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Top Engagement Party Venues in Essex
Essex knows how to throw a party, and an engagement celebration here can be as grand or as intimate as you like. You could be clinking glasses in a grand estate, celebrating under the soft glow of festoon lights in a hidden woodland retreat, or toasting atop a rooftop of the Thames. Fancy raising a glass in a country manor where royalty once roamed? For a touch of old-school romance, some venues even sit on the grounds of former coaching inns where star-crossed lovers once met in secret. Local tip: The local vineyards produce award-winning sparkling wines—perfect for toasting to the future. Check out Essex’s best engagement party venues right here!
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![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexPPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![1st Floor Function Room at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor Function Room
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
60 guestsKushiEssexThis is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to -
![First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
125 guestsSlug and Lettuce ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexSlug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday. -
![The Regency at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regency
180 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Regency is an elegant bespoke function space which is situated on the ground floor of the manor house and definitely lives up to its name. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, framed with floor to ceiling windows and doors, -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £20
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityLake Suite & Terrace
180 guestsWarley Park Golf ClubBrentwood, EssexLake Suite & Terrace is a beautiful nature-surrounded space for weddings, parties, and other types of events. It seats up to 150 guests and includes a private bar, easy catering access, and various layouts for formal and -
![Garden Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £500
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityGarden Room
200 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexUnique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden. -
![The Mega Marquee at The Chigwell Marquees in Essex]()
from £7000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Mega Marquee
2000 guestsThe Chigwell MarqueesChigwell StationEssexSituated in the picturesque grounds of Chigwell Hall in Essex, the Mega Marquee is a spacious and versatile venue for large events, accommodating from 300 to 1,000 guests. -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between. -
![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
60 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThe Ballroom is a beautiful room located within the main house and furnished to a very high standard. This stylish room lends itself to small intimate weddings, parties and corporate events. -
![Exclusive Use at East Mersea Hall in Colchester, Essex]()
from £8686
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
300 guestsEast Mersea HallColchester, EssexWhen you book your wedding at East Mersea Hall, the venue will be exclusively yours for the day. This, together with its secluded location, gives you the privacy to enjoy your special occasion among your family and friends. -
![Waltham Abbey Venue Hire at The River Garden in London, Essex]()
from £500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWaltham Abbey Venue Hire
200 guestsThe River GardenLondon, EssexRiverside location set in a beautiful botanical garden - Spacious interior featuring a modern design - Expansive patio area ideal for outdoor enjoyment - Large parking available, accommodating up to 50 cars
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Enjoy Essex's Small Engagement Party Spaces
from £250
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Entire Venue
70
70
The Vine Inn
Essex
Bifold doors open from the barn to the terrace, connecting both spaces, perfect for those summer parties. Our venue is perfect for birthday parties, anniversaries, celebrations and special occasions.
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Loft
50
100
Alex Southend On Sea
Essex
The Loft at Alex Southend on Sea offers a first-floor space for gatherings and private events. Multiple TV screens show live sports, ideal for fans. The private bar provides quick service, and a flexible layout accommodates
from £100
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Inside Space
62
100
Powerleague Colchester
Colchester, Essex
Whether you need a space for a corporate meeting, team-building activity, social gathering, or private party, the venue can be customized to fit your needs.
from £70
per person / per session
per person / per session
Exclusive Use
80
100
The Old Parish Rooms
Essex
But if 'weddingy' is your thing, we're up for that too! We're a boutique venue, perfect for intimate weddings and parties. Due to our unusual split level layout, here's how many people we can accommodate: wedding ceremony
from £50
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Dance Studio & Events Space
100
Strictly Smartz
Essex
The venue can hold up to 100 guests and is available on weekday evenings, full weekends, and selected daytime slots.
from £50
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Market
15
40
Patch Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Alongside our flexible coworking studios and private offices, our event spaces are available to hire by the hour, offering characterful, inspiring environments for meetings, workshops, and team off-sites.
