Bar Hire in Mayfair
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Mayfair bars operate on a different wavelength entirely. Take Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay where both the Sora and Tochi rooms come with their own dedicated bars, or Novikov's Lounge Bar which transforms into a late-night DJ destination. These venues invest heavily in design and service, with places like Park Chinois featuring live entertainment and Sexy Fish displaying Frank Gehry sculptures. Minimum spends reflect the postcode, starting around £5,000 for smaller spaces on weeknights but reaching £80,000+ for full weekend takeovers at premium addresses.
Weather-proof options include The MAINE's all-seasons terrace in Medici Courtyard and The Windmill's heated roof terrace on Mill Street, both equipped for year-round use. During summer, Hush Mayfair's hidden courtyard becomes one of the area's most sought-after spaces, handling 60 guests exclusively. Madison and Queen of Hoxton (just outside strict Mayfair boundaries) offer seasonal rooftop transformations. Most terraces require minimum spends between £4,000-£12,000 depending on the season, with May through September commanding premium rates.
Three months minimum for premium venues, six months for December. Spaces like sketch's East Bar or Mercato Mayfair's Crypt (110-120 capacity) get snapped up quickly for fashion weeks and festive season. Sexy Fish's Coral Room and Park Chinois's Wave Bar often have corporate blocks placed months ahead. For last-minute needs, consider multi-room combinations at venues like The Footman or Langan's Upstairs, which sometimes have midweek availability at shorter notice. Zipcube's platform shows real-time availability across all venues, saving weeks of back-and-forth enquiries.
Pricing follows a clear hierarchy based on venue calibre and timing. Heritage pubs like The Burlington Arms or The Punchbowl start from £1,200-£3,000 for private rooms. Boutique bars such as Mr Fogg's Apothecary or The Luggage Room range £4,000-£12,000 for exclusive hire. Premium restaurant bars like Hakkasan's Ling Ling Lounge or Lucky Cat's private rooms command £6,000-£30,000. Top-tier exclusives at Sexy Fish or Park Chinois can exceed £80,000 on peak nights. Tuesday-Thursday typically costs 30-40% less than Friday-Saturday.
Corporate favourites include The May Fair Bar's Velvet Room (60 capacity) with its marble-topped bar, perfect for client entertainment near Green Park. HIDE's Bar Below offers intimate vault rooms for premium tastings, while Scott's Private Room combines cocktails with seafood canapés for 50 standing. For larger corporate events, Novikov's Lounge Bar or Hakkasan's Ling Ling Lounge provide the polish expected by C-suite guests, complete with dedicated event managers and bespoke cocktail menus.
Semi-private areas offer flexibility and lower minimum spends. The May Fair Bar's lower section accommodates 50 standing without full exclusivity. sketch's individual bars like The Glade can be sectioned off while the venue operates. Langan's Mural Bar functions as a self-contained space with its own bar for 60 guests. The MAINE offers The Drawing Room (30 seated/80 standing) as a partial hire. These semi-private options typically require £3,000-£8,000 minimum spends versus £12,000+ for full exclusivity.
Green Park station dominates, sitting 2-3 minutes from Langan's Brasserie and The May Fair Bar, with Jubilee, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Bond Street (Central/Jubilee) serves the northern venues like Lucky Cat at Grosvenor Square and Mr Fogg's Apothecary on Brook Street, typically 4-5 minutes' walk. Oxford Circus adds Northern line access for venues around Hanover Square. Most bars cluster within 8-minute walks of these hubs. Late-night transport matters too - Green Park's night bus connections make it ideal for events running past midnight.
Langan's Upstairs leads with a 3am licence, accommodating 160 standing with two bars and DJ booth. Park Chinois and Novikov's Lounge Bar regularly host events until 2am with live DJs. Isabel's Dragon Room operates as a late-night lounge beneath the restaurant. Sexy Fish and sketch can extend hours for exclusive hires by arrangement. These late licences command premium minimum spends, typically 20-30% higher than standard 11pm finishes, but they're essential for product launches and celebration parties that need runway beyond midnight.
Standout features define each venue's appeal. Mercato Mayfair's Crypt offers a dramatic deconsecrated church setting for 120 standing. Sexy Fish displays live coral aquariums and statement art throughout the Coral Room. The Luggage Room maintains its speakeasy mystique behind an unmarked door on Duke Street. Mr Fogg's venues immerse guests in Victorian exploration themes with period curiosities. Park Chinois goes full theatrical with its Wave Bar's Shanghai-inspired interiors. These design investments create natural conversation starters and Instagram moments that generic function rooms can't match.
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