Planning an event in North London? Islington Borough offers function rooms ideal for weddings, business events, and birthdays. Angel and Upper Street are popular picks, thanks to their convenient locations and public transport links. Around the Emirates Stadium and the Business Design Centre, you’ll also find private rooms for hire, often with attractive package deals. Browse our listings and book your venue today!
The cost of function rooms averages around £800 minimum spend per event. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Islington Borough, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £1600 | minimum spend per event |
| From £42 | to £175 | hire fee per hour |
| From £850 | to £3600 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Party Room at The Regent
in Islington - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Very friendly staff Own private bar and toilets Decent sized room with seating Good music sound system...’
Eddies Bar (Function Room) at Owl & Hitchhiker
in Archway - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We had a superb night and the function room was ace.’
The Snug at The Bull
in Angel - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The event was very reasonably priced and I would not hesitate in using the venue again.’
You'll find function rooms 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 Islington Borough, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event |
Smaller function rooms usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington Borough, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Clock Room at The Crown Tavern, rated 4.8/5 - function room for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘Easy to book and had the option of using booking deposit for a bar tab or have it refunded.’
Gin Lounge at Island Queen, rated 5/5 - lounge for 55 guests
Venue said: The Gin Lounge at Island Queen is situated near Angel Station. Perfect for engagements, birthdays, or work events, it offers a private drinks fridge and budget-friendly buffets or small plates.
Private Party Events Space at Trampoline, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 40 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue, great location, perfect space for a small-ish private event.’
Cheap function rooms in Islington Borough start from £200 minimum spend per event or £100 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Gin Lounge at Island Queen, from £200 minimum spend per event
(up to 55 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Private room was really cool, food and drinks were delicious and staff super friendly and helpful.’
Whole Venue at Ninth Ward London, from £100 hire fee per day
(up to 140 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘For the price of booking, it was literally perfect.’
Llerena Restaurant at Llerena Tapas Bar, from £35 per person
(up to 60 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The venue was perfect for my 30th birthday party!’
In Islington Borough, function rooms are most commonly booked for 5 to 55 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £2,000. |
User who booked The Party Room at The Regent for 35 guests
said: ‘All my guests commented on how fantastic the venue and friendly and helpful the staff were.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £800 and £2,000. |
User who booked The Snug at The Bull for 11 guests
said: ‘Friendly and attentive staff. Flexible when there was a change in attendance on short notice.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £70 and £250. |
User who booked Frequency Large Meeting Room at Frequency Kings Cross for 3 guests
said: ‘Conveniently located for Kings Cross, with cafe on the ground floor and meeting rooms in the basement.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £550 and £1,500. |
User who booked The Dining Room at The Zetter Clerkenwell for 11 guests
said: ‘The room, atmosphere, location and the service was exceptional! Would love to come back for a drink...’ |
| Wedding | Usually between £1,700 and £5,300. |
User who booked Whole Venue at Coin Laundry for 140 guests
said: ‘For some of our guests this was their first experience of a Western wedding and they thoroughly enjoyed it.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
To provide you with relevant information, our pages are refreshed using an algorithm that aggregates real-time data, including bookings, reviews, and venue updates.