Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Leicester

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £35 per person. 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 Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We had our daughter’s birthday party at this venue and it was perfect for what we needed.’

• Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great communications and venue facilities...’

• Leicester Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
  Venue said: This cosy yet comfortable space is perfect for holding small private events, including business-related meetings. Leicester Suite is situated on the ground floor offering easy access to all the Hotel has to offer.

You'll find cocktail 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 Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:

• 2 Floors at HARVEYS on 43 Belvoir Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: It’s lively and built for energy. Upstairs offers a slightly different feel while still being part of the party. It works well as an additional dance space, a social area to catch up with friends, or somewhere to host private...
• Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel on 36 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Gresham Aparthotel is a Grade II listed hotel in the centre of Leicester, offering boutique-style studios, apartments, meeting facilities, and event space for business and leisure guests.
• Night Club at The Basement on 1 Wellington Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The Basement – Leicester Tucked beneath the city streets, The Basement is an atmospheric, character-filled venue that delivers a truly unique nightlife and event experience.

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Front Bar at Bar Dos Hermanos - bar for 25 guests
  Venue said: Features: The Front Bar provides casual seating around small round tables and direct service from the nearby counter. The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and permission to play your own music or bring a DJ.

• Arrowsmith's Digital Darts at Arrowsmith Leicester - pub for 25 guests
  Venue said: Step up to the mark and get ready for a fun night out in Leicester This is Digital Darts, the Arrowsmith way. Pick a game and our electronic boards do all the math for you.

• Room 02 at Varanasi Boutique Restaurant - dining room for 13 guests
  Venue said: Our private rooms are perfect for a wide range of events like birthday parties, corporate events, anniversaries, proposals and intimate wedding receptions.

Cheap cocktail party venues in Leicester start from £35 hire fee per hour or £250 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester, from £37 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests standing)
  Venue said: Create Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building.

• Front Bar at Bar Dos Hermanos, from £250 hire fee per event (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: Features: The Front Bar provides casual seating around small round tables and direct service from the nearby counter. The space includes Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and permission to play your own music or bring a DJ.

• Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel, from £150 minimum spend per event (up to 120 guests standing)
  Venue said: The Gresham Aparthotel is a Grade II listed hotel in the centre of Leicester, offering boutique-style studios, apartments, meeting facilities, and event space for business and leisure guests.