Congrats! You’re one year older! This is always a great opportunity to celebrate - whether it be a big birthday bash or a simple dinner with close friends and family. In East London, birthday party venues vary to suit different preferences, with popular options including restaurants, pubs and bars, and clubs. Restaurants in areas like Spitalfields and Stratford are ideal for intimate gatherings with friends and family, while cosy pubs in Clerkenwell, Bow, and Aldgate offer reserved tables or private rooms, and vibrant clubs in Shoreditch near Old Street provide the perfect setting for dancing the night away. Find the best birthday party locations on Tagvenue today!
Booking costs of birthday party venues average £600 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 East London, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £1250 | minimum spend per event |
| From £60 | to £100 | hire fee per hour |
| From £200 | to £600 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
Qube East Bar and Lounge at Qube East - Cocktail Bar & Recording Studios
in Docklands - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Hired this venue for my 21st Birthday party.’
The JubJub at Callooh Callay Shoreditch
in Shoreditch - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Hired the room for a 50th birthday party. Perfect size and location.’
Birthday Party at Cottons Shoreditch
in Hackney Borough - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘I threw a 50th birthday party for my partner at Cottons and from start to finish it was a great experience.’
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 East London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £550 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £700 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 90 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Smaller birthday party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in East London, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
Back Lounge at Callooh Callay Shoreditch, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Hired the room for a 50th birthday party.’
Function Room with Karaoke at Simmons | Liverpool Street, rated 4.3/5 - lounge for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘3. Furniture & lighting. The couches and stools were comfortable and the smaller tables were a perfect size.’
Birthday Party at The Fox, Shoreditch, rated 4.8/5 - karaoke bar for 20 guests
Venue said: The room provides Wi‑Fi, air conditioning, booth seating and small cocktail tables. The room's karaoke library is extensive and is selectable from the screen or a handheld controller.
Cheap birthday party venues in East London start from £250 minimum spend per event or £100 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Entire Venue at Bonkers Bar, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 150 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Nice venue, affordable, decent cocktails. Was able to decorate and bring my own food.’
The Big Top at Star by Hackney Downs, from £100 hire fee per day
(up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Staff on the night and in the lead up to the event we're friendly and helpful.’
The Flat at The Old Blue Last, from £150 hire fee per event
(up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Having the private access to your own toilets and a bar is great as well.’
You will be able to find some great venues all around East London such as Barge Fiodora. Stratford is host to some great restaurants and party spaces that will have you celebrating in style. Outside of this area, you will be able to find great places in parts of the city such as Bow and East Ham.
Page last updated in October 2026
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