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Top Birthday Party Venues in Essex
Essex offers a fantastic range of venues perfect for any type of birthday celebration. Whether you want a welcoming bar in Chelmsford, a charming country house near Colchester, or a stylish restaurant in Brentwood, you’ll find the ideal spot in Essex. Enjoy a memorable gathering with stunning countryside views or be close to historical landmarks like Audley End House. Use Tagvenue to find birthday party venues that will make your celebration a standout success!
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![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexPPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![The Orangery at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Orangery
300 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThis beautiful room provides an ideal setting for a wide range of events, from weddings and charity balls to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and award ceremonies. -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £20
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityLake Suite & Terrace
180 guestsWarley Park Golf ClubBrentwood, EssexLake Suite & Terrace is a beautiful nature-surrounded space for weddings, parties, and other types of events. It seats up to 150 guests and includes a private bar, easy catering access, and various layouts for formal and -
![Screen 1 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £990
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 1
110 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexAAnonymous
“Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)” -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between. -
![Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapphire Private Room
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexOur Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting for birthday parties, office parties or corporate events for up to 50 guests. -
![Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTop Bar
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexWe can offer the space for business and networking meetings, team training days, birthday parties, baby showers, Christmas parties and much more. If you are wanting to book a exclusive party and something intimate, this is -
![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
60 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThe Ballroom is a beautiful room located within the main house and furnished to a very high standard. This stylish room lends itself to small intimate weddings, parties and corporate events. -
![Cocktail Bar at Club Supreme Cocktail Bar in Essex]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Bar
150 guestsClub Supreme Cocktail BarEpping StationEssexWhether you're celebrating a milestone birthday or hosting a memorable baby shower, our ground-level and 1st-floor terrace spaces provide the perfect backdrop for any occasion. -
![Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce Southend in Essex]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
360 guestsSlug and Lettuce SouthendEssexPerfect for parties big or small, we host everything from birthdays and baby showers to hen nights and engagement celebrations. With space for up to 140 seated or 360 standing, there’s room to make it yours. -
![Ruby semi-private area at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRuby semi-private area
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexIf you are planning a birthday party, corporate event, office party or get together with your friends, Ruby semi-private area is the ideal space for you! -
![The Banqueting Hall at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banqueting Hall
500 guestsFennesEssexThe Banqueting Hall is an exquisite room ideal for evening receptions, galas, and charity events. Featuring luxurious silk-lined walls, stunning chandeliers, and two sets of double doors opening to a patio and private garden,
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Enjoy Essex's Small Birthday Venues
from £50
hire fee / per hour
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Market
15
40
Patch Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Alongside our flexible coworking studios and private offices, our event spaces are available to hire by the hour, offering characterful, inspiring environments for meetings, workshops, and team off-sites.
from £75
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Sports Bar
50
50
The Harlow Arena
Essex
At The Harlow Arena, we believe every event deserves the highest level of care and attention. From the smallest gathering to large celebrations, corporate events and more, no detail is ever overlooked.
from £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Entire Cottage
4
30
Old Bakehouse Cottage
Essex
It features wooden interiors for a cozy country feel, along with modern bedrooms. We also have brick wall fireplaces to keep you warm during your stay.
from £200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Cart Lodge
30
30
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
Essex
There's also a private outdoor patio, offering additional space for shooting, relaxing, or al fresco dining.
from £250
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Entire Venue
18
50
The Essex Mansion & Spa, Chigwell
Essex
Step outside to enjoy a BBQ on our elegant veranda. Perfect for family retreats or small events (available for an additional charge). Create unforgettable memories in this exquisite escape.
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Orangery
25
30
The Prince of Wales Stow Maries
Essex
We are a traditional country pub in the heart of the Essex countryside. However, alongside the traditional country pub building with it's timeless feel, we also have as selection of rooms that could be used for different
Book One of Essex's Cheap Birthday Party Spaces
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Event Space
250
260
Rettendon Lodge Events
Chelmsford, Essex
From your first consultation until your final guests depart on your special day, you will be looked after by your own Event Manager, banqueting and bar team.
from £29
per person / per day
per person / per day
Violet semi-private area
25
Puttshack Lakeside
Essex
Puttshack Lakeside is the ideal venue for team building activities, office parties and corporate events. Boasting a wonderful terrace where you can enjoy your drinks in style, a bright private room, and two semi-private areas
from £100
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Inside Space
62
100
Powerleague Colchester
Colchester, Essex
The area also opens to the patio, enhancing the venue's open and airy feel. With a well-equipped bar and TVs ideal for watching games, the space is well-suited for a variety of events.
