What are the most popular locations for adult birthday party venues in London?

London has a range of neighbourhoods perfect for hosting a birthday party. Shoreditch is a top choice for its trendy cocktail bars and lively nightlife, with venues like Callooh Callay Shoreditch . Fitzrovia and Mayfair offer more upscale options such as Casa do Frango - Piccadilly , perfect for a stylish celebration.

Can I bring my own food and drinks to a birthday party venue?

Many venues in London allow you to bring your own food, but policies vary. Bars and restaurants often require in-house catering or charge a corkage fee for outside alcohol. Some private hire venues, like Simmons , may be more flexible. Always check with the venue manager when booking.

What kind of birthday party venues can I find in London?

London has venues to suit every party style. You can book cocktail bars like Thirteen Cocktail Bar in the West End , pubs like The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell , or themed venues like Zombie Games Café & Bar in Kilburn . For a lively dance floor, nightclubs such as Popworld Watling Street are great options, while private dining restaurants like Shoyu Restaurant in Holborn offer a more intimate setting.

The 16 Best Birthday Party Venues for Adults for Hire in London

Lounge Bar

80 guests

Lost Society (Battersea SW11)

(316)

Battersea, London

Function Room in a Cocktail Bar

Private space

V

Vikash P.
“Had my 50th Birthday party there 2 weeks ago Saturday night..Hired the quirky House Party room....”

from £250
minimum spend / per session
The Boudoir Bar

100 guests

Bar Soho

(136)

Leicester Square Station

Soho, London

Event Space in a Bar

Private space

Z

Ziggy R.
“Awesome location, amazing staff, very reasonable min spend. Was the perfect venue for my birthday party.”

from £250
minimum spend / per session
The Gallery

100 guests

Exhibit

(327)

Balham Station

Balham, London

#Supervenue

Event Space in a Cocktail Bar

Private space

J

Jennifer
“I hired the studio for my birthday party and overall the experience was great!”

from £500
minimum spend / per session
Entire Venue

110 guests

Smiths Cocktail Bar

(152)

Hammersmith Station

Hammersmith, London

Cocktail Bar

Whole venue

E

Ekanna N.
“Thank you Slav and the wonderful team for an amazing 40th birthday party.”

from £800
minimum spend / per session
The JubJub

40 guests

Callooh Callay Shoreditch

(131)

Old Street Station

Shoreditch, London

#Supervenue

Function Room in a Cocktail Bar

Private space

L

Louise G.
“We hired the Jub Jub for a 40th Birthday party. It was the perfect space for the occasion.”

from £700
minimum spend / per evening
20% off - Birthday packages

200 guests

Le Bab Covent Garden

(71)

Covent Garden Station

Covent Garden, London

Event Space in a Nightclub

Private space

M

Manpreet
“I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to host a special event, especially a birthday party!”

from £1600
minimum spend / per session
The Speakeasy

60 guests

MNM

(87)

Tower Hill Station

Tower Hill, London

Cocktail Bar

Whole venue

R

Rebecca A.
“I booked The Gobpsy for my boyfriend's surprise 30th birthday and I would definitely book this venue again!”

from £500
minimum spend / per session
Mala Madre Events Space

90 guests

The Last Talisman

(507)

London Bridge Station

Bermondsey, London

#Supervenue

Event Space in a Restaurant

Private space

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Abigail R.
“Great venue for a 30th birthday party at a great location!”

from £10
minimum spend / per day
Entire Venue

150 guests

Bonkers Bar

(40)

Dalston Kingsland Station

Stoke Newington, London

Bar

Whole venue

A

Alexia O.
“Numma and the team were great, the place had a great vibe and I had the best birthday ever.”

from £100
minimum spend / per afternoon
The BSMT

100 guests

The Ladybird Bar

(81)

Angel Station

Angel, London

Event Space in a Cocktail Bar

Private space

M

Mariana A.
“Organised a surprise 30th birthday party for my boyfriend and the party was a huge success!”

from £500
minimum spend / per session
The Den

60 guests

The Book Club

(40)

Old Street Station

Shoreditch, London

Nightclub in a Bar

Private space

A

Ai L.
“The Den was the perfect venue to have my 21st birthday party.”

from £250
hire fee / per evening
Cottons Club Shoreditch

120 guests

Cottons Shoreditch

(50)

Old Street Station

Hackney Borough, London

Function Room in a Restaurant

Private space

A

Anneka J.
“I threw a 50th birthday party for my partner at Cottons and from start to finish it was a great experience.”

from £500
minimum spend / per session

Verified Reviews of Birthday Party Venues for Adults in London

Rachel A.

Booked MyStudioLdn at MyStudioLdn

4.3

Hard to navigate from the train across main road. Only the booth is soundproof, the wider space with the desk is not. I’d use it again but worth noting these details

Jamie G.

Booked Upper Terrace at Cinnamon Kitchen

5.0

We had our team dinner at Cinnamon Kitchen for about 60 guests. The food and venue was excellent. The team were so helpful and accommodating. Ash, Paresh and Himanshu took great care of us. Will definitely be back!

Manhattan

Booked Private Mezzanine at Arepa & Co - Bethnal Green

I had a birthday meal with 24 guests at Arepa and Co and had a lovely time. Carlos and the team were extremely attentive and friendly, the food was excellent and we loved the space. Thank you so much :)

Jordan

Booked Art Gallery and Bar at Twilight Contemporary

Sam was absolutely great leading up to, and during, our celebration! He was accommodating of all our requests and questions. The space is fantastic-our guests loved it and it was a fun,cosy atmosphere.

Sebastian T.

Booked Basement Bar at Apples & Pears

Kim is an absolutely brilliant host! She was super helpful and proactive throughout and the night ran really smoothly. Paulo and Eduardo behind the bar were fantastic all night - amazing venue for a 30th birthday party - I would highly recommend it!

Leïna

Booked Dance and Photography Studio at Hone Dance Studio

4.5

It is a really nice place where you feel welcome! Just one advice: don't forget to turn on the heater 30mn before your event ;)

Ash K.

Booked Private Function Room at The Flying Horse

Private room, separate from rest of property, reasonable minimum spend, two TVs with different games on at the same time, great bar staff

Fabiana

Booked Study Studio at Whitechapel Gallery

The place is great, and the venue staff and the catering staff are ever so kind and professional. It all went so well, we immediately decided we will come back int he future, no doubt.