Neo

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Neo is a sophisticated lounge bar located on Carthusian Street. Resident mixologist has created a variety of signature drinks including fifteen champagne cocktails. A variety of globally inspired platters are also available.

This turned out to be a great place to hold our engagement drinks. Sonny and his team were extremely helpful, leaving us with nothing to worry about but to enjoy our night! The bar wasn't overcrowded and the music and atmosphere were great. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an intimate yet buzzing environment to host any event!

I hosted my boyfriends 30th birthday at Neo and the theme was black tie (with 80 guests), the venue was perfect very intimate. We ordered canapés which were amazing, music was great (mix of pop, hip hop, soul etc) very nice vibe and all the staff were so helpful and welcoming. Sonny (manager) was a pleasure to deal with and made the night extra special for us. Would definitely recommend!!

Did a private hire for a 40th birthday party at Neo. Fab venue! Great service! Delicious food. Sonny and his team made the night hassle free...leaving us to have an awesome memorable night! Cheers : )

Much belated review - however held my 40th Birthday Party here in March 2015. Excellent stylish party venue, great vibe with the in-house DJ. All staff friendly and helpful. Easy to book - Sonny the Manager dealt with everything. Would recommend and have! Thank you for making it a party to remember.

Big thank you to Sonny and the team at Neo Bar!

We held our wedding reception at Neo in June 2015, and from start to finish we had nothing but positive things to say.

We met with Sonny for an intial consultation several weeks prior to the event and we knew from then we would have an amazing evening. He was forthcoming with ideas and more then happy to accommodate our requests and needs.

The evening it self went without a hitch and this was all down to the great organising and thought put into the event by Sonny and the team. From the champagne reception to the food on the night, everything was done on time and to a high standard.

Most importantly for us, our guests had an absolutely amazing night, the feedback we got regarding the venue, food and the friendly bar staff, we knew we had made the right choice in choosing this venue.

So once again thank you Sonny and the team at Neo, I’m sure me and the wife will be dropping by again to have a few passion bomb shots!

Highly recommend, stylish decor, friendly staff and delicious food/beverage choices for any event.

Mr and Mrs Panchal

Sonny,

There aren't enough words to THANK YOU for your hospitality, kindness, event management and new found friendship we have. Our Wedding Reception would not have been possible without your input and organisation. We had the BEST time from planning the event to actually executing it. We've had such positive feedback and more importantly all our guests had an amazing time which is just what we wanted. Thank you for being flexible, open to our ideas and for making it fun for us to plan.

We knew from the moment we had our Engagement drinks at Neo Bar in February 2014 that we would be back for our Wedding Reception in May 2015. We did something different and it was flawless and faultless.

You have a fabulous venue and team, so please pass on our thanks to everyone who made our night so special.

Amazing food, drinks, venue and team - highly recommended.

Mr and Mrs Vaghela

Recently held my 25th birthday drinks-do at Neo and I couldn't fault the service, quality of the food/drinks or the atmosphere.

I had organised a quick catch-up meeting with Sonny two weeks prior to the event. Informed him of the number of invitees and the vibe I'm looking for. Having heard positive feedback from the guests, I knew it was the right decision to hold an intimate celebration at Neo.

Would definitely return and recommend.

We hosted our engagement drinks here and had the centre area set up for our party. The event was well organised by Sonny and everything ran to plan! Drinks were great and our guests had a fabulous evening! Look forward to hosting an event here again! S & D

We booked Neo bar for our engagement party and had approx. 70 guests attending using the centre set-up. All i can say is that from our initial enquiry till the night was effortless and perfect. Sonny was really helpful and had suggestions which work well and catered to our needs throughout the process. The cocktails were spot on and of you're an avid cocktail fan then Neo bar will not let you down!Our guests had a really good time and were all impressed by the venue's decor and wondered how we found this hidden gem. The bar is perfect for private functions and group celebrations and we will not hesitate to recommend Neo bar to anyone looking for a good bar! Keep up the good work Sonny and Neo bar team!!! Myuran & Tash

We booked our engagement party at Neo and from the initial enquiry till today all I have is positives to say about Sonny's service and also about the bar itself. We had approx. 70 guests and hired the centre set up. All our guests had a fantastic time and specifically mentioned that the bar was really really cool and wondered how we found it!
The cocktails were on point so if you are an avid cocktail fan then Neo bar will not disappoint. Sonny catered for our music taste and it was spot on and guests really enjoyed their evening.

The venue is perfect for private groups and functions and I will not hesitate to recommend Neo bar to anyone!!

Myuran & Tash

A fantastic night! Sonny was great in organising the event and everything from the venue decor, drinks, food, music was perfect! All my guests commented on how great the night was and I wouldn't hesitate to use Neo's services again. The pizzas were A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and again, everyone commented on how yummy they were. A great selection of drinks and a classy venue! Thanks!!!

