Just Published! 10 Awesome Bars You Can Hire in London Now

We are excited to share our recently published list of ten awesome bars in London that you can now book for your event.We’ve meticulously vetted each venue, drawing insights and reviews from the Tagvenue community and beyond, so you can book your next event with confidence. 

1. The Bloomsbury 

Listed on 9th of May, 2024

• Style: Social club bar, cocktail bar
• Pricing: From £2,000 minimum spend
• Capacity: 40 standing
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Bachelor parties, birthday parties, private parties
• Dress code: No hoodies, No trainers, No sportswear, Smart
• Where: Bloomsbury

Fantastic cocktails and snacks at The Bloomsbury Club. Love this bar. Location is so accessible and yet feels like a secret hideaway. The drinks, service and food were all impeccable. Loved the cocktail menu concept and especially the KA cocktail with the Lost Explorer Mezcal – delicious.

Sheyan Patel, Google Reviews

This stylish cocktail bar beneath the four-star Bloomsbury Hotel pays homage to the illustrious Bloomsbury group. With 1920s glamour, dark mahogany tones, and quaint antiques, it brings an American saloon vibe to mind. Their Dalloway Terrace is a private hideaway with monochromatic tiles, fairy lights, and cosy leather booths – perfect for intimate dinners, lively gatherings, and spirited debates. The bar also features live music on weekends and charming details like tarot card menus.

The cocktail menu mixes forgotten classics and innovative creations inspired by the Bloomsbury club’s fascination with Ancient Egypt. Each cocktail is named after a Bloomsbury group member, and guests use a fun pyramid and pendulum to guide their drink choices. Bartenders revive Golden Age recipes, crafting drinks like the Duncan Grant, a smooth blend of 12-year-old Chivas Regal and Luxardo Maraschino, and the First Word, a mix of Bullet Rye whiskey, Yellow Chartreuse, and Lemon. Complementing these cocktails are delectable small plates, such as the salt and pepper squid with a teriyaki dip. 

2. Covent Garden Social Club

Listed on 29th of May, 2024

• Style: Social club bar, cocktail bar
• Pricing: £50 per person
• Capacity: 56 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Bachelor parties, birthday parties, private parties
• Dress code: No hoodies, no trainers, no sportswear
• Where: Soho

Covent Garden is a calm haven amidst central London’s madness. This basement bar beside the Arts Theatre is a cool neo-Edwardian parlour with a modern twist. The lounge offers live entertainment like piano parties to cabaret. Their laid-back yet attentive staff add to the welcoming mood of the place.

The menu, humorously advertised as a ‘load of old cobblers’, delivers expertly crafted heritage libations and vintage sips. Enjoy classics like martinis or modern delights such as Dick Bradsell’s espresso martini and the house special donkey punch. Or let their staff create bespoke drinks just for you! And for those who are not fans of cocktails, sensibly priced wines and lagers are also available.

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3. Vinoteca City

Listed on 2nd of May, 2024

• Style: Restaurant bar, wine bar
• Pricing: From £30 per person
• Capacity: 42 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Drinks receptions, corporate events, social parties
• Dress code: Casual 
• Where: Mansion House

Vinoteca is a pretty wine bar in the Mansion House district of London. Its self-contained wine shop serves fantastic bottles at retail prices. Vinoteca is perfect for casual evenings and private events like wine tastings. With an open kitchen providing glimpses of culinary magic, stylish wood tables, and a casual vibe, the bar regularly attracts post-work groups.

The brunch menu features delicious options like avocado on sourdough, chorizo hash, and eggs Benedict. The Ruby Spritz mocktail, reminiscent of Aperol and Campari, is a refreshing alternative to typical fruit juice mixes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, alongside generous charcuterie boards and a varied wine selection, predominantly in the £15-plus range.

Start with crispy spiced Cornish squid paired with cava, then follow with a steak bavette served with golden brown chips or whole mackerel with pickled vegetables. Finish with panna cotta and rhubarb, poached in pink Moscato, for a sweet ending.

