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Westminster's private bars offer a blend of sophistication and exclusivity, perfect for corporate gatherings or intimate celebrations. Consider the ambiance, capacity, and services like bespoke cocktails to ensure your event stands out in this iconic London locale.

Westminster provides a wealth of transport options connecting to the rest of the city, including train, tube, bus, taxi, and even boat! 

TRANSPORT

From the gunpowder plot at the House of Parliament to the iconic Big Ben, Westminster has no shortage of history embedded into its veins!

HISTORY

Whether you're on a sightseeing mission, looking for an upmarket dinner spot or on the hunt for a traditional conference venue, there's plenty of variety here.

VENUE VARIETY

Westminster is a borough in central London. Historically, Westminster has played an important role in the development of London and England as we know them today and has been the seat of the British government since the medieval period. Westminster is home to many historical sites which date back hundreds of years, including Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. These iconic buildings draw visitors from all over the world, making Westminster an ideal destination for tourists looking to explore the city's rich history. There is also an abundance of restaurants, bars, and dedicated events venues making it a popular choice for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and all sorts of occasions. 

In terms of getting around, there are excellent transport links in Westminster via tube, train, bus and taxi, making it easy to get to and from an event. With its convenient transport links, fascinating history and abundance of venues, it is the perfect choice for anyone looking to host an unforgettable event in the heart of London..

Westminster

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

FOOD & DRINK

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Discover exclusive private bars in Westminster for your next corporate event or celebration. Tailored experiences await in the heart of London.

Private Bars in Westminster

Private Bars

Luxury five-star hotel's St James Bar in Westminster, accommodating up to 70 standing with global cocktail menu, from £158 per person for exclusive hire.

St James Bar is a stylish cocktail bar that combines 1920s glamour with contemporary sophistication. This intimate, speakeasy-inspired retreat features deep emerald velvet and antique mirrored accents, creating a cosy atmosphere perfect for relaxed conversations over expertly crafted cocktails. The bar offers a unique 'A Taste of the World' cocktail menu, celebrating global flavours and innovative techniques. Additionally, St James Bar provides a selection of light dishes and snacks that complement the drinks, making it an ideal venue for both casual gatherings and corporate events. With its elegant décor and personalized service, St James Bar is perfect for chic cocktail receptions, private gatherings, and bespoke celebrations, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all guests.

Stylish St James Bar at Sofitel London, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish St James Bar at Sofitel London, perfect for cocktail receptions and networking events.

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Sofitel London St James Bar and Lounge ...

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St James Bar

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Sofitel London St James

1940s-themed underground speakeasy in Soho's former train station, ideal for private corporate events, up to 170 standing, from £133 per person based on recent quotes.

Cahoots is Soho’s new underground home, an interesting bar available for private hire (150 people) or partial hire (40 people) where spirits are high and drinks never run dry. It is perfect for private and corporate events: birthday parties, after work drinks, Christmas parties and more.


Cozy Cahoots venue with warm lighting, ideal for meetings and private events.

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Cozy Cahoots venue with warm lighting, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Stylish bar in Cahoots, ideal for networking events and social gatherings.

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Cozy vintage venue with warm lighting, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Cozy vintage venue with warm lighting, perfect for intimate gatherings and events.

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Ticket Hall & Southbound

Cahoots

1920s Shanghai-themed private bar in Chinatown accommodating 40 standing guests with dedicated bartenders and authentic Chinese lounge areas from £125 per person.

The Apothecary bar is located on the second floor at Opium and can accommodate up to 30-40 guests seated or standing. The room is elongated in shape and the main Apothecary bar adorned with medicinal bottles (you won't have to learn Cantonese, we promise!), splits the bar between two areas. To the far left we have an area with higher, stool type seating and to the right we have "Tea parlour" section which has lower, more dining style tables and chairs. The bar is available for private hires and drinks reception. Exclusive hire of the bar includes full waiting staff/bartenders. 

"Intimate Apothecary Bar with rich red tones, ideal for cocktail receptions and themed events."

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Vibrant Apothecary Bar with red ambiance, perfect for intimate gatherings and events.

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Cozy Apothecary Bar with warm lighting, perfect for private events and gatherings.

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Stylish Apothecary Bar with red lighting, perfect for cocktail receptions and networking events.

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The Apothecary Bar

Opium Cocktail & Dim sum parlour

Luxurious Belgravia private bar for up to 120 guests, ideal for corporate receptions. Near Victoria Station with bespoke cocktails, terrace access from £150 per person.

The first floor of the stunning The Hari is the perfect party venue for exclusive private and corporate events. Offering access to our stunning Boardroom, Terrace, Bar and Snug areas, the first floor is ideal for larger cocktail or drinks parties, corporate events or private celebrations such as birthdays, engagements or anniversaries.

