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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from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityDerby Suite
50 guestsMercure Exeter Rougemont HotelExeterKKat H.
“Derby Suite was fantastic for 15 people, was perfect for a black tie dinner.” -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Den - Cove
40 guestsThe Cocktail Club ExeterExeter City CentreThe 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.
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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
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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FAQs about Top 40th Birthday Party Venues in Exeter
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:
| Typically between £500 | and £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £25 | and £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 (November 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... -
Partial Private Venue Hire at Turtle Bay Exeter
on 34 Queen Street Guildhall Shopping Centre Exeter, Floor 0, Unit 14 - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Birthday parties, casual celebrations, group dining and social gatherings with a mix of seated and standing guests. -
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.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 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 120 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 250 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 10 and 20 guests |
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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. -
Partial Private Venue Hire at Turtle Bay Exeter, from £12 per person (up to 120 guests standing)
Venue said: Ideal for: Birthday parties, casual celebrations, group dining and social gatherings with a mix of seated and standing guests. -
Table Seating Area at Oh My Kimchi, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: Table Seating Area is the Dining Room in Oh My Kimchi; it is an informal table-and-stool dining area centred on communal seating and practical, straightforward furnishings.
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