4. The Stag’s Head

Listed on 24th of April, 2024

• Style: Karaoke bar, live music bar
• Pricing: From £100 hire fee 
• Capacity: 62 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Small parties, performances, casual hangouts
• Dress code: Casual
• Where: East London

First time. Wish they had pancakes; the brunch menu has a good selection, except no pancakes or waffles—great-tasting food and presentation. Staff are super friendly and very attentive. Had a great experience and will definitely go back again. Lots of room to sit.

Mahassa Azizbaigi, Google Reviews

The Stag’s Head, a quaint East London pub, preserves its 1930s charm with original features and a slightly drab yet authentic decor. Hosting events like hog roasts and live bands, it caters to a mix of older locals and younger crowds, blending old-school vibes with modern entertainment.

Being a listed building, this place is often chosen as a shooting location for famous movies. Among them are Legend with Tom Hardy and My Policeman with Harry Styles.  Its historic significance as part of 1930s London and appearances in famous movies add to its appeal, making it a must-visit spot for architecture and heritage enthusiasts.

The pub offers a simple beer selection and reasonably priced fare, including dishes like Hungarian Goulash and Beef. The food menu is American-influenced, using local suppliers and British produce where possible. The food is reasonably priced, especially for the area, all the main courses are between £9-£13, and there’s nowhere in the area where you would get such a delicious meal for so cheap!!!

5. The Flying Horse 

Listed on 23rd of April, 2024

• Style: Restaurant bar
• Pricing: From £500 minimum spend 
• Capacity: 24 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Intimate wedding receptions, birthday parties, romantic dinner
• Dress code: Casual smart
• Where: Bedfordshire

The Flying Horse within the scenic Maulden, Warren, and Clophill Woods offers a quintessential country pub experience in Bedfordshire. Housed in an impressive barn conversion, this premium pub, bar, and restaurant has a courtyard and garden, providing a serene countryside setting for you to enjoy lunch, dinner, or drinks. With its cosy downstairs cellar bar, it’s the ideal destination for a lazy Sunday roast, celebratory drinks, or a light lunch to refuel during a busy day.

When it comes to food and drinks, The Flying Horse caters to all tastes and dietary preferences, with options ranging from curry and pizza to chicken and fish on the children’s menu. Regulars rave about the delicious chicken, burger, pork belly, steaks, and delicious Chocolate Bomb dessert.

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6. Black Parrot Bar

Listed on 19th of April, 2024

• Style: Restaurant bar, rum tasting bar with live music
• Pricing: From £500 minimum spend 
• Capacity: 31 seats
• Outdoor seating: ❎
• Best for: Drinks receptions, corporate events, social parties
• Dress code: Casual smart
• Where: Temple

Tucked away in an alley just off Fleet Street, Black Parrot Bar offers a Caribbean escape in London with its many exotic plants. Their popular Rum Masterclass, offering five curated rums and engaging stories, is a party favourite.

Black Parrot Bar is first and foremost known for its comprehensive rum collection, with over 700 bottles selected by World Spirit Awards judges. Guests can enjoy bespoke Caribbean rum cocktails served in themed glasses shaped like birds and pufferfish or enjoy wines, craft beers, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Don’t go in expecting a cheap pint—this bar caters to discerning customers, and it’s well worth it!

7. The Freemasons Arms

Listed on 9th of April, 2024

• Style: Bar, British Grill
• Pricing: From £200 hire fee
• Capacity: 38 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Birthday dinners, corporate events, social parties
• Dress code: Casual smart
• Where: Hampstead

The Freemasons Arms is a charming pub, bar, and restaurant with a courtyard and garden in Hampstead. Adjacent to Hampstead Heath and just a short walk from the overground station, it’s a place to relax after exploring nearby attractions like Kenwood House and the Freud Museum. This dog-friendly venue has an outside space hailed as one of the best beer gardens north of the river, particularly during the quieter August months.

The menu features British classics and Mediterranean dishes, so there’s something for everyone. The kitchen dishes everything from spicy hot chicken wings and succulent lamb kofta to gluten-free options and hearty classics like fish and chips. While the sandwiches may start at over £12, they’re worth every penny, served with crispy chips or a fresh salad. Beer lovers will revel in the selection of cask ales and craft brews, while wine lovers can explore a variety of global bottles.

