Top Birthday Party Venues in London
When it comes to throwing a birthday celebration in London, you’re certainly spoilt for choice! If you’re looking for the perfect birthday party location, you will not be disappointed with what the city has to offer. Browse through the capital’s numerous pubs, bars, and restaurants ready to host your big celebration. Looking for something unique? London is home to funky karaoke rooms, exceptional cafes, and party boats, too! Whatever style, size, or vibe you’re going for, you will find it here! And with Tagvenue, your ideal b-day party venue in London is only a few clicks away
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Birthday Party Venues Hire Guide
Another year has passed and you’re looking for a spot to hold your next birthday celebration? London has all the best anniversary party venues and it definitely has just what you want for your party. To help you out with choosing the perfect venue for your celebration we’ve prepared a list of things to consider when hiring a birthday party venue.
Birthday Budget. Start off with deciding how much you can spend on your party. Decide on the cost for each person, the decorations, and any other attractions you may want to have during your birthday party. Usually, the more people come the more you have to spend, so if your budget is rather tight, but you still want to invite a lot of people, consider hiring a minimum spend venue.
Birthday Location. Look for a venue that will be easily accessible to everyone attending, either by car or by public transportation. If you’re planning for the party to last through the night look for places where everyone attending will have no problem coming back home in the late hours. Look for spaces that spark no security concerns as well. If your guests are arriving from outside of town, check whether the venue is easy to find.
Birthday Date. Think about when you want to organise your party. If it’s exactly on the day of the birthday, make your reservation as soon as possible to make sure you are going to have your dream birthday celebration. If you’re flexible about the date, you can adjust it to match your dream venue’s availability or your guests’ preferences.
Size of the Birthday party. You may already have a specific venue in mind, but make sure everyone attending will be able to comfortably fit in the space you’ve chosen. If you’re aiming for an intimate party a vast venue may be too big for the occasion while a small space for a big group will leave your guests uncomfortable throughout the event. Many venues provide info on their capacity in the form of easy-to-read charts, so make sure you check them before booking.
Birthday Style. Look for the venue that will match the style of your celebration. If you want a posh dinner, look for a smart restaurant. If you want to celebrate your child’s first birthday - look for a family-friendly venue. A pub is a great choice for hanging out with your friends, while an outdoor venue will be great for a BBQ party. If you’re planning to take a lot of photos during the event, look for a venue that can make a great backdrop for the photos without having to add extra decorations.
Birthday Food and drinks. Before you make any reservations check what menu the venue offers and whether it can be adjusted to meet any dietary restrictions your guests may have. If you would rather have an outside catering or would like to bring your own food or alcohol, make sure the venue allows that. Some venues offer special birthday packages, so it might be a great option for a worry-free organisation of your birthday celebrations.
Entertainment options. If you would like to have some extra entertainment options during your party look for a venue that has DJs, live performances, karaoke sets, or guest barmen or barmaids. Some venues have food or cocktail workshops on offer, so if you would be interested in that make sure to ask the venue manager for the options. If you would like to hire a third party for the extra entertainment, check with the venue if they allow that.
Privacy. Decide on whether you want to have a fully private event or you don’t mind sharing the space with other people. You can hire the whole venue for your party, where no one would be allowed from the outside. You can also look for venues with private rooms, where you can hire only one of the spaces the venue provides, while the rest of the place is being used by other people. Some venues also offer semi-private areas, which are separated away but don’t provide as much privacy.
Get inspired by some of these birthday party ideas:
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Afternoon tea – it’s hard to think of a more British way to celebrate a birthday! Indulge yourself and your guests with delightful treats, such as scones with clotted cream and shortbreads. High tea is a really special way to celebrate a milestone birthday party, like a 30th, 40th, or 80th.
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Birthday Boat party – full steam ahead! Enjoy breathtaking views of the Thames and London’s iconic skyline while you’re celebrating your birthday. No matter if you’re searching for a luxury boat or something more affordable, Tagvenue has a host of boat birthday party venues for you to choose from.
