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Birthday party venues for hire in London

Whether you’re going big on your birthday or just want to find somewhere for you and a few friends, here’s our pick of the best venues for hire

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Please note, this list includes commercial partners, so suggestions are not curated by Time Out.

Finding a venue is the first big step when organising a birthday party, but it can be a logistical nightmare at the best of times. Don’t stress though – here’s a list of hire venues to suit any size or budget, meaning that you can simply kick back and enjoy your birthday. So whether you’re after something intimate like a private dining room or you want somewhere for the full party shebang, London’s got you covered. 

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  • Things to do
  • Fitzrovia

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Perfect for any kind of venue hire you need!

This brand-new rooftop venue is a brilliantly versatile space that's exclusively set up for venue hire. It’s got some breathtaking views out across town (it’s 12 floors up...), and the retractable roof means it’s pretty much guaranteed good times all year round. 

Good for: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 200 standing

  • Wine bars
  • Soho

Keen for a delicious combo of tasty Italian cuisine and – you guessed it – a whole lot of Prosecco? Yeah, us too. So head to Soho's Prosecco' Caffe for a memorable evening out.

From the super-cosy space to the self-proclaimed 'velvety espressos' (although we're not sure we'd have one in the evening), Prosecco Caffe' Soho knows how to bring a vibe. Be sure to try out the aubergine Parmigiana – it's said to be one banger of a dish.

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  • Cocktail bars
  • London Bridge

This prison-themed immersive bar in London Bridge comes complete with barbed wire, prison cameras and patrolling guards, while guests – or 'prisoners' in this case – are served cocktails from behind bars. Order from the prison telephones for cocktails including signatures 'Old Smokey' and 'The Slammer', which you can enjoy to a soundtrack of funky music.

Jerusalam
Jerusalam

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Perfect for Lunch, Dinner, Drinks, Quizzes, Christmas and all celebrations!

This welcoming and warm pub styled bar sits in the heart of the West End, perfect for the local community to eat, drink and be merry from noon until the early hours. Jerusalem’s atmosphere makes it the perfect place to either relax with guests or of course let loose and live your best lives.

Good for: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 200 standing

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Imperial China
Imperial China

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A fantastic location for your next private party! Located in the bright and bustling London China Town, Imperial China offers a wonderful selection of private rooms for hire. 

Good for: Birthday parties, Hen or Stag parties, Christmas parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 70 seated

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Whatever the occasion- we've got the perfect space for you!

Lost Society can offer a variety of spaces for any occasion, be it an intimate dinner, baby shower, engagement party or even wedding reception.

From our private Lounge bar- to our botanical haven of a Garden, there is not much we can't do.

Good for: Birthday parties, Office staff parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 80 standing indoors, or 120 standing outdoors

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IT Mayfair
IT Mayfair

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Great private dining in this Mayfair hot spot. Natural light spills through the glass atrium of our semi-private dining room on the ground floor of the restaurant. This unique space feels intimate, while also looking out over the dynamic main restaurant.

Good for: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining and Party or Other Events

Capacity: Up to 70 standing

Six Storeys
Six Storeys

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Private dining, celebrations or meetings, Six Storeys is the perfect venue for you! A sumptuously refurbished seventeenth-century townhouse, standing proud in Soho Square, Six Storeys is home to six decadent rooms, take one storey or have a complete venue takeover of all six storeys!

Good for: Birthday parties, Office parties, Staffi parties, Christmas parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or other event

Capacity: Up to 80 standing 

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Sweet Chick
Sweet Chick

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Versitile space perfect for any occaision! Sweet Chick, the cult chicken and waffle restaurant hailing from New York City. Founded in Brooklyn by restaurateur John Seymour in 2013, and backed by rapper Nas, Sweet Chick serves its take on modern American comfort food across five locations in New York, LA and now London.

Good for: Birthday parties, Office staff parties, Hen or Stag parties, Christmas parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebrations, Party or other event

Capacity: Up to 40 standing

Il Baretto
Il Baretto

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The ideal venue tohost a range of private events and corporate functions. The perfect place whether you're looking to wow clients, have a family celebration or big birthday bash and more! 

