private Room & Bar 1st Floor

Lovely space - looks good and the service was good

Was misled completely. Advised that I could have my own DJ and I said from the start it was for a 40th big birthday celebration. Was advised all ok and I booked. Days before the event I was asked to sign terms and condition la to say the music has to be kept very low. So low we could hardly hear it over the talking. Subsequently people left early and I didn’t reach the minimum spend. All in all I would say my 40th birthday was ruined by the lack of volume to create the party atmosphere we all yearned for!

2.9

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £550–£3000 min. spend
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£6000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £550–£6000 min. spend
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£9000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 23:00
from £550–£9000 min. spend
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
12:00 – 2:00
from £550–£3600 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£14000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£14000 min. spend
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£3600 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£14000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£14000 min. spend
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£3600 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£8000 min. spend
Whole Venue
12:00 – 0:00
from £1000–£8000 min. spend
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor
12:00 – 2:00
from £1000–£3600 min. spend
Sunday
13:00 – 19:00
from £5000 min. spend
Whole Venue
13:00 – 19:00
from £5000 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 250
standing
Up to 120
seats
In-house catering
Italian
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Clerkenwell and Social

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

Clerkenwell and Social is an independent cocktail bar that pairs a cocktail-led drinks list and house-infused spirits with an Italian pizza menu.

Venue highlights: The venue's two-room layout includes an upstairs bar that can be hired as a self-contained party area with dedicated bartending. In-house catering centres on artisan pizzas and an extensive gluten-free menu that can be combined with drink packages for private events. A covered, heated outdoor seating area extends usable space for afternoon or evening hires regardless of weather.

Best for: Private cocktail parties; office and Christmas social events; small private dining gatherings centred on pizza-led catering.

Location: Clerkenwell combines quiet garden squares with a strong local dining and evening scene. The neighbourhood offers a range of neighbouring restaurants and bars where guests can continue the evening after an event.

What guests say: The pizzas are consistently praised for their quality and suit event catering. The upstairs bar functions as a well-run, celebratory space for private parties. The cocktail list and house-infused spirits provide a strong drinks offering for events. The staff support event logistics and keep private bookings running smoothly.

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 55-95 guests and costs about £1,400.

"Engaged group of staff very willing to help out. Food was great. Atmospheric venue."

- Tariq S. Mar 2026

Usually booked for
Birthday Party

Typically for 60-90 guests and costs about £700.

"The venue was great, they accommodated everything we wanted. Perfect space and delicious pizza!"

- Sonja P. Sep 2025

FAQ

Yes, playing your own music is allowed; the first floor private hire includes the option to play your own music.

Yes, the venue has a main bar with direct access to a covered heated patio.

Private hire of the first-floor function room includes a manned bar, separate WC and the option to play personal music or hire a DJ. Music must adhere to an 85-decibel limit; the room seats 40 and accommodates up to 120 standing.

Yes, the venue has disabled access, but it does not have a disabled toilet.

At Clerkenwell and Social, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Clerkenwell and Social does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Clerkenwell and Social:

  • Private Room & Bar 1st Floor hosting 70 guests: £2147.44
  • Whole Venue hosting 100 guests: £3000

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

Clerkenwell and Social is located at 2-5 St John's Square , in Farringdon, London. The nearest metro station is Farringdon Station.

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

  • Sarah D. rated it 4.6/5 stars
    'We held a joint birthday party for 80 guests in the ground floor. There was a separate party upstairs. There was a security guy on the front keeping parties in the right place and ensuring only invitees came in. Benny in the office was really good at liaising in advance of the party. The bar staff led by Norbert and Neomi couldn’t have been more helpful in ensuring we got the food and drink order sorted and managed the tab amazingly well keeping us informed throughout the night. The timing of the food coming out was perfect. The cocktails were delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic. Our guests all commented on how great the drinks were and how delicious the catering was. Great value for money. Perfect location'
  • Sonja P. rated it 4.4/5 stars
    'The communication prior to event was fabulous with Georgie. The venue was great, they accommodated everything we wanted. Perfect space and delicious pizza!'
  • Priya P. rated it 2.9/5 stars
    'Lovely space - looks good and the service was good'

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

  • Stacey C. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Venue was great, staff were super helpful, Kendal was really helpful in organising the venue etc. beforehand. Venue manager Guille was great on the night and did everything he could to make sure we had what we needed. The door staff were also really pleasant to deal too'
  • Jessica B. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Excellent night had by all, only had positive comments back. Thank you so much. '

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