Affordable and successful events? That’s exactly what our budget-friendly venues in the West End offer. Plan a birthday party for your kid, throw an end-of-year party for your company, or host a school get-together to celebrate friendship. We’ve got chic bars with the best drinks in Soho, plus restaurants, bars, and warehouses in and around Covent Garden. Our options will keep your event fabulous without the hefty price tag. And let’s not forget the unbeatable location, close to theatres like Victoria Palace, nightclubs, and transport links that make it easy for guests to arrive in style. Ready to book without breaking the bank? Browse our top affordable venues in the West End.
The cost of affordable venues averages around £1500 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in West End, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £75 | per person |
| From £1500 | to £2000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated December 2025), the best options include:
The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho
in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Love that there's no venue hire fee, just a minimum food/drink spend.’
Unique Events - The Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden
in Covent Garden - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Had my 30th birthday in the function room downstairs. Amazing! the room was great, the service was fantastic.’
Main Lounge at Arboretum
in The Strand - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The staff on the night were exceptional and the whole event ran smoothly thanks to them.’
You'll find affordable 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 West End, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £830 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 100 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 125 guests | prices average £3700 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in December 2025
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