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Top Large Pubs in London
London pubs for large groups can accomodate 20 to 350 guests, with many spaces priced by minimum spend rather than a separate hire fee. On Tagvenue, minimum spends average £350 per event and typically range from £200 to £750, while per-person rates range from £10 to £45. Compare function rooms, semi-private areas and whole-venue hire for groups across London.
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![Bar Room at The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBar Room
70 guestsThe George & MonkeyAngel StationClerkenwell, London
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JJulie H.
“This pub was the perfect location for our event. We used the back room with access to the outside.” -
![The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis in Bloomsbury, London]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Drawing Room
100 guestsThe Marquis CornwallisRussell Square StationBloomsbury, London
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RRose S.
“The venue is great, a traditional London-pub in a fantastic location.” -
![Back Room at The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBack Room
100 guestsThe George & MonkeyAngel StationClerkenwell, London
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NNicola G.
“Great pub. We booked the area opposite the bar to host around 35-40 people.” -
![The Wildwood Room at The Green Man in Fitzrovia, London]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Wildwood Room
60 guestsThe Green ManGoodge Street StationFitzrovia, London
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JJade P.
“The room size was great and separate enough from the rest of the pub to feel private.” -
![The Gallery Bar at De Hems Pub in Chinatown, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Gallery Bar
100 guestsDe Hems PubLeicester Square StationChinatown, London
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BBen W.
“Favourite pub in London. Great selection of beers, beautiful space upstairs that looks and feels high quality.” -
![The Snug at The Bull in Angel, London]()
from £100
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Snug
30 guestsThe BullAngel StationAngel, London
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BBeth D.
“Nice little space at the back of the pub.” -
![Cellar Bar at The King's Head Pub in Mayfair, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityCellar Bar
100 guestsThe King's Head PubGreen Park StationMayfair, LondonSSally F.
“Lovely staff. Lovely venue. Very roomy and made a great place to hold a pub quiz!” -
![Orwell Room at The Wheatsheaf in Fitzrovia, London]()
from £300
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityOrwell Room
50 guestsThe WheatsheafTottenham Court Road StationFitzrovia, London
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NNivi F.
“Our group loved this pub. It's a really old building, nice vibe.” -
![Main Restaurant at The King's Head Pub in Mayfair, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Restaurant
100 guestsThe King's Head PubGreen Park StationMayfair, LondonDDorota W.
“Great food, and fantastic service. One of the best pubs in London.” -
![Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern in Angel, London]()
from £125
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Private Room
70 guestsThe Chapel Market TavernAngel StationAngel, London
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BBecca M.
“Lovely space at such a nice pub, and really great staff - was absolutely perfect for my 30th bday.” -
![Entire Venue at The Huntsman and Hounds in Southwark Borough, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsThe Huntsman and HoundsSouthwark Borough, LondonJJessica S.
“We had an engagement party here and hired out the pub.” -
![Conservatory at The Alwyne Castle in Highbury, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityConservatory
80 guestsThe Alwyne CastleHighbury & Islington StationHighbury, LondonFFreya N.
“Excellent space in the pub, very private feels like you have your own spot (except using the main bar).”
