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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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![Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, City of London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Cocktail Lounge
65 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, City of London
#Supervenue
SSam F.
“Booked Patch St Paul’s for a joint 40th birthday party.” -
![Whole Venue at Patch East in City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsPatch EastAldgate StationCity of London
#Supervenue
MMark W.
“I booked Patch East for my 40th birthday.” -
![Whole Venue at St Ethelburga's Centre in City of London]()
from £70
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsSt Ethelburga's CentreLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonCClementine
“Had a wonderful 40th birthday party, couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.” -
![The Speakeasy at MNM in City of London]()
from £450
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Speakeasy
60 guestsMNMTower Hill StationCity of London
#Supervenue
AAlina A.
“Excellent venue! Love the care and attention that went into planning my birthday party. Highly recommended.” -
![Cocktail Cabinet at Dirty Martini Monument in City of London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Cabinet
100 guestsDirty Martini MonumentBank StationCity of LondonMMargaux P.
“I would highly recommend anyone to book their birthday party there!” -
![The Luggage room at Mr Fogg's City Tavern in City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Luggage room
150 guestsMr Fogg's City TavernLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonZZaphna M.
“This venue was absolutely brilliant for hosting my 50th birthday party.” -
![The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street in Bank, City of London]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Loft
90 guestsBe At One Liverpool StreetLiverpool Street StationBank, City of London
#Supervenue
GGlory A.
“The venue was perfect for my birthday party, my guests loved the drinks.” -
![Backstage at Eastcheap Records in City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBackstage
150 guestsEastcheap RecordsBank StationCity of LondonAAnna
“An amazing venue for our party of 70.” -
![5CC Cocktail Bar at The Wren Tavern in Bank, City of London]()
from £2250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability5CC Cocktail Bar
120 guestsThe Wren TavernMansion House StationBank, City of LondonJJosie
“Had a surprise party for my sisters 30th birthday at this venue.” -
![The Martini Den at Dirty Martini St. Paul's in Bank, City of London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Martini Den
40 guestsDirty Martini St. Paul'sSt. Paul's StationBank, City of London
#Supervenue
VVaruna
“The venue was private enough for our party size.” -
![The Club at Core in Bank, City of London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club
180 guestsCoreMansion House StationBank, City of LondonLLiam R.
“Great venue and brilliant staff! Would definitely recommend! Had the best birthday there!” -
![Club at Be At One Farringdon in City of London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityClub
60 guestsBe At One FarringdonBarbican StationCity of LondonIImogen
“Staff were brilliant and so accommodating. The room hired was fab. Thanks so much”
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Enjoy City of London's Small 40th Birthday Party Venues
from £70
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The Bedouin Tent & Garden
30
30
St Ethelburga's Centre
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
C
Clementine
“Had a wonderful 40th birthday party, couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.”
“Had a wonderful 40th birthday party, couldn’t be happier with the whole experience.”
from £1000
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
180 Club
20
35
Balls Brothers Austin Friars
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
M
Mariyam T.
“The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice!”
“The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice!”
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Pretty Area
20
40
The Cocktail Club Mansion House
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
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Lina K.
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Platform
16
40
Tokenhouse
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
F
Frederick M.
“Really good space for an event with 30 or so people.”
“Really good space for an event with 30 or so people.”
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Cellar Bar
30
40
The Walrus and Carpenter
London Bridge Station
City of London
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Rachel C.
“The staff, venue and location were exceptional”
“The staff, venue and location were exceptional”
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Book Case
16
30
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
#Supervenue
M
Millie R.
“Excellent venue! Communication prior to the booking was great - the team were super helpful.”
“Excellent venue! Communication prior to the booking was great - the team were super helpful.”
Book One of City of London's Cheap 40th Birthday Party Venues
from £250
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Exclusive hire
50
100
Black Sheep Coffee LeadenHall
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
The venue can fit up to 50 guests sitting or 100 standing. We also organise private Coffee Masterclasses for team buildings and other gatherings!
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Blue Room
40
50
Dirty Martini St. Paul's
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
#Supervenue
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Aimee
“The drinks prices are reasonable!”
“The drinks prices are reasonable!”
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Ground Floor Bar
50
25
Alban Of London
Farringdon Station
City of London
The ground floor is an amazing cocktail bar, with a big choice of cocktails and spirits. Open till 3am with music, plenty of seating and space to dance.
from £150
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Sparkling Birthday
40
50
Dirty Martini St. Paul's
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
#Supervenue
A
Artemis P.
“We ended up spread over three spaces which was ideal but was mostly due to the temp upstairs.”
“We ended up spread over three spaces which was ideal but was mostly due to the temp upstairs.”
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
14
15
The Hydrant
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
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James J.
“We thought that the food/ service was good value for money.”
“We thought that the food/ service was good value for money.”
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Den
65
90
All Bar One Houndsditch
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
From your corporate annual do with the work gang, to an epic birthday celebration or pulling off the party of the year...
Celebrate at Top Restaurants for 40th Birthday Parties
from £50
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Semi-Private Bar/Terrace
30
Yauatcha City
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
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Alix H.
“We had lunch inside followed by drinks on the outdoor terrace. Would really recommend this restaurant.”
