Pubs with Function Rooms for Hire in London

Booking costs of pubs with function rooms average £500 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:

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

• The Wildwood Room at The Green Man in Fitzrovia - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The room size was great and separate enough from the rest of the pub to feel private.’

• Private Function Room at The Flying Horse in Central London - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Having our own private bar and room. Also, a shared wc adjacent to bar.’

• 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.’

You'll find pubs with function rooms 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 (September 2026):

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

• The Grove Room at Marquis of Westminster on 50 Warwick Way - 0.5 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘Great sized space for a private party. The food and drinks were fantastic also!’
• The Stateroom at The Tattershall Castle on Victoria Embankment Whitehall - 0.8 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘We hired the Lounge at The Tattershall Castle for a party of 30-35ppl.’
• Whitehall at The Clarence Whitehall on 53 Whitehall - 0.9 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Step upstairs from the happy hurly-burly of The Clarence and into your very own Cabinet room in the shape of the spacious and luxurious Whitehall bar. Stunningly decorated with rich dark wood, and leather seating, and equipped...

Smaller pubs with function rooms usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• The Games Room at The Parcel Yard, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 20 guests
  Our user said: ‘Was a fab venue. We loved the pub and it was a great room to have a small gathering.’

• The Coach House at White Horse, Parsons Green, rated 4.9/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Venue said: The cosy private garden allows for an al fresco lunch or a late afternoon cocktail party. A former coach house with beautiful wooden beams and a relaxing environment that is perfect for all dining occasions and smaller group...

• The Backstage Room at Star by Liverpool Street, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 50 guests
  Venue said: The Backstage Room is our multipurpose function space, ideal for business meetings, functions, and of course, large karaoke bookings! With space for 30 seated and 50 standing, anything is possible in the smaller of our two...

Cheap pubs with function rooms in London start from £100 hire fee per day or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Big Top at Star by Hackney Downs, from £100 hire fee per day (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, great karaoke room, all round great experience!’

• Upstairs at The Railway at The Railway Clapham, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 70 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Excellent venue! Great food, reasonable drink packages, perfect location, and lovely staff.’

• The Music Room at Prince of Peckham, from £50 hire fee per event (up to 100 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Hired the Yellow Room for my 30th Birthday for about 30 people. Great venue, good location.’

In London, pubs with function rooms 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:

It might be rash to say all pubs in London have function rooms. But it’s definitely alright to say that most do! These smaller spaces are designed to offer private events some degree of privacy and space to prepare a personalised experience. You will also find pubs with semi-private areas available, such as mezzanines or open spaces at the back of the venue.

Yes! Most London pubs allow guests to book their venue on a minimum spend basis which means no upfront hire fee. Essentially, you are guaranteeing that your event will spend a set amount on food or drink. If you fail to meet this price, you will be asked to pay the difference.

This will depend on the venue’s rules. If you have hired it on a minimum spend basis, then you will likely need to buy your drinks from the bar, but you may be able to arrange your own catering. If you have any special needs with regards to catering or BYOB, always check with the venue manager before finalising your booking.

South London (Clapham, Peckham) and outer areas generally have lower minimum spends than Central and the City. Midweek bookings anywhere are cheaper than Fridays and Saturdays.

Yes. Central, the City and London Bridge are the most transport-connected, with pubs near Moorgate, Bank, Liverpool Street, Old Street and King’s Cross.

Most pubs allow a birthday cake at no charge. Bringing your own alcohol is less common and usually carries a corkage fee, so confirm with the venue first.

Four to eight weeks is comfortable for most events. For December Christmas parties, book two to three months ahead as rooms fill quickly.

Many can extend to 1–2 am with advance notice, subject to their licence. Confirm the cut-off when you enquire.