Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Islington, London

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £975 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 Islington, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• The Bar at The Clerkenwell Tavern in Clerkenwell - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Loads of room, private bar and really friendly and helpful staff.’

• Basement Bar at Coin Laundry in Clerkenwell - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Awesome venue - great location (Exmouth Market), great downstairs basement bar with good airy feel to it.’

• The VAULT at Bar Silver in Angel - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘We hired this venue for our engagement party for about 55 people.’

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 Islington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

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

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Snug at The Clerkenwell Tavern, rated 5/5 - lounge for 35 guests
  Our user said: ‘The private space had its own bar too.’

• Lounge (semi private) at Keystone Crescent, rated 5/5 - lounge for 15 guests
  Venue said: Hidden below the streets of Kings Cross our cosy lounge serves our members until 4am. Our world class bartenders have devised a small but perfectly formed menu of high calibre drinks that makes choosing easy.

• Llerena Counter at Llerena Tapas Bar, rated 4.9/5 - bar for 20 guests
  Venue said: It will work well for meetings, small parties and celebrations. The relaxed table space can accommodate up to 18 people, making it ideal for small gatherings.

Cheap cocktail party venues in Islington start from £200 minimum spend per event or £10 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Back Room at The Three Johns, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Good pizza, relatively cheap place, good drinks, enough space.’

• The Bar at AGL // Angel, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 90 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Best party location in London. Thank you for making our birthday party a dream come true.’

• Llerena Restaurant at Llerena Tapas Bar, from £35 per person (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Here’s a polished short review you can use: Review: We had an amazing experience!’