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Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Essex
So, you’ve hit the big 4-0! Time to celebrate with a party that’s full of fun, laughter, and a bit of glam. Essex has some seriously cool spots to make it happen, from trendy bars in Chelmsford to countryside venues near Colchester where you can dance the night away. Think about sipping cocktails in a stylish, modern venue or hosting a private dinner in a beautiful barn surrounded by lush greenery. With customisable packages and unique settings, Essex’s 40th birthday venues are ready to make your party one to remember.
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![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex
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PPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![Screen 1 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £990
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 1
110 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexAAnonymous
“Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)” -
![Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTop Bar
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
60 guestsKushiEssexThis is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to -
![Ruby semi-private area at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRuby semi-private area
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexIf you are planning a birthday party, corporate event, office party or get together with your friends, Ruby semi-private area is the ideal space for you! -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between. -
![Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapphire Private Room
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexOur Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting for birthday parties, office parties or corporate events for up to 50 guests. -
![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
60 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThe Ballroom is a beautiful room located within the main house and furnished to a very high standard. This stylish room lends itself to small intimate weddings, parties and corporate events. -
![Entire Venue at The Vine Inn in Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
70 guestsThe Vine InnEssexBifold doors open from the barn to the terrace, connecting both spaces, perfect for those summer parties. Our venue is perfect for birthday parties, anniversaries, celebrations and special occasions. -
![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
25 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![The Orangery at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Orangery
300 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThis beautiful room provides an ideal setting for a wide range of events, from weddings and charity balls to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and award ceremonies. -
![Walled Garden Pavilion at Braxted Park in Essex]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWalled Garden Pavilion
400 guestsBraxted ParkEssexThe Braxted Park Pavilion, set in the beautifully restored Walled Garden, is the ideal venue for any corporate party or event. The Pavilion can hold between 50 and 400 people and the flexible space makes it suitable for any
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Book One of Essex's Cheap 40th Birthday Party Locations
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The Cafe
40
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PRANA HOUSE
Essex
The Cafe has woven pendant lights, wooden details, plants, and cosy seating give it a comfortable, lived-in atmosphere without feeling overly styled. Inside, there’s a mix of small tables, bench seating, and lounge-style
from £12
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Main Hall
60
60
St Mark's Hall
Essex
St Mark’s Hall is a welcoming and affordable community venue designed to bring people together. Located in Rochford, the hall offers a flexible space suitable for a wide range of uses — from workshops, classes and meetings
from £500
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Garden Room
200
200
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
Unique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden.
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
The Red Room offers a cozy and nice ambiance, perfect for various events and celebrations. With a capacity of 35, it is ideal for birthday parties, business meetings, baby showers, wedding meals, and more.
from £200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Cart Lodge
30
30
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
Essex
Thoughtfully restored using natural materials and sympathetic design, this spacious and light-filled venue is ideal for film and photography shoots, intimate workshops, wellness retreats, or creative gatherings.
from £250
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Whole Venue
330
Slug & Lettuce, Colchester
Colchester, Essex
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Jodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help”
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help”
Celebrate at Top Restaurants for 40th Birthday Parties
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Restaurant
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Marco's New York Italian Brentwood
Brentwood, Essex
The restaurant area has a capacity of up to 150 guests and is ideal for dinner parties, corporate events, cocktail receptions and other special occasions.
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
56
90
Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
In the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that
from £35
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Taru Steakhouse & Grill
60
70
The Taru Steak House Lounge
Buckhurst Hill Station
Essex
This modern space transitions naturally from a formal restaurant serving top-tier cuts of beef into a lively, stylish lounge as the evening progresses.
from £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
45
60
Koryu
Colchester, Essex
Koryu is a traditional and contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Our high-end menu showcases a variety of dishes from three sections: the main kitchen, the fresh sushi & seafood bar and the grill.
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Private Dining room
14
20
Haywards
Essex
Haywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke
from £35
per person / per day
per person / per day
Adnams Suite
14
20
Galvin Green Man
Chelmsford, Essex
Set in the beautiful Essex countryside, close to Great Waltham in a building dating back to 1341, Galvin Green Man is an award-winning, Bib Gourmand British pub and modern restaurant, boasting panoramic views and an extensive
Throw an Unforgettable 40th Birthday Party at One of These Bars
from £180
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Bar
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Curzon Colchester
Colchester, Essex
The 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.
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
150
280
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
#Supervenue
Looking for the perfect place for a private party? Why not hire our our private room with its own bar and dance the night away on your very own Rooftop terrace!
from £15
per person / per session
per person / per session
Bar Lounge
25
60
Marco's New York Italian Brentwood
Brentwood, Essex
The open lobby lounge bar can accommodate up to 60 people and is ideal for drink celebrations, cocktail receptions, corporate events and similar gatherings.
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
85
125
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday.
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
No Name Bar and Games
400
No Name Bar and Games
Colchester, Essex
For 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
from £14
per person / per session
per person / per session
Full Venue
20
200
Spirits Bar and Games
Chelmsford, Essex
Spirits Bar & Games in Chelmsford is the ultimate social playground for drinks, games andthe best nights out. Explore a full cocktail and drinks list, then go for karaoke, AR axe throwing, interactive darts, ice-free curling,
Explore Essex’s Buzzing Hotels for 40th Birthday Parties
from £150
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Chafford Room
80
60
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
The Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a versatile and stylish venue located in Thurrock, Essex, ideal for a variety of events and gatherings. With its contemporary decor and flexible layout, the room accommodates everything
from £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Stifford Suite
120
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Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
The Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel is an elegant 18th-century Georgian mansion, surrounded by 6 acres of verdant parkland in the heart of the Essex countryside.
from £1400
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hire fee / per day
Priory Helena Room
120
150
Holiday Inn Colchester
Colchester, Essex
The 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.
from £89
per person / per session
per person / per session
Exclusive Use
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Downham Hall
Chelmsford, Essex
Set amongst beautiful grounds and partially moated, this family-run hotel is a gorgeous wedding venue. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and welcomes same sex marriages.
from £800
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hire fee / per day
Event Space
250
260
Rettendon Lodge Events
Chelmsford, Essex
Rettendon Lodge Events is a family-run restaurant, pub and hotel known for its warm atmosphere and great food. Enjoy classic pub favourites, Sunday roasts, seasonal dishes and desserts, all served with genuine hospitality.
from £250
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Modern
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Harlow Hotel by Accor
Essex
Excellently located to connect on Stansted Airport, Central London and the M11 J11, as well as easy access to London transport links, the Harlow Hotel by Accor is the perfect place to sit down to business.
FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Essex
Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £29 per person. 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £800 | to £2688 | hire fee per day |
You'll find 40th birthday 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 Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £70 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £3150 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for 40th birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 300 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1400 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average £90 hire fee per hour | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
| Country House | prices average £250 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £800 hire fee per day | typically between 120 and 200 guests |
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