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Pubs for Large Groups - Tagvenue’s Picks
Based on Tagvenue’s data, as of September 2026, here’s an overview of some of the best spaces you can book for your event in London:
The Wildwood Room at The Green Man
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Cellar Bar at The King's Head Pub
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Entire Venue at The Huntsman and Hounds
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| Space type | Function Room in a Pub | Bar in a Pub | Pub |
| Venue | Gastropub in Fitzrovia featuring exposed brick, floral wallpaper, and a focus on ciders, ales, and hearty British meals. Ideal for intimate parties, casual celebrations, or hen dos, with a private upstairs space equipped for DJs and self-service setups. | Historic pub in central London, featuring a warm traditional design with dark-wood interiors, leather seating, and a history tracing back to 1710. Ideal for casual parties or celebrations, with a private bar, PA system, and the option to play your own music for a personalized event atmosphere. | Neighbourhood pub in London with craft beers from local brewery Fourpure, live music options, and a dog-friendly vibe. Ideal for milestone birthdays or private celebrations with your own music. |
| Booking costs | from £200 minimum spend / per session | from £1000 minimum spend / per afternoon | from £500 minimum spend / per session |
| Capacity | 30 guests seating, 60 standing | 50 guests seating, 100 standing | 40 guests seating, 80 standing |
| Location | Fitzrovia, London | Mayfair, London | Southwark Borough, London |
| What users say | ‘The Green Man is a lovely pub with excellent food and friendly efficient staff.’ | ‘Great food, and fantastic service. One of the best pubs in London.’ | ‘Really cute venue, had the whole pub for the night, super friendly staff...’ |
FAQs about Top Large Pubs in London
Booking costs of pubs for large groups average £400 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 £200 | to £500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
| From £80 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
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Bar Room at The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We threw a casual engagement party with friends and family and everyone commented what a nice pub/bar it was.’ -
The Wildwood Room at The Green Man in Fitzrovia - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The Green Man is a lovely pub with excellent food and friendly efficient staff.’ -
The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis in Bloomsbury - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great pub and service from Martin/Marcin, who helped setup the room before the event.’
These are the venues within 0.8 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Entire Venue at Brass Monkey
on 250 Vauxhall Bridge Road - 0.5 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We had about 40 people and there was plenty of space. Great central location. Let us bring in our own food.’ -
The Grove Room at Marquis of Westminster
on 50 Warwick Way - 0.5 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The space is great and quite large, it easily held my 30 guests without much use of the little booth areas.’ -
Lounge at The Tattershall Castle
on Victoria Embankment Whitehall - 0.8 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The location is super convenient and you cannot beat the beauty of the top London landmarks!’
Cheap pubs for large groups in London start from £10 per person or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Tank Area (Semi Private) at Burdock, from £10 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue for a group of 20. We had a section roped off near the bar and window with sofa.’ -
Behind The Arch at The Old Frizzle Pub & Terrace (Wimbledon), from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 250 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great staff members, good space for party...’ -
The Admiral’s Cabin at The Admiralty, from £75 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great room, brilliant food and attentive service. Were great at changing a colleagues menu choice last minute.’
In London, pubs for large groups are most commonly booked for 20 to 55 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £500 and £1,300. |
User who booked Private Room at The Prince Regent for 30 guests
said: ‘I hired the upstairs room at Prince Regent for my birthday party.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £400 and £1,200. |
User who booked The Wildwood Room at The Green Man for 40 guests
said: ‘We had a pleasant experience at this venue and our guests had a lovely time.’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £550 and £2,000. |
User who booked Thomas Doggett’s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge for 65 guests
said: ‘The whole event was wonderfully supported.’ |
| Private Dining | Usually between £300 and £1,000. |
User who booked The Chesterfield Room at The Market Tavern for 14 guests
said: ‘We held a corporate board dinner in the Chesterfield Room at the Market Tavern.’ |
| Drinks Reception | Usually between £700 and £1,800. |
User who booked The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis for 60 guests
said: ‘The room is lovely and the staff efficient.’ |
When hiring a pub for a large group in London, you are generally asked to pay according to a minimum spend model. This is a price calculated by the pub based on how much they’d expect to earn during the booking time if they were open to the public. With this in mind, it’s best to ask the venue managers whether their minimum spend will decrease if you hold your event on a less popular day of the week, for instance sometime between Monday and Wednesday. If you are hiring on a per hour or per session basis, make sure to check what is included in the price. You can also use our smart filters to find the venues that match your budget!
There is no general two-hour rule. Some pubs apply time limits to standard table bookings, but hired spaces have their own booking windows. On Tagvenue, these may be listed by session, morning, afternoon, evening or full day, so check the duration before booking.
