Party Venues for Hire in Kensington, London

In Kensington, prices of party 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 Kensington, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:

• Whole Venue at Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's in Earls Court - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Speedy booking process, quick response from the team...’

• Private Dining at The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We made use of the Library for the drinks reception and their Games Room for the Private Dining.’

• The Cellar Space at The Mall Tavern in Kensington - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Had a great time here for my wife's 30th birthday party.’

Trendy Kensington with its cosmopolitan feel surely delivers when it comes to party venues. Start your search on High Street which hides many hidden gems in the shape of jazz clubs, old-school pubs and trendy bars. For a sophisticated night out, head over to the areas of Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens which will lure you in with a number of great nightclubs and restaurants. If you’re thinking more of kicking back and chilling (but still in style), Fulham Road offers a great number of cosy restaurants, classy cocktail lounges and funky nightclubs. 

Look to organise a party in the streets between Kensington Park, Earls Court, Chelsea and Knightsbridge, there are some great venues there with close proximity to the area’s various Underground stations, which also make this a favourite.

On our platform, it’s possible to book a party space up to 2 weeks before the event date. However, we always recommend starting the process of venue search and booking at least 2 months in advance. This guarantees a long list of options are available on your preferred date at the best price. Apart from that, you’ll have plenty of time to plan the event from scratch and ensure that everything goes without a hitch.

There are plenty of ways you can make your party stand out from the crowd. Here are the top 5 tips that will make all the difference and help you host an event for the books. 

1. Pick a theme - Trust us, a personal and fun theme makes all the difference. It can help you organise a memorable event that everyone will enjoy. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, even a simple tropical or an all-around-the-world theme will make it exciting, especially if all your guests will know that it’s something that you enjoy! 
2. Serve great food and drinks - What’s one of the most common things that people like to comment on at any event? Food and drinks! Make sure that nobody leaves hungry and that whatever you choose to serve is something that you know everyone will fancy. 
3. Hype up your guests with a proper invitation - That’s right! Send out invitations that match the theme you’ve picked. You can send digital or traditional invitations - it doesn’t matter. The point is that when your guests receive them, they will be pleasantly surprised and more eager to come. 
4. Prepare some entertainment - To avoid any awkward silence and stiff atmosphere, make sure to have some great activities up your sleeve. Prepare some drinking games and prepare a great music playlist that will be uplifting and matching the party vibes. 
5. Be a good host - Make sure to properly welcome every guest and engage in conversations. If there’ll be people that don’t know each other, properly introduce them. Try to be present and spend quality time with everyone you’ve invited. They will appreciate it and remember the party as fun and enjoyable.