Myself and a friend hired Neo recently for our 40th birthday. From the moment I went to look at the venue and was greeted by the fantastic Manager Sonny I knew I was in safe hands and that the night would run smoothly. I was certainly not disappointed - no request was too big or too small, Sonny had good advice and I felt in safe hands.
The bar is such an excellent venue - fantastic lighting, decor and sound system (which we tested to the max!) and has a feeling of 'exclusivity' about it. The drinks are amazing and the staff that work there are friendly, professional and top notch. We also had food which was of an excellent standard.
I wouldn't hesitate to hire Neo again, and will definitely be popping in for one of their lush cocktails when I'm next passing.
All in all a great place to drink, party, relax and be happy!

We hosted our Engagement drinks here and were very pleased with the fantastic light and music of the venue along with the excellent host Sonny who made sure all the details were just right. He works with you to tailor the setting and night to your requirements and delivers on the night. The cocktail menu is great and service with a smile. Will definitely be popping back for a drink when I am in the area again. N&D;

I booked an area for my 30th Birthday at Neo after reading so many glowing reviews. The manager, Sonny, ensured that everything ran smoothly, from the booking, to the ordering of pizzas and checked with me during the night that everything was going well.

The bar is stunning, location right by Barbican tube is great for those travelling from work. Extensive range of cocktails, a great happy hour (even on a Friday night!) and late licence made for a perfect night to see in my 30s! I didn’t want the night to be over!

I would recommend this venue to anyone - Neo Bar, Sonny and the staff deserve top marks, absolutely 10 out of 10!

I held my 40th birthday party on Saturday 5th July 2014 at Neo Barbican for 50 guests and it was a great party. The photographs on the website truly reflect the stylish and elegant looking venue, which we shared with an engagement party, but the place was spacious enough to accommodate both parties seamlessly. My guests were greeted with welcome drinks of Bellini cocktails on arrival, delicious hot freshly baked pizzas with various options for meat lovers, vegetarians and even pizzas for the cheese-haters at 10.30pm and then midnight shots. Throughout the night the staff provided us with a polite, friendly, timely and professional service and they were attentive throughout the night. The variety of cocktails, were some of the best that I have had, and the mocktails were equally enjoyable without being overladen with the usual sugars and syrups. Sonny the manager knows how to help host a great party and I highly recommend Neo to anyone looking for a venue for their event. Sonny even went the extra mile and showed the World Cup quarter final game for the avid football fans in my party.

I hired this venue months in advance of my planned event on 28th June 2014. The entire planning process from beginning to end was seamless. Communication was great and management really understood our needs.

The venue itself is stunning. The stairwell down the main space is very classy and creates a good impression for what's about to come. The main area itself is contemporary, spacious and very chic. It is clear that the design and layout have been given much thought (at great expense) from the fabrics and stone materials used, to the bar presentation. Even the toilets are great!

The Manager there Sonny Johal is an absolute asset to the venue. I would definitely hire it again. This bar is a hidden gem. Very happy customer!

We had our engagement party here on a Friday night in October, and it was fantastic! I cannot recommend it highly enough:
- They made everything so simple, answered all our questions and even suggested some extras we didn't think of
- the set up on the night was perfect, the bar is just a cool venue to be in and the atmosphere was great
- the food was excellent, and they did a combination of gluten-free and gluten-filled pizza which were delicious. The Rossa and the Parma E Rucola were my favourites
- the cocktails are out of this world - I spent the night drinking Moscow Mules which are different from my usual sweeter choice, but I couldnt stop.

Our friends still talk about how good the entire night was and how great the venue is, and for days afterwards we couldn't wipe the smiles off our faces. Literally the best party we have ever been to!

I had my 50th party at Neo with 135 guests. Sonny and his staff were friendly and helpful. All my friends had a great time at the party. We brought our own DJ with us and we had drinks pre displayed on the tables in ice buckets. There were lots of really nice staff on hand to look after us. We were very happy with everything and would definitely recommend this bar to anyone looking for a party venue that is smart, but also comfortable. We ordered a selection of pizzas and they were very nice. We had a great time. Suzy

I booked my firms Christms at Neo and can't fault the venue at all.
The service was excellent and the quality and presentation of the party food was well above average.
Smart venue with a good atmosohere and friendly staff.Would definitely go again.

This is a beautiful hidden gem in the city of London. The staff are so friendly and professional. The food is not only mouth watering but superbly presented. Neo will go over and above any means to cater to any party and thanks to them, they have made this years Christmas party the best party we have ever had. Thank you.