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8. The George & Dragon

Listed on 9th of April, 2024

• Style: Restaurant bar
• Pricing: From £400 hire fee
• Capacity: 20 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Special occasions, corporate events
• Dress code: Casual smart
• Where: Brentwood

This stylish gastropub offers a warm ambience with an outdoor space for al fresco dining. The George & Dragon welcomes all guests with its convenient on-site parking and kid-friendly atmosphere.

The menu proposes seasonal dishes crafted from top-quality ingredients by skilled chefs. Comforting classics like the 30-day aged rib-eye steak and trendy choices like the nourish bowl are all offered at the bar. Starters like pan-fried wild scallops and chipotle sticky chicken, paired with desserts like the Chocolate Bomb, guarantee a memorable dinner.

9. The Ferry

Listed on 5th of April, 2024

• Style: Restaurant bar
• Pricing: From £50 hire fee + per person
• Capacity: 25 seats
• Outdoor seating: ✅
• Best for: Special occasions, outdoor dining
• Dress code: Casual 
• Where: Cookham

Fantastic, delicious food! Great and nice service. Beautiful view of the river from the terrace. Dog-friendly:)Easy access, spacious parking lot. First time today and not the last!

Weronika Halama-Stasiak, Google Reviews

The Ferry is a stunning setting for private events in the picturesque town of Cookham on the River Thames. This charming bar and restaurant boasts a lovely garden and deck area for guests to enjoy sunny afternoons and balmy evenings. The cosy atmosphere is sweetened by warm log fires and their friendly staff. 

The Ferry’s menu is the highlight of this bar, presenting standout dishes like spit-roasted chicken with lemon and garlic confit and slow-cooked pork belly with seared scallops. For lighter options, try the spiralised carrot salad or Mediterranean mezze. Signature platters like the Fisherman’s Platter with gin-smoked salmon and the Sticky Platter with Thai-style chicken skewers and crispy duck wings are crowd-pleasers. The carefully selected drinks list fine wines, ales, lagers, cocktails, and bubbles.

10. Boom Battle Bar The 02

Listed on 4th of April, 2024

• Style: Karaoke bar, bottomless brunch bar
• Pricing: From £1500 minimum hire fee
• Capacity: 150 seats
• Outdoor seating: ❎
• Best for: Birthdays, corporate events, stag and hen parties
• Dress code: Casual, no heels or sandals
• Where: Greenwich

Didn’t have food, but we had a couple of drinks. Bartenders were attentive, as expected, and had good vibes, honestly. DJ played good tunes, Jack from Kent and the boy Josh were always helpful. And this one employee who said he’s from Stratford was so nice, he works at the counter. Honestly 10/10 experience, If you want a GOOD activity in London, this is the one.

Jasmel Kariuki, Google Reviews

Boom Battle Bar in London is an electrifying games bar for those looking to mix competitive fun with affordable yet delicious drinks and food! Decked in bright pink and turquoise high bar chairs and neon signages, the decor screams “Barbie meets retro,” making it an original spot for Instagram shots. Battle it in various exciting games, including axe throwing, crazy golf, and shuffleboard, or engage in beer or prosecco pong.

Boom Battle Bar is renowned for organising cocktail mixology classes, stag and hen parties, Boom brunches, and corporate events. The drinks menu offers everything from cocktails and spirits to drafts and wines. And when your competitive streak stirs up an appetite, the Boom Bites menu has you covered with tasty street food like chicken wings and loaded fries. Just remember to wear light clothes; the venue can get hot and stuffy due to limited ventilation.

Book a Bar or Get your Venue Listed

Our curated list of the top ten newly published bars highlights the crème de la crème of London’s nightlife. Now that you’ve checked out our recently published venues on Tagvenue, it’s time to plan your next party. We’re constantly adding hundreds of new venues in each city, so watch for our latest listings. Venue managers, join the fun—list your venue on our platform and take it to new heights. Cheers! 🍻