Halloween Venues for Hire in London

Booking costs of Halloween 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 London, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• The Basement Bar at The Slaughtered Lamb in Clerkenwell - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘I had amazing halloween party.’

• Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Fitzrovia - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We hired this venue for our engagement party and everything was flawless right from the get go.’

• The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Great party space with different areas. Option to go downstairs to Bar Soho.’

You'll find Halloween 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 London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):

These are the venues within 1.1 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Fire Mirror Arch at Vauxhall Arches on 39-44 Parry Street Vauxhall - 0.6 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘They sorted us out every step of the way, and were very responsive on the night of the event.’
• The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall on 15 Craig's Court Whitehall - 0.9 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘The location was great for my 50th birthday party. Very central and easy for guests to get to.’
• Roof Studio at Siobhan Davies Dance Studios on 85 St George's Road - 1.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We were very happy with everything. Will certainly booking the place again.’

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

Here are our top picks:

• You can't go wrong with a witch costume. It's classic and timeless, so you'll always be able to wear it again. Plus, it's fun to play around with different looks—you can get as elaborate or simple as you want.
• A zombie costume will make a statement without being too scary (unless you want it to be!). If you're looking for something more subtle, try adding a little blood and dirt smears to your everyday clothes.
• If you love cats, a cat costume might be just what you need. You can also get creative by dressing up like one of your favourite animals from books or movies—just make sure it isn't too scary for any kids who might see you out trick-or-treating on Halloween night!
• A devil costume doesn’t sound bad either. You can go with the classic red and black, or bust out a more modern take on it. Either way, this is an easy costume that will impress your friends.

Here are some tips for spooking up your space:

• Set up a haunted house in the back room if your venue has one. If you have any actor friends or guests who’d like to act scary at your Halloween event this is a great spot for them to do their thing!
• Get some fake cobwebs and spider webs and hang them around the place. You can also use string lights or even plain white lights to create an eerie glow that'll make everyone feel like they're in an episode of Stranger Things.
• Buy some fake skeletons or skulls and display them around the venue so it looks like something is lurking around every corner. 
• If you want to go all out, you could try making your own tombstones out of cardboard. Just remember that when people are paying money to come into your venue for Halloween, they expect a certain standard of quality—so if you're going for something more elaborate than just a few decorations on the wall, don't skimp out on things like fake blood splatters or fog machines if you want it to look truly authentic. It all depends on whether you want to go all out with your Halloween party or if you want to keep it fairly low-key. 

To really boost the atmosphere, craft a great playlist that features plenty of Halloween classics like ‘The Monster Mash’.

If you want to make your party is the talk of the town, it's important to think about how you can make sure everyone has a good time. Here are some ideas:

• Hire a DJ and make sure they play spooky music all night long.
• Set up a photo booth where guests can take pictures in costumes.
• Put on a costume contest; the winner gets bragging rights forever!
• Hire some actors or get your friends to dress up and scare other guests.
• Play an escape room game that you make up yourself if you have the time and energy to set one up!

When organising a Halloween party in London, your catering options can vary depending on your chosen venue. For a flexible approach, TOLA offers the freedom to choose between their excellent in-house catering services or the opportunity to bring in an external caterer, ensuring your spooky feast matches your exact desires. On the other hand, if you're looking for a venue that provides catering for your event, both Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar and the Basement Bar at The Oxford Market exclusively offer this service.