Drinks Reception Venues for Hire in Soho, London

Booking costs of drinks reception venues average £1500 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 Soho, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Exclusive Hire at Basement Sate in Soho - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Great venue for a private event, really nice atmosphere and completely self contained.’

• Soho Sky Terrace at Courthouse Hotel Soho in Soho - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘Lovely venue, excellent food & drinks.’

• The Chairman's Lounge at The Crown & Two Chairmen in Soho - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Private bar is large with lots of drinks available. Can’t beat the location for convenience.’

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 Soho, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for drinks reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller drinks reception venues usually fit up to 45 guests standing. Here are some great options in Soho, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• The Salon Bleu at L'Escargot, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 22 guests
  Our user said: ‘Hired the blue room for a celebratory dinner. Room was very comfortable, and nicely decorated.’

• Train Carriage at Cahoots, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 30 guests
  Venue said: The bar specialises in theatrical cocktail presentations served in novelty vessels and pairs in-house catering with live swinging music and a compact dance area for evening programming.

• Large cave - 20 to 25 people at Zum Barbarossa, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 25 guests
  Venue said: Features: The space contains clusters of low-slung sofas and armchairs grouped around small round cocktail tables, each table served by its own low lamp.

Cheap drinks reception venues in Soho start from £500 minimum spend per event or £500 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Full Venue Hire at La Familia, Soho, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 180 guests standing)
  Venue said: Ideal for: Social groups seeking a relaxed, music‑led evening that moves from seated dining to standing drinks and informal dancing. What guests say: The venue is welcoming and energetic, and the staff are attentive and friendly.

• Full Venue Hire at Disrepute, from £500 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Venue said: Disrepute is a cocktail bar that provides an intimate, club-style atmosphere concentrated in a single enclosed room. Design: Dark leather banquettes run along both walls and pair with brass-edged low tables and teal velvet...

• Red Room at Prosecco Caffe Soho, from £25 per person (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: Perfect for corporate affairs or casual meetups, the venue serves a curated selection of Prosecco, guided by knowledgeable staff. Enjoy after-work drinks or tasting sessions in the heart of London’s nightlife.