Planning a birthday party in East London? You’re in luck—Stratford has some fantastic spots, especially around Stratford Cross and Hackney Wick. If you're thinking of a low-key b-day party with well-stocked bars and great food, you'll find cool gastro pubs and cafes in East Village, perfect for small birthday celebrations. For your daughter’s sweet 16 or toddler’s birthday lunch, Stratford’s trattorias, rooftop gardens, and riverside venues—like floating restaurants in Marsh, add an exciting, original touch. Browse Tagvenue, filter by your needs, and find the best birthday party venues today!
Booking costs of birthday party venues average £1000 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 Stratford, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £600 | to £3200 | minimum spend per event |
| From £55 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £25 | to £70 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
Entire Venue at Outpost
in Stratford - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue with friendly and accommodating staff, perfect for a celebration...’
The Bar at Lanterna at Lanterna Fish Island
in Bow - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The Best Pizza. Great venue for our party.’
Blue Bar at Lord Napier Star
in Stratford - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Will be booking here again, such a bargain for the space we had.’
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 Stratford, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £55 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 115 guests | prices average £4000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for birthday party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average £86 hire fee per hour | typically between 30 and 70 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 95 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 60 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 350 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
Page last updated in July 2026
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