Found between St. Paul’s and the river, Blackfriars’ engagement party venues are a sight to behold. Imagine your guests sipping cocktails beside walls stacked with rum. Or picture your loved ones toasting by the river on a terrace lined with candlelit booths and heaters for year-round al fresco dining. If you want something grander, there’s a multi-room venue here with mix-and-match party zones: think velvet booths in one corner, a hidden dancefloor in the next, and a showpiece bar stocked with small-batch spirits. Even the more understated venues come with thoughtful touches—like art-lined dining rooms, mezzanine galleries for toasts, or tasting menus built just for the occasion.
Booking costs of engagement party 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 Blackfriars, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From £850 | to £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £1800 | to £2225 | hire fee per day |
| From £100 | to £149 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated January 2026), the best options include:
Whole Venue at Paternoster Tavern
in Blackfriars - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The staff were so nice and helped set out the venue specifically for our function.’
Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
in Blackfriars - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We held an engagement party here in January 2019 and it was absolutely amazing.’
Whole Restaurant at Cote Brasserie St. Paul's
in Blackfriars - rated 4.7/5
Venue said: Ideal for informal gatherings of large groups. This area can seat up to a number of 80 people seated. The restaurant has a range of seating available and some of it can be moved.
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 Blackfriars, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (January 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £720 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event |
Page last updated in January 2026
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