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Top Cocktail Party Venues in Islington Borough
Nothing beats the thrill of a well-planned party and the best cocktail party venues. In Islington Borough, you’ll find stylish cocktail lounges along Upper Street, speakeasies in Angel’s backstreets, and rooftop spots in Clerkenwell with views that make every sip better. If you want a trendy bar with crafted cocktails or a private lounge where your guests can mix and mingle, you’ll find the perfect space right here. No need to spend hours searching, use Tagvenue to browse top cocktail party venues, compare options, and book in just a few clicks.
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![Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social in Islington Borough, London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room & Bar 1st Floor
100 guestsClerkenwell and SocialFarringdon StationIslington Borough, London
#Supervenue
MMarisa S.
“Food was delicious and good value for money. Excellent cocktails as well.” -
![Club at Be At One Farringdon in Islington Borough, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityClub
60 guestsBe At One FarringdonBarbican StationIslington Borough, LondonJJames D.
“Amazing cocktails and drinks and a decent sized space for groups to stand around, sit or dance.” -
![The Famous Cocktail Bar at The Famous Cock Tavern in Highbury, Islington Borough]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Famous Cocktail Bar
100 guestsThe Famous Cock TavernHighbury & Islington StationHighbury, Islington BoroughAAmazing B.
“I had an amazing evening thanks to the Famous Cocktail Bar!” -
![Basement Bar at Coin Laundry in Clerkenwell, Islington Borough]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement Bar
90 guestsCoin LaundryAngel StationClerkenwell, Islington BoroughCChirag &.
“Food and bar staff were amazing! Great cocktails too.” -
![Whole Venue at Clerkenwell and Social in Islington Borough, London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsClerkenwell and SocialFarringdon StationIslington Borough, London
#Supervenue
SSarah D.
“The timing of the food coming out was perfect. The cocktails were delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic.” -
![Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern in Angel, Islington Borough]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Private Room
70 guestsThe Chapel Market TavernAngel StationAngel, Islington Borough
#Supervenue
CChelsey P.
“Thank you for hosting me for my book launch! Really lovely space and accommodating staff.” -
![Conservatory Area at The Alwyne Castle in Highbury, Islington Borough]()
from £100
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityConservatory Area
80 guestsThe Alwyne CastleHighbury & Islington StationHighbury, Islington Borough
#Supervenue
JJessie
“Hired the conservatory area for our engagement party.” -
![Private Room at Vinoteca Farringdon in Islington Borough, London]()
from £750
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Room
35 guestsVinoteca FarringdonFarringdon StationIslington Borough, LondonLLidia
“I booked the private room in Vinoteca Farrindon to host a party dinner with 24 friends.” -
![Whole Venue at The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell, Islington Borough]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
150 guestsThe George & MonkeyAngel StationClerkenwell, Islington Borough
#Supervenue
RRose B.
“Great venue perfect for our event, staff were lovely and I’d definitely hold an event here again!” -
![Back Room at The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell, Islington Borough]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBack Room
100 guestsThe George & MonkeyAngel StationClerkenwell, Islington Borough
#Supervenue
RRichard .
“Lovely room, friendly staff, great food, excellent selection of beers. We had a fantastic night.” -
![The Glass Box at Aviary Rooftop Bar & Restaurant in Islington Borough, London]()
from £750
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Glass Box
50 guestsAviary Rooftop Bar & RestaurantMoorgate StationIslington Borough, LondonFFariza I.
“Particularly, we had Golam who waited during the event, and honestly he should be awarded waiter of the year!” -
![Eddies Bar (Function Room) at Owl & Hitchhiker in Archway, Islington Borough]()
from £600
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEddies Bar (Function Room)
120 guestsOwl & HitchhikerArchway StationArchway, Islington BoroughSSam
“Loved the cocktails which we ordered from downstairs and put on our tab.”
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Enjoy Islington Borough's Small Cocktail Party Venues
from £500
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Apollo Room
30
50
The Crown Tavern
Farringdon Station
Clerkenwell, Islington Borough
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Lisa
“Booked for an NCT meet up, the room was warm & semi private.”
