If you're looking for a venue with flair, flavour, and a dash of tropical mischief, Leaf & Cane is one of London’s most exciting hidden gems for private events and parties. Located inside Hyatt Regency Blackfriars in the City, just opposite Blackfriars station, Leaf & Cane is a vibrant late-night entertainment bar with high energy and a secretive charm that makes every gathering feel like an occasion.
Built on the former site of a women’s prison, Leaf & Cane has transformed history into something unexpectedly soulful. The bar’s outdoor terrace offers nine historic vaults for hire, creating atmospheric, semi-private alcoves perfect for drinks gatherings, intimate birthday parties, or late-night celebrations with 4-12 guests.
Within the main part of Leaf & Cane, which accommodates up to 120, the bar is all warm lighting and playful South American spirit. Accessed via a private entrance on New Bridge Street, guests can embark on their own mixology adventure, choosing from a menu of handcrafted cocktails that highlight regional flavours and unexpected ingredients. From the fruity and tropical Monkey Business to the smoky-sweet Guardians of the Fields (a blend of Zacapa 23 and Caribbean Cask whisky), drinks here are made to impress – and spark conversation.
The menu is equally bold, built for sharing and celebration. Think crispy calamari with jalapeño mayo, glazed Havana BBQ wings, and pulled beef-loaded nachos. For something more substantial, options include the Buenos Aires beef burger with chimichurri and chorizo, and the Copa Cabana chicken burger with house chilli glaze and rainbow slaw.
Leaf & Cane is perfectly positioned in the City of London, making it accessible for colleagues, friends and out-of-towners alike. With its distinctive Latin energy, sleek but immersive décor, and versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, it offers something genuinely different for anyone tired of the same old party venues. For a celebration that feels like a mini escape – without leaving the city – Leaf & Cane brings the spirit of the tropics straight to Blackfriars.