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Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Colchester
Forty isn’t the new thirty, it’s better. You’ve got stories, taste, and zero patience for boring parties. Luckily, Colchester’s packed with 40th birthday venues that know how to bring the fun. Hidden cocktail spots, rowdy pubs, country manors where you can dance under fairy lights, it’s all here. Go big, go loud, go full ‘main character’ energy. This is your 4-0, and Colchester’s ready to celebrate it right. Book your party spot right here.
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![Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester City Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTop Bar
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester City CentreJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Private Function Room at No Name Bar and Games in Colchester City Centre]()
from £150
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
375 guestsNo Name Bar and GamesColchester City CentreNo Name Bar & Games in Colchester is a social venue set up for parties, group events, and corporate bookings. It mixes music, drinks, and interactive games, so there’s plenty to do without needing to organise much separately. -
![Bar at Curzon Colchester in Colchester City Centre]()
from £180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBar
150 guestsCurzon ColchesterColchester City CentreThe bar area on the ground floor at Curzon Colchester can hold up to 150 people. It has large windows, high ceilings, wooden floors, and an industrial vibe. -
![Karaoke Room at No Name Bar and Games in Colchester City Centre]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityKaraoke Room
25 guestsNo Name Bar and GamesColchester City CentreThe karaoke room is a private space for up to 25 people, set up for smaller groups and casual events. It’s a popular choice for birthdays, hen or stag parties, or just a night out with friends. -
![Priory Helena Room at Holiday Inn Colchester in Colchester]()
from £1400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPriory Helena Room
150 guestsHoliday Inn ColchesterColchesterThe Priory Helena Suite at Holiday Inn Colchester is the hotel’s main function space, designed to host a variety of weddings, celebrations and corporate events in a bright and flexible setting. -
![Screen 1 at Curzon Colchester in Colchester City Centre]()
from £720
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 1
139 guestsCurzon ColchesterColchester City CentreScreen 1 at Curzon Colchester seats 139 people. The space features a large screen, orange chairs, and good speakers. The chairs are spacious, providing a comfortable seating arrangement for viewers during screenings, with -
![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester City Centre]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester City CentreThe private dining room at Bill's Colchester offers a dedicated space for group meals, with large sash windows that fill the room with natural light and create a bright, comfortable setting. -
![The Town Hall at Colchester Weddings in Colchester City Centre]()
from £550
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Town Hall
300 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester City CentreWith its church-like atmosphere, it is the perfect space to host an intimate ceremony. You can also opt for the classic Mayoral Suite, which features Colchester’s Mayoral Regalia, oil paintings, a marble fireplace, sparkling -
![Layer Suite at JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester]()
from £38
per person / per dayCheck availabilityLayer Suite
420 guestsJobServe Community StadiumColchesterIdeal for any conference, meeting, exhibition or party, this suite can be divided to create your perfect space. -
![Exclusive Use at Wivenhoe House in Colchester]()
from £1750
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
250 guestsWivenhoe HouseColchesterShould you wish for total privacy, we also offer an exclusive private use option including all the bedrooms available at a supplement. Wivenhoe House has been impressing visitors for nearly 250 years, we aim to uphold that -
![The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings in Colchester City Centre]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Summerhouse
80 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester City CentreLocated just behind Colchester Castle and overlooking the park, The Summerhouse provides a secluded setting for an intimate wedding ceremony and reception. -
![No Name Bar and Games at No Name Bar and Games in Colchester City Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityNo Name Bar and Games
400 guestsNo Name Bar and GamesColchester City CentreFor the ultimate event, hire the entire venue and give your guests access to everything No Name Bar & Games has to offer. Perfect for corporate takeovers, large celebrations, and Christmas parties, this option includes access
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FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Colchester
Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £550 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 Colchester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £250 | to £550 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £102 | per person |
| From £600 | to £3600 | hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Colchester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester
on 111 High Street - 0.2 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Loved the venue for a recent baby shower, they made it super easy for us and the food was incredible.’ -
Private Function Room at No Name Bar and Games
on Unit 2 17-33 Long Wyre Street (Old Argos Building) No Name Bar & Games - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: This is a large private event room designed for bigger groups and busy events. It can hold up to 375 guests standing, around 250 in theatre-style seating, or 160 for banquet setups. -
Bar at Curzon Colchester
on 19 Queen Street - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: The space is furnished with couches and chairs, providing seating for visitors. The bar area is used for socializing before or after events.
Cheap 40th birthday venues in Colchester start from £250 minimum spend per event or £150 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Loved the venue for a recent baby shower, they made it super easy for us and the food was incredible.’ -
Private Function Room at No Name Bar and Games, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 375 guests standing)
Venue said: This is a large private event room designed for bigger groups and busy events. It can hold up to 375 guests standing, around 250 in theatre-style seating, or 160 for banquet setups. -
Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: The private dining room at Bill's Colchester offers a dedicated space for group meals, with large sash windows that fill the room with natural light and create a bright, comfortable setting.
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