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Top Cocktail Reception 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, LondonKKatherine S.
“Super bar service, great cocktails, really friendly, efficient, nothing too much trouble.” -
![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, LondonSSarah D.
“The timing of the food coming out was perfect. The cocktails were delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic.” -
![The VAULT at Bar Silver in Angel, Islington Borough]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe VAULT
100 guestsBar SilverAngel StationAngel, Islington BoroughMMariana A.
“I also paid a fee for all the guests to receive one free cocktail, which they all loved.” -
![Basement Cocktail Parlour at Bell & Viv in Islington Borough, London]()
from £1600
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBasement Cocktail Parlour
50 guestsBell & VivKing's Cross St. Pancras StationIslington Borough, LondonEEmelda A.
“Everyone loved the cocktails and food! Also the venue manager was very friendly, accommodating and responsive.” -
![The Bar at The Clerkenwell Tavern in Clerkenwell, Islington Borough]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Bar
70 guestsThe Clerkenwell TavernFarringdon StationClerkenwell, Islington Borough
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MMegan E.
“Perfect venue for a private party. Loads of room, private bar and really friendly and helpful staff.” -
![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
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CChelsey P.
“Thank you for hosting me for my book launch! Really lovely space and accommodating staff.” -
![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!” -
![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 BoroughJJessie
“Hired the conservatory area for our engagement party.” -
![The Snug at The Bull in Angel, Islington Borough]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Snug
30 guestsThe BullAngel StationAngel, Islington Borough
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AAlasdair D.
“Great atmosphere and great space, would definitely book this place again for a party” -
![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
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RRichard .
“Lovely room, friendly staff, great food, excellent selection of beers. We had a fantastic night.” -
![Eddies Bar (Function Room) at Owl & Hitchhiker in Archway, Islington Borough]()
from £700
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 Reception Venues
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“I dropped up some flowers and table runners and all was sorted and looked amazing on the day.”
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“The Castle really accommodated us even when our plans changed and we were faced with needing a smaller space.”
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“It was a beautiful location and setting - discreet house in a private square.”
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“The staff are also lovely. The decor is cool and the private room is cosy but can fit a fair few people in it.”
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Book One of Islington Borough's Cheap Venues for Cocktail Parties
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“Excellent service, amazing staff and fantastic venue.”
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“All in all, I think this is an underrated venue, well priced in a great central location. Would recommend!”
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“Good prices, great happy hour, friendly staff, nice space and a good location for my celebration.”
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“We loved the place! We booked the grass garden for our engagement party and had a blast.”
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“Booked for a hen party celebration for ten people.”
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“Good pizza, relatively cheap place, good drinks, enough space.”
Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Islington Borough’s Bars
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“The bar is in a different room which means people can have conversations there as well. Highly recommend.”
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“We threw a casual engagement party with friends and family and everyone commented what a nice pub/bar it was.”
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“Had the most amazing party here! The bar staff were super friendly and the space was perfect for the event.”
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“Lee the bartender was so sweet and got along so well with my guests, all in all had a great night.”
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“I had answers to my questions very quickly. The location was perfect and the bar decoration is amazing.”
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“The private bar was great as well, and the location in Kings Cross is superb!”
Drink and Dine at Islington Borough’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“Far more than you would normally expect from a restaurant service and more like a bespoke venue.”
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“Highly recommend booking an event there and will do in the future.”
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“Little Bat Bar is such a great venue. It's super stylish and the perfect size.”
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“Brilliant staff, fantastic space. Couldnt recommend highly enough”
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“The food was excellent, the space worked really well for our event and everyone left happy.”
FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Islington Borough
Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £1250 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 July 2026:
| From £500 | to £3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £132 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
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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.’
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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 145 guests | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 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 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 300 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 60 and 120 guests |
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