40th Birthday Party Venues for Hire in City of London

40th Birthday Party Venues for Hire in City of London

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Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in City of London

Turning 40 is a milestone worth celebrating, and the City of London has just the venues for it! Explore bars on Fleet Street, hotels with stylish function rooms in Bishopsgate, and charming lounges near Leadenhall Street. From the historic charm of Charterhouse Square to numerous historic pubs, our curated listings have you covered. Whether it's a rooftop bash or an intimate private dining affair, our 40th birthday party venues in the City of London will ensure a memorable celebration. Toast to four fabulous decades in style! Make this birthday unforgettable with Tagvenue.

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Enjoy City of London's Small 40th Birthday Venues

The Bedouin Tent & Garden
from £70
hire fee / per hour
The Bedouin Tent & Garden
30
30
St Ethelburga's Centre
(406)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Outdoor Space at a Church
Private space
C
Clementine
“Had a wonderful 40th birthday party, couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.”
The Book Case
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Book Case
16
30
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(46)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Y
Yazmynhendrix
“Very reasonable price, lovely food and an area cordoned off so it felt very private.”
Lombard Club
from £550
minimum spend / per morning
Lombard Club
26
40
1 Lombard Street
(9)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
S
Shubhi S.
“Overall I think the event was a success and my guests and I were very happy with the place.”
Mixology area
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Mixology area
40
40
The Fable
(28)
Farringdon Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
R
Rich B.
“I hired it and had around 180 guests and the space felt full and busy but it can definitely easily hold more.”
SAMBAROOM Bar
from £2500
minimum spend / per afternoon
SAMBAROOM Bar
40
40
SUSHISAMBA
(10)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
L
Lulu C.
“Fantastic food and service, gorgeous venue.”
Pretty Area
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Pretty Area
20
40
The Cocktail Club Mansion House
(14)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Semi-private area
L
Lina K.
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
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Book One of City of London's Cheap Places to Have a 40th Birthday Party

Exclusive hire
from £250
hire fee / per hour
Exclusive hire
50
100
Black Sheep Coffee LeadenHall
(4)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Cafe
Whole venue
The venue can fit up to 50 guests sitting or 100 standing. We also organise private Coffee Masterclasses for team buildings and other gatherings!
Lower Ground Floor
from £25
minimum spend / per session
Lower Ground Floor
60
Market Place St Paul's
(1)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
Tucked away beneath the buzz of Market Place St Pauls, our Lower Ground space is the perfect spot to chill, eat, and vibe. By day, it's a relaxed lounge where you can grab great food, catch live sports on our screens, play
The Lounge
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Lounge
60
Vagabond Monument
(47)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
T
Tim .
“The wine and beer selection provided was good and costs were very reasonable.”
The Blue Room
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Blue Room
40
50
Dirty Martini St. Paul's
(148)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
A
Aimee
“The drinks prices are reasonable!”
The Nest
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The Nest
20
50
The Magpie
(2)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Event Space in a Pub
Private space
H
Hannah B.
“There was no hire cost, just a minimum spend which was very achievable and my deposit was returned promptly.”
Private Dining Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
14
15
The Hydrant
(73)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Pub
Private space
J
James J.
“We thought that the food/ service was good value for money.”
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Celebrate at Top Restaurants for 40th Birthday Parties

Private Dining Room
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
30
70
The Folly
(55)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Restaurant
Private space
L
Lisa D.
“Stellar service, organized team and the food was amazing ! Best Christmas party venue I have ever booked!!!”
9th Floor Restaurant
from £5000
minimum spend / per afternoon
9th Floor Restaurant
60
150
Wagtail
(59)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Rooftop
Shared space
W
Wendy S.
“The restaurant was very accommodating with a date change.”
Birthday Parties
from £3000
minimum spend / per evening
Birthday Parties
35
30
Searcys at The Gherkin
(85)
Aldgate Station
City of London
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
S
Shanjida
“We booked a double room which had enough space for 30 people (but you can have max 50).”
Soda Room
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Soda Room
150
The Botanist Broadgate Circle
(81)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Bar in a Restaurant
Private space
I
Izzy K.
“Hannah was helpful throughout the booking and organisation stages. Thanks for a great party!”
Private Room
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoon
Private Room
40
45
Brasserie Blanc Chancery Lane
(39)
Chancery Lane Station
City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
S
Sarah H.
“Absolutely fantastic! I held a murder mystery party here and couldn’t have asked for a better venue.”
SAMBAROOM Private Dining Room
from £3000
minimum spend / per morning
SAMBAROOM Private Dining Room
30
50
SUSHISAMBA
(10)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Private space
L
Lulu C.
“Fantastic food and service, gorgeous venue.”
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Throw an Unforgettable 40th Birthday Party at One of These Bars

