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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Southwark
Your cocktail party should be as amazing as you! Picture yourself sipping a perfectly mixed Negroni in a stylish bar with views of The Shard glowing against the London skyline. Or maybe you're more about that underground vibe that makes any party a hundred times better—a speakeasy tucked beneath Borough Market, serving up smoky Old Fashioneds and espresso martinis that pack a punch. Want exclusivity? Book a private lounge in one of Southwark Borough’s trendiest hotel bars—where media types, creatives, and the after-work crowd mingle over signature cocktails and small plates. Browse cocktail party venues and book yours today.
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![Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey, Southwark Borough]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMala Madre Events Space
90 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, Southwark Borough
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LLiz G.
“I could not recommend this place more! If you want space for mingling, dancing, cocktails..” -
![Whole Venue at Prosecco House in Southwark, Southwark Borough]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
100 guestsProsecco HouseLondon Bridge StationSouthwark, Southwark BoroughDDaniela M.
“Great venue, great staff, great music, food and especially the cocktails!” -
![Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, Southwark Borough]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityUpper Arch
50 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, Southwark Borough
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SSally K.
“The space was great and perfect for our party. Very nice pizzas, and lovely cocktails.” -
![Lower Floor at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, Southwark Borough]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLower Floor
150 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, Southwark Borough
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CClaire B.
“Really good venue for a party, plenty of space, food & cocktails were good. Staff were really nice.” -
![Bar at Crol and Co London Bridge in Newington, Southwark Borough]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBar
45 guestsCrol and Co London BridgeBorough StationNewington, Southwark Borough
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LLaura S.
“Fabulous party venue and staff are amazing! Highly recommended, great sound system and delicious cocktails” -
![The Mezzanine at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey, Southwark Borough]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Mezzanine
30 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, Southwark Borough
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AAna
“Would definitely recommend for any private event. Great service, delicious cocktails and good ambience.” -
![The Chef's Room at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey, Southwark Borough]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Chef's Room
25 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, Southwark Borough
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RRowan
“Excellent service, lovely food and cracking cocktails! What more could you more could you ask for?” -
![The Gold Bar at COLAB Tower in Southwark, Southwark Borough]()
from £1200
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Gold Bar
300 guestsCOLAB TowerMansion House StationSouthwark, Southwark Borough
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BBethany A.
“They made a speciality cocktail and shot just for the day and were open to every and any query I had.” -
![Garden Arch at SAMA Bankside in South Bank, Southwark Borough]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityGarden Arch
50 guestsSAMA BanksideSouthwark StationSouth Bank, Southwark Borough
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MMelieha L.
“Friendly staff, great cocktails, and the space was even bigger than the pictures made it seem.” -
![Garden Room at TOLA in Peckham, Southwark Borough]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGarden Room
150 guestsTOLAPeckham Rye StationPeckham, Southwark BoroughMMary-claire H.
“The cocktails were also great! Highly recommend :)” -
![The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank, Southwark Borough]()
from £2300
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Rooftop Terrace bar
120 guestsDoggett's Coat and BadgeBlackfriars StationSouth Bank, Southwark BoroughSSarah G.
“Bar staff friendly, hiring process very easy. Great food. Would rent again for another event.” -
![The Front Bar Area at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey, Southwark Borough]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Front Bar Area
30 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, Southwark Borough
#Supervenue
CCharlotte L.
“Great private dining room, staff excellent, wonderful cocktail making class, clean, delicious food and drinks”
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Enjoy Southwark Borough's Small Cocktail Reception Venues
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“Great drinks, food and venue for my 30th birthday”
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“We could pop out to view Tower Bridge at sunset, and we made use of the projector.”
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Book One of Southwark Borough's Cheap Venues for Cocktail Parties
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“Great location, beautiful room and facilities. And lovely Christmas decorations”
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“Amazing venue, staff and food. Highly recommended”
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“I thought it was a good price for the location and venue size. Overall a great experience!”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Southwark Borough’s Bars
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“Bartenders were brilliant. Venue is accessible (lift and accessible toilet).”
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“Had such a lovely birthday celebration at Tola, all the bar staff and security were fantastic. Thank you!”
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“We hosted our baby shower at Pedros wine bar and it was honestly amazing.”
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“Nice venue, good bar, good customer service in advance”
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“DJ was great, cocktails were really good and the space itself was perfect!”
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“The advice to reduce bar queues was spot on prepaid beers worked, plus the corona was two for one jackpot!!”
Drink and Dine at Southwark Borough’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants
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“I would highly recommend this restaurant for those who intend to have a medium-large group setting.”
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“Loved the space, how great they were at communicating, the cocktails... Everything! Thank you so much :)”
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“I would 100% go back to eat and also for the private room. The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully x”
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“I hired the Balcony Room for my 30th and had the best experience. The views and location were surreal.”
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“Hired out the smaller (piano) room at Brix for my 30th venue and was absolutely over the moon.”
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“Loved the food, ambience , music and the overall vibe would definitely recommend for Events & Parties”
FAQs about Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Southwark
Booking costs 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 Southwark Borough, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From £600 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £22 | to £55 | per person |
| From £400 | to £1880 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
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Whole Venue at Prosecco House in Southwark - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘She is very responsive and transparent. 2. The venue is very well maintained, gorgeously designed and clean.’ -
Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside in South Bank - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘A nice selection of very tasty cocktails. The location is great, close to Waterloo station.’ -
Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘If you want space for mingling, dancing, cocktails.. then this is your place!’
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 Southwark Borough, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £3600 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 80 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1250 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
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