“We had lunch inside followed by drinks on the outdoor terrace. Would really recommend this restaurant.”
from £3000
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minimum spend / per evening
Birthday Parties
35
30
Searcys at The Gherkin
Aldgate Station
City of London
S
Shanjida
“We booked a double room which had enough space for 30 people (but you can have max 50).”
“We booked a double room which had enough space for 30 people (but you can have max 50).”
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Soda Room
150
The Botanist Broadgate Circle
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
I
Izzy K.
“Hannah was helpful throughout the booking and organisation stages. Thanks for a great party!”
“Hannah was helpful throughout the booking and organisation stages. Thanks for a great party!”
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Garden Deli
90
100
The Folly
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
N
Niki F.
“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks.”
“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks.”
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Upper Terrace
60
100
Cinnamon Kitchen
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
M
Maddie G.
“We recently had our summer party here - lovely outdoor space, great food and very attentive service.”
“We recently had our summer party here - lovely outdoor space, great food and very attentive service.”
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Private Room
38
45
Brasserie Blanc Chancery Lane
Chancery Lane Station
City of London
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Sarah H.
“Absolutely fantastic! I held a murder mystery party here and couldn’t have asked for a better venue.”
“Absolutely fantastic! I held a murder mystery party here and couldn’t have asked for a better venue.”
Throw an Unforgettable 40th Birthday Party at One of These Bars
from £500
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The Mezzanine
16
40
Vagabond Monument
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
#Supervenue
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Jessica M.
“The mezzanine is a nice space and while above the rest of the bar still has the bar vibes.”
“The mezzanine is a nice space and while above the rest of the bar still has the bar vibes.”
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Cocktail Lounge
80
250
Core
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
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Alex D.
“Great venue at a very reasonable minimum spend, bar staff were great and friendly.”
“Great venue at a very reasonable minimum spend, bar staff were great and friendly.”
from £2500
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
175
350
Balls Brothers Austin Friars
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
M
Mariyam T.
“The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice!”
“The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice!”
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
110
200
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
#Supervenue
E
Emmanuel A.
“I was also allowed to create my own cocktail menu which the bar staff served to perfection.”
“I was also allowed to create my own cocktail menu which the bar staff served to perfection.”
from £12000
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
75
400
Eastcheap Records
Bank Station
City of London
A
Anna
“We always had two people at the bar so there were no delays and our guests were served super quickly.”
“We always had two people at the bar so there were no delays and our guests were served super quickly.”
from £500
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Bank Mezzanine
70
80
Simmons | Bank
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
#Supervenue
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Sarah G.
“Fantastic venue for a party. The team were really helpful and great music, everyone had fun - thank you!”
“Fantastic venue for a party. The team were really helpful and great music, everyone had fun - thank you!”
Explore City of London’s Buzzing Hotels for 40th Birthday Parties
from £20000
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ClubTEN
100
200
Leonardo Royal London St Paul's
St. Paul's Station
Blackfriars, City of London
M
Maria F.
“Perfect venue for our Christmas Party staff were excellent the DJ was brilliant.”
“Perfect venue for our Christmas Party staff were excellent the DJ was brilliant.”
from £2000
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minimum spend / per day
Courtyard
150
150
Apex Temple Court
Blackfriars Station
City of London
#Supervenue
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,
from £4000
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Dunstan's Den
60
100
Canopy by Hilton London City
Aldgate Station
City of London
A
Azim K.
“Amazing staff. Eric and the team were legendary.”
“Amazing staff. Eric and the team were legendary.”
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Secret Garden
40
80
South Place Hotel
Moorgate Station
City of London
Z
Zhenghao Z.
“Had a fantastic reunion party and the service was amazing.”
“Had a fantastic reunion party and the service was amazing.”
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Do Not Disturb - DND
56
90
Vintry & Mercer
Mansion House Station
Blackfriars, City of London
A
Aran B.
“Staff were attentive and on hand throughout the whole event and made sure all my guests were looked after.”
“Staff were attentive and on hand throughout the whole event and made sure all my guests were looked after.”
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Internal Bar Area
60
120
Leaf & Cane
Blackfriars Station
Blackfriars, City of London
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
FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in City of London
In City of London, prices of 40th birthday party venues average £1000 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 September 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £60 | per person |
| From £70 | to £175 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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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 Patch East in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue is perfect and has everything you need for a private 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).’
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Verified Reviews of 40th Birthday Party Venues in City of London
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Booked The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street
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.
LM
Booked Whole Venue at Balls Brothers Austin Friars
Love EVERYTHING! The staff, food and venue were amazing! The company holiday party was a hit. I can't thank Tom and the team enough for assisting me in putting this all together.
AM
Booked Whole Venue at The Bolthole
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
Booked Ledger Room at The Counting House
(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
Booked Whole Venue at City Prohibition Bar | Public Space
Really cool space for small-medium sized gatherings.
Great drinks selection.
Good sound system.
Excellent staff.
V
Booked The Martini Den at Dirty Martini St. Paul's
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.
SC
Booked Basement Bar at Be At One Monument
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
Booked The Loft at Be At One Liverpool Street
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.