from £250
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Waltham Abbey Venue Hire
90
200
The River Garden
London, Essex
Riverside location set in a beautiful botanical garden - Spacious interior featuring a modern design - Expansive patio area ideal for outdoor enjoyment - Large parking available, accommodating up to 50 cars
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Loft
50
100
Alex Southend On Sea
Essex
The Loft at Alex Southend on Sea offers a first-floor space for gatherings and private events. Multiple TV screens show live sports, ideal for fans. The private bar provides quick service, and a flexible layout accommodates
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Gunpowder Cafe
100
110
Royal Gunpowder Mills
Essex
The Gunpowder Café is large and spacious and suitable for functions. It has a well-equipped kitchen ready for use by your own caterers or let us provide or arrange your catering needs.
Celebrate at Top Halls for Birthday Parties
from £89
per person / per session
per person / per session
Exclusive Use
110
200
Downham Hall
Chelmsford, Essex
Welcome your guests in the beautiful entrance hall and take some photos against the backdrop of the grand fireplace. You’ll have access to the bridal changing room to relax and prepare before the ceremony.
from £8686
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Exclusive Use
250
300
East Mersea Hall
Colchester, Essex
The Hall offers a variety of spaces to host your ceremony and celebrations, both indoors and outdoors. If you want to host a barn-style wedding, the Pavilion with light oak beams and tall windows boasting views of the lake
from £8000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Exclusive Use
120
150
Hutton Hall
Brentwood, Essex
It can also host up to 150 guests for a drinks reception. Another room licensed for ceremonies is The Blue Room, historically Hutton Hall’s ballroom.
from £550
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Charter Hall
500
Colchester Weddings
Colchester, Essex
Charter Hall prides itself on being one of the largest venues in the county. With its modern and spacious interiors, it is a popular choice for big weddings.
from £150
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Marquee
200
200
The Harlow Arena
Essex
With capacity for up to 500 people, a stylish outdoor stretch tent, and a fully licensed bar, this space is perfect for summer parties, live events or corporate celebrations.
from £2400
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Pavilion
300
Fennes
Essex
Our grand and beautiful stately home in the North Essex countryside offers romantic weddings and elegant functions set in a gorgeous Georgian manor set amidst 100 acres of picturesque grounds with a charmingly intimate atmosphere.
Throw an Unforgettable Birthday Party at One of These Restaurants
from £600
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Kushi Suite
45
60
Kushi
Essex
This is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to
from £400
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Semi-private Mezzanine
20
25
The George & Dragon, Mountnessing
Brentwood, Essex
A small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere.
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
56
90
Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
In the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Private Dining room
14
20
Haywards
Essex
Haywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke
from £70
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Seating Space
80
100
Namaste Village Southend-On-Sea
Essex
The Indian restaurant is highly esteemed as it has won the British Curry Awards & the English Curry Awards, has been featured as the eighth-best curry house in Britain in The Times, and in the Taste of England.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
170
250
Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford, Essex
Windows wrap this room allowing for natural daylight and a built in bar makes this space perfect for private dinners and important events.
Explore Essex’s Buzzing Bars for Birthday Parties
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
First Floor
85
125
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday.
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
150
280
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Looking for the perfect place for a private party? Why not hire our our private room with its own bar and dance the night away on your very own Rooftop terrace!
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
If you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Essex, then pay a visit to Chigwell. The King William IV is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart
from £800
minimum spend / per evening
minimum spend / per evening
Terrace Bar
500
The Harlow Arena
Essex
If you want a larger and more natural setting, our Terrace Bar is without a doubt the best choice. The place has a very elegant outdoor stretch tent and a fully licensed bar, which can hold up to 500 guests at Its maximum.
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar Area
43
70
BAR PLUS
Chelmsford, Essex
The main bar area is the busiest part of the venue and has the strongest “Bar Plus” feel. The layout is simple, with plenty of standing space and room to set up tables if needed.
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Venue Hire
100
300
Boom Battle Bar Lakeside
Essex
Ready, Lakeside? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Lakeside's shopping centre and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with
FAQs about Top Birthday Party Venues in Essex
Booking costs of birthday party venues average £620 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from December 2025:
| From £300 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £800 | to £2500 | hire fee per day |
You'll find birthday party 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 Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (December 2025):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 200 guests | prices average £350 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 240 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
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