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Top Drinks Reception Venues in Central London
Central London's charm is as intoxicating as the cocktails served at its finest drinks reception venues. Imagine sipping champagne in a private bar in the West End or enjoying a craft cocktail in a trendy restaurant in Shoreditch. The venues in Central London can accommodate any event, from corporate events to special cocktail parties, with top-notch service, delicious drinks, and a location that puts you right in the centre of it all. Finding the perfect drinks reception venue in Central London is just a click away. Book online today!
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![Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Fitzrovia, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsThe Oxford MarketOxford Circus StationFitzrovia, Central London
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FFerhat S.
“On the actual night, the bar staff were very nice and made good drinks/cocktails. Bar service was super fast.” -
![Lounge Area at Lucy Wong in Fitzrovia, Central London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Area
40 guestsLucy WongTottenham Court Road StationFitzrovia, Central London
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KKelly H.
“Lucy Wong was the perfect venue to host 40th birthday drinks. The food and cocktails were amazing.” -
![Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Cocktail Lounge
65 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, Central LondonCClaire B.
“Fantastic venue, friendly staff, wonderful location, exactly the right place for our networking drinks event.” -
![KOI at the Western Residence at TATTU London in West End, Central London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityKOI at the Western Residence
30 guestsTATTU LondonTottenham Court Road StationWest End, Central LondonAAllie K.
“Perfect for a cocktail party - great food, drinks and views. Very easy to work with!” -
![Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey, Central London]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMala Madre Events Space
90 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, Central London
#Supervenue
CCharlotte L.
“Great private dining room, staff excellent, wonderful cocktail making class, clean, delicious food and drinks” -
![Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBackstage
150 guestsEastcheap RecordsBank StationTower Hill, Central LondonBBeatrice R.
“Amazing room, private bar had a range of really nice drinks and cocktails everything you could wish for.” -
![The Chesterfield Room at The Market Tavern in Mayfair, Central London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Chesterfield Room
45 guestsThe Market TavernGreen Park StationMayfair, Central London
#Supervenue
LLucy S.
“We recently had a leaving drinks hosted at the Chesterfield Room and we were so impressed from the onset.” -
![Elixir Room at Mr Fogg's Apothecary in Mayfair, Central London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityElixir Room
70 guestsMr Fogg's ApothecaryBond Street StationMayfair, Central LondonSSaira D.
“Great team and lovely venue, worked perfectly for team drinks” -
![The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Cocktail Bar
150 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, Central London
#Supervenue
TTom M.
“I find a lot of cocktail bars actually make mediocre drinks, but these guys know what they are doing!” -
![The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Whitehall, Central London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault Bar
100 guestsWalkers of WhitehallCharing Cross StationWhitehall, Central LondonKKaty C.
“A great location for our alumni drinks party.” -
![Entire Ground Floor at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, Central London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Ground Floor
300 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, Central London
#Supervenue
CCaroline F.
“Great place for after work drinks. Really lovely service and fabulous cocktail menu. Thanks for a great night!” -
![Whole Venue at Patch East in Tower Hill, Central London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsPatch EastAldgate StationTower Hill, Central London
#Supervenue
NNicola M.
“Fabulous venue. Wonderful staff, food and drink options. Couldn't recommend it enough.”
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Book One of Central London's Cheap Drinks Reception Venues
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“Very good value for money. Top location. Well presented, modern room with an appropriate level of sitting.”
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“The price of pre ordering for beers is very reasonable, and the staff responded very quick.”
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“The drinks came out on time and were constantly replenished without us having to ask.”
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“The drinks prices are reasonable!”
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“Great flexible staff, nice big space that was perfect value for money for what we needed.”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Central London’s Bars
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“The whole event was a success, everyone made to feel at home, bar service and cocktails 10/10.”
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“Food was delicious and easy to pop to the bar to get drinks. Great private space for an intimate party.”
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“Super bar staff who will do anything for you and your guests. Lovely intimate venue perfect for a party of 30.”
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“Thought the food and drinks selection was brilliant. Photobooth was a hit with our guests!”
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“Great little bar. The drinks were stellar, and the food was very tasty.”
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“Great party space with different areas. Option to go downstairs to Bar Soho.”
Drink and Dine at Central London’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks.”
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#Supervenue
“The perfect space to eat, drink and dance with friends. We sourced our own DJ and the room felt very private.”
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#Supervenue
“Services, food, drinks and venue! All amazing.”
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“Food and drinks were great and the venue was perfect. Would highly recommend.”
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“Staff is super helpful. Food is great and so are the drinks. Atmosphere is very nice, busy but not too loud.”
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#Supervenue
“The team were super helpful and professional, the turnaround time on food/drink was really quick.”
FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in Central London
In Central London, prices of drinks reception venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Central London, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £90 | per person |
| From £250 | to £1500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Fitzrovia - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘On the actual night, the bar staff were very nice and made good drinks/cocktails.’ -
Lounge Area at Lucy Wong in Fitzrovia - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The area was perfect for the party, good seating and standing space! Food and drinks were also excellent.’ -
Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The food was delicious, and there was a wider array of drinks.’
You'll find drinks reception venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Central London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small drinks reception venues | up to 55 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium drinks reception venues | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large drinks reception venues | over 120 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
