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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Leicester
Find the best drinks reception venues Leicester has to offer right here, from chic cocktail bars around Granby Street to stylish lounges near Curve Theatre. With its rich cultural mix, the city serves everything from craft ales to sparkling prosecco, often with a side of legendary Indian cuisine. Home to Kasabian, Walkers crisps, and one football fairytale, Leicester knows how to celebrate. Keep scrolling and let’s find your perfect spot.
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![Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester]()
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLower Floor - Clubhouse
100 guestsCarisbrooke Tennis ClubLeicesterMMairead F.
“The kitchen was well equipped and the bar offered a wide selection of drinks at very reasonable prices.” -
![Restaurant at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
50 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterThe space leans into Mediterranean influences, especially Italian-inspired food, paired with a solid bar offering cocktails and a range of drinks. The setup feels polished but still comfortable, so it works whether you’re -
![Secret Lounge at Secret Garden Restaurant & Lounge in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySecret Lounge
20 guestsSecret Garden Restaurant & LoungeLeicesterSecret Garden is a restaurant and bar space in Leicester that brings together Mediterranean-inspired food—especially Italian—with a strong drinks offering. -
![Full Venue at The Loft Bar Leicester in Leicester City Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityFull Venue
160 guestsThe Loft Bar LeicesterLeicester City CentreWe have a full menu of beers, wine, spirits, and cocktails available. Bespoke menu development to personalise the event for the drinks and style you love. -
![Ground Floor at Sophy Bar & Club in Leicester City Centre]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityGround Floor
180 guestsSophy Bar & ClubLeicester City CentreSophy’s Ground floor captures the affluent feel of enjoying a drink in a rich environment with good music. The Main Room has a capacity of 150 guests and is wheelchair accessible. -
![Bar Area at The Metal Monocle in Leicester]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar Area
200 guestsThe Metal MonocleLeicesterThe Bar Area has a maximum capacity of 200 people and is ideal for live music & performances and drinking parties. This space features a bar, a pool table, a stage and karaoke equipment. -
![The Pavilion at Winstanley House in Leicester]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Pavilion
160 guestsWinstanley HouseLeicesterWith its own private bar and lounge areas, these can be used as an additional break-out space for team-building workshops, drinks receptions, product displays, networking activities or one-to-one sessions. -
![Dining Room at The City Rooms in Leicester City Centre]()
from £33
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
60 guestsThe City RoomsLeicester City CentreThis room also offers the perfect setting for reception drinks at a corporate event. Free WiFi for all delegates Reduced car parking rates available -
![Front Bar at Bar Dos Hermanos in Leicester]()
from £250
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityFront Bar
25 guestsBar Dos HermanosLeicesterIdeal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or casual standing drinks in an intimate, informal front-room setting. What guests say: The space is cosy and warm with Cuban-influenced decor and regular live -
![Main Bar Area at Bar Dos Hermanos in Leicester]()
from £350
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityMain Bar Area
80 guestsBar Dos HermanosLeicesterIdeal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social drink‑led gathering or an informal seated meal in an intimate, easygoing space. What sets it apart: A regular Sunday saxophone performance provides live music that reinforces -
![Room 01 at Varanasi Boutique Restaurant in Leicester City Centre]()
from £80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 01
13 guestsVaranasi Boutique RestaurantLeicester City CentreThe room benefits from natural light when required, nearby accessible toilets and full table service supplied by the restaurant, including wine and cocktail options. -
![Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester]()
from £160
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityExclusive Hire
960 guestsLvl1 @DSULeicester
#Supervenue
BBhavneet P.
“Great communications and venue facilities”
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Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £35 per person. 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 Leicester, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £33 | to £41 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £60 | to £160 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Lower Floor - Clubhouse at Carisbrooke Tennis Club in Leicester - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Everything went smoothly and it was a great spot to host a party. Would definitely book again...’ -
Exclusive Hire at Lvl1 @DSU in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great communications and venue facilities...’ -
Knighton Suite at Holiday Inn Leicester - Wigston in Leicester - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: The Perfect Venue for Conferences, Meetings & Events in Leicester Perfectly located in Wigston, just a short drive from the M1, Leicester city centre, East Midlands Airport, and Leicester Train Station, Holiday Inn Leicester...
You'll find drinks reception 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 Leicester, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £60 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 80 and 160 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 210 guests | prices average £160 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Leicester, available to book on Tagvenue:
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2 Floors at HARVEYS
on 43 Belvoir Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: With resident DJs, varied music sets, and drink deals that keep things moving, it’s a popular choice for students, birthday groups, and anyone planning a big celebration. -
Full Venue at The Loft Bar Leicester
on 2 Albion Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Leicester's newest cocktail bar in the city centre, serving up home creations and classic favourites. We have a full menu of beers, wine, spirits, and cocktails available. -
Networking Space at The Gresham Aparthotel
on 36 Market Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The space includes air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a fully stocked bar, and catering can be arranged on request. Self-catering is also available with access to the kitchen by prior arrangement.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £100 hire fee per hour | typically between 60 and 160 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £350 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 120 guests |
| Hall | prices average £160 hire fee per hour | typically between 40 and 300 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 160 guests |
Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Leicester, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Room 02 at Varanasi Boutique Restaurant - dining room for 13 guests
Venue said: Varanasi Boutique Restaurant is located in Leicester. This Indian restaurant specialises in fine dining. Our dishes are prepared with high quality ingredients using traditional methods. -
Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester - hall for 40 guests
Venue said: Create Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building. -
Arrowsmith's Digital Darts at Arrowsmith Leicester - pub for 25 guests
Venue said: Then you'll set up your profile on the system, select a game and get playing! And if you get Hungry during battle our dart-friendly food and drink is on hand at the flick of a switch to make sure you don’t run out of energy...
Cheap drinks reception venues in Leicester start from £350 minimum spend per event or £35 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Front Bar at Bar Dos Hermanos, from £350 minimum spend per event (up to 25 guests standing)
Venue said: The area has step-free access and nearby accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social seated meal or casual standing drinks in an intimate, informal front-room setting. -
Studio 5 at Create Studios Leicester, from £37 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Create Studios Leicester is a dance studio operating multiple in-house rehearsal rooms and featuring a street-level loading entrance that gives direct access into the building. -
Loughborough & Harborough at Holiday Inn Leicester, from £200 hire fee per day (up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: Loughborough & Harborough is a function room in Holiday Inn Leicester and its defining quality is a pillar-free, reconfigurable layout that adapts easily between banquet and open-plan setups.
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