Well, what a night and what a host!
I had booked my engagement party with Sonny at Neo almost 3 months ago! We continuously kept in touch throughout via texts, calls and e-mails ensuring every little detail I wanted was arranged the way my fiance and I wanted!
When we arrived Jasmin our host was on hand with our drinks and welcoming all our guests. Sonny had also suprised us with upgrading our area to a larger space allowing us more seats and space at the party.
I had never been here before prior to our party and booked it based on it's reviews and classy, elegant, contemporary interior.
Should you want to book an event here, you really should! Our guests had complimented it and did we.
Thanks again everyone at Neo!
Nadia and Berkan x

Fantastic venue, staff, drinks and atmosphere! I recently visited Neo on a Friday night with friends and family and the night was a massive success. Neo is ideal for hosting special events as it is very intimate and it also ensures your crowd sticks together, plus the long bar means everyone is easily be served. The venue itself is very modern and the dim lighting and stone walls gives it an edgy look – even the ladies toilets were kept clean throughout the night!

Happy hours ends at 7.30PM so I’d suggest you arrive in time as the cocktails were delicious and beautifully presented. During the evening, I was mostly impressed by the brilliant service and attentiveness received by Neo’s staff and in particular Sonny, who prior to the night helped me organise everything and was extremely accommodating to all my requests. Great manager and his customer service is spot on. His staff were equally helpful and special thanks to Stave the bouncer who was very friendly and ordered taxis for us all at the end of the night.

I strongly recommend this place, it ticks all the boxes and you will most definitely have a great time. Many thanks again to Sonny and the Neo team, because of you all we all had a fantastic night!

What a hidden gem! Decor and ambiance was perfect and staff were brilliant to cap off a memorable night!

My contact at Neo, Sonny, was fantastic from start to finish. From my initial phone call to ask questions about possibly holding my 30th birthday there to when we settled the bill he was extremely helpful. The venue was ideal, drinks were superb and absolutely everyone said how great the bar was. Neo was really accommodating to every wish and even allowed us to show off some crazy fancy dress costumes.

Thank you to Neo and especially Sonny for all their hard work and ensuring I welcomed in my 30's in style, I hope to be back soon.

John

I recently celebrated my Birthday at Neo Bar, and was very pleasantly surprised with the amazing service and attention to detail. Everyone at the venue from the Door staff to the bar staff were amazing which is quite rare in London. I had an amazing night and my friends thoroughly enjoyed the music and drinks options. Will definitely be going back, I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to have a brilliant night in a lovely venue. This is credit to Neo bar as this is the first review I have ever written and would like to say a big thank you to Sonny for all his help.

Great Venue! Some serious time went on making it look extremely modern, from the stone wall with up lights, to the industrial ceiling, the funky upholstered chairs.

Big tick for the venue and the same for the list of cocktails to choose from! Really good night, really nice people and now looking forward to a party that my friend has got booked there!

Such a great venue, I can't recommend Neo highly enough! Everything was taken care of so well from the first email enquiry until the end of the event itself - a breath of fresh air compared to a number of other venues that I spoke to when exploring options.

I was called back almost immediately by Sonny after emailing Neo (despite it being his day off) and he tailored a good package for me based on my requirements - which wasn't particularly straightforward given I had no idea how many people would show up on the night (it was my work leaving drinks). He also kept in touch throughout the week and made some helpful last minute changes to the area that we took in the bar, despite a couple of other corporate events happening as well that night.

Inside, the whole setup seems to work very well, as the bar is large enough to accomodate a number of people/parties but at the same time has a pretty intimate feel. The styling is also very modern and smart - not the usual decor you'd expect to see this side of the City.

If you can, I'd recommend starting early evening to make the most of the happy hour cocktails (finishes at 7:30pm) - worthwhile as it covers a decent number of drinks on thier normal menu as opposed to a measly subset of the main cocktail list. We also had food throughout the evening (pizzas and platters) and again I would definitely recommend this - it was excellent quality and Sonny & team were very flexible on timings.

All in all, this is honestly a great place to hold a personal or corporate event. It really ticks a lot of boxes in terms of food/drink quality, staff service and general atmosphere, and beats any other bar I've been to for an organised event in London... the ratings/comments speak for themselves!

Thanks again to Sonny and the rest of the team at Neo for a fantastic evening. Good luck and hopefully see you again soon!

A must see venue, loved everything about it from the staff to the drinks....which I had many of!! Already planning another visit!!

This is a super cool bar that ticks all of the best boxes for a great evening out in London.1. Amazing Interior Design - Super Chic with enough space to both sit and dance.2. Great Location - Seconds from tube.3. Fabulous Cocktails - Great drinks menu that is very reasonable but doesnt cut corners on taste or presentation.4. Tastey Food - Well rounded choice of food that works as a sit down meal or bar snacks.5. Excellant staff (especially Manager Sonny) very happy to accommdate - super professional.6. Music - Weather you want to to chat and socialise or dance the music will staisfy. We used 70% Neo to celebrate a 30th birthday and it absolutely made the night. Everyone had an amazing night.

