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Top Party Spaces in London
Party venues in London start from around £400 minimum spend, rising to about £1,000 for larger or premium spaces, with hire fees from roughly £70 per hour or £200 per event. Hire pubs, bars, cocktail bars, function rooms or event spaces for birthdays, engagements, hen and stag dos, or a night out with friends. Choose a semi-private area to keep costs down, or hire a space exclusively for full privacy. Discover the best places to celebrate in the capital.
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![Lounge Bar private hire at Lost Society (Battersea SW11) in Battersea, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityLounge Bar private hire
80 guestsLost Society (Battersea SW11)Battersea, London
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VVik P.
“Had my 50th Birthday party there 2 weeks ago Saturday night..Hired the quirky House Party room....” -
![The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Boudoir Bar
100 guestsBar SohoLeicester Square StationSoho, London
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RRoni S.
“Great party space with different areas. Option to go downstairs to Bar Soho.” -
![Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton in City of London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityDiscotheque
100 guestsQueen of HoxtonLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonMMari F.
“I had my party at their sister venue book club and it was great” -
![The Clubhouse at the Victoria at The Clubhouse at The Vic in Tottenham, London]()
from £400
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Clubhouse at the Victoria
120 guestsThe Clubhouse at The VicBruce Grove StationTottenham, London
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WWill
“Venue is a perfect for a party and getting your mates together. Private bar, smoking area and dj decks.” -
![Full Venue Hire at The Lucky Pig Cocktail Bar in Fitzrovia, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
120 guestsThe Lucky Pig Cocktail BarGreat Portland Street StationFitzrovia, London
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HHayley M.
“Would definitely recommend using this venue if you are looking to host a private party in London.” -
![Function Room Lower floor at Simmons | Holborn in Holborn, London]()
from £750
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityFunction Room Lower floor
200 guestsSimmons | HolbornHolborn StationHolborn, London
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AAzania
“Fantastic place to have a private party. I had my 35th birthday here and the staff and venue was 10/10.” -
![The Party Room at The Regent in Islington, London]()
from £350
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Party Room
60 guestsThe RegentAngel StationIslington, London
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MMarco B.
“Lovely venue with friendly staff , the Party Room is very cozy, perfect for private parties / events” -
![The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall in Whitehall, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Vault Bar
300 guestsWalkers of WhitehallCharing Cross StationWhitehall, LondonSSarah C.
“Such a fab venue for a private hire party - great location, great food and the whole team was amazing!” -
![The Underground Speakeasy at Apples & Pears in Tower Hamlets, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Underground Speakeasy
60 guestsApples & PearsAldgate East StationTower Hamlets, London
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CCarmel P.
“Great venue for a private party, dedicated area with bar and option for music.” -
![Whole Venue at Coldharbour Blue (Whirled Cinema) in Herne Hill, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
70 guestsColdharbour Blue (Whirled Cinema)Brixton StationHerne Hill, LondonEElla T.
“Whirled cinema is the perfect venue for a private event like a birthday party!” -
![The JubJub at Callooh Callay Shoreditch in Shoreditch, London]()
from £700
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe JubJub
40 guestsCallooh Callay ShoreditchOld Street StationShoreditch, London
#Supervenue
LLouise G.
“We hired the Jub Jub for a 40th Birthday party. It was the perfect space for the occasion.” -
![Garden Room at TOLA in Peckham, London]()
from £400
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityGarden Room
150 guestsTOLAPeckham Rye StationPeckham, LondonDDan H.
“We hired the upstairs bar and terrace at TOLA for a joint birthday party for c.60-70 friends.”
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FAQs about Top Party Spaces in London
Booking costs of party venues 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 London, based on Tagvenue data from August 2026:
| From £400 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £70 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £185 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent location for a 30th party. The space has different zones too so worked for a mixed group of people.’ -
Lounge Bar private hire at Lost Society (Battersea SW11) in Battersea - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘There was a live band the night I booked and it sort of became like my own private party! It was great fun!’ -
Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton in City of London - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘A great proper party venue located perfectly for guests and transport needs.’
You'll find party 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 120 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.8 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Grove Room at Marquis of Westminster
on 50 Warwick Way - 0.5 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great sized space for a private party.’ -
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.’ -
Lower Deck at Battersea Barge
on Nine Elms Lane - 0.8 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The sound system at the venue was perfect and I played music from my phone.’
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £550 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 150 guests |
| Pub | prices average £400 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 100 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £400 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 120 guests |
The most popular venues rented for parties are pubs (60% of parties booked through the Tagvenue.com platform happen in this type of venues) and restaurants (14% of parties). Other types of venues that are available for party hire include: karaoke bars, nightclubs, party buses, boats, halls, hotels or party apartments.
- St Ethelburga's Centre is a unique party space for up to 30 attendees.
- Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside is a light airy semi-private area for up to 30 attendees.
- The Games Room at Heist Bank is a private room with various entertainment options for up to 50 attendees.
Check our curated list of all small party venues in London.
To save on private party space hire look for minimum spend venues. With minimum spend you will get to use the space for free and will be required to spend a set amount on food and drinks. Another way to save is to look for BYOB venues, which are spaces that allow you to bring your own alcohol and/or food. London also offers many cheap party venues for hire.
