Private Hire at Opium Chinatown
Private Bar Hire & Venue Hire in Soho, London
Searching for private hire bars in London, a unique party venue, or an unforgettable event space in Soho? Hidden behind Opium's famous Jade Door in the heart of London's Chinatown, our award-winning cocktail bar offers exclusive private hire for birthdays, corporate events, Christmas parties, networking evenings, engagement celebrations, drinks receptions and private dining experiences.
Inspired by the glamour of 1920s Shanghai, Opium is one of London's most distinctive and unusual venues, offering immersive interiors, exceptional cocktails and handcrafted dim sum just moments from Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden.
Whether you're organising an intimate celebration or looking for a larger party venue hire in London, our dedicated events team will help create a bespoke experience tailored to your guests.
Private Events at Opium Chinatown
Opium is the kind of place that turns a night out into a story worth telling. Hidden behind the Jade Door in the heart of Chinatown, our atmospheric cocktail bars feel intimate, exclusive and designed for unforgettable private events in central London. From milestone birthdays and hen parties to engagement celebrations and group gatherings, Opium offers one of the most distinctive private party venues in London for guests who want something far beyond the ordinary. Whether you're planning a lively group celebration or a more refined evening of cocktails and conversation, our spaces adapt to your occasion while always retaining their sense of mystery and theatre.
Celebrate Your Birthday at Opium
At Opium, birthdays are not just events, they are immersive evenings that unfold in layers of atmosphere, cocktails and hidden spaces inspired by 1920s Shanghai.
We host 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th and milestone birthday celebrations, as well as private dining experiences and cocktail receptions for groups of all sizes. From intimate gatherings tucked into one of our hidden parlours to full bar takeovers for larger parties, every birthday is tailored to feel personal and memorable.
Guests can enjoy exclusive area hire or full private venue hire in Chinatown, bespoke cocktail menus created for the occasion, and late-night celebrations in one of London’s most unique event spaces.
Hen Parties & Group Celebrations
For hen parties, bridal showers and group celebrations, Opium offers a setting that feels playful, stylish and completely immersive. It’s a space designed for shared moments, late-night cocktails and celebrations that move effortlessly between rooms and moods.
Whether you're planning a luxury hen party in London, a girls’ night in Soho, or a full group celebration, our venue provides flexible layouts and curated drinks packages to suit your plans. From reserved areas to full private hire, we can create everything from a relaxed cocktail evening to a high-energy celebration.
Engagement Parties & Special Occasions
For couples looking for something beyond the expected, Opium offers a striking alternative to traditional engagement party venues in London. Our hidden parlour spaces are ideal for engagement celebrations, intimate wedding receptions, pre-wedding dinners and private gatherings with close friends and family.
We cater for engagement parties, wedding receptions, private dining experiences and exclusive themed venue hire, all set within candlelit rooms filled with character, atmosphere and handcrafted cocktails.
It’s the kind of setting where the venue becomes part of the memory, and every detail feels intentional.
Exclusive Private Bar Hire
Our three individually designed cocktail bars are available for exclusive private hire, accommodating groups from 15 to 100 guests. Whether you're planning a birthday celebration, corporate event, Christmas party, drinks reception, engagement, wedding celebration, networking evening or private dining experience, Opium offers one of the most distinctive private party venues in London. If you're searching for private hire bars in London, bar venue hire, private function rooms, or unique venues for private events, Opium provides an unforgettable hidden setting in the heart of Soho and Chinatown.
Adorned with Chinese medicinal bottles and themed interior, Apothecary Bar is the perfect backdrop for a festive speakeasy style soiree this Christmas.
Located on the second floor at Opium and together with Peony bar, can accommodate up to 60 guests seated or standing. The room is elongated in shape and the main bar splits the floor into two areas. To the far left we have an area with higher, stool type seating and to the right, our “Tea Parlour” section with lower, dining style tables and chairs.
Apothecary Bar is available for private hires and drinks receptions, and can be hired only in conjunction with Peony Bar, giving you access to the entire 2nd floor.
Floor 2
Apothecary Bar
50 / 60 Guests
Floor 2
Peony Bar
30 Guests
Peony bar is Opium’s hidden gem of a speakeasy bar, nestled within our labyrinthine of corridors, behind the red curtain on the second floor.
Providing the perfect setting for festive get togethers this social season. Peony Bar has a very different feel to the rest of the venue – it’s the Yang to Opium’s Ying and is often considered the most ambient room in the building. Despite being the smallest of all three bars, it’s a great self-contained space for private parties up to 30 guests.
Served by your own bartender and warmly looked after for the duration of your stay with us, exclusive hire of Peony bar includes full waiting staff/bartenders & access to the sound system.
Floor 3
Attic & Academy Bar
50 Guests
Tucked away at the top of our parlour of award-winning bars, Attic & Academy Bar makes for the perfect private space for get togethers.
Located on the top floor at Opium and accommodating up to 50 guests seated or standing, one half of the floor is set as an authentic Chinese family lounge area (The Attic), a chic, parlour style room with quirky booths, comfy armchairs and lower “coffee” type tables.
The second half is Academy Bar, set as a comfortable carriage full of higher tables and stools leading to our innovative Bartender’s Table, an open-kitchen style bar where you can watch the cocktail making process by our mixologists up close.
Exclusive hire of the Academy bar includes full waiting staff/bartenders.
