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Top Restuarants for Parties 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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![Bar and Lounge at Viet Kitchens in Essex]()
from £175
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBar and Lounge
80 guestsViet KitchensEssexAuthentic Vietnamese Restaurant with Bar and Lounge capacity for 100 person. Private party room and Karaoke. Live Music and DJ if required.
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![Entire Venue at BOBO & WILD - Chigwell in Essex]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
30 guestsBOBO & WILD - ChigwellChigwell StationEssexA casual café-restaurant with an easygoing character, moving from relaxed daytime dining to informal evening meals. Design: The venue has a relaxed café-restaurant character and an informal daytime dining feel.
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![Restaurant at Marco's New York Italian Brentwood in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
120 guestsMarco's New York Italian BrentwoodBrentwood, EssexThe restaurant area has a capacity of up to 150 guests and is ideal for dinner parties, corporate events, cocktail receptions and other special occasions.
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![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
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![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, EssexThe Essex County Cricket Club dining room is a private dining room in the Galvin Green Man centred on a single long wooden table that organises the space for private, seated meals.
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![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexPrivate Dining Room — Dining Room in Bill's Colchester Restaurant. A window-lined dining room defined by large timber-framed sash windows that flood the space with daylight.
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![Dining Area at The Rayleigh Lodge in Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Area
40 guestsThe Rayleigh LodgeEssexMake the most of our dedicated dining space — ideal for bringing people together. Choose from our 2 or 3-course set menu for a sit-down celebration, perfect for marking a special occasion.
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![Entire Venue at 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in Essex]()
from £32
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
77 guests1935 Rooftop Restaurant & BarEssex1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a rooftop dining venue pairing modern British cooking with views across the airport runway and Essex countryside. Venue highlights: The soundproofed rooftop dining area has large windows overlooking
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![Event Space at The Brentwood Kitchen in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space
36 guestsThe Brentwood KitchenBrentwood, EssexThe vibe. An independent eatery by day, a buzzing private party space by night. The Brentwood Kitchen is all about great food, cocktails, good music and even better company.
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![Adnams Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityAdnams Suite
14 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe menu uses fresh local ingredients and courses are presented and paced to suit celebratory meals.
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![The Library at The Royal Forest, Epping Forest in Essex]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Library
40 guestsThe Royal Forest, Epping ForestChingford StationEssexThe Library is a characterful space lined with bookshelves, offering a warm and refined setting for private events. Seating up to 40 guests, it’s perfect for intimate celebrations, business dinners, or group gatherings in
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![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
45 guestsKushiEssexKushi is a contemporary Indian restaurant defined by an intimate, design-led interior featuring curved arches and low, table-level lighting. Design: The venue's interior pairs dark marble-topped tables and brass table lamps
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FAQs about Top Restuarants for Parties in Essex
Booking costs of party restaurants average £38 per person. 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:
| Typically between £29 | and £39 | per person |
| Typically between £250 | and £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £250 | and £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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
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Semi Private Area at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 18 guests
Venue said: The restaurant is also dog-friendly, with treats available for four-legged visitors. The bright ground-floor dining room is complemented by an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining and drinks. -
Private Dining room at Haywards - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Stable is separate from the main dining room and can seat up to 14 guests. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. Minimum numbers or a minimum spend are applicable at various times. -
The Forest Room at The Royal Forest, Epping Forest - dining room for 25 guests
Venue said: The space has Wi‑Fi and air conditioning, and the venue provides step-free access and accessible toilets. Ideal for: Small groups seeking a seated, informal dining experience in a characterful, domestic-style room.
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Restaurant at Marco's New York Italian Brentwood, from £20 per person (up to 120 guests seated)
Venue said: The space features comfortable, elegant lounge chairs and sofas. You will also have access to the open bar area. -
Karaoke Room at No Name Bar and Games, from £50 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: The karaoke room is a private space for up to 25 people, set up for smaller groups and casual events. It’s a popular choice for birthdays, hen or stag parties, or just a night out with friends. -
Modern at Harlow Hotel by Accor, from £250 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: The Modern meeting room is one of our popular rooms that can hold up to 16 Boardroom or 20 cabaret. The space offers great natural daylight and comes fully equipped for any style of meeting with its high-tech screen with...
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