Cafe Venues for Hire in London

The cost of cafe venues averages around £80 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

• Event Space at Kinder Kitchen Cafe in Newington - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Really great little venue, the two ladies there were super friendly and very welcoming.’

• Whole Venue at The Travel Cafe Waterloo in South Bank - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Travel Cafe Waterloo was a great venue to hold our meetings. It's spacious, modern and in a good location.’

• Private Party Events Space at Trampoline in Angel - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Definitely will come back to this venue even for daily cafe hopping or some drinks with mates!’

You'll find cafe 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 London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

These are the venues within 0.8 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Entire Venue at Rise and Dine Cafe on 93 Lambeth Road - 0.5 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Located in the South London café with 80 years of history. The space serves homemade British dishes and will be a perfect fit for events up to 50 guests.
• Whole Venue at The Travel Cafe Waterloo on 139 Westminster Bridge Road - 0.8 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Travel Cafe Waterloo was a great venue to hold our meetings. It's spacious, modern and in a good location.’
• Indoor Space at The Black Cab Coffee Co on 1 Nine Elms Lane - 0.8 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Black Cab Coffee Co. café, located at 1 Nine Elms Lane in London, sits along the River Thames and offers a pet-friendly environment. The café is wheelchair accessible and provides ample free parking on-site.

Smaller cafe venues usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Angel Meeting Room at Frequency Angel, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 15 guests
  Our user said: ‘The host was kind to provide the largest room because it was empty even if we booked a smaller one...’

• Open Space at The Travel Cafe Waterloo, rated 4.9/5 - meeting room for 16 guests
  Our user said: ‘Good service, free tea and coffee. Great for small focused internal meetings that we can't have in the office.’

• Event Venue at The Travel Cafe Holloway, rated 5/5 - cafe for 10 guests
  Venue said: Our versatile event space offers capacity for various layouts to suit your needs. The Travel Cafe's flexibility allows us to host any type of event - should it be an intimate Christmas party or a small corporate event - you...

Cheap cafe venues in London start from £150 minimum spend per event or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Entire Venue at Cool Carrot, from £150 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Can’t recommend enough for an intimate gathering I would absolutely hire the space again!’

• Exclusive Hire at Black Sheep Coffee Regent's Place, from £10 per person (up to 100 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Wonderful staff and lovely atmosphere. Very accommodating, a great space and very central.’

• Entire Venue at BlackBork Coffee & Caps, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 30 guests seated)
  Venue said: Amenities incorporate free Wi-Fi and coffee drinks made by skillful baristas, a chill coffee shop atmosphere, and being near the most important transport connections in Westminster—therefore, it would be easy for the guests...

In London, cafe venues are most commonly booked for 5 to 15 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Yes, you can book a café venue outdoors in London. Here at Tagvenue, we have listings for several venues that are set up specifically for you to enjoy a cup of coffee (or something stronger) outside. We can help you find the place that works best for you and your guests. For example, why don’t you take a look at The Terrace at Covent Garden at Cabana at St Giles, which is a perfect restaurant for 100 guests out in the fresh air? You can hire the space during the day as well as into the evening, which makes it the ideal place for any event. But if you prefer a more private space, then you absolutely have to check out the private dining space for 40 people at Rocketvan Coffee Shop & Bar at Rocketvan, which also offers a space indoors in case you would like to change your seating plan as the event goes on. Additionally, you can find smaller outdoor cafe venues like Brasserie Blanc Southbank, which is ideal for private dining for 2 to 10 guests.

Some of the most popular café venues are:

• Coffee Houses: These are small venues that serve only coffee and other beverages. They often have open spaces with tables where you can sit down and enjoy your drink. They also have an area where you can buy pastries and other food items. If you're looking for a place to get some work done, or just want to meet up with friends, then this is the perfect venue for you!
• Restaurants: These event spaces offer more than just drinks; they also serve fancy meals and snacks alongside their beverages. Many restaurants will offer different kinds of cuisine, so everyone can find something for themselves!
• Bars: These cafés typically offer alcoholic beverages in addition to their regular menu items. They may also have live music or entertainment that goes on throughout the day/evening hours so that customers can enjoy themselves while they wait for their food/drinks to arrive!