Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in West End, London

Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in West End, London

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Top Drinks Reception Venues in West End

Dreaming of exceptional drinks reception venues in the West End? Look no further – Covent Garden, Soho, and Fitzrovia offer an outstanding selection of cocktail bars, speakeasies, and wine bars for your event. Unlock the potential of these unique spaces in the heart of Central London with Tagvenue. Explore our handpicked listings, utilize our smart filters for a customized search, and secure the perfect spot for your reception. Start your search now and start planning your menu. Your West End event awaits – make your booking today!

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Book One of West End's Cheap Drinks Reception Venues

Semi - Private Oche
from £8
per person / per session
Semi - Private Oche
1
Oche
(43)
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, West End
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
With a versatile space centred around your Oche, you can enjoy gourmet food offerings perfect for sharing and exceptional cocktails to keep you hydrated!
Private Dining Room
from £40
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
45
50
Cote Brasserie St. Martin's Lane
(4)
Leicester Square Station
Covent Garden, West End
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
This small private room is ideal for intimate meals with groups wanting to escape the busy streets of London. Can accommodate up to 45 people. Has been used by groups of people for private breakfasts, lunches or dinners.
The Terrace @ Covent Garden
from £250
minimum spend / per session
The Terrace @ Covent Garden
85
100
Cabana @ St Giles
(87)
Tottenham Court Road Station
West End, London
Terrace at a Restaurant
Private space
D
Dharanee S.
“Fantastic organisation! Staff were great, friendly and fully prepared. Everything went smoothly”
Back Area
from £300
minimum spend / per morning
Back Area
50
60
Café Mumbai
(1)
Leicester Square Station
Covent Garden, West End
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
The back half of the restaurant that comfortably seats 35 people and could be set up the way you require i.e. theatre/restaurant set-up/board room etc.
The Grand Hall
from £300
minimum spend / per session
The Grand Hall
25
40
The Escapologist
(33)
Covent Garden Station
West End, London
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
Partying like it’s 1899 seven days a week, the focus is on memorable times with great drinks in an outrageous space. Located in the Seven Dials area of Covent Garden, The Escapologist cocktail bar offers twisted classic cocktails.
First Floor, Bar & Terrace
from £500
minimum spend / per session
First Floor, Bar & Terrace
24
60
Bow Street Tavern
(143)
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, West End
Dining Room in a Pub
Private space
C
Charlotte S.
“Fab venue that was good value for money, the canapés were excellent”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at West End’s Bars

The Boudoir Bar
from £250
minimum spend / per session
The Boudoir Bar
50
100
Bar Soho
(152)
Leicester Square Station
West End, London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
R
Roni S.
“Great party space with different areas. Option to go downstairs to Bar Soho.”
Studio 61
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Studio 61
20
70
Sway
(211)
Holborn Station
West End, London
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
B
Bing Y.
“Amazing venue, bartenders and managers were extremely helpful.”
The Mercury Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
The Mercury Bar
60
80
Blame Gloria Covent Garden
(20)
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, West End
Bar
Private space
A
Amazing N.
“The two members of bar staff were also so lovely, hopefully they enjoyed our group as well!”
Players Lounge
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
Players Lounge
200
Bat & Ball Covent Garden
(3)
Covent Garden Station
West End, London
Event Venue in a Bar
Private space
A
Amelia
“Nothing was too much trouble. Our guests had an excellent time playing games and food and drink was fab.”
Upstairs Bar
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Upstairs Bar
50
136
The Three Lanterns
(12)
Leicester Square Station
West End, London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
S
Sue B.
“The staff were brillant, the location great and the food was amazing would definately book this venue again”
Full Venue Hire
from £500
minimum spend / per day
Full Venue Hire
30
110
Sinners Social Club
(1)
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, West End
Bar
Whole venue
Perfect for birthday celebrations, corporate gatherings and various events! With a gorgeous raised lounge area overlooking the bar & dance floor, this is perfect for groups who want the VIP treatment!
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Drink and Dine at West End’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Bar & Lounge
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
Bar & Lounge
60
Chotto Matte
(4)
Tottenham Court Road Station
West End, London
Lounge in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
R
Rachael
“The team were exceptionally attentive with serving around food and offering drinks, we were never without!”
Rooftop Terrace
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Rooftop Terrace
15
65
TATTU London
(9)
Tottenham Court Road Station
West End, London
Rooftop at a Restaurant
Private space
S
Saskia M.
“Beautiful setting, great drinks”
Semi-Private Room B
from £24
per person / per session
Semi-Private Room B
30
35
PARO - Awarded Best Indian Restaurant
(8)
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, West End
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
K
Ketachi U.
“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends.”
Full Venue
from £9000
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue
100
200
Kapara Soho
(4)
Tottenham Court Road Station
West End, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
H
Holly P.
“The canapes were SO tasty, as was the Gazoz 'mocktail' we selected as a welcome drink.”
El Ta'koy
from £1500
hire fee / per session
El Ta'koy
25
30
3 Henrietta Street
(56)
Covent Garden Station
Covent Garden, West End
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
E
Elise
“The food was delicious and the drinks strong and very well mixed.”
Restaurant at Covent Garden
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant at Covent Garden
100
200
Cabana @ St Giles
(87)
Tottenham Court Road Station
West End, London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
G
Georgia L.
“Food, drink and service was great. Couldn't be more accommodating”
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Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in West End, London

FAQs about Top Drinks Reception Venues in West End

In West End, prices of drinks reception venues average £1050 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 West End, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:

Prices of drinks reception venues in West End
From £500 to £3000 minimum spend per event
From £24 to £70 per person
From £450 to £8000 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

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 West End, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):

Small drinks reception venues up to 40 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Medium drinks reception venues between 60 and 100 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large drinks reception venues over 110 guests prices average £3000 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of Drinks Reception Venues in West End

LI
Lianna I.
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Booked Private Lounge at Baaria
5.0
Great space for drinks and food Central location Friendly and efficient service Lots of delicious food at reasonable prices Easy to book and excellent communication
RC
Rebecca C.
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Booked The Cocktail Bar Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
5.0
Excellent communications in the run up to the event. Staff were so friendly and helpful on the day. Thank you
CB
Cindy B.
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Booked Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden
5.0
Leon and Ada were wonderful! They responded to all our requests and went above and boyond with their service and attention to detail. Please thank them from us.
KP
Katherine P.
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Booked Green Sofa Area at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden
5.0
A perfect event for an alumni gathering. Great service, comfy venue, good soundtrack, great waitstaff.
FS
Freya S.
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Booked Secret Bar at "Americana"
4.7
Everything was good, food portions were massive, service absolutely excellent but vegan Mac n cheese was not too good had too much mustard
TP
Taya P.
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Booked Cocktail Bar at Sway
4.7
Security guards were amazing and the bar staff were 10/10 thank you Victoria for helping make it happen
AA
Abigail A.
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Booked Backstage Basement at The Spice of Life - Soho
5.0
Very responsive team and very accommodating. Very nice team and helped us with everything we needed on the night. Great place for a party.
CB
Charity B.
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Booked Studio 61 at Sway
5.0
The staff were so lovely! Myself and my best friend had a wonderful time for our joint 26th. I would 100% recommend them. Shout out to Keith(or was it Kevin?) and Maria(I think that was their name) I will 100% book again :)