“Booked for an NCT meet up, the room was warm & semi private.”
from £500
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Event Space with Terrace
50
The Bottle Cocktail Shop & Bar
Highbury & Islington Station
Angel, Islington Borough
We are located in Islington Square, our space is a warm intimate inviting venue with a small terrace. Our space is ideal for networking events, exclusives hires ranging from workshops, corporate events, birthdays and other
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Canalside Bar Area
30
40
The Lighterman
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
Islington Borough, London
An indoor section of the Canalside Bar can be booked for casual yet intimate gatherings. The dedicated space within the bar is separated by a stylish dividing wall that offers a semi-private area perfect for your event.
from £500
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minimum spend / per afternoon
The Garden Shed
50
The Fence
Farringdon Station
Islington Borough, London
This versatile venue comfortably accommodates up to 50 guests standing. With a private outdoor bar and the option to host a perfect BBQ, it's the ultimate setting for your next gathering.
from £500
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Balfour Bar
20
45
Balfour St Bart's
Barbican Station
Islington Borough, London
Overlooking Smithfield Market, Balfour Bar at Balfour St Bart’s offers a comfortable, relaxed space with a private bar for up to 40 guests. Enjoy English sparkling wine and canapes.
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
The Squad bay
35
50
Platform Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Islington Borough, London
The Squad Bay is your all-in-one play-and-party hub right by the bar: four console stations (each with Nintendo Switch and PS5 loaded with fan-favourites), an esports stage with 10 high-end PCs for competitive titles, and
Book One of Islington Borough's Cheap Cocktail Party Venues
from £40
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General Bookings
50
250
Finsbury Square Garden Bar
Moorgate Station
Islington Borough, London
#Supervenue
Embrace the beauty of every season in a space that feels like a warm retreat, ideal for those looking to create unforgettable memories.
from £50
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minimum spend / per day
The Loft
25
30
Big Chill Kings Cross
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
Islington Borough, London
#Supervenue
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Emma L.
“Good prices, great happy hour, friendly staff, nice space and a good location for my celebration.”
“Good prices, great happy hour, friendly staff, nice space and a good location for my celebration.”
from £100
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Garden Hire
100
400
The Alwyne Castle
Highbury & Islington Station
Highbury, Islington Borough
#Supervenue
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Jessie
“Hired the conservatory area for our engagement party.”
“Hired the conservatory area for our engagement party.”
from £100
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hire fee / per hour
The Green Room
30
60
Star of Kings
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
Islington Borough, London
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Rachel M.
“Great venue for a party , the staff were very helpful and friendly . I would definitely recommend.”
“Great venue for a party , the staff were very helpful and friendly . I would definitely recommend.”
from £200
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minimum spend / per afternoon
The Back Room
30
60
The Three Johns
Angel Station
Angel, Islington Borough
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Julia L.
“Really nice space, pizzas were all delicious and staff were very accommodating and helpful.”
“Really nice space, pizzas were all delicious and staff were very accommodating and helpful.”
from £200
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Llerena Counter
10
20
Llerena Tapas Bar
Highbury & Islington Station
Islington, Islington Borough
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Damilola O.
“Great customer service. Dealt with 18 of us for our Christmas dinner.”
“Great customer service. Dealt with 18 of us for our Christmas dinner.”
Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Islington Borough’s Bars
from £1500
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The Bar
40
70
The Clerkenwell Tavern
Farringdon Station
Clerkenwell, Islington Borough
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Megan E.
“Perfect venue for a private party. Loads of room, private bar and really friendly and helpful staff.”
“Perfect venue for a private party. Loads of room, private bar and really friendly and helpful staff.”
from £1500
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Lounge
80
220
Q Shoreditch
Old Street Station
Islington Borough, London
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Latice E.
“Every single staff member including the security and bar staff were amazing.”
“Every single staff member including the security and bar staff were amazing.”
from £1500
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minimum spend / per afternoon
Saloon
76
150
The Chapel Bar
Angel Station
Angel, Islington Borough
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Freddie
“Had the most amazing party here! The bar staff were super friendly and the space was perfect for the event.”
