The 16 Best Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Islington Borough, London

Q: How much does it cost to book cocktail reception venues in Islington Borough?

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £1100 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 Borough, based on Tagvenue data: - From £500 to £3500 minimum spend per event - From £150 to £550 hire fee per event - From £10 to £132 per person

Q: What are some small venues for cocktail parties in Islington Borough?

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington Borough, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026: - The Deck at The Exmouth Arms, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 60 guests. Our user said: ‘Lots of drink options (cocktails!) and a lovely smoking area too.’ - Apollo Room at The Crown Tavern, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 60 guests. Our user said: ‘Friendly staff and really responsive. Venue is nice and you have someone working the bar the whole time.’ - The Glass Box at Aviary, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 50 guests. Our user said: ‘A big thank you to Golam. Thanks to Aviary for an incredible event. We will certainly recommend.’

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Islington Borough, London

FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Islington Borough

How much does it cost to book cocktail reception venues in Islington Borough?

Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £1100 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 Borough, based on Tagvenue data:

Prices of cocktail party venues in Islington Borough as of September, 2026
From £500	to £3500	minimum spend per event
From £150	to £550	hire fee per event
From £10	to £132	per person

What are the top cocktail function venues available in Islington Borough?

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

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.’
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social in Farringdon - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Food was delicious and good value for money. Excellent cocktails as well.’
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.’

What are the typical capacities of venues for cocktail parties in Islington Borough?

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

Small	up to 60 guests	prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium	between 90 and 120 guests	prices average £1500 minimum spend per event
Large	over 145 guests	prices average £3750 minimum spend per event

What are some popular types of cocktail reception venues in Islington Borough?

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

Pub	prices average £500 minimum spend per event	typically between 60 and 100 guests
Bar	prices average £1500 minimum spend per event	typically between 80 and 280 guests
Cocktail Bar	prices average £1200 minimum spend per event	typically between 100 and 125 guests
Lounge	prices average £500 minimum spend per event	typically between 40 and 70 guests
Restaurant	prices average £1000 minimum spend per event	typically between 70 and 120 guests

What are some small venues for cocktail parties in Islington Borough?

Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington Borough, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

The Deck at The Exmouth Arms, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Lots of drink options (cocktails!) and a lovely smoking area too.’
Apollo Room at The Crown Tavern, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff and really responsive. Venue is nice and you have someone working the bar the whole time.’
The Glass Box at Aviary, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘A big thank you to Golam. Thanks to Aviary for an incredible event. We will certainly recommend.’

What are some affordable cocktail function venues in Islington Borough?

Cheap cocktail party venues in Islington Borough start from £125 hire fee per event or £10 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern, from £125 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Very spacious, nice bar and good sound system - very affordable for the venue...’
Entire Venue at AGL // Angel, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 145 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Can’t wait to come back for cocktails!’
Gin Lounge at Island Queen, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 55 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Booked for a hen party celebration for ten people.’

Verified Reviews of Cocktail Party Venues in Islington Borough

Adam S.

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Booked Standard Events Space at University of Law - London Moorgate

5.0

The room was specious and beautiful and clean. The service and communication were great. Paul, the Director, was easy to talk to and extremely helpful.

Liz C.

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Booked Morse at Landmark: Lighthouse, King's Cross, London

5.0

Cleanliness, closeness to Kings Cross station, ease of booking, good variety of meeting room sizes, availability of tea and coffee

Jasmin S.

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Booked N7 London at N7 London

3.3

Andrew was really easy to communicate and organise the event with. The venue has great facilities and was perfect for the event.

Bwalya B.

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Booked Entire Restaurant at Angel Venue

5.0

- Very good communication - from the first enquiry until after our event we were able to contact the host for any queries - Venue is beautiful so we didn’t have to decorate much for our event - Good location for our guests - Host was very accommodating and always helpful throughout the entire process - Venue has very good amenities which is useful for various types of events

Ryan O.

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Booked Belgrave Suite at 47-58 Bastwick Street

5.0

Glorious super professional venue, we used the Bastwick Suite which great for our offsite meeting for 30 delegates. The venue is super bright. clean, modern and the team are beyond helpful. We will 100% return.

Katie V.

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Booked Frequency Large Meeting Room at Frequency Kings Cross

4.0

This cafe room was very handy for a recent meeting. We ordered coffee and snacks from the cafe upstairs. The room was fine for it's intended purpose.

Darcey

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Booked Private Dining Room at Bell & Viv

5.0

They were always super keen to help, replied quickly and so informative. The cocktail class was amazing and we really can't thank and praise the staff enough. A great evening :)

Chandan

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Booked The Double Oche at Flight Club Shoreditch

5.0

AMAZING VENUE! Simply stunning, has a lot of character! Staff were very friendly and easy to liase with and the supervisor Gabriele was very accommodating! Would highly recommend this venue! Thanks!