The Mezzanine
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Mezzanine
16
40
Vagabond Monument
(47)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
J
Jessica M.
“The mezzanine is a nice space and while above the rest of the bar still has the bar vibes.”
Cocktail Lounge
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Lounge
80
250
Core
(72)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Private space
A
Alex D.
“Great venue at a very reasonable minimum spend, bar staff were great and friendly.”
Basement Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
110
200
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(46)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
E
Emmanuel A.
“I was also allowed to create my own cocktail menu which the bar staff served to perfection.”
Whole Venue
from £12000
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
75
400
Eastcheap Records
(68)
Bank Station
City of London
Event Venue in a Bar
Whole venue
A
Anna
“We always had two people at the bar so there were no delays and our guests were served super quickly.”
Bank Mezzanine
from £500
minimum spend / per day
Bank Mezzanine
70
80
Simmons | Bank
(11)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
S
Sarah G.
“Fantastic venue for a party. The team were really helpful and great music, everyone had fun - thank you!”
Whole Venue
from £2500
minimum spend / per session
Whole Venue
70
140
The Cocktail Club Mansion House
(14)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Bar in a Cocktail Bar
Whole venue
L
Lina K.
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
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Explore City of London’s Buzzing Hotels for 40th Birthday Parties

Le Chiffre & Solo
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Le Chiffre & Solo
16
25
South Place Hotel
(25)
Moorgate Station
City of London
Hotel
Private space
South Place Hotel’s five private dining and meeting rooms are all situated on the first floor and combine distinctive, Conran-designed interiors with all the technical, AV and practical functionality you might require.
The Chambers
from £600
minimum spend / per morning
The Chambers
70
120
The Chamberlain
(19)
Tower Gateway Station
City of London
Meeting Room in a Hotel
Private space
S
Samantha G.
“The space is nice and was enough to fit all of our guests.”
Courtyard
from £2000
minimum spend / per day
Courtyard
150
150
Apex Temple Court
(1)
Blackfriars Station
City of London
Outdoor Space at a Hotel
Private space
Buried in the heart of London, a new type of luxury awaits you at this elegant 4-star hotel. Its central location, eye-catching interiors and historic façade make it the perfect Fleet Street hotel to stay for family escapes,
Dunstan's Den
from £4000
minimum spend / per evening
Dunstan's Den
60
100
Canopy by Hilton London City
(33)
Aldgate Station
City of London
Hotel
Whole venue
A
Azim K.
“Amazing staff. Eric and the team were legendary.”
Do Not Disturb - DND
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
Do Not Disturb - DND
56
90
Vintry & Mercer
(13)
Mansion House Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Bar in a Hotel
Private space
A
Aran B.
“Staff were attentive and on hand throughout the whole event and made sure all my guests were looked after.”
Internal Bar Area
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
Internal Bar Area
60
120
Leaf & Cane
(3)
Blackfriars Station
Blackfriars, City of London
Cocktail Bar in a Hotel
Whole venue
The internal bar area can be hired for both private and semi-private hire options. This is available from as little as 15 persons and up to 120. The space also has an external bar terrace and smoking area, with an additional
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40th Birthday Party Venues for Hire in City of London

FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in City of London

Booking costs of 40th birthday party venues average £1250 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in City of London, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:

Prices of 40th birthday party venues in City of London
From £500 to £2500 minimum spend per event
From £37 to £55 per person
From £70 to £175 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:

  • Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars - rated 4.9/5
    Our user said: ‘I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a birthday party.’

  • Whole Venue at St Ethelburga's Centre in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘The venue was stunning, really centrally located, and was perfect for the theme of the party (prom).’

  • The Speakeasy at MNM in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
    Our user said: ‘Excellent venue! Love the care and attention that went into planning my birthday party.’

You'll find 40th birthday party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):

Small up to 60 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 80 and 120 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event
Large over 150 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of 40th Birthday Party Venues in City of London

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Anne T.
Verified review
Booked The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street
4.7
It was a great night! Rachel was fantastic behind the bar and the DJ delivered perfectly on the music brief! The recent renovation looks great as well.
AM
Andree M.
Verified review
Booked Whole Venue at The Bolthole
5.0
The communication was really wonderful, I threw my husband a 40th birthday, it was so good! The venue is perfect, not too big, accommodating, the bar staff were lovely and catered to anything I wanted as best they could. Can’t praise the venue enough and will be recommending to anyones who asks
KN
Kat N.
Verified review
Booked Ledger Room at The Counting House
5.0
(We had the PARTNERS room): Everyone had a great time, lovely food (good selection for vegans and vegetarians), a good selection of drinks. We were able to play our music quite loud & enjoy the little dance floor we’ve created. Pub is beautiful as well. Thank you so so much. (Great communication too).
RC
Rob C.
Verified review
Booked Whole Venue at City Prohibition Bar | Public Space
5.0
Really cool space for small-medium sized gatherings. Great drinks selection. Good sound system. Excellent staff.
V
Varuna
Verified review
Booked The Martini Den at Dirty Martini St. Paul's
5.0
The venue was private enough for our party size. Staff were very friendly and the pre-booking member of staff, Charlotte was very helpful and really accommodated to our brief.
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Sajjad C.
Verified review
Booked Basement Bar at Be At One Monument
5.0
Booked for my birthday party, the area was spacious and the atmosphere felt great with the lighting and bartenders personalities. Had a great time!
HM
Hannah M.
Verified review
Booked The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street
5.0
The bar staff were fantastic and offered to do all they could to help. They made everything super easy and straightforward! The space was perfect.
AB
Alan B.
Verified review
Booked The Club at Core
4.8
Really accommodating, allowed us to decorate the venue as we wished. DJ which was booked for us was great. The food was excellent and amounts catered for were spot on. Staff very courteous and looked after us well.

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