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Let’s make it exclusive: Private Cocktail Bar Hire in Soho

Looking for the perfect venue in the heart of Soho? Swift Soho, our award-winning cocktail bar on Old Compton Street, offers a truly unique private hire experience. Just moments from Leicester Square, Oxford Street and Covent Garden, it’s ideally located for birthdays, celebrations, corporate events or late-night gatherings.

Swift Soho has built a reputation as one of London’s most celebrated cocktail bars. Inspired by the elegance of classic European cafés, our Upstairs Bar combines light-filled art deco interiors with a buzzy standing bar, while our Basement Bar provides a more intimate, speakeasy-style retreat. Whether you’re planning a lively get-together or an atmospheric evening, Swift Soho offers the perfect setting.

The Upstairs Bar

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Perfect for standing receptions, aperitifs and social gatherings, the Upstairs Bar is airy, stylish and designed for spontaneity. With capacity for up to 50 guests, it’s a welcoming space for drinks with friends, post-theatre parties or private celebrations. Its striking art nouveau-inspired design and efficient cocktail service guarantee an unforgettable evening.

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The Basement Bar

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Step downstairs into a world of indulgent comfort. The Basement Bar offers capacity for up to 40 guests in a low-lit, elegant space filled with plush leather seating, art deco details and a vintage piano. Here, the drinks list takes centre stage, with over 300 whiskies from across the globe and a menu that runs to 68 pages. It’s the ultimate choice for whisky lovers and those seeking a more refined private hire atmosphere.

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Exclusive Whole Venue Hire

For larger events, you can hire Swift Soho across both floors, giving you the flexibility of two distinct atmospheres – the lively Upstairs Bar and the luxurious Basement Bar. With space for up to 90 guests, two fully stocked bars, and the option to add canapés, bowls and live music, this is the ideal choice for weddings, product launches or milestone celebrations.

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Make an Enquiry for Swift Soho

From cocktails and canapés to our much-loved Sunday Sessions with live jazz, Swift Soho has everything you need to make your private hire event memorable. Our dedicated team will work with you to curate the perfect evening, tailored to your tastes and requirements.

Discover why Swift Soho remains one of London’s favourite cocktail destinations – and why your event deserves nothing less.

Enquire now to book your private hire at Swift Soho.