Imagine hosting your event in Southwark's best function room, where the space feels like it’s designed just for you. From traditional pubs along the South Bank to boutique hotel venues near Borough Market, these function rooms help you create a memorable atmosphere that your guests won’t forget. Tagvenue makes it effortless to quickly find and book a venue that checks all your boxes, so you’re never left settling for second best.
The cost of function rooms averages around £2300 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 Southwark, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £1000 | to £4800 | minimum spend per event |
| From £71 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
The Blossom Tree Room at Sticky Mango Waterloo
in Waterloo - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Thank you to the lovely staff from the waiters to the bar staff to the chef!’
Thomas Doggett’s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge
in South Bank - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Would recommend The Terrace as a great venue to hold an event.’
The Drawing Room at BFI Southbank
in Waterloo - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Sam was fab, venue was great, operation was slick.Would book 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 Southwark, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £71 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £1250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £6600 minimum spend per event |
Smaller function rooms usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Southwark, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Great intimate space for a small private party, the ambiance and music was nice. Staff were nice and helpful.’
Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Used a small private dining room for a farewell dinner.’
Whole Venue at The Travel Cafe Waterloo, rated 4.9/5 - cafe for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Was a great venue for our small team away day. Value was great as well as the service.’
Cheap function rooms in Southwark start from £50 hire fee per hour or £300 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Meeting Room at The Travel Cafe Lounge, from £50 hire fee per hour
(up to 8 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘For the price, it was an amazing value. I would definitely hire this room again and recommend it to anyone!’
Dance Studio at Union Theatre, from £300 hire fee per day
(up to 35 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Drinks a good price, pizzas lovely and Sasha was brilliant. Couldn’t have asked for a better venue!’
The Glitter Gallery at LIMIN SOUTHBANK, from £35 per person
(up to 150 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘All 100 of our attendees were super happy and we are looking forward to booking this place again.’
In Southwark, 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 £350 and £1,600. |
User who booked Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman for 40 guests
said: ‘The space, staff, food and location are all absolutely excellent!’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £90 and £250. |
User who booked Meeting Room in near Waterloo at The Travel Cafe Waterloo for 2 guests
said: ‘A lovely quirky venue with great coffee and surrounded by plants. A gem and will definitely use again.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £100 and £700. |
User who booked The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman for 20 guests
said: ‘Provided a great venue for a great birthday celebration, great food and drink and everything was catered for.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £1,200 and £3,900. |
User who booked Thomas Doggett’s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge for 65 guests
said: ‘The whole event was wonderfully supported.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £300 and £1,300. |
User who booked Event Space at Alaska Waterloo for 82 guests
said: ‘The venue was great and in a good location. It had a cloakroom and DJ decks that could be used.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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