The Hari's stunning New York aesthetic combines the bohemian with the chic, and both drinks and catering can be designed around your venue hire requirements.

The Bar can host up to 120 guests for a standing reception including The Garden Terrace. 

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The Hari Bar

The Hari

Exclusive private bar hire at 5-star Marriott County Hall with Big Ben views, 120 standing capacity, 70+ gins, £83 per person evening hire.

 Gillray's Steakhouse and Bar in the London Marriott Hotel County Hall is available for exclusive hire for all types of events, including birthday parties, holiday celebrations, or corporate events. The space can accommodate 120 people for a standing cocktail reception, and all menu items and other refreshments may be adapted to fit your requirements, using locally sourced meats and produce. Our trademark sherry trifle and other mouthwatering desserts are a must! Gillray's Bar offers an array of signature cocktails, and has over 70 different types of gin, as well as fine wines.

Sophisticated lounge at Gillray's Bar, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Vibrant cocktails at Gillray's Bar, London Marriott for events and gatherings.

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Gillray's  Bar

London Marriott Hotel County Hall

Gillray's Bar

Victorian wine bar near Trafalgar Square with semi-private sidebar for 40 standing. Exclusive hire from £2,500 plus minimum spend for intimate Westminster gatherings.

Boyds sidebar is the perfect space for a smaller, semi-private celebration including Christmas and birthday parties or even after work drinks. The space can hold up to 40px and we have a wide variety of canapés to impress your guests. 

The wine-by-the-glass means your guests can sample fine wines without investing in a bottle and if wine is not what you are looking for, we have an extensive cocktail list and plenty of bubbles.

Stylish bar at Boyds Grill & Wine Bar, perfect for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Elegant lounge at Boyds Grill & Wine Bar, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Boyds Grill & Wine Bar

Exclusive private cocktail bar in Westminster's historic pub, 2 minutes from Charing Cross. Accommodates 100 standing with £5,000 evening minimum spend.

Hidden away from the busy streets above, our samphire and tobacco-toned basement bar provides an interior of modern elegance whilst still embracing the unique character of its former life as a bank, through the impressive barrel-vaulted metallic ceiling. Available for  hire seven days a week, the area is ideal for all kinds of events for up to 120 guests. The fully stocked bar provides a vast variety of beverages to cater for all; including a number of locally sourced lagers, a carefully selected wine list and fresh, made to order cocktails. 

Stylish Vault Bar with ornate ceiling, perfect for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Stylish Vault Bar in Walkers of Whitehall, perfect for networking events and meetings.

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Elegant canapés with smoked salmon at The Vault Bar, ideal for cocktail receptions.

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Buffet

The Vault Bar

Walkers of Whitehall

Walkers of Whitehall - The Vault Bar

Intimate 50-capacity private bar in historic Westminster hotel, ideal for exclusive corporate drinks receptions with Thames views from £750 evening hire.

With its opulent decor, with a distinct modern twist, and an excellent range of wines, spirits and cocktails, the Churchill's Bar is the ideal venue for pre/post dinner drinks, private parties and intimate get-togethers.

Churchill's Bar: elegant event space with high ceilings for upscale meetings and gatherings.

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Elegant meeting space at Churchill's Bar, ideal for upscale events and gatherings.

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Elegant Churchill's Bar at The Royal Horseguards, perfect for networking events and cocktails.

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Churchill's Bar

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

Chic rooftop private bar near Trafalgar Square with city skyline views, accommodating 100 reception guests, from £10,000 minimum spend for Westminster corporate events.

The newest addition to The Trafalgar St. James, Rockwell Bistro & Wine Bar is a plant-filled hideaway that is perfect for birthdays, engagements, office parties, showcases and masterclasses for up to 100 people. 

The combination of standing space and lounge seating, along with a sumptuous selection of cocktails, canapes and bowl food will add the perfect touch to your soiree.

Available for exclusive & non-exclusive parties. 


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Rockwell Bistro & WINE BAR

Trafalgar St James

Luxurious Mayfair private members' club bar with panoramic Berkeley Square views, accommodating 60 seated or 130 standing, from £4,000 venue hire plus £3,500 minimum spen

Providing an exquisite setting for your event or party for intimate gatherings or lavish functions, this beautiful space offers guests a luxurious bar lounge, paired with its own private terrace. 

The space can accommodate intimate round tables or a long table depending on requirements. 

Elegant dining setup at The Bar, 12 Hay Hill for corporate dinners and private events.

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Elegant event space at The Bar, 12 Hay Hill, perfect for corporate dinners and private celebrations.

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Stylish bar venue with plush seating for networking and intimate gatherings.

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Cabaret

Dining 

The Bar

12 Hay Hill

Georgian cellar champagne bar with vaulted ceilings near Piccadilly Circus, standing capacity 150, from £154pp for private Christmas receptions with DJ.

