The best birthday party venues in London

Your annual excuse for a party that is all about you should never be passed up, which is why we have collated this handy list of what we consider to be the best birthday party venues London has to offer. The best bit? There’s no clearing up to do afterwards!

Updated on 10 May 2023

Birthdays – they come around every year, yet many of us leave the task of searching for a suitable party venue until the last minute (by which time, all of the best ones have almost certainly been booked up). Sure, you could argue that house parties can be a lot of fun, but throwing a birthday party at a cool London venue is far more glamorous (unless you live in a Chelsea townhouse, perhaps). There is also the added benefit of not having to clean up the mess afterwards, while many of the venues in our list also come with a team of people ready to make your birthday dreams a reality.

To help you find the right space for you, we have put together this handy list of what we consider to be some of the best birthday party venues in London. Whether it is a milestone birthday that requires plenty of space for a no-expenses-spared showstopper of a bash, or one of those in-between birthdays where you just want a few drinks with friends at a cool London bar, we have got you covered.

London can be a little overwhelming when it comes to awesome places to celebrate your birthday – there are just so many different types of venues to choose from – but we are here to help. A stylish rooftop bar might be perfect for some, while others might prefer something a little more fun, which is why we have included a mix of restaurants, bars and event spaces below. Do you want to dine at your birthday bash, and if so, will you be footing the bill or would you prefer to book a private room where each guest pays for themselves? Have a think, check out our round-up below and get booking. Oh, and many happy returns!

Duck & Waffle

Duck & Waffle

110 Bishopsgate, City of London , London, EC2N 4AY

Max Standing 250
Max Banquet 120
Searcys at The Gherkin

Searcys at The Gherkin

30 St Mary Axe, City of London, London, EC3A 8EP

Max Meeting 140
Max Standing 260
Max Banquet 140
SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden

35 The Market Building,, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RF

Max Standing 500
Max Banquet 140
Egg London

Egg London

5-13 Vale Royal, King's Cross, London, N7 9AP

Max Theatre 150
Max Standing 1200
Max Banquet 100
Hawksmoor - The Lowback

Hawksmoor - The Lowback

Hawksmoor Bar, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5GX

Lucky Voice Soho

Lucky Voice Soho

52 Poland Street, Soho, London, W1F 7NQ

Max Standing 160
Max Banquet 15
Park Chinois

Park Chinois

17 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8EA

Max Meeting 180
Max Standing 250
Max Banquet 130
London City Beach

London City Beach

Upper Ground, South Bank, London, SE1 9PU

Max Standing 1200

Got your heart set on celebrating at one of the capital’s trendiest drinking dens for your birthday this year? Well, check out SquareMeal's lists of the coolest bars in London, where you can sip on cocktails, bar snacks and all round good vibes.

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