Good for: Birthday parties, Office of Staff parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 100 standing 

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Nutbourne
Nutbourne

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Situated in a picturesque area, just a short walk from Battersea Park, and right on the banks of the Thames at Ransome's Docks, Nutbourne is the perfect spot to host your private party.

Good for: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 200 standing

Tanner & Co
Tanner & Co

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Set in the warehouse at the back of Tanner & Co, this beautiful venue is brimming with character and charm creating the perfect backdrop for a truly exceptional event. Whether it be an office party, product launch, meeting or wedding celebration, we've got everything you need to create an extraordinary event for you.

Good for: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

Capacity: 300 standing

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Platform
Platform

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A completely customisable videogames space in Shoreditch. A place where everyone can enjoy video games on a night out in a premium venue, complete with drinks and delicious wood-fire pizza. So get in touch and come and get your game on with us any time of the year! 

Good for Birthday Parties ,Office Staff Parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Party or Other Event

Capacity: Up to 100 

Laxsa Soho
Laxsa Soho

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A Malaysian restaurant in the heart of the West End, Laxsa Soho, is the place to experience authentic Malaysian cuisine in London. The contemporary venue is split over 2 floors and boasts a train theme, with the basement offering an exclusive bar and option to karaoke! Office parties get 25% off food and drink!

Good for: Birthday parties, Office staff parties, Christmas parties, Private Dining, Party or other event

Capacity: Up to 40 standing

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Bourne & Hollingsworth Garden Room
Bourne & Hollingsworth Garden Room

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Our beautiful rooftop bar and restaurant is perfect for special occasions, from relaxed birthday drinks to sophisticated receptions with delicious canapé and bowl food offerings. B&H Garden Room provides an intimate and special setting for a number of gatherings.

Capacity: Up to 160 standing

Good For: Sky-high events and private bookings with a view! 

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If you’re looking for a party space, we’re your dream destination. From VIP birthday bashes and corporate events, to unforgettable engagement parties and sport events, we've got the space for you.

Good for: Birthday parties, Office staff parties, Hen of Stag parties, Christmas parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebrations, Party of Other Event

Capacity: Up to 150 standing

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This content is provided by Crocker's Folly.

The Place To Be! Here at Crocker's Folly, we love being part of your celebrations and are happy to host any event large or small. With two private rooms and an outdoor terrace, we can offer a setting for any occasion.

Capacity: Up to 100 standing

Good For: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Hen or Stag Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

Shoryu Soho
Shoryu Soho

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Hunting for that perfect venue in Central London? Roll up and feast your eyes on our private dining room at Shoryu Soho, so look no further for that dream venue! Get in touch and let us know about your party.

Capacity: Up to 16 seated

Good For: Japanese dining in the heart of Central London!

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Alcotraz Penitentiary
Alcotraz Penitentiary

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The World's First Prison Cocktail Bar! Hidden behind unassuming shutters lies Alcotraz, a secret prison staffed with crooked Guards to help you keep liquor hidden from the Warden so the working inmates can make delicious cocktails for you and your fellow inmates.

Capacity: Up to 50 standing.

Good For: One of London's most unique destinations for any event.

Brigadiers
Brigadiers

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Brigadiers provides unique private rooms for your special occasion. The Kukri and Bidi Rooms offer intimate private dining and Asian aesthetics, while the Pot Luck and Pool Rooms accomodate larger bookings with self service drink stations to create a casual, friendly vibe.

Capacity: Up to 25 seated

Good for: Pool tables, whiskey vending machines and transforming dining tables!

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Moonshine Saloon, combining immersive theatre with a world-class cocktail drinking experience, transports all guests to the rugged American West on the promise of making a fortune in an illicit moonshine smuggling operation at the top of its game.

Capacity: Up to 100 standing

Good For: A fun, immersive drinking experience set in the Wild West.

