Fancy grabbing some drinks with your friends? Make sure to check out the amazing beer gardens in the West End! Beer gardens are great spaces for spending time with your friends and family. They're excellent venues for socialising and enjoying good company, as well as grabbing delicious drinks. The best part about them is that they're usually outdoors and open-air, so you can enjoy some fresh air while you relax and have fun. If you're looking for a fun activity that brings everyone together, consider a trip to one of the beer gardens in the West End!
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 West End, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £6000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £55 | per person |
| From £5000 | to £7200 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Inner Courtyard at TATTU London
in West End - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The venue and the staff on the day were wonderful.’
The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho
in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I had lots of people saying how cool the venue was and some wanted to book it for hen dos/birthdays.’
North Lawn & Stretch Tent at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn
in Holborn - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Joanna was really helpful and the event went smoothly. The venue itself is stunning.’
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 West End, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 100 guests | prices average £3300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £10000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller beer gardens usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in West End, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
The Bar & Terrace at Bow Street Tavern, rated 4.6/5 - bar for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘This rooftop was the perfect space to hold a small party. The food and drinks were great!’
Terrace at Kapara Soho, rated 4.8/5 - terrace for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Will definitely be using this venue again.’
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings at The Black Penny - Covent Garden, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 18 guests
Our user said: ‘Service and facilities spot on and ideal for small gathering.’
Cheap beer gardens in West End start from £300 minimum spend per event or £1560 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Drinks Receptions The Terrace at Le Bab Covent Garden, from £300 minimum spend per event
(up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great value for money as well, and all of the guests loved the look of the venue. Thanks again, team!’
The Courtyard at St Martin-in-the-Field, from £1560 hire fee per event
(up to 300 guests standing)
Venue said: With its own bar and the ability to provide additional equipment to transform the space, the Courtyard has played host to wedding receptions, brand activations and product launches, live music events, an outdoor Winter ‘hygge’...
Entire Venue at L’ulivo Leicester Square - Italian Restaurant, from £18 per person (up to 80 guests standing)
In West End, 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:
| Party | Usually between £600 and £2,500. |
User who booked Roof Top Garden at Bow Street Tavern for 21 guests
said: ‘The rooftop was quite cute and had plenty of seating options to relax when you want.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £950 and £4,000. |
User who booked Backstage Basement at The Spice of Life - Soho for 50 guests
said: ‘They were very hands-on, helping us set up the venue and preparing drinks at the bar quickly.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £500 and £1,500. |
User who booked The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho for 60 guests
said: ‘Awesome location, amazing staff, very reasonable min spend. Was the perfect venue for my birthday party.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £200 and £350. |
User who booked Garden Suite at Adam House for 20 guests
said: ‘Great venue, and local surrounding area, good transport links, Steffen and his team very accommodating.’ |
| Summer Party | Usually between £650 and £2,800. |
User who booked Penthouse & The Terrace Club at Grand Connaught Rooms for 28 guests
said: ‘I loved the venue, the rooftop is perfect when the sun is shining!’ |
Absolutely! If you plan to grab some after work drinks, have a relaxing networking session or just want to get together to discuss something over beer, beer gardens are fab places to do so. Find all sorts of food and beverage options inside–all your needs are bound to be catered to. Plus, since you can book the entire space, no one will disturb you!
Page last updated in October 2026
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