The Exmouth Arms

Pub

#27 of 2828 Pub venues in London
#3 of 229 30th Birthday Party venues in Islington Borough
  11 reviews  – 
23 Exmouth Market, London, EC1R 4QL
Farringdon Station (0.4 mi)
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Ludo Berruer
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Excellent communication - 4.7/5
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Spaces for hire at The Exmouth Arms

The Deck
Function Room
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Private space
30 seats
60 standing
This private space can accommodate up to 60 people and includes exclusive hire, a private bar, a TV screen, and the ability to play your own music or bring your own DJ. Catering options are also available to suit your needs. Whether it's a birthday, corporate event, or special celebration, The Deck provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable ...

Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Reviews and ratings

4.8
4 new reviews from verified users within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated amenities, cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.9
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.4
Value for money
5.0
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.8
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C
Caroline
Verified review
Function Room · 30 guests · July 2026
Room was fantastic good size and had everything we need. Harry and his team were brilliant If you want to book go through Harry the Manager and not Ludo.
Ludo was very charming before we paid. Saying that we would meet to organise food etc nearer the time. As soon as we paid he ignored me and was very unhelpful. He said that there might be an event before us then told us we had to ring to find out. I had to ask for the food menus for us to order and arrange what time the food would be served then when I asked about where we would like the tables he told me to let him and he would get it arranged via email. How can you tell someone over an email how you want tables arranged ? So we ended up doing it ourselves His attitude and customer service was appalling and rude. The way he spoke to me when I went in to see if it had been booked as he ignored my messages after paying was disgraceful.
4.0
CR
Caitlin R.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 25 guests · June 2026
Place was really nice and helpful they let us pay our own music. Got back to our requests quickly and easily and were super accommodating!
5.0
J
Jose
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 45 guests · May 2026
Great location, staff very attentive, the room was really good too.
NA
4.9
AB
Amy B.
Verified review
30th Birthday Party · 55 guests · April 2026
I hired The Deck for my partner’s surprise 30th birthday party, and we loved every second! The space was exactly as described/pictured and was perfect for the number of people, without it feeling too cramped. We were allowed to decorate the space with very minimal restrictions (only no confetti/glitter), which helped give the event a personal touch. It was also great having our own toilet as it meant no one had to queue downstairs. Now shout out to our bartender Jaray and the Manager Harry for being absolute gems and helping the night run perfectly! Nothing was too much for them and they both deserve a raise ⭐️ Thank you for a great night and would recommend the venue to anyone looking to book for a 30th birthday 💖
We brought our own DJ and it was quite a warm day, but due to licensing restrictions the windows had to be closed at 22:30 so we didn’t disturb the neighbours with the music. This meant that it got quite warm in the room later on in the evening, which is just something to bear in mind! Maybe having a fan in the room would help keep things cool. Not a biggie though 🤘🏼
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 23:00
from £300–£500 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 0:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 22:30
from £500–£800 min. spend
The Deck
9:00 – 22:30
from £500–£800 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 60
standing
Up to 30
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About The Exmouth Arms

The Exmouth Arms is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Located in a great position amongst the trendy independent shops of Exmouth market, The Exmouth Arms has been rebranded as one of Islington's best pubs for craft beer. Now restored to its former glory, the pub has simple dark wood furnishings that give it that traditional pub feel combined with eccentric, surrealist artworks on the walls that move it into the 21st century.

Given its location, the pub attracts the young, arty crowd that frequents the market but is also welcoming enough that elderly locals also pop in for a few bevvies.

FAQ

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Amy B. rated it 5/5 stars
    'I hired The Deck for my partner’s surprise 30th birthday party, and we loved every second! The space was exactly as described/pictured and was perfect for the number of people, without it feeling too cramped. We were allowed to decorate the space with very minimal restrictions (only no confetti/glitter), which helped give the event a personal touch. It was also great having our own toilet as it meant no one had to queue downstairs. Now shout out to our bartender Jaray and the Manager Harry for being absolute gems and helping the night run perfectly! Nothing was too much for them and they both deserve a raise ⭐️ Thank you for a great night and would recommend the venue to anyone looking to book for a 30th birthday 💖'
  • Caitlin R. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Place was really nice and helpful they let us pay our own music. Got back to our requests quickly and easily and were super accommodating!'
  • Jose rated it 4.9/5 stars
    'Great location, staff very attentive, the room was really good too.'

Yes, guests can play their own music.

Yes, food can be pre-ordered, placed on a tab, or ordered individually on the day.

Yes, there is one TV screen available.

At The Exmouth Arms, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Exmouth Arms:

  • The Deck hosting 20 guests: £1634

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Exmouth Arms is located at 23 Exmouth Market, in Clerkenwell, London. The nearest metro station is Farringdon Station.

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