Me and my partner hired this venue for an engagement party on a Saturday night, it couldn't have gone any better thanks to Sonny and his staff.

The venue was lovely and intimate, very stylishly decorated. There was a really good party atmosphere, the choice of music was very tasteful, we were offered bespoke cocktails as part of the package that went down very well, everyone had a fantastic night.

A massive thank you to Sonny and his staff who were extremely friendly and accomodating! We will be back for many more parties, could not recommend this gem of a venue highly enough. Ganesh & Shandy

Fantastic gem in the City. We held our Engagement drinks at Neo Bar and it was a night to remember forever. Sonny the manager helped us plan the event with utmost care and detail. There are an array of drinks available and wide selection of canapes/food. All tasted great and were served in a timely manner by the hard working and friendly bar staff. All our guests repeatedly have told us what a great night it was and 'Neo Bar' has quickly become the popular topic of conversation. I strongly recommend this bar to anyone who wants to hold an event or party - you will not be disapointed! - SK

I'm not fussy but when it came to planning my engagement drinks I wanted a venue in London with a touch of class, chilled out atmosphere, good food and great cocktails! Neo checked all the right boxes and in the end was a very easy choice :)
The celebrations ran smoothly thanks to the excellent Events Manager, who handled all of the last minute changes to our pre-ordered food.
Neo is an intimate venue and the set-up inside is conducive to getting people mixing and talking - there is also the added bonus of being able to reach the bar and not having to yell over music that is just too loud!
All of our guests seemed to have a fantastic time, many have commented on how good the cocktails were and how much they enjoyed eating delicious pizzas, chatting and dancing the night away at Neo. This venue is a rare find in London and suitable for occasions of all sizes!

My friends and I found Neo by chance and really liked the venue and the atmosphere. So much so that I booked my Birthday party at the venue, which was straightforward and seamless thanks to Sonny. The music on the night was great, the staff amazing and very friendly. Great feedback from my friends and I would definitely recommend it to others and be going back for future events.

My friends and I found Neo by chance and really liked the venue and the atmosphere. So much so that I booked my Birthday party at the venue, which was straightforward. The music on the night was great, the staff amazing and very friendly. Great feedback from my friends and I would definitely recommend it to others and be going back for future events.

Having visited once prior to organising a friend's birthday-do, I didn't have to think twice when recommending.

Sonny + his team were flawless from the moment we arrived to the moment some of the guests stumbled out of the door.

We had obtained a great area by booking 10-14 days in advance and the atmosphere did not disappoint.

Overall a great Saturday night full of drinks, brilliant music and impeccable service.

My fiance and I held our engagement/30th celebrations at Neo back in November. The venue was perfect for the event with lovely food/drink, good music and friendly staff. Sonny was fantastic before/during/after the event and assisted us in ordering more food on the night and getting taxis on the way home. My fiance left his phone in the taxi on the way home and Sonny even helped us in getting that back. I have only praise for this glamorous venue and we had a fantastic evening and so did our friends and family. Would definitely recommend this venue to others!

My fiance and I held our engagement/30th celebrations at Neo back in November and had a fantastic evening with our friends and family. The venue was perfect for the event, the music was great and the staff were friendly. Sonny was a fantastic manager and very helpful on the night with ordering more food, getting taxis etc. My fiance lost his phone in the taxi at the end of the night and Sonny even helped us in getting that back the following day! It really is service with a smile at Neo and you would think too good to be true for a very glamorous venue with no hire cost on a Saturday night!Will be 100% recommending the venue for future events! Thanks Sonny and staff. From Polly and Simon

My fiance and I hired out Neo Bar for our engagement party during the Christmas period and we failed to find anything that disappointed us. From the moment we visited the place right up until the event, Sonny and his team were nothing but helpful and ensured that everything was in place for the event to run smoothly. The atmosphere of the bar makes it a really cool and classy place for hiring out and you can have the entire venue to yourselves. The cocktails were amazing and very tasty and just what you'd expect from a good cocktail! It's definately worth visiting the bar just to get a feel of the place - but all in all a five star venue. :)

Myself and my fiance decided on holding our engagement drinks at Neo after meeting with Sonny and talking through our options. He was involved in every step of the planning, from drinks, decor, food and music, and we couldn't have been more pleased.

The night itself was a huge success - we had around 100 guests who all had a great night. The cocktails were well prepared, music had everyone up on the floor before long, and the venue itself drew a lot of compliments.

I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Neo for any function, Sonny and his team do a great job!

Great place for a party.. Sonny was brilliant from start to finish and it's also a really cool venue. Would highly recommend it for any occasion!