- Check out venue marketplace platforms like Tagvenue to find party places throughout the city.
- Narrow down your search results by specifying the number of expected guests, the celebration date, the desired location and the maximum budget.
- If a party venue with special features is needed, use additional filters to see only spaces with an alcohol licence, onsite catering, BYO alcohol allowed, extensive vegan menu, own music/DJ equipment, onsite parking and accommodation, and more.
- Compare venue prices, photos, customer reviews and create a shortlist of favourite spaces.
- Contact the venue managers to discuss your booking.
Your Guide to Hiring Party Venues in London
Which type of party venue should you book?
It depends on your group size and how drinks- or food-led you want the night to be. Pubs are the most-booked party space in London, hosting 60% of parties booked through Tagvenue, followed by restaurants at 14%. Here are the most popular types, with typical sizes and average minimum spend, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026).
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Venue type |
Best for |
Typical size |
Avg minimum spend |
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Casual work or friends do |
70–100 guests |
£500 |
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Drinks-led birthdays and engagements |
60–120 guests |
£500 |
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Bigger, livelier celebrations |
80–150 guests |
£900 |
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Private, budget-friendly hire |
50–100 guests |
£400 |
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Blank-canvas parties you dress yourself |
80–130 guests |
£500 |
Other popular options include karaoke bars, nightclubs, party buses, boats, halls, hotels and party apartments.
Which venue suits your occasion?
Match the space to the reason you are celebrating. Select any collection to browse spaces built for that occasion.
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Occasion |
Best type of space |
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Birthdays |
Cocktail bars, pubs and clubs, especially around Soho |
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Engagements |
Intimate cocktail bars and private dining rooms |
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Hen and stag |
Premier party spaces for pre-night-out drinks and food |
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Wedding receptions |
Elegant event spaces, warehouses, mansions |
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Corporate parties |
Function rooms and event spaces, exclusive hire for big teams |
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Children's parties |
Family-friendly spaces with play areas |
Party Styles and Spaces to Match
It depends on the style of night you want. Here are the party aesthetics London does best, with the collections and spaces that suit each.
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The space type |
The feel |
Aesthetics |
Spaces and collections that suit it |
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City views and drinks under the stars |
Glass-edged terraces, festoon lights and skyline views |
The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank and the Roof Terrace at Vagabond Shoreditch |
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Intimate, VIP, drinks-led |
Low light, velvet booths and brass detailing |
The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho (Soho) |
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High-energy, late night |
Dancefloor, colour-washed lighting and a big sound rig |
Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton (City of London) |
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Sociable, band-friendly |
Lit stage, warm lamplight and lounge seating |
Lounge Bar at Lost Society (Battersea) |
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Industrial, blank canvas |
Bare brick, high ceilings and a blank canvas |
LOCK Warehouse in Hackney (a former East London nightclub) and Fire Mirror Arch at Vauxhall Arches |
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Terraces and summer soirées |
Leafy gardens, fairy lights and heated marquees |
the Garden at Freud Museum London in Hampstead, and The Courtyard at 93 Feet East in Spitalfields |
London areas best for a party
Each area brings its own party draw, and all are well served by the tube. A top pick in each, rated on Tagvenue.
- Soho — London's party capital, where clubs for dancing sit next to classic pubs, so you can tailor the night to any crowd.
Top pick: The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho, rated 4.9/5 — "great party space with different areas". - City of London and Shoreditch — the East's late-night bars, clubs and warehouse spaces.
Top pick: Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton, rated 4.7/5 — "a great proper party venue located perfectly for guests and transport needs". - Battersea — riverside spaces around Battersea Power Station.
Top pick: Lounge Bar private hire at Lost Society, rated 4.7/5 — "there was a live band the night I booked and it became like my own private party". - Bankside and Bermondsey — railway arches and loft spaces south of the river.
Top pick: Upper Arch at SAMA Bankside, a light, airy semi-private area for up to 30. - Central (Westminster, Whitehall and Vauxhall) — the most central, easiest for guests to reach.
Top picks within 0.9 mi of the centre: The Grove Room at Marquis of Westminster (0.5 mi) and The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall (0.9 mi) — "very central and easy for guests to get to".
Worth exploring nearby too. Widening your search often turns up a better fit for your budget or size. More areas: Hackney, Canary Wharf, Clapham, Islington, Camden, Brixton, Mayfair, King's Cross and Greenwich .
How to choose the right party venue?
Run through this quick checklist. Each point has a concrete number to check against.
- Guest count: confirm the space fits your group for your layout — small up to 70, medium 90–110, large 130+. Layout affects capacity.
- Budget: the average minimum spend is around £500, with most spaces between £400 and £1,000, or hire fees of £70–£150 per hour. For cheaper options, look for minimum-spend or BYO venues. Check out our affordable party venues.
- Occasion and atmosphere: match the space to the crowd — a function room for the office do, a cocktail bar for friends, a private dining room for family.
- Catering: many venues offer set menus, buffets or all-inclusive bar packages; check whether outside catering or BYO is allowed.
- Area and transport: pick somewhere near a tube station guests can reach easily; central spaces sit within about 0.9 mi of the centre.
- Extras and restrictions: confirm sound system, DJ or photo-booth add-ons, and any rules on music, outside catering or closing times before you book.
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