Islington has great spots where you can throw a party without blowing your budget, because let’s be honest, you’d rather spend that money on cocktails than venue hire fees. If you’re searching for minimum spend venues in Islington, you’re in luck. Here, you’ll find many spaces where you only pay for what you eat and drink. Want a cocktail lounge in Angel? A quirky bar with a private area in Clerkenwell? Or maybe a charming pub where you can celebrate without worrying about hidden costs? Islington has options for every occasion, whether it's a birthday, engagement, or just a Friday night that got out of hand. Check out our top picks below and book a great one today!
In Islington, prices of minimum spend 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 Islington, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £35 | to £90 | per person |
| From £1200 | to £2000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
Bar Room at The George & Monkey
in Clerkenwell - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The bar room was brilliant and the pizzas that were ordered were spoken of very highly. Thank you so much!’
The Party Room at The Regent
in Islington - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘It is very reasonably priced in terms of minimum spend. Would recommend.’
The Snug at The Bull
in Angel - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Everything from the booking to the actual party went very easy. Such a good value for money...’
You'll find minimum spend 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 Islington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small minimum spend venues | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium minimum spend venues | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large minimum spend venues | over 120 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |