Bar Hire in London

You really are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a bar venue in London. The city offers such a wide variety of party venues and the Zipcube team have saved you the hassle of searching for them individually. If you want to hire a bar and throw a bash your guests won't forget in a hurry, just use our site to browse through the available venues.

Do you want to make like Tom Cruise in Cocktail and mix up a storm behind your own private cocktail bar? Or are you looking for a bar hire London's most stylish and chic partygoers would be bound to appreciate? Whether you want champagne and ice sculptures, or a relaxed bar with no minimum spend: Zipcube have the venues for you.

Bar Hire: Tips and Ideas

• Having a little trouble thinking of a perfect venue? Maybe you want to hire a private bar? Do you like the sound of being on a rooftop terrace in central London? Or are you after something a little more unexpected, like a quirky cocktail bar in Shoreditch? Whatever you fancy, the Zipcube team have got a venue for you! 
• Be sure to check your budget and decide if you want a venue that goes all out, serving every kind of booze with every little detail or if you are a little tight on cash and are happy for whatever you can get.
• Are you hoping to hire somewhere with out-of-this-world mixologists and flashy bartenders? There are so many great bars for hire in London, you might need to select a specific type of alcoholic specialty before you get booking. From gin-bars to whisky bars, craft ale havens to trappist beer specialists, you'll be amazed at how much variety there is out there. 
• Do you want any catering at your event? No matter if you plan on being there for a few hours or all day, check with the venue to see if they offer an in-house catering team. If they don’t then perhaps you would be interested in an external catering team. You should always check with the venue manager to see if this is ok though. 
• What kind of location are you thinking about? Is it convenient for everyone or are they having to travel all day to reach the venue whilst you make a 10 minute stroll? 
• If you want a private party venue then check that this is a possibility as not every venue will have a private area or private room. Maybe you'll decide against hiring a private area in the end, the social atmosphere of a happening bar is a joy in of itself.
• If you'd prefer something a bit more relaxed, we also have a variety of pub venues, restaurant venues and cafe venues to choose from.

Trends in Bar Hire to Consider

Even if you're not the biggest drinker in the world, your guests might be cognac connoisseurs and pale ale perfectionists. Check out our list of hot trends to make sure you bag yourself a private bar hire to remember...

• There are many ways to evaluate a great drink, from flavour to colour to aftertaste. If you're socialising after work on a weeknight though, you might want a drink that tastes great but doesn't leave you with a monster hangover the next day. Low-ABV (or even non-alcoholic) drinks are becoming more popular, as people grow increasingly conscious about the troubles of excessive drinking.
• We all know that fruit juices make for a refreshing cocktail. From the humble screwdriver to the more tropical piña colada, fruit and alcohol is a classy combination. But a new trend is emerging for vegetable juice drinks mixed with booze. Ever tried a celery margarita? You might like it more than you think.
• Sustainability is becoming an important watchword, the world over. If you don't think losing the plastic straws is enough, you could hunt out a bar with an ethos towards locally distilled, locally produced alcoholic drinks. The lower the carbon foot print, the more ethical it tastes.
• Do you think tiki bars are more passé than retro? Do you struggle to speak favourably (or easily) about speakeasies? Try seeking out the latest trend in nightspot decor: throwback 60s and 70s style bars with bright colours and linoleum.
• Still not convinced you've heard the last word on the latest private bar trends? Check out this article from Bar Magazine.