Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in City of London

Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in City of London

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Top Cocktail Party Venues in City of London

Are you planning a sophisticated cocktail gathering in the heart of the City of London? You're in for a treat! Scout exquisite bars on Fleet Street, hotels with elegant function rooms in Bishopsgate, and stylish lounges near Leadenhall Street. Our curated listings of cocktail party venues include iconic locations like Guildhall Yard and contemporary spots like the Barbican Centre. Whether you're after a clandestine speakeasy or a chic cocktail lounge, our diverse options ensure you'll find a perfect fit for your soirée. Find the ideal venue today, and let the good times flow!

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Enjoy City of London's Small Cocktail Party Venues

The Blue Room
from £100
minimum spend / per session
The Blue Room
40
50
Dirty Martini St. Paul's
(145)
St. Paul's Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Private space
E
Edward R.
“We hired the Gallery Bar which is perfect as a semi private event space.”
The Mezzenine
from £38
per person / per session
The Mezzenine
50
The Trading House
(9)
Monument Station
Bank, City of London
Restaurant
Semi-private area
The Mezzanine has a capacity of up to 50 guests for a standing event. You will not have to worry about drinks as the space has it's own private bar. The Mezzanine overlooks the restaurant giving you that private feel but
Drawing Room
from £1500
minimum spend / per day
Drawing Room
35
50
The Sterling
(46)
Aldgate Station
City of London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Ideal for hosting corporate meetings, celebratory parties, and intimate dinners, our Drawing Room boasts its own side entrance for convenient access to our Terrace, enhancing the overall experience.
Pretty Area
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Pretty Area
20
40
The Cocktail Club Mansion House
(14)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Cocktail Bar
Semi-private area
Our Pretty area a semi-private area and is perfect for groups of 20 - 30 people. Depending on the size of you group we require a deposit or minimum spend.
Fiesta Room
from £500
minimum spend / per evening
Fiesta Room
30
50
Camino Monument
(3)
Tower Hill Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
P
Patricia
“It felt I knew the bar staff, they were so accommodating and you could see they enjoyed working at the bar.”
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town
from £750
minimum spend / per morning
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town
40
60
The Breakfast Club Spitalfields
(2)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Cocktail Bar
Whole venue
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Book One of City of London's Cheap Cocktail Party Venues

The Gallery
from £12
per person / per session
The Gallery
35
Roxy Ball Room London St Mary Axe
(1)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
Host your next gathering in The Gallery, designed for up to 35 guests. This dynamic space features 2 American Pool Tables and 1 Tech Shuffleboard Table, creating the perfect setting for birthdays, team outings, or special
Arch 1
from £50
hire fee / per session
Arch 1
25
35
The Banker
(2)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Pub
Private space
An intimate space for up to 30 people, the arch can be arranged to suit your requirements - set up with tables and chairs for dining, or more formally for a business meeting.
The PDR
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The PDR
16
30
Vagabond Monument
(43)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
T
Tim .
“The wine and beer selection provided was good and costs were very reasonable.”
The Snug
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Snug
24
35
Vagabond Monument
(43)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
J
Jessica M.
“Dealing with Jess via TagVenue was lovely and she was really helpful.”
Private Dining Room
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Private Dining Room
14
15
The Hydrant
(71)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Dining Room in a Pub
Private space
J
James J.
“We thought that the food/ service was good value for money.”
The Green Room
from £400
minimum spend / per session
The Green Room
22
26
Balls Brothers Austin Friars
(68)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Dining Room in a Bar
Private space
D
David S.
“Great venue, good management. Easy to deal with and very accommodating.”
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Plan an Unforgettable Drinks Reception Event at City of London’s Bars

Basement Bar
from £500
minimum spend / per session
Basement Bar
110
200
Pitcher & Piano Cornhill
(40)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Basement in a Bar
Private space
E
Emmanuel A.
“I was also allowed to create my own cocktail menu which the bar staff served to perfection.”
The Lounge
from £100
minimum spend / per evening
The Lounge
60
Vagabond Monument
(43)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Super Venue Badge #Supervenue
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
A
Avneet D.
“The space was perfect for our needs, and it’s great you can use the rest of the bar easily too.”
Amber Bar
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Amber Bar
30
50
Andrea Adam's Court
(37)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Bar
Semi-private area
Our expert bartenders craft a menu of exquisite cocktails, creating the perfect setting for a memorable night out.
The Mezzanine
from £750
minimum spend / per evening
The Mezzanine
55
80
Balls Brothers Austin Friars
(68)
Liverpool Street Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Bar
Semi-private area
M
Mariyam T.
“The venue is detached from main venue. Very private, own bar and spacious. Bartenders are very nice!”
Front - Semi Private
from £900
minimum spend / per session
Front - Semi Private
25
40
The Wren Tavern
(12)
Mansion House Station
Bank, City of London
Bar in a Pub
Semi-private area
J
Josie
“The bar staff were friendly and informative making our guests feel welcomed.”
Whole Venue
from £1500
minimum spend / per evening
Whole Venue
30
70
Notes Coffee & Bar - St Paul's
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Bar
Whole venue
Notes Coffee Roasters & Wine Bar located next to the St Paul's Cathedral offers the whole venue private hire for your next party. This option will let you invite even up to 80 guests for an event - whether it's a celebration
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Drink and Dine at City of London’s Fantastic Drinks Reception Restaurants