- Quirky birthday – let your imagination run completely wild. Going with a cool theme, like a Hawaiian luau, the Roaring 20s, or the hippie 70s is always a lot of fun. Or maybe you’d prefer a royal theme for something a little extravagant? Hiring a dry hire or blank canvas venue might be a good idea, as it gives you a lot of creative freedom. You can also try bar hire or take a look at some of the best party halls in London. Tagvenue is here to help you make your birthday bash a day – or night – to remember!
Looking for more inspiration? Host an unforgettable birthday party with our favourite ideas and celebrate like you deserve to - with a bang! All you have to do is take a peek at our articles and pick the birthday party recommendations you love the most. Your next celebration is going down in history!
FAQs about Birthday Party Venues in London
What kind of venue is good for a birthday party?
You can hold a birthday event pretty much anywhere that matches your vibe. Some great traditional locations for a party include bars and pubs, which are available for a minimum spend hire. If you want a dining celebration, look for restaurants and cafes, where you can choose menu options to suit your taste. If you want to organise a party from A to Z, consider hiring a blank canvas space like a studio or a loft to transform it into exactly what you want.
Why should I hire a venue for a birthday party?
Hiring a place for a birthday party is a low-stress way to celebrate growing older – or younger (we’ll let you decide). Regardless of your age, you won’t have to suffer the pangs of preparing your home for a large group and you also won’t face having to do the dishes afterwards.
Can I bring my own alcohol and food for my birthday party?
Be sure and check the bday location offer before you book your event to make sure. Also, double check with the venue manager to ensure that they are able to support your catering vendor as needed. You might want to investigate whether there are any extra fees for this, such as a corkage fee, for example.
How much does it cost to hire a birthday venue in London?
The minimum spend on birthday places hire starts at around £100 per session. Hourly fees can start at as little as £15. Birthday Party packages offer deals from £10 per person. Remember that hire fees may vary depending on the time of day and the day of the week, with prices higher on the weekend. (Based on Tagvenue data.)
Guests Reviews of Birthday Party Venues on Tagvenue
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Casey E.
Booked Garden Room
at TOLA
wonderful venue. had my 24th birthday party in the garden room/terrace. there were benches outside for people to sit and eat and they gave us tables to set up our food. i ordered external catering and there was a private bar for us upstairs so we didn’t have to use the one in the club downstairs.
frank was profesional when processing my bookings as well as friendly. security was also attentive to keeping the party private. it was a very straight forward and stress free process. thank you again!
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Serene H.
Booked Titanic Area
at The Cocktail Club Clapham
I had an absolutely incredible 26th birthday here! I had booked the Titanic area quite last minute for a group of around 30 people. Despite a slight misunderstanding with the booking, Aman did absolutely everything he could to rectify the issue and make sure me and my guests had the best night we could have had. He was honestly amazing - super friendly and helpful. I really appreciated his patience and understanding, and he truly saved the night and made it unforgettable!
The bar has some fantastic party packages and the drinks were 10/10 - some of the best cocktail's I've ever had! Truly worth every penny. All the bar staff were really friendly, and the DJ was kind enough to take requests from my group. I wish I had gotten everyone's names, as they all deserve to be praised individually!
I was also really impressed with the bars' decor, it was well maintained and I loved the movie theme. We got some really cool pictures. I will definitely be back as this was probably the best venue I have ever booked for a private event. I couldn't recommend it more!
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Mithula T.
Booked Semi-Exclusive Main Bar
at Lost Society (Battersea SW11)
Shannon has been absolutely amazing throughout! She ensured I was happy and satisfied with the service, as well as answered any queries prior to my partner’s surprise party. The security guard named Ben was fantastic and took care of my friends when they weren’t well. I highly recommend lost society! I celebrated my partner’s 27th surprise birthday party. Shannon has been in touch from beginning till the end. I am over the moon with the service I have received. The canapés were absolutely delicious! Great DJ and I couldn’t stop dancing! What a Vibe
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Anna P.