Compare minimum spend, hire fee and per-person options based on your group size and booking length. Also compare areas: average minimum spends in the listings analysed range from £600 in Clapham to £2,000 in King’s Cross and London Bridge. Check what each price includes before comparing the total cost.
Your Guide to Hiring Pubs for Large Groups in London
Which pubs suit different group sizes?
London pubs offer bookable spaces for groups from around 20 to 350 guests. Smaller groups can choose from snugs, private rooms and dining rooms, while larger groups have options including function rooms, terraces, whole floors and exclusive hire.
- 20–30 guests: The Snug at The Bull, Angel – up to 30, from £100 minimum spend per day, rated 4.7/5. Private Dining Room at The Perseverance, Holborn – up to 30, from £150 per session, rated 4.9/5. The Games Room at The Parcel Yard, King’s Cross – up to 20, from £250.
- 30–50 guests: Private Room at The Carpenters Arms, Marylebone – up to 35, from £300 per day. Orwell Room at The Wheatsheaf, Fitzrovia – up to 50, from £200 per session. Stage Area at The Lyttelton Arms, Camden – up to 50, from £200 per afternoon.
- 50–80 guests: Bar Room at The George & Monkey, Clerkenwell – up to 70, from £100 per day, rated 4.9/5. The Wildwood Room at The Green Man, Fitzrovia – up to 60, from £200 per session, rated 4.8/5. Conservatory at The Alwyne Castle, Highbury – up to 80, from £100 per session.
- 80–120 guests: The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis, Bloomsbury – up to 100, from £200 per session, rated 4.7/5. The Gallery Bar at De Hems Pub, Chinatown – up to 100, from £500 per session, rated 4.8/5. The Sapphire Room at Nags Head, Covent Garden – up to 120, from £1,000.
- 120–200 guests: Whole Venue at The George & Monkey, Islington – up to 150, from £2,000 per day. The Coach House at The Dog & Fox, Wimbledon – up to 180, from £2,500. Full Venue Hire at The Botanist On The Green, Richmond – up to 200, from £2,000.
- 200+ guests: Behind The Arch at The Old Frizzle, Wimbledon – up to 250, from £100 minimum spend per session. Main Bar at Singer Tavern, Shoreditch – up to 250. The Loft at The Parcel Yard, King’s Cross – up to 300, from £3,500. Entire Venue at The Barrowboy & Banker, London Bridge – up to 350, from £2,000.
Listed capacities often refer to a standing layout. Check the seated figure separately if your group is having a sit-down meal.
Reserved area, private room or whole-pub hire?
The main difference is how much of the pub is reserved exclusively for your group.
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Option |
What you get |
Typical use |
Listed price examples |
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Reserved / semi-private area |
A section of the main pub, usually with a shared bar |
Casual birthdays, after-work drinks, 15–60 guests |
Reserved Area at Angel & Crown, Bethnal Green, from £10 minimum spend per session; Tank Area at Burdock, Old Street, from £10 per person |
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Private or function room |
A separate room, sometimes with its own bar |
Milestone birthdays, team dinners, 20–120 guests |
£100 to £1,500 minimum spend across the listings above |
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Whole-venue / exclusive hire |
The entire pub with no other customers |
Weddings, large parties, 100–350 guests |
From £2,000 minimum spend at The George & Monkey, The Botanist On The Green and The Barrowboy & Banker |
A private room gives your group a separate space without hiring the entire pub. Whole-venue hire gives you exclusive use of the venue, while a reserved or semi-private area keeps you within the main pub atmosphere.
Minimum spend is common. Where a hire fee applies, listed rates start from £75 per hour or £100 per session.
More options: Pubs with Function Rooms in London and Pubs with Private Dining Rooms in London.
Where in London should you book?
Central areas suit groups travelling in from different directions. Average minimum spends vary considerably by area. The figures below are based on Tagvenue data.
