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.
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 £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £60 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1880 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Bar at Crol and Co London Bridge
in Newington - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Wonderful night, huge thank you to the ladies who ran the bar and made the most delicious cocktails.’
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.’
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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 90 and 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £3600 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 90 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Pub | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 80 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Southwark Borough, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Lounge Bar at Brix Ldn, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Hired out the smaller (piano) room at Brix for my 30th venue and was absolutely over the moon.’
The Lounge Room at St Christophers Inn, rated 4.4/5 - lounge for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Don, the DJ, who amazingly came with the room when booked, was just as amazing.’
Boa Pinga at Casa do Frango - London Bridge, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Loved the food, ambience , music and the overall vibe would definitely recommend for Events & Parties...’
Cheap cocktail party venues in Southwark Borough start from £500 minimum spend per event or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Bar at Crol and Co London Bridge, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 45 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Wonderful night, huge thank you to the ladies who ran the bar and made the most delicious cocktails.’
The Mezzanine at The Last Talisman, from £10 per person
(up to 30 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We were able to decorate the room as we pleased and it was a great space for an event. Good value for money.’
The Yellow Room at Prince of Peckham, from £100 hire fee per event
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: We just might be the place for you. A semi-private space off of our main bar - with great seating options, and easy access to the bar. For more information on prices and availability send us an enquiry.
Page last updated in September 2026
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