Celebrating the big 3-0 is a huge thing! No matter if it’s your own or your besties’ party, kicking off a new decade is definitely worth the right kind of celebrating! But before you start preparing the gift list and popping champagne, choose the theme that will set the mood and make the big day unforgettable. When it comes to organizing the big event, there’s nothing like “too extravagant” or “too fancy”. Here are some of our favourite 30th London birthday party ideas you might find useful!
1930s Retro Party
Start your thirties… in the thirties! Go back to the time of great elegance, full of style & glamour. On this special occasion, party like the fanciest of the American dynasties – in the company of your closest fancied-up friends!
Our top pick: The Milestone Hotel
The Milestone Hostel’s Conservatory is a unique space filled with natural light. Bright and airy with an elegant black and white decor, this venue is perfect for a chic birthday party. Just imagine yourself on one of the sofas with a cocktail in hand, overlooking the herb garden, what could be better?
Adult Sleepover Party
Turning 30 doesn’t necessarily have to mean giving up the little kid inside of you. Remember all the times you spent with your friends watching movies, eating popcorn and just giggling all night long? A 30th birthday is the perfect occasion to organize the ultimate pajama party! The biggest advantage? This time there’ll be no curfew!
Our top pick: Cereal Killer Cafe
Cereal Killer Cafe is a venue with an original concept and cereal obsession, offering more than 80 different types of cereal for any occasion. Whether you want to celebrate your birthday with a breakfast party, or just love cereal at any time of the day, this is the place for you!
Celebrate like a Queen (or a King!)
Queen Marie Antoinette was known for her love of luxury and sweets and who can blame her? If you’re a sweet-tooth yourself, you might want to think about celebrating the big 3-0 the sweetest way possible – in a castle-like venue!
Our top pick: The Queen’s House
If you are looking for a spot with an incredible history, what could be a better choice than a former royal residence? Now the centrepiece of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Queen’s House is an incredible example of 17th-century architecture. It is the perfect backdrop for the royal birthday of your dreams.
Neon Party
Why not go with the glow? Put some 80’s and 90’s vinyl records on, cover yourselves with UV paint and shine like the rockstars you are!
Our top pick: The Blitz – Indra
Celebrate your birthday in a bright and energetic manner at The Blitz! This space is filled with neon lights, making for unforgettable birthday pictures. If you decide to add a theme to your party, the venue also offers a selection of props to make your dreams come alive!
Casino Royale
Tuxes, elegant dresses, a party filled with gamble and Vesper – sounds like a dream? It can be your reality! Well, for one night at least. Just remember to leave your party guests shaken, not stirred.
Our top pick: The Hippodrome Casino
Get your heart pumping in The Hippodrome Casino, the biggest and busiest casino in London. No other day is as perfect for challenging your luck as your 30th birthday, so take a chance! If you ever wished to feel like a secret agent for just one night, this is the spot for you.
Arabian Nights
If you’re up for a truly extravagant and luxurious evening, an Arabian Nights theme is just what you’re looking for. Think ornaments, beautiful colours and sumptuous food & drinks. A Lebanese style party will give your guests magical memories and hopefully leave them with stories worth writing down in the next ”One Thousand and One Nights” tales.
Our top pick: Kenza Restaurant & Lounge
Kenza Restaurant & Lounge invites you to experience your birthday in the most luxurious and refined way possible. Relax in the satin cushions and enjoy the home-style Lebanese dishes in the dimly lit atmosphere. Sounds like a dream? Then this is the space for you.
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