Private Hire in Watford
Looking for a flexible, stylish space for your next event in Watford? Whether you’re planning a birthday party, corporate gathering, or community meetup, Cafe @ Market Street offers one of the town’s most distinctive private venue hire experiences, set in a centrally located, independent cafe-bar known for great food, drinks, and atmosphere.
Why Choose Our Watford Event Venue?
- Private basement venue for up to 40 guests
- Full venue hire available for up to 110 people
- Licensed bar with cocktails, wine, beers, and soft drinks
- Predominantly vegetarian menu — now including some meat dishes
- Prime town centre location on Market Street
- Live music and DJ options available
- Affordable venue hire starting from £75 deposit
- Independent, family-run and eco-conscious
A Unique Venue for Memorable Events
Our cosy, atmospheric downstairs space transforms effortlessly for all types of events. Depending on your guest list, you can hire just the basement (up to 40 people) or take over the entire venue (up to 110 people) for larger gatherings.
Suitable For:
- Birthday Parties
- Engagement Dinners
- Corporate Networking or Staff Socials
- Baby Showers or Afternoon Teas
- Private Dining or Celebratory Meals
- Community Workshops or Creative Events
- Christmas/New Years Eve Parties
With flexible seating, low lighting, and private bar access, it’s one of the few venue hire spaces in Watford offering both intimacy and central convenience.
Drinks & Food Tailored to Your Guests
Great hospitality starts with food and drink that everyone can enjoy. We proudly serve:
- A vegetarian-focused menu including vegan and egg-based options
- A selection of meat-based dishes, prepared separately with care
- Buffet-style menus available for private parties and birthday celebrations
- Wine, bottled beers, lagers (Peroni, Asahi), and cocktail specials
- Fresh juices, hot drinks, and mocktails
Catering packages are available, or simply run a tab at the bar.
What’s Included in Our Private Hire Package?
Exclusive access to our basement venue
Flexible layout (seated, standing, or mixed)
Setup and tidy-down service
In-house sound system for your playlist or hired DJ
Optional decoration and ambient lighting
Event assistance from our friendly team
Location: 2 Market Street, Watford WD18 0PD
Just a short walk from Watford High Street station
Events We’ve Hosted
From soulful live gigs to disco DJ sets, we’ve helped celebrate:
- Surprise birthdays and family reunions
- Creative open mic nights
- Local business networking mixers
- Small cultural and community showcases
- Christmas and New Years parties
- Milestone dinners
Want something bespoke? We love a challenge and are happy to work with you to personalise the experience.
Book Your Private Event in Watford
Visit: Cafe @ Market Street, Watford Town Centre
Open: 9am–10pm Sunday–Thursday | 9am–11pm Friday & Saturday (Café, Bar & Live Sport)