Party Venues for Hire in London

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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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Party Venues - Tagvenue’s Picks

Based on Tagvenue’s data, as of November 2026, here’s an overview of some of the best spaces you can book for your event in London:

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Space type Lounge in a Cocktail Bar Bar Function Room in a Pub
Venue Art deco-inspired cocktail bar in Battersea with a chic terrace, hidden garden, and signature cocktails. Great for birthdays, private parties, and lively DJ nights with a fun atmosphere. Eclectic cocktail bar in the heart of Soho, featuring quirky decor like mirrored walls and fairground touches, plus private spaces with unique seating. Ideal for milestone birthdays, private parties, or late-night dancing with your own DJ or playlist. Traditional Victorian pub in Tottenham with a multifunctional event space featuring a DJ booth, event lighting, mirror ball, and sunny terrace. Ideal for birthdays, weddings, or private parties with a relaxed, community feel and the flexibility to bring your own DJ or music.
Booking costs from £500 minimum spend / per session from £250 minimum spend / per session from £400 minimum spend / per afternoon
Capacity 50 guests seating, 80 standing 30 guests seating, 100 standing 30 guests seating, 120 standing
Location Battersea, London Soho, London Tottenham, London
What users say ‘There was a live band the night I booked and it sort of became like my own private party! It was great fun!’ ‘Excellent location for a 30th party. The space has different zones too so worked for a mixed group of people.’ ‘She allowed me to add a personal touch to my event. It was a great space for my winter birthday day party.’
Party Venues for Hire in London

FAQs about Top Party Spaces in London

Booking costs of party venues average £550 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:

Prices of party venues in London as of November, 2026
Typically between £400 and £1000 minimum spend per event
Typically between £200 and £450 hire fee per event
Typically between £75 and £150 hire fee per hour

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

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 (November 2026):

Small up to 70 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium between 100 and 120 guests prices average £800 minimum spend per event
Large over 130 guests prices average £1000 minimum spend per event

These are the venues within 0.9 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Bar prices average £1000 minimum spend per event typically between 70 and 150 guests
Pub prices average £500 minimum spend per event typically between 70 and 120 guests
Cocktail Bar prices average £700 minimum spend per event typically between 60 and 110 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.

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.

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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.

Venue type

Best for

Typical size

Avg minimum spend

Pub

Casual work or friends do

70–100 guests

£500

Cocktail bar

Drinks-led birthdays and engagements

60–120 guests

£500

Bar

Bigger, livelier celebrations

80–150 guests

£900

Function room

Private, budget-friendly hire

50–100 guests

£400

Event space

Blank-canvas parties you dress yourself

80–130 guests

£500

Which room suits your occasion?

Match the room to the reason you're gathering. Select any collection to browse spaces built for that occasion.

Occasion

Best type of space

Birthdays

Cocktail bars, pubs and clubs, especially around Soho

Engagements

Intimate cocktail bars and private dining rooms

Hen and stag

Premier party spaces for pre-night-out drinks and food

Wedding receptions

Elegant event spaces, warehouses, mansions

Corporate parties

Function rooms and event spaces, exclusive hire for big teams

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.

The space type

The feel

Aesthetics

Spaces and collections that suit it

Rooftop and skyline

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 

Speakeasy and cocktail lounge

Intimate, VIP, drinks-led

Low light, velvet booths and brass detailing   

The Boudoir Bar at Bar Soho (Soho)

Nightclub and dancefloor

High-energy, late night

Dancefloor, colour-washed lighting and a big sound rig 

Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton (City of London)

Live music and lounge

Sociable, band-friendly

Lit stage, warm lamplight and lounge seating 

Lounge Bar at Lost Society (Battersea)

Warehouse and arches

Industrial, blank canvas

Bare brick, high ceilings and a blank canvas 

Fire Mirror Arch at Vauxhall Arches 

Outdoor and garden

Terraces and summer soirées

Leafy gardens, fairy lights and heated marquees 

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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Verified Reviews of Party Venues in London

KP
Katharine P.
Verified review
Booked The City of KidZania at KidZania London
4.9

Trying to explain in our communications leading up to the Xmas party that our employees would be going to a small town...to work... was tricky! But in the end we explained it's a place where Kids go to be Adults and Adults go to be Kids! Everyone absolutely loved it, you could see in their eyes as soon as they walked through 'Airport Security'. The staff were all very helpful, the activities were super fun, and everyone enjoyed themselves thoroughly. What started as a ridiculous plan I was not sure anyone would enjoy, turned into our most fun Xmas event to date!