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Area |
Avg. min. spend |
Known for |
Nearest hubs |
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£600 |
Upstairs rooms from £200, per-person pricing from £10 |
Clapham Junction, Clapham Common |
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£800 |
Rooms from £100, whole-venue hire from £2,000 |
Angel, Highbury & Islington |
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£800 |
Live-music pubs, garden rooms up to 120 |
Camden Town, Mornington Crescent |
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£800 |
Riverside and garden spaces, full venue to 200 |
Richmond, Kew Gardens |
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£900 |
Terraces and arch spaces to 250, options from £100 |
Wimbledon |
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£1,000 |
Karaoke dens, games spaces, first-floor hire to 250 |
Old Street, Liverpool Street |
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£1,500 |
Basements and lounges to 150, per person from £30 |
Tottenham Court Road, Piccadilly Circus |
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£1,500 |
Roof terraces, whole first floors, rooms to 120 |
Covent Garden, Charing Cross |
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£1,500 |
Historic taverns, halls to 150, rooms from £100 |
Cutty Sark, Greenwich |
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£2,000 |
In-station spaces from 20 to 300 guests |
King’s Cross St Pancras |
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£2,000 |
City terraces and dining rooms, up to 350 |
London Bridge, Borough |
If guests are travelling from different parts of London, a pub near a mainline or well-connected Tube station can simplify the journey. If budget is the priority, compare the area averages alongside the capacity and space type you need.
Which type of pub suits your event?
Style changes the atmosphere, the noise level and how the night runs.
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Pub type |
Suits |
Example |
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Historic tavern |
Family gatherings, work dinners, more traditional pub events |
The Gallery Bar at De Hems Pub, Chinatown – up to 100 |
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Multi-level pub |
100+ guests and groups that want separate areas or room to spread out |
The Whole First Floor at Bow Street Tavern, Covent Garden – up to 60 |
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Basement or cellar bar |
Parties, music and dancing, pub quizzes |
Cellar Bar at The King’s Head Pub, Mayfair – up to 100 |
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Beer garden and terrace |
Summer birthdays and casual gatherings |
Wimbledon Terrace at The Old Frizzle – up to 120 |
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Riverside pub |
Celebrations and events with Thames views |
Lounge at The Tattershall Castle, Embankment |
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Rooftop pub |
Ooutdoor summer, sunset, and evening events |
The Rooftop Terrace Bar at Doggett’s Coat and Badge – up to 120 standing |
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Gastropub dining room |
Seated team dinners, family meals and set menus |
Main Restaurant at The King’s Head Pub, Mayfair – up to 100 |
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Games and karaoke pub |
Birthdays and team socials with entertainment |
Karaoke Den at The Fox, Shoreditch – from £60 hire fee per hour |
For a wedding reception, confirm the pub holds a wedding licence before paying a deposit. For an outdoor booking, ask whether the space is covered and what happens in bad weather. For after-work drinks, a semi-private area can keep the group together while retaining the atmosphere of the main pub.
What to check before booking
Start with your headcount and format – whether guests will be seated together or standing and mingling – then check:
- Capacity and space. Confirm the seated and standing capacity and exactly what is reserved: a table, semi-private area, private room or whole venue.
- Total cost. Check the minimum spend or hire fee, deposit and cancellation terms, whether service charge counts towards the minimum spend, and what happens if you do not meet it.
- Food and drinks. Ask whether a set menu or pre-order is required for your group size, how dietary requirements are handled, and whether guests can order individually or use a bar tab.
- BYO and catering. Check the venue's rules on corkage, bringing your own drinks and external catering.
- Timing. Confirm the booking duration, final headcount deadline and any time limit on the space.
- Music and entertainment. If relevant, check whether you can play your own music or bring a DJ or live musicians, and confirm the licence end time.
- Accessibility. Check step-free access, lifts and accessible toilets for the specific space you are hiring.
- Contact on the day. Confirm who your venue contact will be if you need help during the event.
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