Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in City of London

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £1500 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Couldn't fault anything, the team were amazing, the food and cocktails are delicious!! Thank you so much!!’

• The Speakeasy at MNM in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The cocktails on offer were great and reasonably priced. The sound system was excellent too.’

• The Club at Core in Bank - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Everyone had a good time and I would highly recommend Core Bar as a party venue.’

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 City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Basement Bar at Be At One Spitalfields, rated 5/5 - basement for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The venue had the perfect size for our small gathering.’

• Amber Bar at Andrea Adam's Court, rated 4.7/5 - bar for 50 guests
  Venue said: Andrea Adam's Court is a multi-level bar and restaurant that pairs a cocktail-focused drinks programme with tapas-style European dishes. Venue highlights: The venue occupies three connected floors and includes a lift that...

• Lombard Club at 1 Lombard Street, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘I hosted a drinks reception here.’

Cheap cocktail party venues in City of London start from £450 minimum spend per event or £1000 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• The Speakeasy at MNM, from £450 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘The price and affordability were a big factor for me and this venue and organisers exceeded my expectations.’

• Ferus Suite at Savage Garden, from £1000 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘I would definitely recommend Savage Garden for a private event!’

• Arch 1 at The Banker, from £50 hire fee per event (up to 35 guests standing)
  Venue said: An intimate space for up to 30 people, the arch can be arranged to suit your requirements - set up with tables and chairs for dining, or more formally for a business meeting.