RH
Rachel H.
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Booked Garden Room at TOLA
5.0

We hired the upstairs bar and terrace at TOLA for a leaving do for 65 friends. The event ran from 7pm-4am in December. It was the only venue I could find that was open this late. It is an amazing space thats been recently refurbished - the combo of outdoor heated terrace and indoor bar / seating is perfect for a drinks party as the smoking area is social and allows for a constant flow of people in and out in the same area. The downstairs part of the venue was open to the public for a separate night but access upstairs was managed with wristbands which worked smoothly. There are DJ decks upstairs which meant one of our friends could DJ and keep our event separate for the whole night. The team at TOLA were really helpful / friendly / professional / relaxed pre, during and post the event. Couldn’t recommend it enough!!!

ZC
Zandalee C.
Verified review
Booked Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman
5.0

Wow. What an incredible journey from start to finish. The best part about this experience was the amazing service. Cecile was so helpful in the planning and organising of the event, extremely responsive and had a very positive and friendly attitude which immediately made booking Mala Madre a breeze. The night itself delivered the same level of impeccable service with plenty of wonderful staff on hand to attend to (and even anticipate!) our every need. It goes without saying that the venue is beautiful and well positioned with great food and drink but it is the service that really sets this venue apart from the rest. DO NOT HESITATE TO HOST A PARTY HERE!!!

CP
Connor P.
Verified review
Booked The VAULT at Bar Silver
5.0

The weekend just gone I hosted my 30th in the basement space of The Ladybird Bar. The security staff were polite, helpful and in good spirits. The manager was tentative to our every request, despite running the main bar and looking after us in the basement at the same time. The owner was also friendly, welcoming and even lined up some shots for a couple of us at the end of the party to thank us for being such good guests. As for the venue.. The sound system was great, the UV wall, lights and styling of the basement was also wicked. Even the retro console got loads of use by the guests, who have all informed me they had a great time too. All in all, Habib, Alvaro and the security team were great and I'd highly recommend hiring the basement bar for similar functions.

MB
Meron B.
Verified review
Booked The Library at The Alice House Queen's Park
5.0

I had my graduation party here and it was absolutely fantastic. The venue was beautiful and very spacious for 50 guests to dance, drink and eat! The service was incredible too, I was able to contact the manager on the days leading up to the event to make changes to the food and drink and it was always handled efficiently and friendly! The team on the day was also super helpful and welcoming towards me and my guests. They really made my dream party come true and have given me and my guests wonderful memories here.

LH
Lorien H.
Verified review
Booked Birdcage at Bird of Smithfield
4.8

The birdcage itself was perfect as a venue. Lovely decor and perfect size with good ratio of seating to floor space. Felt cosy and spacious at same time. Glamorous feel to it with lovely blue velvet and gold accents. All guests at party remarked on how nice the venue was. Had its own bar and toilets. Staff helpful and friendly. Could just plug and play my own music. Great location as choice of 4 stations nearby and close to a couple of good hotels. Absolutely a perfect private party place!

SA
Santiago A.
Verified review
Booked The Lounge at Floaty McFloat Face
5.0

I booked the venue to celebrate a surprise 22 birthday party for my girlfriend. The boat was lovely decorated with flowers, balloons and colorful lights. Everything went as expected or even better. We really loved the boat and definitely can't wait to celebrate again. Bel was very supportive and Eli was always available. Both were really nice and the service they provided was oustanding. I haven't seen another venue like this which provided so much flexibility to create your event. I would definitely recommend it.

KC
Katy C.
Verified review
Booked Whole Venue at Bermondsey Social Club
4.8

GREAT VENUE, LOVELY TEAM/ STAFF - you won't regret booking here! To be honest, there wasn't anything not to like - had a brilliant 30th birthday party! After my initial inquiry was unsuccessful as the venue had been booked over my proposed date, Theo (manager) took the initiative to get in touch again to let me know that it come free for my 30th birthday party date. He met me at the venue at very short notice and was only too happy to show me around and talk me through all the facilities. Theo was also great on email thereafter - checking in re. whether I wanted drinks on arrival, DJ equipment set up on the night etc. On the night itself, Jake and his team couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. Jake himself held the ladder whilst I strung bunting from the lamps and were just a lovely presence all night - smiling and dancing whilst serving everyone. Maria was great on the door - we didn't have to worry about any gate crashers as she and her colleague checked everybody in on arrival.

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