Looking for birthday party venues in Highbury? Here, you'll find basement spaces with live DJs and late licenses, neighbourhood pubs with reservable corners or entire garden areas, and larger halls often used for local events but just as popular for birthday celebrations. The area’s compact, walkable layout means guests can move from party to post-party in no time. Holloway Road, Blackstock Road and Highbury Barn all have late-night bites (locals swear by the fish & chips at the unassuming Chippy opposite Highbury and Islington station, quietly serving up hot food to pub-goers and party people until late). If you’re planning a daytime celebration, Highbury Fields remains one of the few green spaces in inner North London with enough room for a picnic-style get-together before heading to your venue nearby. Check out our birthday party faves below! Cheers!
In Highbury, prices of birthday party venues average £800 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 Highbury, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £100 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £3751 | to £8752 | hire fee per day |
| From £60 | to £75 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Main Bar at T-Bird
in Highbury - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Lovely staff and great cocktails - perfect for a birthday...’
The Famous Cocktail Bar at The Famous Cock Tavern
in Highbury - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was perfect for my 40th Birthday party!’
Conservatory Area at The Alwyne Castle
in Highbury - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent space in the pub, very private feels like you have your own spot (except using the main bar).’
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 Highbury, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small birthday party venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £70 hire fee per hour |
| Medium birthday party venues | between 100 and 140 guests | prices average £4376 hire fee per day |
| Large birthday party venues | over 200 guests | prices average £8078 hire fee per day |