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Top Birthday 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, Essex
#Supervenue
PPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTop Bar
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Screen 6 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £450
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 6
31 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexAAnonymous
“Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)” -
![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 £1000
hire fee / 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 -
![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. -
![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. -
![Karaoke Room at No Name Bar and Games in Colchester, Essex]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityKaraoke Room
25 guestsNo Name Bar and GamesColchester, EssexThe karaoke room is a private space for up to 25 people, set up for smaller groups and casual events. It’s a popular choice for birthdays, hen or stag parties, or just a night out with friends. -
![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. -
![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 Conservatory at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Conservatory
70 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexCelebrate in style in our Conservatory — perfect for gatherings of up to 30 guests. Whether it’s a birthday, engagement party, after-work drinks, or an intimate farewell, this bright and versatile space offers the ideal setting -
![Event Space at Sewardstone Park Suite in Essex]()
from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
120 guestsSewardstone Park SuiteEssexGet ready to wow your guests in our newly refurbished event space, designed for gatherings of all kinds! With room for 25 to 100 guests and plenty of parking for 50 cars, this venue is as convenient as it is chic.
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Enjoy Essex's Small Birthday Venues
from £20
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The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
Our intimate semi-private dining area combines classic and contemporary styling, creating a beautiful space for gatherings. Whether you prefer a sit-down meal or a buffet-style event, the Red Room is versatile and sure to
from £60
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Market
15
40
Patch Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
#Supervenue
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 £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 £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Library
40
50
The Royal Forest, Epping Forest
Chingford Station
Essex
The Library is a characterful space lined with bookshelves, offering a warm and refined setting for private events. Seating up to 40 guests, it’s perfect for intimate celebrations, business dinners, or group gatherings in
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.
Book One of Essex's Cheap Birthday Party Spaces
from £500
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Garden Room
200
200
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
Unique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden.
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 £60
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
The Chichester Suite
200
300
New Chichester Hotel
Essex
Our largest event space catering up to 200 for a dinner, this recently refurbished barn is a very versatile for hosting conferences, networking, exhibitions, black tie dinners or dinner dances.
from £100
minimum spend / per morning
minimum spend / per morning
Exclusive Dining Area
35
50
The Breakfast Club Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Our first floor can be hired as a PDR for Exclusive Events, Meetings or Group Dining. This Private space is located on the First Floor of our Caf on Moulsham St and can accommodate up-to 35 guests seated, or 50 in a combination
from £200
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Dining Area
40
60
The Rayleigh Lodge
Essex
Make the most of our dedicated dining space — ideal for bringing people together. Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu for a sit-down celebration, perfect for marking a special occasion.
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Private Dining room
14
20
Haywards
Essex
Other occasions- Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christenings We can cater from 15 to 50 guests for a sit-down meal in Haywards main room. We offer a bespoke service, with a team of professional staff to take you through every
Celebrate at Top Restaurants for Birthday Parties
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
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Taru Lounge
60
70
The Taru Steak House Lounge
Buckhurst Hill Station
Essex
This modern space transitions naturally from a formal restaurant serving top-tier cuts of beef into a lively, stylish lounge as the evening progresses.
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 £2000
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minimum spend / per session
Main room
50
80
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 £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
45
60
Koryu
Colchester, Essex
Koryu is a traditional and contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Our high-end menu showcases a variety of dishes from three sections: the main kitchen, the fresh sushi & seafood bar and the grill.
Throw an Unforgettable Birthday Party at One of These Bars
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
#Supervenue
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 £180
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Bar
93
150
Curzon Colchester
Colchester, Essex
The space is furnished with couches and chairs, providing seating for visitors. The bar area is used for socializing before or after events.
from £150
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
Private Function Room
250
375
No Name Bar and Games
Colchester, Essex
The space comes ready with a DJ booth, lighting and sound system, a projection screen, and its own private bar, so it’s easy to run everything in one place.
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
from £3500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Venue Hire
100
300
Boom Battle Bar Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Ready, Chelmsford? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Bond Street 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 a twist, this
Explore Essex’s Buzzing Hotels for Birthday Parties
from £150
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Essex Room
50
50
The Thurrock Hotel
Essex
The Essex Room at The Thurrock Hotel offers a welcoming and versatile space for events in Thurrock, Essex. With its contemporary decor and adaptable layout, the room is ideal for weddings, conferences, and private functions.
from £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Stifford Suite
120
100
Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel
Essex
The Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel is an elegant 18th-century Georgian mansion, surrounded by 6 acres of verdant parkland in the heart of the Essex countryside.
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Event Space
250
260
Rettendon Lodge Events
Chelmsford, Essex
Rettendon Lodge Events is a family-run restaurant, pub and hotel known for its warm atmosphere and great food. Enjoy classic pub favourites, Sunday roasts, seasonal dishes and desserts, all served with genuine hospitality.
from £1750
per person / per session
per person / per session
Exclusive Use
150
250
Wivenhoe House
Colchester, Essex
Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 18th Century, Country House Hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations.
from £89
per person / per session
per person / per session
Exclusive Use
110
200
Downham Hall
Chelmsford, Essex
Set amongst beautiful grounds and partially moated, this family-run hotel is a gorgeous wedding venue. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and welcomes same sex marriages.
from £276
per person / per day
per person / per day
Whole Venue
180
250
Down Hall Hotel
Essex
With a newly created private entrance, beautifully landscaped gardens, private lobby, private lounge and bar, and all within an exclusive self-contained area of the hotel, our new space is a complete transformation and will
FAQs about Top Birthday Venues in Essex
Booking costs of birthday party venues average £550 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 June 2026:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £25 | to £35 | per person |
| From £500 | to £4000 | 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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £450 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 150 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 200 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £3800 hire fee per event | typically between 260 and 400 guests |
| Bar | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 300 guests |
| Country House | prices average £250 hire fee per hour | typically between 100 and 250 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average £90 hire fee per hour | typically between 80 and 400 guests |
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