Our Story
Welcome to After Hours, the leading choice for stylish and affordable venue hire in Bedfordshire. We specialise in hosting unforgettable celebrations, from birthdays and engagements to office parties and private functions. Our mission is simple – to provide a space where great moments happen and every guest leaves with lasting memories.
Based in the heart of Bedford, our elegant cocktail bar and lounge combine modern décor with a warm and inviting atmosphere. We’ve created a space that feels exclusive yet relaxed, perfect for bringing people together in comfort and style. Our friendly and experienced team goes the extra mile to make each event unique, offering flexible layouts, personal touches, and tailored options to suit your needs.
At After Hours, we believe that hosting a great event shouldn’t cost a fortune. That’s why we offer free venue hire for parties with 40 guests or more, as well as affordable rates for smaller gatherings. From custom playlists and DJs to food and drink options, we handle the details so you can focus on celebrating.
Choose After Hours for your next event and experience why we’re Bedfordshire’s top name in venue hire.
40th Birthday CelebrationsWe recently celebrated a 40th birthday at After Hours and had the most incredible experience from start to finish. The team were absolutely excellent, friendly, professional and completely on the ball throughout the evening.The venue itself is stylish, welcoming and perfectly set up for a great party atmosphere. Everything’s an so smoothly and the staff couldn’t do enough to make sure everyone had a fantastic time. From the music to the drinks and overall vibe, it really was a night to remember!We’ve had so many compliments from our guests and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend After Hours to anyone looking for the perfect place to celebrate. Thank you for helping us make some special memories.
Christopher Duncombe-Cooper
Claire and the staff were absolutely fantastic. Claire was very communicative throughout our journey from us enquiring about private hire down to the finer details of our party night. The team of bar staff were excellent and couldn’t have been more helpful. On top of that, the DJ was brilliant and really knew how to keep everyone on the dance floor. Highly recommend this venue.
Sara Allen
Had such a great time at my 60th brothers family get together, let’s start with the staff Claire was on point with everything, she made she we felt comfortable with all arrangements, the bar staff and Dj did a great job 👏🏾 what a team. Thank you all for making the day even more sensational.
Jennifer Lapierre
Had my 30th birthday here and couldn't recommend it more! Claire and the staff were great and the venue was lovely. Stylish decor with enough space for everyone to have a good time!
Morgan Braud
Ellie and Mairead best bar girls in Bedford it was a privilege to be served by them. Lovely smiles. I will definitely be returning!😄nice atmosphere for hire and nice party great venue for private birthday celebrations. Great place.
Jonathan Harris
Plan Your Celebration with After Hours
Make your next event one to remember with Bedfordshire’s leading venue hire. Our stylish bar and lounge are ready to host your celebration in comfort and style. Enjoy flexible booking, free hire for larger parties, and a team dedicated to making your occasion unforgettable. Call 01234 938 466 or email bookings@afterhoursent.co.uk to start planning today.