Afternoon Tea Venues for Hire in North London

Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £80 hire fee per hour. 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 North London, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• The Shed at Clissold Arms in Muswell Hill - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘The team (both booking staff and floor staff) were all very helpful and made organising an event very smooth.’

• Leon's Cafe area at Firs Farm Community Hub in Winchmore Hill - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Customer service and communication excellent even with a late booking.’

• The Gallery (3rd floor) at Green Rooms Hotel in Wood Green - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Very helpful indeed. Loved the layout of the hall worked well with my colour scheme, and loved the lighting.’

You'll find afternoon tea 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 North London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller afternoon tea venues usually fit up to 40 guests seated. Here are some great options in North London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• The Dining Room at The Gatehouse - dining room for 35 guests
  Venue said: What guests say: The Dining Room feels airy and spacious. The interior creates a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

• Second Floor Dining Area at La Lluna Whetstone - dining room for 40 guests
  Venue said: Guests can enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes, a broad selection of drinks, and support from the venue team.

• Full Venue at The Tiffin Guru - restaurant for 25 guests
  Venue said: The space comfortably seats up to 16 guests. It works well for birthday dinners, small celebrations, family gatherings, networking meet-ups, casual business meetings, team dinners, or private dining.

Cheap afternoon tea venues in North London start from £200 minimum spend per event or £250 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Dining Room at The Gatehouse, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 35 guests seated)
  Venue said: What guests say: The Dining Room feels airy and spacious. The interior creates a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

• Kids Play Area at Beans and Barley, from £250 hire fee per day (up to 20 guests standing)
  Venue said: Kids Play Area is a Private event space in Beans and Barley designed for supervised children's play in a child-scaled soft-play room. Design: The room features bright, primary-colour wall murals and interlocking foam floor...

• Top Deck at Ludo's, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘We Love Ludo's James was absolutely wonderful helped you with literally everything. Amazing venue & staff...’

You’ll find some of North London’s best afternoon tea venues in Hackney, Dalston, and Islington. The vast selection of spaces in these districts includes bars, cafes, and restaurants, as well as stunning studios you can turn into the perfect tea party venue with just a little bit of effort! Don’t forget to check out Camden Town, as it has some beautiful elegant and cosy spaces available for hire. You can also look a bit further north, in Archway and Finsbury Park. Some of the best afternoon tea venues in these locations come at very affordable prices, so it’s definitely worth checking out!