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Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Exeter
Turning the big 4-0 deserves more than a quiet night in. Exeter’s 40th birthday venues make it easy to mark the milestone your way. Choose from historic halls near Exeter Cathedral, stylish bars in the city centre, or private dining rooms just off the Quay for a celebration that’s totally you. After space for a live band, vegan menu options, or somewhere the whole family can raise a glass? Filter by all your must-haves and find a venue for an unforgettable night.
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![Cavendish Ballroom at Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel in Exeter]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityCavendish Ballroom
130 guestsMercure Exeter Rougemont HotelExeterKKat H.
“Derby Suite was fantastic for 15 people, was perfect for a black tie dinner.” -
![First Floor at Ludo Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityFirst Floor
250 guestsLudo ExeterExeter City CentreThe First Floor at Ludo Exeter is a private event space for corporate events, networking evenings, birthday parties, celebrations, and live sports watch parties. -
![Hen Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityHen Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar ExeterExeter City CentreHen Party (Shared Space) is a shared space in a Bar at Boom Battle Bar Exeter centred on interactive games and music in a compact, club-style environment. -
![Drinks area at The Cocktail Club Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £100
per eventCheck availabilityDrinks area
40 guestsThe Cocktail Club ExeterExeter City CentreA space for after-work drinks, networking events, birthday celebrations, and casual social gatherings. Located within TCC Exeter, the drinks area has seating and easy access to the bar. -
![Christmas Party at Escape Hunt Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChristmas Party
15 guestsEscape Hunt ExeterExeter City CentreChristmas Party is a shared space in Escape Hunt Exeter that serves as a compact, game-linked social area for groups. Design: The space has timber-panelled walls and themed props with focused, warm lighting, producing an -
![Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
200 guestsThe Cocktail Club ExeterExeter City CentreThe Cocktail Club Exeter is a cocktail bar defined by a compact lounge layout that concentrates small, closely arranged seating areas. Design: The interior pairs dark-painted walls and polished dark floors with patterned -
![The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar ExeterExeter City CentreThe BIG Boom Brunch, Bar in Boom Battle Bar Exeter, a lively social bar area designed around group interaction and shared activity. Design: The space is contemporary and bold, finished in bright pinks and neon signage with -
![Mezzanine at The Cocktail Club Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMezzanine
60 guestsThe Cocktail Club ExeterExeter City CentreTCC Exeter is perfect for private events! Venture upstairs to our mezzanine, the perfect place for your party with a capacity of 60 guests. Live it up large, with your own private bar and bartenders all night long serving -
![Main Restaurant at The Botanist Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Restaurant
100 guestsThe Botanist ExeterExeter City CentreMain Restaurant is a semi-private Dining Room in The Botanist Exeter notable for its exposed ceiling beams and chevron parquet flooring. Design: The space arranges mixed banquette seating and movable wooden tables into distinct -
![Upstairs Private Area at Côte Brasserie - Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Private Area
60 guestsCôte Brasserie - ExeterExeter City CentreThe Upstairs Private Area is a private dining space in Côte Brasserie - Exeter. A continuous leather banquette runs along one wall. Design: The room pairs dark timber floors and round wooden tables with globe pendant lights, -
![Full Venue Hire (Private) at The Botanist Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £4000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire (Private)
340 guestsThe Botanist ExeterExeter City CentreThe Botanist Exeter is a restaurant venue defined by a botanical-themed interior that combines dining booths and bar areas under a single, social layout. -
![Top Floor & Terrace at Ludo Exeter in Exeter City Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityTop Floor & Terrace
250 guestsLudo ExeterExeter City CentreTop Floor & Terrace is an Event Space in Ludo Exeter, an open-plan top-floor room defined by flexible seated and standing zones. Design: The interior has an industrial-modern finish with exposed black ceiling beams, concrete
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Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £750 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 Exeter, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £45 | per person |
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 Exeter, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 200 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Exeter, available to book on Tagvenue:
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First Floor at Ludo Exeter
on Unit 19, The, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Queen St - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Spread across two floors, Ludo Exeter combines a sound system, giant HD screens, and flexible event spaces. Whether it's a private celebration, corporate event, networking evening, or live sport viewing with friends, the... -
Boutique at Fever Exeter
on 54 Mary Arches Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: What guests say: The space combines a lively atmosphere with friendly, attentive staff who help create a welcoming experience. -
Drinks area at The Cocktail Club Exeter
on 23 Gandy Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Located within TCC Exeter, the drinks area has seating and easy access to the bar. Suitable for both small groups and larger informal events.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for 40th birthday venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 250 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 15 and 20 guests |
Cheap 40th birthday venues in Exeter start from £300 minimum spend per event or £20 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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The Den - Cove at The Cocktail Club Exeter, from £300 minimum spend per event (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: The Den (Cove) is a Lounge in The Cocktail Club Exeter, a semi-private area defined by intimate alcoves and exposed brick that create a tucked-away feel. -
Restaurant at Browns Exeter, from £20 per person (up to 250 guests standing)
Venue said: For special occasions, our private hire space is perfect for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events. Whether you’re catching up with friends or hosting a gathering, enjoy our carefully crafted cocktails, a range of artisan... -
Hen Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Exeter, from £25 per person (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: Hen Party (Shared Space) is a shared space in a Bar at Boom Battle Bar Exeter centred on interactive games and music in a compact, club-style environment.
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