Lounge Bar at Apples & Pears

Lounge in a Cocktail Bar · Private space

  106 reviews  – 
26 Osborn Street, London, E1 6TD
Aldgate East Station (0.2 mi)

About this space

We are an independent, fun, cocktail bar in east London offering private party/venue hire to celebrate birthdays, leaving parties, engagements and corporate events. We’ve hosted a range of parties where you can arrange private bar hire of the whole venue or just one bar for your guests to party the night away. We will be available to assist you every step of the way to ensure your event is a success.

We are just 5 minutes walk from Aldgate East tube with close proximity to Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and the City. We are just 20 mins walk from London Bridge and Shoreditch train stations. We have a wood fired pizza menu available for pre-order, cocktails, craft beers, premium spirits and wines to cater for all tastes, and an atmosphere packed with east London energy.

When hiring our lounge bar for your party, you can expect the following:

- Efficient and quick communication by Kim who will be your point of contact throughout your booking.
- A friendly bar team and security to look after you and your guests, managed by Reggie.
- You can play your own music or bring your own DJ. We provide fully equipped DJ equipment. Or, we can provide background music for you and you can control the volume as desired.
- Our lounge bar is fully air controlled with air conditioning in the warmer months, with direct access to an outdoor area.
- Regarding decorations, this is fine providing it's within our specific guidelines. However, decoration is not permitted in December just because we decorate for Christmas but you can bring free standing balloons.
- You can bring a cake.
- You can bring your own nibbles and finger food if you wish.
- You can have your own personalised cocktail menu at no extra cost. Info on this is provided after booking.

Overall, we work hard to ensure your party goes smoothly and we make sure you and your guests have a good time!


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Please contact us for details

Christmas Party Offers

CANAPES, MANAPES & BOWLS
£14 per person
PACKAGE 1
8 canapes

Up to 50 guests: £16.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £15.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £14.00

PACKAGE 2
4 canapes 4 manapes

Up to 50 guests: £20.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £19.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £18.00

PACKAGE 3
3 canapes/2 manapes/2 bowls

Up to 50 guests: £22.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £20.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £19.00

PACKAGE 4
4 canapes/4 bowls

Up to 50 guests: £25.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £24.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £23.00
GOURMET BBQ
£16.50 per person
(Available for whole venue hire or lounge bar hire)

5 ITEMS PP
Up to 50 guests: £22.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £20.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £19.00

7 ITEMS PP
Up to 50 guests: £27.00
Up to 50-100 guests: £26.00
Up to 100-150 guests: £25.00

TACO OR BURGER BAR
Up to 50 guests: £18.50
Up to 50-100 guests: £17.50
Up to 100-150 guests: £16.50
Wine/Beer/Spirits and Mixer/Soft Drinks
£22 per person
A fixed drinks package at £22 p/p – this is for 4 drinks per head*
• A fixed drinks package at £33 p/p – this is for 6 drinks per head*
• A fixed drinks package at £44 p/p – this is for 8 drinks per head*
• A fixed drinks package at £55 p/p – this is for 10 drinks per head*

*Includes house wines by the glass 125ml measure, bottled house beer, single house spirits
with mixers and soft drinks. VAT included.
Cocktail/Wine/Beer/Spirits and Mixer/Soft Drinks
£24 per person
You can add a cocktail special on arrival for £7.50 p/p. This is available until 8pm and is
limited to 1 cocktail per person. Any cocktail tokens presented to the bar after 8pm will still
be fine to redeem.
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 3 drinks per head* at £24 p/p
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 4 drinks per head* at £29.50 p/p
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 5 drinks per head* at £35 p/p
• 1 cocktail special** on arrival and 6 drinks per head* at £40.50 p/p

**The selection of cocktails available to choose from are on our menu board.

Prices

Monday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Tuesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Wednesday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Thursday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Friday
19:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per evening
19:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Saturday
19:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
Per evening
19:00 – 1:00
from £1800 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Sunday
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per evening
17:00 – 0:00
from £1500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Please contact us for details
Pricing updated by venue 1 week ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 70

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Flatscreen TV
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Projector
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

We have a full sound and iPod connectable sound system on both floors, two cocktail bars, heated garden, Wi-Fi, screen, experienced cocktail bartenders, friendly staff and owners, and security.

Canapés and bowl food are available for 30 guests and above. BBQ’s are available in the summer when hiring the whole venue or lounge bar exclusively. We work with only approved caterers and we are happy to provide menus on request. If you want something more casual, we have a wood fired pizza menu for you to tuck into.

We can offer prosecco, Champagne or cocktail drink receptions for your guests arrival. Each bar is stocked full of international spirits and our bar team are on hand to produce an array of irresistible, hand-crafted cocktails that are sure to leave you grinning.

Minimum spends apply and varies depending on the day of the week. There's no hire fee or service charge.

Our venue consists of two bars and an outdoor area:

Lounge Bar
Up to 70 Guests

Fully equipped DJ booth and iPod connectable sound system.
Full PA system for live music.
Wi-Fi and screen.
Full cocktail bar.
Fully air controlled with centre piece skylight ceiling.
Seating for up to 45 guests.
Direct access to the garden.
Can be booked exclusively for 40 guests to 70 guests.
Available for hire Sunday to Thursday.

Basement Bar
Up to 60 Guests

A private room with its own cocktail bar.
Fully equipped DJ booth and iPod connectable sound system.
Wi-Fi.
Fully air controlled and sound proofed.
Seated areas.
Perfect for private parties.
Easy access to the garden.
Can be booked exclusively for 30 guests to 60 guests.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day

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Reviews and ratings

(106 reviews and ratings - )

KR
Karan R.
September 2024
Birthday Party · 70 guests
5.0
PS
Pranay S.
May 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
RG
Robert G.
March 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

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About Apples & Pears

We are an independent, fun cocktail bar in East London offering private party/venue hire to celebrate birthdays, leaving parties, engagements and corporate events.

We are just 5 minutes from Aldgate East tube with close proximity to Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and the City.

We serve all drinks including cocktails, craft beers, premium spirits and mixers and wines to cater for all tastes, and an atmosphere packed with East London energy. A wood fired pizza menu is available for pre-orders.

We have no hire fee; just a minimum bar spend and we're offering 10% discount from 1st April 2024 to 31st August 2024 when booking via TAG. Dates are going quickly so contact us for details!


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