Islington Borough’s entertainment hubs, like Angel and Upper Street, are full of bars, cafes, and private dining spaces for celebrating birthdays with friends and family. Browse excellent vintage birthday party venues near Camden Passage or waterfront spots by Islington’s canals. Use Tagvenue to streamline your party planning process and find an ideal spot in only a few moments!
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 Islington Borough, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £300 | to £1250 | minimum spend per event |
| From £66 | to £120 | hire fee per hour |
| From £250 | to £550 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Party Room at The Regent
in Islington - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘This was a great venue - hosted circa 45people for a birthday party and karaoke session.’
Basement Bar at Coin Laundry
in Clerkenwell - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I had my 30th birthday party in the Basement Bar at Coin Laundry.’
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social
in Farringdon - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Booked this venue for a 60th birthday party for 80 guests.’
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 Islington Borough, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1650 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Pub | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £350 minimum spend per event | typically around 60 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 140 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £550 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 Islington Borough, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Great Gatsby Inspired Birthday at The Zetter Clerkenwell, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 50 guests
Venue said: The room also benefits from a small courtyard those in need of "fresh air". The Games Room is also ideal for professional meetings in a more quirky environment, witch has now also been updated with a new video conferencing...
Garden room or Basement Bar at The Racketeer, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: We have 2 floors, a ground floor bar with seating and standing room for up to 100, a small patio garden and outdoor seating at the front of the space. The basement has a snug bar and is a room that can fit up to 40 and is...
The Hide at Big Chill Kings Cross, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Very friendly and helpful staff! I can definitely recommend booking this venue!’
Cheap birthday party venues in Islington Borough start from £100 hire fee per day or £125 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Whole Venue at Ninth Ward London, from £100 hire fee per day
(up to 140 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘For the price of booking, it was literally perfect.’
Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern, from £125 hire fee per event
(up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Very spacious, nice bar and good sound system - very affordable for the venue...’
The Snug at The Bull, from £100 minimum spend per event
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Everything from the booking to the actual party went very easy. Such a good value for money...’
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