Private Dining Room
from £1000
minimum spend / per morning
Private Dining Room
40
60
Bread Street Kitchen, The City
(7)
Moorgate Station
City of London
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
T
Tim W.
“Far more than you would normally expect from a restaurant service and more like a bespoke venue.”
Lounge Bar
from £5000
minimum spend / per session
Lounge Bar
60
120
The Happenstance – Paternoster Square
(17)
St. Paul's Station
City of London
Lounge in a Restaurant
Private space
J
Jennifer S.
“Lovely ambiance in a gorgeous setting! Delicious cocktails too!”
Garden Deli
from £1500
minimum spend / per session
Garden Deli
90
100
The Folly
(55)
Bank Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
N
Niki F.
“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks.”
Private Room
from £500
minimum spend / per morning
Private Room
42
50
Vinoteca City
(31)
Cannon Street Station
Bank, City of London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
M
Michelle R.
“The mezzanine level was a great venue for a private event for 30 people.”
Copper Bar
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoon
Copper Bar
48
80
The Botanist Broadgate Circle
(81)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Cocktail Bar in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
R
Rebecca T.
“Help with managing our bar tab. Great mixologists. Helpful with planning our event. Great venue.”
Whole Venue
from £17000
minimum spend / per morning
Whole Venue
120
250
Duck and Waffle
(13)
Liverpool Street Station
City of London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Comprising a separate restaurant space, bar area and a private dining room, Duck & Waffle’s overall capacity reaches 250 guests.
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Cocktail Party Venues for Hire in City of London

FAQs about Top Cocktail Party Venues in City of London

In City of London, prices of cocktail party venues average £1500 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:

Prices of cocktail party venues in City of London
From £500 to £3000 minimum spend per event
From £38 to £60 per person
From £250 to £3360 hire fee per event

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

  • Backstage at Eastcheap Records in Tower Hill - rated 4.9/5
    Our user said: ‘Couldn't fault anything, the team were amazing, the food and cocktails are delicious!! Thank you so much!!’

  • Whole Venue at Patch East in Tower Hill - rated 4.7/5
    Our user said: ‘Amazing bar service with great cocktail selection.’

  • Soda Room at The Botanist Broadgate Circle in City of London - rated 4.7/5
    Our user said: ‘Hannah was helpful throughout the booking and organisation stages. Thanks for a great party!’

You'll find cocktail 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 City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):

Small cocktail party venues up to 60 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium cocktail party venues between 80 and 120 guests prices average £1500 minimum spend per event
Large cocktail party venues over 180 guests prices average £4000 minimum spend per event

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Verified Reviews of Cocktail Party Venues in City of London

EC
Eva C.
Verified review
Booked Ground Floor at The Fable
5.0
Booking process was so easy. On the day everything was taken care of, service was impeccable. No complaints here!
EL
Emma L.
Verified review
Booked Terrace at Brigadiers
4.9
I already knew the venue so I knew it’s a great spot. For this corporate booking the planning was straightforward and friendly, and on the night the team were well briefed and efficient and made everyone comfortable. The food was excellent, of course.
SS
Sophie S.
Verified review
Booked Garden Deli at The Folly
5.0
We had a brilliant evening at The Folly. The space was great, everything ran smoothly and the food was so impressive!
NM
Nicola M.
Verified review
Booked Whole Venue at Patch East
5.0
Fabulous venue. Wonderful staff, food and drink options. Couldn't recommend it enough. Holly was fantastic in keeping everything on track!
NR
Natasha R.
Verified review
Booked Marquise at Eventspace at Salisbury House
5.0
Everything about my experience was so smooth. The staff were nothing short of excellent - extremely helpful, informative and professional. They responded to messages in a timely manner and were extremely helpful. We will be using this space again!
TL
Tara L.
Verified review
Booked The Speakeasy at MNM
5.0
- An unusual venue - perfect lighting - music not too loud so could actually have a conversation - bartender Filippo was wonderful - location is so so close to our offices - friendly - 1930s vibes
CR
Cristal R.
Verified review
Booked The Bar at Public Space | Speakeasy
5.0
I have not yet gotten to do my event as I needed to reschedule the date but the venue has been really helpful in helping me to do this. Helen was really helpful from the beginning and had a great response rate.
CB
Claire B.
Verified review
Booked Private Cocktail Lounge at Patch St Paul's
5.0
Fantastic venue, friendly staff, wonderful location, exactly the right place for our networking drinks event.