Booked Lower Ground Private Room
at Dalston Party Venue | Public Space
Susan was great in helping to secure the perfect venue. She was quick to respond to messages and made the whole process very easy and straightforward.
We booked the space for a friend’s 50th birthday party with friends arriving from all over the world so it was a pretty special night. Melvin and his staff were fantastic! I could not have asked for a better team to look after us – nothing was too much trouble and they made the room look lovely particularly the tables with tablecloths, napkins and lots of candles. It was such a great space. 40 of us ate tapas (the food was great) and 50 of us in total for the dancing afterwards. The large speakers were great (we had our own DJs) along with aircon and clean toilets close by. The atmosphere was fantastic and this is partly down to the wonderful crew that looked after us. Melvin helped me all the way to organise the event; he was helpful, considerate and very prompt with responding to my emails – a pleasure to work with! I actually don’t think you’ll find a venue this good for the price. Thank you Melvin and your team!
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William H.
Booked The Terrace
at Near & Far Camden
My partner had his 50th birthday party in the upstairs gallery last Firday and we could not have been happier with the choice of venue, the service, the friendliness and helpfulness of all staff, the music and the general laid back atmosphere. Our server Victor was on hand before the party started to help us set up and was there all through the evening, quietly and efficiently replenishing drinks and food and taking orders from our guests. Tash in the office was very helpful in planning the event and arranging to remove furniture to make more space. We brought mixtapes but chose not to use them and the music from the DJ was excellent, creating a really nice vibe all night. All of our guests were impressed by the gallery which is so cute and convivial. Thank you to everyone for a really great night.
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Samuel N.
Booked Whole Venue
at The Green Room
Thank you to Colours Hoxton for hosting my 21st Birthday party it was a great night and everyone had a great time the venue got everything right from the lighting and to the space of the venue. Many thanks to Audrey and Stephanie for keeping in touch with me helping me with the whole venue they were very helpful and reliable when it came to important questions about the place and key information eg pricing, drinks, booking out the venue and many more. When I arrived the staff were very friendly and they went through everything very sufficiently and smoothly. The bartenders were very nice and made sure everyone was having a good time and made sure to clean any spillages. Many thanks to Security Sam made sure everyone was safe and did an amazing job too.
Thank you once again Colours Hoxton for a great night of celebration hopes to see you again very soon!!!
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Astrid F.
Booked Whole venue with the garden
at Freud Museum London
We held my husband's surprise 70th Birthday party in the Freud Museum Garden a week ago. I visited the museum prior to the event with the caterers (Black Pot) and we found the Museum staff, especially Francisco, very helpful with suggestions for the lay out of seats and tables and whether we should use a marquee or not. In the event the day was very hot and sunny and we were pleased to be able to use both the marquee and enjoy the placement of the seats and tables in the shady parts of the garden. We found that the garden comfortably accommodated around 45 adults and six children. The party was a great success and many guests commented on how lovely the gardens were and the delicious food.
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Shan Q.
Booked Basement Bar
at Coin Laundry
I had my 30th birthday party in the Basement Bar at Coin Laundry. It was excellent and I highly recommend!
I had about 80 people attending. The basement is a very good size which we divided into a dance floor area and a drinks/canape standing area with standing tables near the bar – which worked really well (although you can organise the room any way you want). When I arrived to set up, the basement was very tidy, and the team had laid out a prosecco area and a water stand and were happy to sort out various tables for cakes and presents. It was nicely air conditioned too which was a relief in this heatwave! The food was really good and was served as instructed. I organised a friend to come and DJ and the team assisted in making sure she had everything needed to connect her decks to the speaker system.
The team were so helpful – especially Andrew and Emma (and Zac over emails). Thank you very much for making my night so enjoyable and stress-free! Also appreciate the last minute request to find a microphone and setting this up so thank you. Finally – thanks to the chefs for letting us put the cake in your fridge earlier in the day to stop it melting in the heat!
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