Hoppers
Hoppers

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The perfect hideaway for a special occasion, the four private and semi-private Vaults at Hoppers can accommodate eight guests each and can be hired individually or as one. A short hop from Selfridges and easily accessible from Bond Street, Oxford Circus & Marble Arch.

Capacity: Up to 98 seated

Good for: Great Sri Lankan food & private dining vaults

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The May Fair London, A Radisson Collection Hotel
The May Fair London, A Radisson Collection Hotel

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Famed for hosting outrageous parties overflowing with champagne-infused debauchery in eras past, today The May Fair is celebrated for its elegance and charm. Yet nowhere is, or has ever been, more renowned for its discretion.

Capacity: Up to 370 standing

Good For: Private dining in a renowned, lavish setting

This content is provided by Park Chinois.

Park Chinois is an opulent live-entertainment restaurant serving bold Chinese cuisine and excellent drinks alongside live performances, all set within the heart of London's Mayfair.

Capacity: Up to 50 standing

Good For: Birthday Parties, Office Staff Parties, Christmas Parties, Private Dining, Wedding Celebration, Party or Other Event

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This content is provided by Archer Street SW11.

Archer Street SW11's lower floor Themed Bar is transformed seasonally. In the warmer months, our Themed Bar transports our guests to their favourite beach bar while during the Winter you will be welcomed into a luxurious and cosy alpine themed bar worthy of the French Alps. 

Capacity: Up to 120 standing

Good For: A space that changes with the seasons

The Cavendish
The Cavendish

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From exclusive hire of our intimate Private Dining room, through to our diverse bar spaces or full venue hire, The Cavendish will ensure your party is luxuriously and professionally catered for.

Capacity: Up to 120 standing

Good For: Any celebration that requires a certain kind of ambience

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Berenjak
Berenjak

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With exposed brick walls hung with delicate artworks and contrasting stained glass windows, Berenjak's private room pays homage to the bygone Qajar dynasty. We are also available for exclusive hire.

Capacity: Up to 35 seated

Good For: A stunning garden themed room in a Persian paradise.

Nine Lives
Nine Lives

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This hidden gem, nestled in the Victorian basement of No.8 Holyrood St, is packed full of incredible cocktails, great vibes & a killer soundtrack.  The name Nine Lives refers to an ethos of salvation – unveiled treasures, nothing wasted, everything lovingly sourced & selected with intention.

Capacity: Up to 120 standing.

Good for: An awesome little neighbourhood bar in Bermondsey Street

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Restaurant Ours
Restaurant Ours

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Set in the heart of Knightsbridge, Restaurant Ours is split across two levels with an open kitchen and a central stone topped bar. From intimate dinners to exclusive hire, Restaurant Ours is a flexible venue to suit any occasion.

Capacity: Up to 350 standing

Good For: A beautiful venue with full sized trees in the centre of the room.

Jack Solomons Club
Jack Solomons Club

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Jack Solomons, a subterranean speakeasy tucked away in the heart of theatreland, is the epitome of old school Soho glamour. We have played host to luxury product launches, entire brand takeovers, prolific album launches and high profile all night after parties.

Capacity: Up to 250 standing

Good For: Classy cocktails and amazing service in the heart of Soho.

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This content is provided by Xu.

XU offers two stylish private dining rooms for 4-8 guests, semi-private dining for up to 15 or the option of exclusive hire for up to 48 seated guests. The restaurant combines a prime West End location with impeccable interior design and fantastic Taiwanese menus from the team behind BAO.

Capacity: Up to 48 seated

Good for: Stylish private dining in the heart of Chinatown

Searcys at The Gherkin
Searcys at The Gherkin

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There are few spots on the London landscape as striking as Searcys at The Gherkin. Pair high-end design with vintage cuvees and contemporary cooking, all while enjoying panoramic views from the top three levels of one of London’s most iconic skyscrapers.

Capacity: Up to 130 standing

Good For: Lavish private dining in one of London's most iconic buildings.

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