Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Southwark Borough, London

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Southwark Borough, London

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Top Cocktail Party 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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Enjoy Southwark Borough's Small Cocktail Party Venues

The Yellow Room
from £100
hire fee / per afternoon
The Yellow Room
40
50
Prince of Peckham
(42)
Peckham Rye Station
Peckham, Southwark Borough
Pub
Semi-private area
G
G
“Great drinks, food and venue for my 30th birthday”
Private Section
from £100
minimum spend / per session
Private Section
30
45
All Bar One Butler's Wharf
(5)
Tower Hill Station
Southwark Borough, London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Private space
T
Tim L.
“We could pop out to view Tower Bridge at sunset, and we made use of the projector.”
Team Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Team Room
40
50
Belushi's & The Dugout London Bridge
(26)
Borough Station
Newington, Southwark Borough
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
A
Ade O.
“Venue was clean and well presented. Staffs were very nice and helpful”
Shanghai Private Dining Room
from £750
minimum spend / per afternoon
Shanghai Private Dining Room
18
50
Hutong
(2)
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Our Shanghai semi-private dining room which overlooks Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf, can accommodate a maximum of 18 guests on two round tables of 9. Do note our minimum spends are dependent on group sizes.
Whole Venue
from £45
per person / per session
Whole Venue
30
45
Maltby Street Wine House
(1)
Bermondsey Station
Bermondsey, Southwark Borough
Bar
Whole venue
Offering a warm and friendly atmosphere, a large selection of continental wines, and delicious cheese & charcuterie platters, our wine house is the perfect place to sit back and unwind.
Shakedown Cocktail & Espresso Bar
from £150
hire fee / per hour
Shakedown Cocktail & Espresso Bar
40
The Dixon Hotel Tower Bridge
(6)
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Bar in a Hotel
Semi-private area
Occupying an awe-inspiring building that dates from 1905, when it served as the Tower Bridge Magistrates Court, The Dixon is a new hotel near Tower Bridge and London Bridge that captures all the culture, creativity and variety
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Book One of Southwark Borough's Cheap Cocktail Party Venues

The Snug
from £10
per person / per session
The Snug
70
The Fountain & Ink
Southwark Station
Waterloo, Southwark Borough
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Get that office party into full swing. Whether it is for Christmas, Summer or your favourite colleagues leaving drinks. Our space is suitable for up to 70 guests standing for drinks and small plates from our seasonal menu.
Full Venue Hire
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
Full Venue Hire
80
120
Gosnells Bermondsey Bar
Bermondsey Station
Bermondsey, Southwark Borough
Bar
Whole venue
Plus, there's always something happening if you prefer to have more active time! The space hosts 120 guests with catering and entertainment options - ideal for birthdays, work events, and festive parties.
The Lounge Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
The Lounge Room
30
60
St Christophers Inn
(37)
Borough Station
Newington, Southwark Borough
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Pub
Private space
M
Marc F.
“I loved the venue, it was just the right size for my birthday party.”
Back section of The Plough
from £300
minimum spend / per afternoon
Back section of The Plough
60
100
The Plough
(6)
East Dulwich, Southwark Borough
Pub
Semi-private area
J
Jacqueline S.
“Amazing venue, staff and food. Highly recommended”
Slice Bar
from £300
minimum spend / per session
Slice Bar
35
35
Belushi's & The Dugout London Bridge
(26)
Borough Station
Newington, Southwark Borough
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
M
Matt A.
“I cannot believe what value for money this place is, absolutely unbelievable.”
Cellar Room
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
Cellar Room
50
60
Vivat Bacchus London Bridge
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
The space comfortably accommodates between 10 to 50 seated guests or up to 60 standing guests, making it ideal for occasions of all sizes. Its distinctive atmosphere ensures a memorable experience for you and your guests,
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at Southwark Borough’s Bars

