Mazel tov on your upcoming celebration! A bar or bat mitzvah is the bright beginning of a meaningful Jewish life. Giving yourself ample time to prepare is the key to a festive celebration that runs smoothly, but that doesn’t mean planning this once-in-a-lifetime event has to be overwhelming. Whether you're putting on a simple luncheon or hosting a glamorous evening banquet complete with a ten-piece band, Tagvenue is here to clue you in on the best bar mitzvah venues in London. So why not start browsing our curated list now? You’ll be booking a fantastic space in no time!
In London, prices of bar mitzvah venues average £2500 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 London, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
From £1000 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
From £70 | to £200 | hire fee per hour |
From £600 | to £4395 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
Entire Venue at On The Corner Bar
in Southgate - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great little venue, amazing cocktails & mocktails.’
Private Members Club at The Glebelands Private Members Club
in Barnet Borough - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We did though make use of the bar which had a full selection of soft and alcoholic drinks.’
Main Hall at Magdalen Hall
in Bermondsey - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic service from the moment we booked, lovely staff at the venue...’
You can find an array of fantastic bar mitzvah venues in different styles and settings within the central areas of London - Soho, Mayfair, Covent Garden, Marylebone and within the City of London. As a bonus, you’ll get great access to public transportation which is the key to hosting a successful event because people won’t have any trouble getting to the venue!
We recommend checking whether your first-choice venue has PA systems, as well as speakers and microphones on offer, as these may come in handy u during the event. If you want to add some extra flair, you can also check for artificial lighting, led video screens, glow furniture, drapings, and more. Just be aware that these items may come with additional costs.
Here are a few affordable venues recommended by our users:
Organising a successful bar mitzvah involves several key steps:
Many venues in London offer in-house kosher catering from experienced chefs. If you have a specific kosher caterer in mind or prefer a venue without in-house catering, many locations will also allow you to bring in an external caterer. It's important to consult with the venue regarding their policies on external catering and any additional requirements they might have for using outside vendors. Regardless of which option you choose, both are good quality options that adhere strictly to kosher dietary guidelines, offering a variety of menus to choose from.
Planning to host a bar or bat mitzvah in London? Congratulations! Bar and bat mitzvah celebrations usually take place directly after the synagogue ceremony and include a festive meal followed by music and dancing. While bar or bat mitzvah preparations help ensure a joyous celebration, organising this special milestone doesn't have to add any stress to your preparations!
Remember, that there are no hard-and-fast rules about how to celebrate a bar or bat mitzvah – some are small and intimate, while others are large and raucous. No matter what you’re planning, you can give your celebration more meaning by emphasising the significance of the bar or bat mitzvah speech, telling guests about the mitzvah project and inviting them to do a mitzvah, like giving tzedakah (charity), themselves.
Traditional gifts given for a bar or bat mitzvah include religious or educational books, religious items, gift certificates or money. Monetary gifts in multiples of 18 have become very popular for bar and bat mitzvahs as they’re considered particularly lucky. If the bat mitzvah girl is to begin lighting Shabbat candles after this day, her parents or grandparents will often give her a pretty candlestick. For a boy, his parents or grandparents might give him his first set of tefillin.