Organising a private event for a large group can be daunting and stressful: you have to calculate the right amount of food for your guests, take into account food restrictions and allergies, order enough bottles of wine and spirits for the entire event, find a (good) DJ, hire security to avoid party crashers, etc.
Bars for private hire are the solution: Paris, Grenoble, Montpellier… There are venues with private rooms in every single big French city!
From conferences to engagement parties
Host corporate events
Yes, you could organise your corporate event at the office, but it means more work for your team: planning, hosting, running everywhere and… cleaning. Instead, create a fun and casual atmosphere by hosting your private event in a unique place. A bar, for instance.
Meeting in a place that is not an office encourages people to mingle. Add food and drinks into the mix and everyone will have a great time!
Conferences, after-work activities, new product launches, charity events, Christmas parties, runway shows, team building… Most bars for private hire will be able to accommodate you and your guests.
Book a private party venue
Celebrate a birthday, an engagement, or organise a private gathering in one of the best party venues in town. Some of the advantages of doing that are: enough space for everyone, no need to go to the grocery store at the last minute because you forgot to order a cheese board, and no complaints from the neighbourhood because the music is too loud.
You just need to welcome your guests at the door; then the bar owner and their team will take care of the rest.
A few tables, a private room or the entire bar?
Reserve a few tables
This option is perfect for small groups who don’t need a private room and who want to order some food and drinks without having to pay for it every time they order something. These tables are booked for you and your friends, and you can take care of the bill at the end of your reservation.
A private function room for your group
Function room, private underground area, entire floor, rooftop, patio… If you wish to book a private or semi-private space in a bar during the day or for the entire evening, this is possible. This booking option allows you to stay away from the noise, play your own music or present a product without any distraction. This is perfect for both birthday parties and corporate events.
Private event venue hire
Booking an entire bar is the best option for big events: runway shows, pre-conference gatherings, Christmas parties, etc. You organise everything with the help of the bar owner beforehand, then their team takes care of everything during the event. From catering options to live music performances, it’s much easier and cost-effective to hire everything you need from the same venue.
Pick the best bar for your event
A classic bar, an authentic Irish pub, a rooftop bar with a breathtaking view, a lovely Parisian brasserie or even a party venue with shuffleboard tables or foosball: selecting the right bar for your private event is key to a successful social gathering.
Price, location, opening hours, smoking area, security measures, sound system, booking conditions, etc.: make sure to take these factors and the following ones into account before taking any decision.
What’s included?
Bars for private hire offer various options at different price points. Before accepting an offer, make sure to understand the booking conditions and what’s included (or not) with your reservation. “Is access to the Wi-Fi included?” is a crucial question for corporate events, for instance.
Learn more about accessibility, smoking rules, access to the sound system and the number of TVs available, cloakroom, terrasse, private bar, etc.
Catering options
From finger food to set menus, each bar offers its own catering options. Make sure to know the number of persons coming to the event before enquiring about privatisation. Without this information, it will be difficult to calculate the total cost of the event. Bar owners will need this information too.
Open bar or drink vouchers?
Drink options represent an important part of any social gathering. Some bars offer open bar packages (for a few hours or during the whole event); some prefer to work with a voucher ticketing system. You can also select a handful of choices of drinks, including soft and alcoholic beverages, or include premium wines such as champagne.
Add-ons
Il est également possible d’inclure des prestations additionnelles pour surprendre vos invités : DJ set, accès illimité à un photomaton, atelier cocktail, session karaoké, et bien plus !
Privatise one of our bars!
At O’Sullivans, you’ll be able to find the perfect venue for your private event. All of our bars are different and bring something unique to the table.
Our newest bar in Grenoble can accommodate private events on its 500 sq m rooftop terrasse and hosts epic social games.
In Paris, O’Sullivans Champs-Élysées offers various private rooms for hire and even a privatisable inner courtyard! If you’re looking to host an event on a large terrasse during the summer, O’Sullivans Bastille is the bar for you. For music lovers, Pigalle By The Mill offers semi-private and private areas, and even a stage!
On the Côte d’Azur, not far from Cannes, O’Sullivans By The Beach is THE party venue to hire if you want to celebrate special occasions.
To learn more about our venue hire options