Find your Birthday Restaurant in London

London is full of great restaurants from the newest hip cantinas to the oldest traditional pubs that are filled with history. You can have your birthday party dinner at any restaurant, but we’ve gone ahead and listed the best birthday restaurants in London here on this page. Some restaurants even offer birthday packages with special deserts and sometimes a private party room.

You have an idea in mind, but not sure where to start? Consider these tips before choosing a restaurant to host your birthday in London:

• Scout it out – Before you book your birthday party at a bar or restaurant, go check it out! Pictures and descriptions can only allude to so much, and why not take advantage of a good excuse to go out to eat!?
• Style of celebration – If you’re looking for a 16th birthday party restaurant in London, you’ll most likely want a different atmosphere than you would if it was a 40th birthday party. Not all restaurants are created equal – pick a place that matches your party’s style!
• Figure out payment – Many people who host their birthday party at a restaurant will book ahead and pay for the whole party, while others will reserve the tables but expect the guests to each pay their own tab. Either option is fine and commonplace, but you should figure out how you plan to do it and let everyone involved know.

But how much does it actually cost to hire a restaurant for your birthday party? Here are the three most common pricing modules to help you orientate:

• The minimum spend rate is the most common pricing structure for restaurant birthday parties. The minimum spend is an excellent way to pay since you don't have to pay for the venue itself, you just commit to buying a certain cost of food and drinks as a group. The minimum spend rate in London ranges from £200-£2000 depending on the size of the space you are renting.
• The per person price structure is also commonly used by restaurants in London. This typically includes food, an open bar and dessert. The per person price range for a restaurant birthday party in London is £25-£80 per person.
• The chances are that if you don’t run into one of the previous two price structures, the restaurant will just reserve a table/s for you and allow you to order off their set price items on the menu. There will be no minimum and no set per person price.
  

Still have some questions? Check out these most frequently asked ones:

Do most restaurants allow me to bring my own dessert to the party?
Many restaurants will allow you to bring your own cake for the party unless they provide cakes themselves. But usually under no circumstances are you allowed to bring your own food or alcohol.

Can I decorate for my party?
Usually, if you have a private room reserved, restaurants will allow you to come in and decorate for your birthday party. If you only have a table reserved in the common eating area, you most likely won’t be allowed to decorate.