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Top Party Restaurants in Essex
Food, music, and someone else doing the dishes. Essex party restaurants are here to get your dinner party started. What to expect? Eateries that lean family-style, with big tables and loud laughs. But that’s not all, some spaces are themed: a cowboy night in Brentwood, a drag brunch in Basildon, and more. Good for birthdays, office gatherings or just for getting out of the house. Plenty of cuisines, plenty of space, and more than a few that turn the lights down when the dessert hits the table. Are you ready to take your party to the next level with great food and service? Book away!
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![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
20 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
45 guestsKushiEssexThis is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to -
![Exclusive Dining Area at The Breakfast Club Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £100
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityExclusive Dining Area
35 guestsThe Breakfast Club ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur first floor can be hired as a PDR for Exclusive Events, Meetings or Group Dining. This Private space is located on the First Floor of our Caf on Moulsham St and can accommodate up-to 35 guests seated, or 50 in a combination -
![Private Dining Room at Koryu in Colchester, Essex]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
45 guestsKoryuColchester, EssexIf you’re looking for an exclusive space in the city centre for you and your friends, family or colleagues, we offer private fine dining, in our stunning downstairs location. -
![The Club Restaurant & Lounge at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club Restaurant & Lounge
170 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexThe Club has a private, VIP vibe. A private space with panoramic views across the racecourse, this space is on the first floor of the grandstand and can hold up to 250 people. -
![The Caf (Full Venue Hire) at The Breakfast Club Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityThe Caf (Full Venue Hire)
75 guestsThe Breakfast Club ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThis fantastic Caf is the perfect place to celebrate, have a party of take advantage of our Private Dining Space upstairs. Drop us a line, and our dedicated team will take care of the rest! -
![Private Dining room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining room
14 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards private dining room, The Stable, retains many of the building’s original stable features with a smart stable door completing the room. The Stable is separate from the main dining room and can seat up to 14 guests. -
![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsMowgli Street Food ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexIn the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that -
![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThis makes the perfect setting for a winning evening! The room also features a flat-screen television and sound system enabling you to easily set the mood for your dining experience -
![The Countryside Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Countryside Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe room also features a flat-screen TV, sound system and air conditioning - perfect for setting the mood for your dining experience. -
![Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapphire Private Room
30 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexAre you looking for a unique private function room with a lively atmosphere and an upscale hi-tech mini golf experience for your event? Our Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting -
![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexWhy not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly.
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Celebrate at Top Restaurants for Birthday Parties
from £50
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per person / per day
Las Iguanas Lakeside
220
250
Las Iguanas Lakeside
Essex
Las Iguanas Lakeside brings Latin American flair to life with colorful artwork, irresistible food and cocktails, and a buzzing atmosphere from afternoon through to late night.
from £35
per person / per day
per person / per day
Adnams Suite
14
20
Galvin Green Man
Chelmsford, Essex
Set in the beautiful Essex countryside, close to Great Waltham in a building dating back to 1341, Galvin Green Man is an award-winning, Bib Gourmand British pub and modern restaurant, boasting panoramic views and an extensive
from £2000
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Main room
50
80
Haywards
Essex
Haywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke
from £29
per person / per day
per person / per day
Ruby semi-private area
50
Puttshack Lakeside
Essex
If you are planning a birthday party, corporate event, office party or get together with your friends, Ruby semi-private area is the ideal space for you!
from £276
per person / per day
per person / per day
Whole Venue
180
250
Down Hall Hotel
Essex
Our range of newly refurbished and traditional wedding reception rooms can cater for parties of varying size, with the Bridgeman Suite hosting up to 180 for a wedding breakfast and 250 people for an evening reception.
from £1000
minimum spend / per day
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue
45
800
Bar and Beyond Chelmsford
Chelmsford, Essex
Our flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar and Beyond is the ultimate event destination. Perfect for corporate events, milestone celebrations, Christmas parties and everything in between.
FAQs about Top Party Restaurants in Essex
In Essex, prices of party restaurants average £500 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £250 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £29 | to £35 | per person |
| From £350 | to £1000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find party restaurants 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 Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small party restaurants | up to 50 guests | prices average £800 hire fee per day |
| Medium party restaurants | between 80 and 150 guests | prices average £350 minimum spend per event |
| Large party restaurants | over 200 guests | prices average £1700 minimum spend per event |