Balls Brothers Austin Friars

Bar

#3 of 128 Event Space venues in Bank
#46 of 3854 Corporate Event venues in London
  74 reviews  – 
Austin Friars, 10-11, London, EC2N 2HQ
Liverpool Street Station (0.2 mi)
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Venue overview

Modern bar with a classic vibe in the heart of Austin Friars, blending great cocktails, British cuisine, and interactive darts. Suited for lively parties with DJs, dancing, and personal touches.

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Spaces for hire at Balls Brothers Austin Friars

Whole Venue
Bar
·
Whole venue
175 seats
350 standing
Set across three floors, Balls Brothers Austin Friars is a striking venue boasting impressive high ceilings, two unique event spaces, a charming mezzanine, the lively 180 Club below, and a spacious restaurant and bar. With the capacity to host up to 350 standing and 175 seated guests, the venue is ideal for a wide variety of events - from elegant ...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £2500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Green Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
22 seats
26 standing
Our Green Room can be found at the back of the ground floor, it opens a private space to enjoy a drinks reception or nibbles for an event or special occasion. Its flexible layout is ideal for private meetings, networking events or lunch and dinners. Please get in touch to see what this unique space can offer!

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £400 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Main Bar
Bar
·
Semi-private area
110 seats
150 standing
Discover the versatility of our Main Bar at Balls Brothers Austin Friars - a flexible space perfectly suited to a wide range of occasions. From team-building events and business meetings to lively social gatherings, hosting your London party with us couldn’t be easier. Get in touch with our experienced events team, who will work with you to create...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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The Mezzanine
Event Space
·
Semi-private area
55 seats
70 standing
Elevate your event in the stylish Mezzanine at Balls Brothers Austin Friars - a bright, welcoming space overlooking the buzz of the main bar below. Featuring its own spirit kitchen, the Mezzanine offers added convenience for chilled drinks, storage, and seamless hosting. Flexible and elegant, this space is perfectly suited to networking events, st...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

from £750 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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180 Club
Event Space
·
Private space
20 seats
35 standing
Experience the electrifying fusion of tradition and innovation at our downstairs 180 Darts venue, where we elevate the classic game with exhilarating multiplayer experiences. Equipped with 2 oches, this space is perfect for a variety of occasions, whether you're enjoying a night out with friends and family or fostering team bonding sessions. Ut...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

from £1000 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Dinner Menu (3 courses) – Main Bar

£39 per person

STARTERS
- Celeriac & apple soup (VG)
- Oak smoked salmon
- Chicken liver parfait
- Roasted squash & endive salad (VG)
MAINS
- Roast Norfolk bronze turkey
- Braised beef shin pie
- Roast fillet of sea bream
- Mushroom Wellington (VG)
PUDDINGS
- Christmas pudding (VG upon request)
- Sticky toffee pudding (V)
- Valrhona chocolate pot (V)
- Cheese course (£7 per person supplement)
EXTRAS
- Add a bowl of pigs in blankets £7 per bowl
- Add mince pies & chocolate truffles £3 per person
- Add a cheese platter £35
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Reviews and ratings

