Engagement Party Venues for Hire in Blackfriars, London

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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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.’

• Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘This venue was absolutely perfect for our engagement party for 50 people.’

• Black Parrot Bar at Black Parrot Bar in Blackfriars - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The bar staff employee was nice but the owner/manager was not, see dislikes below).’

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 (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for engagement party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller engagement party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Blackfriars, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Bordeaux at Côte Brasserie St Paul's, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
  Venue said: Our Bordeaux private conference style room is nicely decorated and can be used for small meetings and gatherings. Has a seated capacity of 14 people with access to a tv screen, flipchart, free Wi-Fi and a fridge to keep those...

• Private Room at Amalfi St. Paul, rated 5/5 - dining room for 50 guests
  Venue said: Amalfi Ristorante is an Italian restaurant next to St Paul's Cathedral, with space for up to 170 guests across an open-plan dining room and a semi-private area.

• Private Dining Room at CORD Restaurant - dining room for 30 guests
  Venue said: Combined Reuters & Viceroy With a capacity for 26 seated guests this option will suit larger gatherings. Smaller parties will benefit from the additional space if drinks reception area is required.

Cheap engagement party venues in Blackfriars start from £10 per person or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• Bar & Lounge at Locke Millennium Bridge, from £10 per person (up to 80 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘From the moment we booked, the whole process was seamless.’

• Full Venue Hire at Shaws Booksellers, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 150 guests standing)
  Venue said: The entire Shaws Booksellers venue is available for exclusive hire, giving you full access to its bars and flexible event spaces. It is perfect for large corporate events, company celebrations, Christmas parties, product...

• Cafe & Event Space at Vanda's Kitchen, from £75 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: The adaptable London space holds a full set commercial kitchen, flanked by an adorable café-style front perfect for daytime use and evening or weekend hire.