Hire The Distillery — a hidden bar in Brixton
The Distillery is a fully licensed private bar and small-batch distillery tucked inside Impact Brixton, 17a Electric Lane, Brixton Village (SW9 8LA). Hire it from £200 per hour for product launches, brand events, private dining, birthday parties, or networking drinks — with a full bar, on-site team, projector, and hi-fi sound built in.
Most people in Brixton don’t know it’s here. That’s the point.
Final pricing depends on guest count, bar package, and food.
Everything you need for a brilliant night
Full alcohol licence
Cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer served by our bar team. No external drinks licence needed.
Small-batch spirits
Distilled on-site and exclusive to The Distillery — a story your guests won’t hear anywhere else.
Projector & hi-fi sound
Screenings, brand films, talks, or a curated playlist — the room is built for it.
On-site bar team
Welcome drinks, table service, or full bar throughout the event — we run it for you.
Catering on tap
Sharing plates, canapés, or full meals from Brixton Village restaurants downstairs.
Two minutes from Brixton tube
Inside Brixton Village — restaurants, bars, and the night bus on your doorstep.
Built for the kind of night people remember
Launch parties & brand nights
Reveal a product, screen a film, or activate a brand in a room that already has a story.
Birthdays & private dinners
Intimate gatherings with a fully run bar, food from Brixton Village, and zero hassle.
Networking drinks & after-parties
A natural follow-on space for a launch or away day — or the main event in its own right.
Tastings & distillery experiences
Walk guests through the small-batch spirits made on-site. Hands-on, sensory, not like anywhere else.
One of the only venues in Brixton with its own private bar and distillery on-site.
From £200/hour — quoted to your night
Hire starts at £200 per hour. The final number depends on how long you need the room for, your guest count, the bar package, and whether you’d like food layered in. Send a short message with your date and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Send a quick brief
Date, rough guest count, type of event, and whether you want food and drinks packages.
We send a fixed quote
Hire fee, bar package, food, and any add-ons — transparent and itemised.
Show up, we run it
Our team handles setup, the bar, breakdown. You enjoy the night.
Everything you need to know about hiring The Distillery
How much does it cost to hire The Distillery?
Hire starts from £200 per hour. The final price depends on how long you need the room, your guest count, the bar package, and any food layered in. Bar tabs and drinks packages are quoted on top, and we keep everything itemised so you can see what you’re paying for. WhatsApp us with your date and rough guest numbers for a fixed quote.
Where can I hire a private bar in Brixton by the hour?
The Distillery at Impact Brixton, 17a Electric Lane, Brixton Village (SW9 8LA) is a fully licensed private bar available for hourly hire from £200. It’s a hidden venue inside Brixton Village — two minutes from Brixton Underground — with its own small-batch distillery, projector, and hi-fi sound system. WhatsApp us with your date and we’ll come back with a quote.
Can I serve alcohol at a private event in The Distillery?
Yes. The Distillery has its own full alcohol licence, so cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer are all served by our bar team. You don’t need to apply for an external licence or bring in a separate supplier — everything is handled in-house.
What kinds of events work well in The Distillery?
Launch parties, brand activations, film screenings, private dinners, birthday parties, networking drinks, and after-parties layered on top of a daytime event in our main space. The room has a projector and hi-fi sound, so anything that needs visuals or curated music works well. Tastings and distillery experiences using our small-batch spirits are also a popular format.
How many guests can The Distillery hold?
The Distillery is built for intimate gatherings rather than large conferences — think dinners, drinks, and parties where the energy stays in one room. For exact numbers based on your layout (seated dining, standing reception, theatre-style for a screening), WhatsApp us — we’ll confirm what works for your guest count.
Is The Distillery available evenings and weekends?
Yes. Most distillery hires are evening or weekend bookings — that’s when the room comes alive. Daytime bookings are also possible for tastings, brand shoots, private lunches, or tied-in event programmes.
Can I bring my own food, caterer, or DJ?
Food — yes. We work with restaurants downstairs in Brixton Village (Nuvola Pizza, Mama Doe, Jalisco, Satay Bar, and others) and we’re happy for you to bring an external caterer if you’d prefer. DJs — yes, the room has hi-fi sound and we can plug in your set-up. Drinks — we keep these in-house because of the on-site licence and the small-batch spirits we make ourselves.
What’s a small-batch distillery doing inside a coworking space?
Impact Brixton is more than a coworking space — it’s a multi-room venue inside Brixton Village. The Distillery is the licensed bar and small-batch spirits operation that runs inside the building. Spirits are made on-site, exclusive to The Distillery, and served at private events. It’s a story we love telling our guests.
Can I combine The Distillery with the main event space?
Yes. Many bookings start as a workshop, away day, or product launch in our main event space (up to 60 people) and roll into The Distillery for drinks afterwards. We can quote both spaces together so you’ve got one venue, one team, one invoice.
How do I get to The Distillery by public transport?
The Distillery is at 17a Electric Lane, Brixton Village, London SW9 8LA — two minutes from Brixton Underground (Victoria line). Exit the station, walk down Electric Avenue, turn left into Electric Lane. The entrance is inside Brixton Village market. Multiple bus routes serve Brixton, and Brixton overground (London Overground) is a short ride away.
Can I do a site visit before booking?
Yes — please do. The Distillery is one of those rooms that makes more sense once you’ve stood in it. WhatsApp us to arrange a tour. Hosted hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
How far in advance should I book?
Two weeks is comfortable for weekday bookings. Weekend and evening slots fill up faster — aim for three to four weeks ahead. Last-minute is sometimes possible. WhatsApp us to check availability for your date.
Is The Distillery wheelchair accessible?
Impact Brixton is on the first floor of Brixton Village and there is currently no lift to the first floor, so the venue is not wheelchair accessible. We’re actively working on this in the longer term. If you have specific accessibility needs, please WhatsApp us and we’ll do our best to help.
What is the cancellation policy for event hire?
| Space or booking type | Required notice |
|---|---|
| Red Records / Day Office, The Den, The Snug and The Lounge | 24 hours |
| Angell, Fridge and The Distillery as a members’ meeting room | 72 hours |
| Event hire: Lounge & Kitchen, The Distillery, The Rec and The Old Black Bar | 2 weeks |
Cancellations made with less than the required notice will be charged the full booking amount. Event hire cancellations made at least two weeks before the booking incur a 20% cancellation charge.
All cancellations and booking amendments must be confirmed by email to hosts@impactbrixton.com or through the IB app.