Bar, Kitchen and Courtyard
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoon
Bar, Kitchen and Courtyard
50
90
Union Theatre
(61)
Southwark Station
Newington, Southwark Borough
Bar in a Theatre
Private space
C
Cassy
“Top communication and a wonderful bar space, where you can also play your own music too.”
The Gold Bar
from £1100
minimum spend / per day
The Gold Bar
100
300
COLAB Tower
(8)
Mansion House Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Event Space in a Bar
Private space
A
Angelina A.
“The Gold Bar went above and beyond to help me with my needs and kept me extremely happy.”
Entire Venue
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoon
Entire Venue
150
150
Pedro's Wine Bar
(26)
Bermondsey Station
Bermondsey, Southwark Borough
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Bar
Whole venue
P
Paige M.
“We hosted our baby shower at Pedros wine bar and it was honestly amazing.”
Courtroom Bar
from £750
hire fee / per day
Courtroom Bar
25
60
The Dixon Hotel Tower Bridge
(6)
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Bar in a Hotel
Private space
Crafted cocktails and a marble-clad sunken bar beneath the judge's original oak canopy – The Dixon’s Courtroom bar is a cocktail bar like no other.
Lower Arch
from £750
minimum spend / per evening
Lower Arch
60
80
SAMA Bankside
(314)
Southwark Station
South Bank, Southwark Borough
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
M
Matt
“DJ was great, cocktails were really good and the space itself was perfect!”
The Bar
from £1098
hire fee / per morning
The Bar
16
60
The Distillery
Southwark Borough, London
Bar
Whole venue
Only available for exclusive hire our Bar offers a contemporary and vintage space for all types of events. From a cocktail reception for up to 60 people to an intimate dinner for 16 we can help create a bespoke event just
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Drink and Dine at Southwark Borough’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

The Top Floor Exclusive
from £55
per person / per session
The Top Floor Exclusive
100
120
Gaucho Tower Bridge
(13)
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
R
Rae
“I would highly recommend this restaurant for those who intend to have a medium-large group setting.”
Lounge Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Lounge Bar
52
60
Brix Ldn
(81)
Borough Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Function Room in a Restaurant
Private space
D
Dom K.
“Hired out the smaller (piano) room at Brix for my 30th venue and was absolutely over the moon.”
The Front Bar Area
from £10
per person / per session
The Front Bar Area
12
30
The Last Talisman
(594)
London Bridge Station
Bermondsey, Southwark Borough
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Restaurant
Shared space
S
Sarah A.
“Our guests commented on how nice the venue was as well as on how good the food and cocktails were.”
Boa Pinga
from £1700
minimum spend / per session
Boa Pinga
50
60
Casa do Frango - London Bridge
(11)
Borough Station
Newington, Southwark Borough
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
A
Akash A.
“Loved the food, ambience , music and the overall vibe would definitely recommend for Events & Parties”
Exclusive Hire
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
Exclusive Hire
100
100
The Coal Shed- London
(11)
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Restaurant
Whole venue
The Coal Shed London, located next to Tower Bridge is the ideal venue for conference dinners, corporate events, personal celebrations, and weddings. The restaurant is set over two floors with the main dining room and bar
Baluchi at The Great Hall
from £100
per person / per evening
Baluchi at The Great Hall
150
150
The LaLiT London
(4)
London Bridge Station
Southwark, Southwark Borough
Restaurant in a Hotel
Private space
Once the great hall of the city's prestigious St Olaves Grammar School, this historic venue has been transformed into Baluchi, a renowned restaurant. The venue is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and offers a signature
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Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in Southwark Borough, London

FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues in Southwark

In Southwark Borough, prices of cocktail party venues average £1200 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 October 2025:

Prices of cocktail party venues in Southwark Borough
From £600 to £3000 minimum spend per event
From £10 to £45 per person
From £750 to £5000 hire fee per day

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

  • 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 (October 2025):

Small cocktail party venues up to 60 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium cocktail party venues between 90 and 120 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large cocktail party venues over 160 guests prices average £3000 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of Cocktail Party Venues in Southwark

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Lauren S.
Verified review
Booked Entire Venue at The Crown
5.0
This venue was perfect for our engagement party! Laura was amazing, we had great communication leading up to the event. The staff were all SO lovely! Even my guests commented on how friendly everyone was. I would definitely recommend here and would book here again for myself. Thank you for helping us to host such a great party!
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Sarah L.
Verified review
Booked Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman
5.0
We held our engagement party here recently and the venue was wonderful. The team were so fantastic at handling every question or request! Would definitely recommend - everyone had a fantastic time and said how great the venue was.