Book One of Essex's Cheap Places for Engagement Parties
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Event Space
250
260
Rettendon Lodge Events
Chelmsford, Essex
From your first consultation until your final guests depart on your special day, you will be looked after by your own Event Manager, banqueting and bar team.
from £29
per person / per day
per person / per day
Sapphire Private Room
30
50
Puttshack Lakeside
Essex
Our Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting for birthday parties, office parties or corporate events for up to 50 guests.
from £75
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Sports Bar
50
50
The Harlow Arena
Essex
With capacity for up to 500 people, a stylish outdoor stretch tent, and a fully licensed bar, this space is perfect for summer parties, live events or corporate celebrations.
from £100
minimum spend / per morning
minimum spend / per morning
Exclusive Dining Area
35
50
The Breakfast Club Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Our first floor can be hired as a PDR for Exclusive Events, Meetings or Group Dining. This Private space is located on the First Floor of our Caf on Moulsham St and can accommodate up-to 35 guests seated, or 50 in a combination
from £200
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
The Cart Lodge
30
30
Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping
Essex
Thoughtfully restored using natural materials and sympathetic design, this spacious and light-filled venue is ideal for film and photography shoots, intimate workshops, wellness retreats, or creative gatherings.
from £350
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Entire Cottage
4
30
Old Bakehouse Cottage
Essex
Enjoy the entire cottage to yourself, whether for photoshoots or simple gatherings. It features wooden interiors for a cozy country feel, along with modern bedrooms.
Enjoy Your Special Day with Top Restaurants for Engagement Parties
from £35
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Venue
56
90
Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
In the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that
from £70
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Seating Space
80
100
Namaste Village Southend-On-Sea
Essex
The Indian restaurant is highly esteemed as it has won the British Curry Awards & the English Curry Awards, has been featured as the eighth-best curry house in Britain in The Times, and in the Taste of England.
from £800
hire fee / per day
hire fee / per day
Private Dining room
14
20
Haywards
Essex
Haywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke
from £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
45
60
Koryu
Colchester, Essex
Koryu is a traditional and contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring modern Japanese cuisine. Our high-end menu showcases a variety of dishes from three sections: the main kitchen, the fresh sushi & seafood bar and the grill.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
The Club Restaurant & Lounge
170
250
Chelmsford City Racecourse
Chelmsford, Essex
Windows wrap this room allowing for natural daylight and a built in bar makes this space perfect for private dinners and important events.
from £1000
minimum spend / per morning
minimum spend / per morning
The Caf (Full Venue Hire)
75
100
The Breakfast Club Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
The Breakfast Club Chelmsford is our 13th Caf, and the 3rd Caf outside of London. Bringing all of your favourites to Chelmsford, and now the perfect venue for your Party or Event Space.
Featured Engagement Party Bars for Your Pre-Wedding Celebration
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
150
280
Be At One Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Looking for the perfect place for a private party? Why not hire our our private room with its own bar and dance the night away on your very own Rooftop terrace!
from £300
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main Bar Area
43
70
BAR PLUS
Chelmsford, Essex
The main bar area is the busiest part of the venue and has the strongest “Bar Plus” feel. The layout is simple, with plenty of standing space and room to set up tables if needed.
from £20
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Red Room
26
35
The King William
Chigwell Station
Essex
If you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Essex, then pay a visit to Chigwell. The King William IV is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart
from £150
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Marquee
200
200
The Harlow Arena
Essex
With capacity for up to 500 people, a stylish outdoor stretch tent, and a fully licensed bar, this space is perfect for summer parties, live events or corporate celebrations.
from £3000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Venue Hire
100
300
Boom Battle Bar Lakeside
Essex
Ready, Lakeside? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Lakeside's shopping centre and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with
from £3500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Venue Hire
100
300
Boom Battle Bar Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Ready, Chelmsford? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Bond Street and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist, this
FAQs about Top Engagement Party Venues in Essex
Booking costs of engagement 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From £300 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £800 | to £2200 | hire fee per day |
You'll find engagement 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 Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 200 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 260 guests | prices average £2200 hire fee per day |
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