The Barb & Olive at Northampton Bicycle

The Barb & Olive is a small private event space in Northampton, set inside Northampton Bicycle. Organisers can hire the venue exclusively for gatherings of up to 49 people, making it a cosy option for birthdays, informal celebrations, drinks receptions and other occasions with a close-knit guest list. The space has a distinctive bar setting, with a relaxed, speakeasy-inspired feel that suits events where guests can mingle and enjoy drinks together.

Private hire is available for a minimum of two hours, with a bartender serving from the stocked bar. Drinks are charged separately from the room hire, so organisers can plan their event budget with that in mind. To give a gathering a more personal touch, the venue can prepare a printed menu featuring the organiser’s logo and a selection of cocktails. Fresh flowers and pressed linens for the cocktail tables are also offered as part of the event set-up.

Guests are welcome to bring food, and the venue shares suggestions for local caterers and equipment hire for events that need additional serving pieces or tableware. This gives organisers flexibility to arrange food separately rather than relying on an in-house catering package. The Barb & Olive also hosts its own public evenings, including themed parties, local drinks tastings and community events, so the space has experience creating informal, sociable occasions. For private bookings, organisers can enquire through the venue’s contact form with their preferred date, event duration and guest numbers.