Good parties happen. Great ones are planned in the right venue. Newington is home to some of London’s best party venues, from lively private bars and restaurants in Walworth to spacious halls near Elephant and Castle, and ballrooms that can handle a dance floor, a DJ, and that friend who insists on bringing party props. Here, you'll find party spots with a late license, private dining rooms where you control the playlist and event venues with built-in entertainment like karaoke rooms, private games, or even themed decor that saves you the effort. Tagvenue makes it easy to browse, compare, and book the best spaces, so you can focus on throwing a party people actually want to attend. Book today!
Booking costs of party venues average £750 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 Newington, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £250 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £66 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
| From £500 | to £4200 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Bar at Crol and Co London Bridge
in Newington - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Fabulous party venue and staff are amazing! Highly recommended, great sound system and delicious cocktails...’
Entire Venue at The Crown
in South Bank - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘My friend and I hosted a joint birthday party at the Crown in August.’
Bar, Kitchen and Courtyard at Union Theatre
in Newington - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Absolutely brilliant venue for my 40th! Sasha and her team were so easy to work with ahead of the party.’
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 Newington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £71 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 100 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 105 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Space | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 200 guests |
| Pub | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 60 guests |
| Bar | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 120 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £68 hire fee per hour | typically between 10 and 35 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £750 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 150 guests |
Smaller party venues usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in Newington, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Event Space at Kinder Kitchen Cafe, rated 4.9/5 - cafe for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Bettina and her team were absolutely fantastic and all had a great time!’
Parlour at Siobhan Davies Dance Studios, rated 4.8/5 - meeting room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Parlour is our ground floor communal space, that can be hired for events and meetings or small scale parties. It is a warm and welcoming space, offering the feel of a homely living room, ideal for relaxed meetings or...
Large Karaoke Room 2 at The Old School Yard - lounge for 20 guests
Venue said: The room has a touchscreen karaoke system with thousands of songs, air-conditioning, and comfy bar stools. It’s lit with a pink neon glow that adds to the party vibe and makes the place feel special and lively.
Cheap party venues in Newington start from £100 minimum spend per event or £35 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Middle Area at The Bridge Tap, London, from £100 minimum spend per event
(up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: Please note, this space is not private, making it best suited for events that thrive in a more relaxed, open atmosphere.
The Workshop Space at The Free Association, from £35 hire fee per hour
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: The upstairs room at The Free Association is our workshop space and has double glazed reed glass doors for privacy to the bar area. This place has floor to ceiling windows, 20 stools and tables if required.
Entire Venue at Four Quarters Elephant Park, from £22 per person
(up to 300 guests standing)
Venue said: We can also arrange DJ hire to keep the energy up all night, whether you want background party vibes or a full dancefloor moment. Add in food, drinks packages, and the option to run tournaments or speeches, and you have a...
Page last updated in September 2026
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