4.8
3 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
22 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and catering
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
4.9
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.9
Communication
4.8
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KZ
Katarina Z.
Verified review
Party · 20 guests · July 2026 · 180 Club
Shar was amazing in the lead up to support planning and ensuring all the vision for the surprise party came to life, and the staff on hand during the evening was so nice and helpful.
Loved everything, truly
5.0
JS
Jacob S.
Verified review
Activity Day · 80 guests · June 2026 · Whole Venue
Really helpful staff including an events team that helped us organise everything Reasonable prices and flexibility on certain start times and event running where possible The Steak was amazing, especially considering they did over 70 portions of it all served at once
N/A
4.9
EC
Emma C.
Verified review
Pub · 35 guests · March 2026 · 180 Club
Great space with really good food and drinks. We all loved it.
Nothing
5.0
GL
Grace L.
Verified review
Drinks Reception · 300 guests · March 2026 · Whole Venue
Couldn't recommend this venue enough. Katie, Flo and the rest of the team were so helpful and professional, the venue is stunning, food was absolutely fantastic (the bowls were a big hit with our group) and the team did everything they could to help the event run smoothly. Thank you so much- we will definitely be back!
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 23:00
from £400–£2500 min. spend
Main Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Mezzanine
17:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
180 Club
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
The Green Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £400 min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 – 23:00
from £500–£5500 min. spend
Main Bar
17:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
The Mezzanine
17:00 – 23:00
from £1250 min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 – 23:00
from £5500 min. spend
180 Club
17:00 – 23:00
from £1250 min. spend
The Green Room
17:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £600–£8000 min. spend
Main Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £4500 min. spend
The Mezzanine
17:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 – 23:00
from £8000 min. spend
180 Club
17:00 – 23:00
from £1400 min. spend
The Green Room
17:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £750–£12500 min. spend
Main Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £7000 min. spend
The Mezzanine
17:00 – 23:00
from £2250 min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 – 23:00
from £12500 min. spend
180 Club
17:00 – 23:00
from £1750 min. spend
The Green Room
17:00 – 23:00
from £750 min. spend
Friday
17:00 – 0:00
from £600–£6000 min. spend
Main Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £3000 min. spend
The Mezzanine
17:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Whole Venue
17:00 – 23:00
from £6000 min. spend
180 Club
17:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
The Green Room
17:00 – 23:00
from £600 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £7000 min. spend
Whole Venue
11:00 – 1:00
from £7000 min. spend
Sunday
11:00 – 1:00
from £7000 min. spend
Whole Venue
11:00 – 1:00
from £7000 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 7 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 350
standing
Up to 175
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Balls Brothers Austin Friars

Balls Brothers Austin Friars is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Balls Brothers Austin Friars is a bar that blends classic British pub styling with a social darts concept, pairing a Modern British menu and cocktails with on-site 180 Darts play across two oches.

Venue highlights: The venue features an in-house kitchen that supplies bowl-style sharing dishes and set menus, with halal, extensive vegan and gluten-free options. The interior uses exposed brick and a mezzanine to create flexible floorplans for standing receptions, seated dinners and activity zones. A dedicated 180 Darts area provides fast-paced multiplayer games as on-site entertainment.

Best for: Networking mixers, corporate Christmas parties and social celebrations such as hen or stag parties.

Location: Austin Friars in the City of London sits in the Square Mile's business district, placing hosts close to the area's lunchtime dining and after-work venues where guests can continue the evening.

What guests say: The service is responsive and well organised, with event staff providing hands-on support during planning and on the night. The layout accommodates both mingling and seated dinners, and the kitchen supplies bowl-style dishes and three-course options that suit larger private bookings.

FAQ

No, external drinks are not allowed.

Yes, the table wine can include a mix of red and white.

Yes, the venue caters to all dietary requirements. A pre-order is required two weeks in advance.

The venue is split across three levels: mezzanine, ground floor and downstairs (where toilets and darts rooms are located).

At Balls Brothers Austin Friars, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

Balls Brothers Austin Friars does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Balls Brothers Austin Friars:

  • Whole Venue hosting 80 guests: £11000
  • 180 Club hosting 20 guests: £708.16
  • The Mezzanine hosting 23 guests: £959.60
  • Main Bar hosting 200 guests: £11250.08
  • The Green Room hosting 20 guests: £618.72

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

Balls Brothers Austin Friars is located at Austin Friars, in Bank, London. The nearest metro station is Liverpool Street Station.

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

  • LM rated it 5/5 stars
    'Love EVERYTHING! The staff, food and venue were amazing! The company holiday party was a hit. I can't thank Tom and the team enough for assisting me in putting this all together.'
  • Mariyam T. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice! Hidden Gem'
  • David S. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Great venue, good management. Easy to deal with and very accommodating. '

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

  • Kathy C. rated it 5/5 stars
    'We had our Xmas party and everything went so well. The staff were very professional the DJ was amazing as well :-) Well done'
  • India G. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Lovely venue, friendly staff. They took all opinions and suggestions on board and did their best to cater for every ask!'
  • Michelle A. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Char, Esther and the team were fantastic. It was an absolute pleasure to work with the team and I'll be booking the venue for another corporate event. Everything was perfect and professional, no complaints from me at all. Great venue, I would highly recommend!'

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