Once the wine cellars of the Prince of Wale and the United Service Club, guests enter the hidden underground champagne bar through a stunning pair of iron gates that served as the original cellar doors. With baulted ceiling and exposed brickwork the sapce if full of unique oriignal features and packed with character.

While this space operates as a Champagne Bar during the day and eveinings, located at the side of the bar are two separate private rooms which pvodie the ideal setting for drinks receptions, private dining and networking events.


Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall: rustic venue with exposed brick for events and gatherings.

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Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall: elegant event space with exposed brick for gatherings.

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Elegant dining table at Champagne Bar, 116 Pall Mall, perfect for upscale events and gatherings.

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Champagne Bar at 116 Pall Mall: elegant event space with exposed brick for corporate dinners.

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Champagne Bar

116 Pall Mall

116 Pall Mall - Champagne Bar

Hidden cocktail bar within contemporary Japanese restaurant in Mayfair. Intimate private bar for 25 guests with LP player. From £1,000 minimum spend.

Nipperkin is the intimate cocktail bar located within our restaurant, inspired by the cosy and immersive atmosphere of Japanese listening bars from the 1950s. Designed to emulate the cosiest of living spaces, Nipperkin at NIJŪ captures the understated elegance and warm tone of these venues. With vintage records on display, you can experience an authentic ambience, where music and drinks come together in harmony.

We offer cocktails from a drinks programme meticulously curated by award-winning mixologist Angelos Bafas and his team, who are dedicated to delivering outstanding personal service.

Intimate venue Nipperkin in NIJŪ, perfect for networking and cocktail receptions.

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Sophisticated bar area in NIJŪ, ideal for cocktail receptions and networking events.

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Stylish event space Nipperkin in NIJŪ, ideal for intimate gatherings and cocktail receptions.

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Sophisticated lounge in NIJŪ with plush seating for networking events and meetings.

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Stylish entrance of Nipperkin in NIJŪ, ideal for intimate private events and gatherings.

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Nipperkin

NIJŪ

NIJŪ - Nipperkin

Exclusive Soho private club's cocktail bar for 80 guests, 3 mins from Oxford Circus. Private bar, AV facilities, from £3,500 minimum spend.

If you're looking for an intimate dining experience for up to 40 people, the piano room is ideal. This chic, stylish room is the perfect backdrop for any dinning experience, be it business or leisure.

Stylish cocktail bar lounge at Century Club, perfect for networking events and gatherings.

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Cocktail Bar

Century Club

Rooftop Japanese bar atop iconic OWO with panoramic Westminster views, ideal for private drinks receptions up to 40 standing, from £4,000 evening minimum spend.

With over 100 types of sake to choose from, Kioku Bar hosts one of the world's largest bespoke sake collections alongside Japanese inspired cocktails. Taking inspiration from Japanese listening bars where music sets the mood, Kioku Bar is an ideal spot to host all types of memorable occasions.

Image Credit: Carla Barber Photography.

Stylish Kioku Bar with warm wood tones, ideal for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish Kioku Bar venue with warm lighting for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Elegant entryway of Kioku Bar, featuring rich wood and polished floors for upscale events.

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"Stylish Kioku Bar venue with warm lighting for networking events and meetings."

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Cozy meeting space at Kioku Bar with warm wood tones for team gatherings and brainstorming.

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Kioku Bar

Kioku by Endo

500-capacity Soho venue with subterranean speakeasy, terrace and restaurant spaces. Private bar hire from £15,000 daily for exclusive corporate events.

Situated in the heart of Soho we have plenty of options for personalised parties and events. Whether you're looking to host the ultimate brand event or product launch, the ultimate birthday party or a private dinner and function, our venue has the answer for you.

We work closely with guests to create bespoke, memorable and exclusive experiences.

Stylish bar area with natural light at Jack Solomons Club for networking events.

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Stylish venue with plush seating for networking events and cocktail receptions.

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Stylish venue with cozy furnishings for intimate meetings and networking events.

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Stylish event space at Jack Solomons Club, ideal for networking and meetings.

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Whole Venue

Jack Solomons Club & Sophie's Soho

Venetian-Italian private bar in Victoria with rustic décor, iconic Fiat 500, bespoke cicchetti menus, standing capacity 30, £3,000 daily venue hire.

The bar at TOZI offers a variety of classic and signature cocktails, alongside an all-Italian wine list, our very own home-made aged Negroni and Amaro TOZI, served straight from the barrel.

The bar can accommodate up to 30 guests (standing), making it the  perfect setting for variety of events - from drinks receptions to celebratory occasions.  

Open seven days a week until late, the TOZI bar is a flexible space located  in the heart of Victoria, a short walk from Central London locations including Buckingham Palace and the West End. 

Stylish TOZI Restaurant bar with vintage car, perfect for creative events and product launches.