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Top 40th Birthday 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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![Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPatch Main Bar
240 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, City of London
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SSam F.
“Booked Patch St Paul’s for a joint 40th birthday party.” -
![Whole Venue at St Ethelburga's Centre in City of London]()
from £200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityWhole Venue
170 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 £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Cabinet
80 guestsDirty Martini MonumentBank StationCity of LondonAAmar P.
“I honestly couldn’t praise Dirty Martini enough for helping make my 40th birthday such a memorable night.” -
![Full Venue at Púrl Barbican in City of London]()
from £1750
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityFull Venue
120 guestsPúrl BarbicanBarbican StationCity of LondonJJessica R.
“Extremely helpful during the event. Very beautiful venue perfect for hosting all sorts of events.” -
![Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, City of London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Cocktail Lounge
60 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, City of London
#Supervenue
TTash R.
“I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host a birthday party.” -
![Leaf & Cane at Leaf & Cane in Blackfriars, City of London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityLeaf & Cane
120 guestsLeaf & CaneBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, City of LondonNNaomi T.
“Had they been responsible for the overall booking process, we would gladly return for future family events.” -
![Mr Fogg's Games Parlour at Mr Fogg's City Tavern in City of London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMr Fogg's Games Parlour
80 guestsMr Fogg's City TavernLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonZZaphna M.
“This venue was absolutely brilliant for hosting my 50th birthday party.” -
![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.” -
![Function Room with Karaoke at Simmons | Monument in City of London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room with Karaoke
150 guestsSimmons | MonumentBank StationCity of London
#Supervenue
VVarshaa
“They were really helpful and the venue was perfect for a 21st birthday.” -
![Pretty Area at The Cocktail Club Mansion House in Bank, City of London]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPretty Area
30 guestsThe Cocktail Club Mansion HouseMansion House StationBank, City of LondonLLina K.
“Easy communication, open to ideas regarding the private party hire.”
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Booking costs 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 £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £69 | per person |
| From £65 | to £200 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Amazing venue, location and extremely friendly and helpful staff. Great place to throw 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: ‘I booked this venue for my birthday and it was perfect!’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £850 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for 40th birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Lounge | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 240 guests |
Smaller 40th birthday party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in City of London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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The Lounge & Terrace at The Botanist Broadgate Circle, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Great location, stunning space and fantastic venue managers.’ -
Private Dining Room at The Hydrant, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Our user said: ‘We booked the small private upstairs room for 11 people for my sister's hen party and had a wonderful time!’ -
The Captain's Table at The Oyster Shed, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 35 guests
Our user said: ‘The food was delicious, the room was beautiful, and the whole atmosphere was perfect for the occasion.’
Cheap 40th birthday party venues in City of London start from £10 hire fee per hour or £350 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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The Speakeasy at MNM, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The price and affordability were a big factor for me and this venue and organisers exceeded my expectations.’ -
Private Dining Room at Duck and Waffle, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 18 guests seated)
Venue said: Experience one of the highest private dining rooms in the country! From sunrise breakfasts, bridal showers, Sunday Roast and lunch meetings to intimate dinner parties, our Private Dining Room is a perfect solution for your... -
Exclusive hire at Black Sheep Coffee LeadenHall, from £10 per person (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: The venue can fit up to 50 guests sitting or 100 standing. We also organise private Coffee Masterclasses for team buildings and other gatherings!
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