Beer Gardens for Hire in City of London

The cost of beer gardens averages around £2500 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Court Yard at Ironmongers' Hall in City of London - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Excellent soundproof venue with brilliant communication at the location. Easy to set up.’

• Secret Garden at South Place Hotel in City of London - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Helpful staff and lovely venue. Good communication.’

• A Summer Party at St Ethelburga's Centre in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue. Helpful staff. Quiet, peaceful and just perfect. I hope to book again in the future.’

You'll find beer gardens 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 City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Smaller beer gardens usually fit up to 70 guests standing. Here are some great options in City of London, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• West Terrace at Wagtail, rated 4.8/5 - rooftop for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Food and venue were great.’

• Balcony Bar at Samuel Pepys Bar & Kitchen, rated 4.4/5 - bar for 70 guests
  Our user said: ‘I booked the balcony bar for my party & it was excellent.’

• Roof Terrace at Three Tuns Aldgate, rated 4.7/5 - terrace for 70 guests
  Our user said: ‘Did the job essentially for my 30th! Despite the issues I would’ve still booked it.’

Cheap beer gardens in City of London start from £65 hire fee per hour or £800 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• A Summer Party at St Ethelburga's Centre, from £65 hire fee per hour (up to 30 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Calm and welcoming. He was very helpful and very reasonable with what we were looking to do in the party .’

• Court Yard at Ironmongers' Hall, from £800 hire fee per day (up to 40 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue and amazing value for money!’

• The Nest at Wagtail, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 10 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Location, venue, food and the staff.’

In City of London, beer gardens are most commonly booked for 20 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

There are! The City boasts an array of amazing beer garden venues of all sizes, from intimate spots to large spaces that can fit a crowd. Some of the best beer gardens with a big capacity in the area include the following:

• North Terrace at Coq D’Argent near the major Bank underground station is a beautiful space that can fit up to 40 guests sitting or 100 standing.
• Courtyard at Saddlers’ Hall near St. Paul’s Station creates a stunning oasis within the bustling financial district of London. It has a capacity of up to 200 people for a standing-style event.
• Stationers’ Hall and Garden near St. Paul’s Station is an amazing choice for a mixed indoor and outdoor party. You’ll be able to host 205 people for a sit-down event or even 450 for a standing reception!

It is! While beer gardens are most popular for summer parties, many of them have facilities that allow you to celebrate even in the classic English weather. Some venues have overhead coverings, roofing, or patio umbrellas to cover their guests from rainfall and snowfall, as well as outdoor heaters that are brought out when it gets a little chilly. Another option is hiring a venue that has indoor space - this way your party can simply move inside if the weather becomes unbearable!