Full Venue Hire at Bobby Fitzpatrick

Bobby Fitzpatrick commits to its 1970s concept with a thoroughness that turns what could be a gimmick into a genuine event asset. Every area of the venue is themed as a room in a fictional character’s home — kitchen, living room, bedroom, conservatory — and the detail is deep enough that guests spend the first twenty minutes discovering it. For event planners, that built-in atmosphere means less production spend: the décor, the conversation starters, and the sense of occasion are already in the room. The venue spans two floors on West End Lane in West Hampstead, with the basement operating as a fully self-contained private hire space. A late licence to 1am and flexible minimum spend structure makes it accessible for a range of budgets and group sizes.

The Basement Bar

This is the private hire centrepiece. The basement takes 50 to 75 guests standing and operates with its own dedicated bar and bartender — guests don’t share the space with the pub above. Plush sofas, kitschy cabinets, neon lighting, and a vintage piano give the room a personality that rewards exploration. It’s a genuinely private space rather than a roped-off area, which makes it work for birthday celebrations, leaving dos, team socials, and any event where the host wants to control the atmosphere without hiring an entire venue.

Ground Floor and Upper Areas

The ground floor zones — Kitchen, Lounge, Living Room, Bedroom — each accommodate different group sizes, from 15 up to 45 depending on the configuration. These areas suit semi-private bookings: team drinks where you want a defined section of the bar without full exclusivity, or smaller celebrations that benefit from the buzz of the wider venue around them. Retro board games, hanging chairs, and period-accurate furnishings fill every corner, giving groups something to interact with beyond their own conversation. Full venue hire across both floors accommodates 80 to 150 guests — enough for company parties, milestone celebrations, or themed events where the 70s setting is the entire brief.

How Hire Works at Bobby Fitzpatrick

The venue runs an in-house bar and pizza kitchen, so food and drink are handled on-site. Cocktail masterclasses for groups of 4 to 6 are available as a structured activity — useful for team building or as an icebreaker within a larger event. The sound system runs throughout the venue, and you can connect your own playlists or bring in a DJ. The late licence to 1am means evening events don’t face an early cut-off, and the West Hampstead location keeps things accessible without the premium of a central London postcode.

Getting to Bobby Fitzpatrick

The venue is at 273 West End Lane, London NW6 1QS — a short walk from West Hampstead station, served by the Jubilee line, Thameslink, and London Overground. It’s a neighbourhood bar with a loyal local following, which means the surrounding streets have restaurants, pubs, and late-night options for anyone arriving early or carrying on afterwards.