“Had the most amazing party here! The bar staff were super friendly and the space was perfect for the event.”
from £10200
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minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
100
300
Bubba Oasis
Angel Station
Angel, Islington Borough
Here at Bubba Oasis our venue is split over two levels. The ground floor consists of a cosy living room & cocktail bar designed to make you feel right at home.
from £50
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minimum spend / per day
The Green Room
13
30
Big Chill Kings Cross
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
Islington Borough, London
#Supervenue
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Joseph H.
“The private bar was great as well, and the location in Kings Cross is superb!”
“The private bar was great as well, and the location in Kings Cross is superb!”
from £2500
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minimum spend / per evening
Ground Floor
80
150
Coin Laundry
Angel Station
Clerkenwell, Islington Borough
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Daniela
“Loved the kind staff, cozy area with private bathroom access, dedicated bar and plenty of room for dancing!”
“Loved the kind staff, cozy area with private bathroom access, dedicated bar and plenty of room for dancing!”
Drink and Dine at Islington Borough’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
from £10000
minimum spend / per afternoon
minimum spend / per afternoon
Whole Venue
80
550
Bread Street Kitchen, The City
Moorgate Station
Islington Borough, London
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Tim W.
“Far more than you would normally expect from a restaurant service and more like a bespoke venue.”
“Far more than you would normally expect from a restaurant service and more like a bespoke venue.”
from £1000
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minimum spend / per session
Lounge
50
120
Camino King's Cross
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
Islington Borough, London
#Supervenue
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Tamsin F.
“Highly recommend booking an event there and will do in the future.”
“Highly recommend booking an event there and will do in the future.”
from £3800
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minimum spend / per session
The Wine Room
70
110
Fare Restaurant + Bar
Barbican Station
Islington Borough, London
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Fantastic V.
“Brilliant staff, fantastic space. Couldnt recommend highly enough”
“Brilliant staff, fantastic space. Couldnt recommend highly enough”
from £1000
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minimum spend / per session
Grill & Lounge
210
250
Zoya Grill & Lounge
King's Cross St. Pancras Station
Islington Borough, London
Our restaurant offers a warm and cozy atmosphere, ideal for a romantic dinner or a gathering with friends and family. The dim lighting and soft background music create a soothing environment, perfect for relaxing and enjoying
from £1000
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minimum spend / per session
Full Restaurant
100
150
Sticks’n’Sushi Islington
Angel Station
Angel, Islington Borough
Perfect for any occasion from seated group menu options to bespoke canapes, dine within stylish interiors in our restaurant, lounge or bar. Overlooking the beautiful Islington Green, you’ll be welcomed by a spacious and inviting
from £1000
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minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
32
35
Moro
Farringdon Station
Clerkenwell, Islington Borough
The restaurant has a private dining room for 32 guests. A full venue hire is also available for 90 guests.
FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues in Islington Borough
In Islington Borough, prices of cocktail party venues average £1000 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 September 2025:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £155 | to £528 | hire fee per hour |
| From £300 | to £550 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
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Club at Be At One Farringdon in Farringdon - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Staff were brilliant and so accommodating. The room hired was fab. Thanks so much...’ -
Private Room & Bar 1st Floor at Clerkenwell and Social in Farringdon - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent cocktails as well.’ -
The Famous Cocktail Bar at The Famous Cock Tavern in Highbury - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘We had a great time at the Famous Cocktail Bar.’
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Verified Reviews of Cocktail Party Venues in Islington Borough
AS
Booked Standard Events Space at University of Law - London Moorgate
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.
LC
Booked Morse at Landmark: Lighthouse, King's Cross, London
Cleanliness, closeness to Kings Cross station, ease of booking, good variety of meeting room sizes, availability of tea and coffee
JS
Booked N7 London at N7 London
Andrew was really easy to communicate and organise the event with. The venue has great facilities and was perfect for the event.
BB
Booked Entire Restaurant at Angel Venue
- 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
RO
Booked Belgrave Suite at 47-58 Bastwick Street
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.
KV
Booked Frequency Large Meeting Room at Frequency Kings Cross
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.
D
Booked Private Dining Room at Bell & Viv
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 :)
C
Booked The Double Oche at Flight Club Shoreditch
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!