The Downstairs Cocktail Bar at Lockes Bar

  78 reviews  – 
Great Queen St, Holborn, 32, London, WC2B 5AA
Holborn Station (300 yd)

Steve L.

About this space

Lockes is an independent family owned cocktail bar in the centre of theatre land, located in the heart of Covent Garden and Holborn, four minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station.

In the three years since we opened, Lockes have established a reputation as a fantastic party venue with a great sound system and incredible hospitality delivered by Nico, the General Manager, and his team who pride themselves on hosting their guests as they would host their friends in their own home (check out our reviews!)

This beautiful little bar, split over two floors, offers a curated list of classic cocktails and seasonal house signatures, bottled beers, and over 30 wines as well as some amazing pizzas. The basement bar has its own bar and capacity for up to 60 guests and is ideal for private parties.

With seating available for up to 25 guests, and 60 guests for a standing reception, our downstairs bar is the perfect space for private parties of all nature. Whilst the room is private and available to you and your guests for the evening, the W.C. are located in the back area of the room and shared with guests residing in the main bar located upstairs. Children are welcome, but we are an 18+ venue after 6pm.


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 60
Dining
up to 25

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Natural light
Storage space
Accommodation available
Parking available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
PA system / music speakers available

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Allowed events

Promoted / ticketed events
Loud music / events
Temporary event notices (TENs) available
Wedding licence

Rules of the space

Age policy: Guests under 18 are not allowed after 18:00


Reviews and ratings

(78 reviews and ratings - )

P
Paul
April 2022

We had exclusive use of the downstairs bar for a birthday party. Everything went according to plan - it’s a great space for 30/40 comfortably. The service was excellent, the cocktails were mean, and the pizza was cleverly served and delicious.

A
AN
March 2022

Super helpful with organising everything, good communication prior, lovely cocktails and two bartenders for a party of 35 people!

A
Alana Foster
March 2022

Absolutely incredible. Best Birthday I’ve ever had!! The staff was lovely, and made it so easy!! Thank you all so so much!!!

N
NA
February 2022

Overall a great venue and helpful staff

There was a miscommunication about the booking that was pretty disappointing and not made clear in advance


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Response time: within couple of hours
Response rate: 100%

About Lockes Bar

Lockes is an independent cocktail bar in the centre of theatre land, located in the heart of Covent Garden and Holborn, a stones-throw from both tube stations. The basement bar has it own bar and capacity for up to 60 guests.

In the three years since we opened, Lockes have established a reputation as a fantastic party venue with a great sound system and incredible hospitality delivered by Nico, the General Manager, and his team who pride themselves on hosting their guests as they would host their friends in their own home (check out our reviews!)

This beautiful little bar, split over two floors, offers a curated list of classic cocktails and seasonal house signatures, bottled beers, and over 30 wines as well as some amazing pizzas.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

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