Do bars charge a hire fee or a minimum spend?

Many bars offer private hire on a minimum spend rather than charging a venue hire fee. This basically means that anything you buy, like food or drinks, will be deducted from the minimum spend. You must spend that amount and then if you go over, you’ll be charged extra for those items.

Can I hire an entire bar for a private party?

Yes, many bars offer exclusive hire. This means you’ll have the entire venue to yourselves. This is popular for large celebrations like birthdays, and engagement and anniversary parties. If you don’t think you need the entire venue, a lot of bars have private rooms or semi-private areas.

What is included when you hire a bar?

What’s included will be different depending on the venue you choose. Most bar hires will include furniture, bar staff, glassware, soundsystem, and access to the venue’s facilities.

Can I bring my own food, cake, or decorations?

Policies can differ from venue to venue, so make sure you ask if you want to bring your own food, cake, or decorations. Some venues may charge a cake-cutting or corkage fee. They may also have restrictions on things being hung up on the walls, candles or confetti. It’s always best to ask.

Are drinks packages available when hiring a bar?

Most bars will have a range of drink options on offer. This can include welcome drinks, preorders, bar tabs, and pay-as-you-go service. You’ll want to choose a drink package that works for your budget.

Can I play my own music when hiring a bar?

If you’re doing exclusive hire at a bar or in your own private room, most bars will allow you to play your own music.

Do bars charge a hire fee or a minimum spend?

Many bars offer private hire on a minimum spend rather than charging a venue hire fee. This basically means that anything you buy, like food or drinks, will be deducted from the minimum spend. You must spend that amount and then if you go over, you’ll be charged extra for those items.

Can I hire an entire bar for a private party?

Yes, many bars offer exclusive hire. This means you’ll have the entire venue to yourselves. This is popular for large celebrations like birthdays, and engagement and anniversary parties. If you don’t think you need the entire venue, a lot of bars have private rooms or semi-private areas.

What is included when you hire a bar?

What’s included will be different depending on the venue you choose. Most bar hires will include furniture, bar staff, glassware, soundsystem, and access to the venue’s facilities.

Can I bring my own food, cake, or decorations?

Policies can differ from venue to venue, so make sure you ask if you want to bring your own food, cake, or decorations. Some venues may charge a cake-cutting or corkage fee. They may also have restrictions on things being hung up on the walls, candles or confetti. It’s always best to ask.

Are drinks packages available when hiring a bar?

Most bars will have a range of drink options on offer. This can include welcome drinks, preorders, bar tabs, and pay-as-you-go service. You’ll want to choose a drink package that works for your budget.

Can I play my own music when hiring a bar?

If you’re doing exclusive hire at a bar or in your own private room, most bars will allow you to play your own music.

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Players Social, Exclusive Terrace Hire

London, E1

up to 150 standing

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up to 400 standing

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up to 500 standing

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up to 100 standing

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London, N1C

up to 30 standing

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London, SE1

up to 300 standing

From £5400 price per day

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Introduction to Bar Venues

Bar hire is a fantastic option for private events. You could be in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Edinburgh and you’ll find a really cool bar for hire for your event. Whether you need a reserved area for a small gathering or exclusive hire for a large party, bars can accommodate just about anything.

VenueScanner is a super easy tool that can help you find a bar for your event. With over 20,000 venues listed on our platform, you’ll be able to browse the best. To narrow down your choices simply filter by budget, capacity, location, setup, and more.

Types of Bars to Hire

Bars are the type of venues that are super versatile. You can find elegant cocktail bars that are great for engagement parties or a beautiful pub that could work for a wedding reception. There are amazing dive bars that would be great for a fun birthday party or you could find a themed bar that would work well for a team social.

If you’re interested in doing an activity while at a bar, you can find ones that offer crazy golf, virtual darts, and more. These types of bars are great for team building events or big parties. Whatever type of event you’re looking to host, you’re bound to find a bar that would work.

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