14 Of The Best Places To Host A Summer Birthday Party
Summer really is the best time to host a birthday party. London rooftops are open, longer evenings and better moods are here – what’s not to celebrate? As for where to host it, there are so many options, it can be tough to nail down a concrete plan. Thankfully, we’ve assembled a list of rooftop bars, immersive shows, unique experiences and great food for you to choose from.
Sea Containers
Best for: Riverside views
Anywhere with a backdrop of the Thames is a winner in our books. Combine that with some of the world’s best Champagnes and cocktails on offer and brightly coloured interiors and you’ve got yourself the best party venue in the house (well, city). 12th Knot at Sea Containers does just so. To top it off, they’ve got an outside terrace too so you can really soak up the best of the city’s views.
Where: Sea Containers, 18 Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9RQ
Website: www.seacontainerslondon.com
Beach Bar at The Montague on the Gardens
Best for: Beach vibes
Save this one for summer when it reopens but it’s definitely worth venturing to. Let The Montague on the Gardens bring the beach to you with their popular summer Beach Bar.
You’ll always find them with great summer offers, from party deals for small groups to corporate event takeovers.
Where: 15 Montague Street, WC1B 5BJ
Website: www.montaguehotel.com
Osteria del Mare
Best for: Lobster-filled brunch
Bottomless brunch is the best way to start a birthday weekend, and Osteria Del Mare is taking things up a notch with a lobster brunch that blends indulgence, flavour, and fun. Located in Covent Garden, our Saturday bottomless brunch brings together the freshest seafood, wood-fired pizzas, and free-flowing drinks, all set to the sounds of a resident DJ.
where: 366 Strand, London WC2R 0JF
website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk
Rooftop Film Club
Best for: Classics with a view
During the summer, no rooftop is safe in London from being turned into some variation of leisure activity. The Rooftop Cinema Club in Peckham is one of our favourites, however, and solves one of the great summer conundrums: not wanting to waste a sunny day in a dark room, but still wanting to go to the movies.
From old classics like American Psycho and Pretty Women to new hits like Anora, this is the best place to watch a film, and also makes for a great birthday party celebration.
where: Roof A, Bussey Building, 133 Rye Ln, London SE15 4ST
website: www.rooftopfilmclub.com
Eataly
Best for: Aperol lovers
The White Lotus might be over, but that doesn’t mean it will stop being our main source of inspiration for all things summer. Specifically, that means Aperol Spritz.
Get a group together and head to Eataly’s Aperol Spritzeria Terrazza – which does what it says on the portable Aperol-dispensing truck. To soak all that Aperol up, your group can also tuck into an alfresco menu full of sharable antipasti delights, freshly made pasta, thick-crust pizza alla pala, and fresh salads.
where: 135 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3YD
website: www.eataly.co.uk
Hijingo Bingo
Best for: Competition
Feeling competitive? Hijingo Bingo might be the craziest and most energetic round of bingo you’ll ever play. Compete with your friends to earn prizes amid a whirling atmosphere of live entertainment, lights, and high-energy music.
There’s also food and drink, and The Lucky Cat bar attached, meaning this is the perfect place to either begin or end the part.
where: 90 Worship St, London EC2A 2BA
website: www.hijingo.com
Lucky Voice
Best for: Embracing your inner pop star
Food, drinks and karaoke – what more could you want for a perfect party? Karaoke serves as the perfect group icebreaker and with over 11,000 songs to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re rapping to Cardi B or pouring your heart out to Adele.
where: 52 Poland St, London W1F 7NQ
website: www.luckyvoice.com
Daffodil Mulligans
Best for: Top-tier Guinness
Who doesn’t love a party with multiple stages? At Daffodil Mulligans in Shoreditch, firstly sample their frozen margaritas and one-of-a-kind wood-fired grill sharing menu consisting of irresistible small plates before heading downstairs to Gibney’s. Here, you’ll find Irish hospitality, some of the best Guinness in London and live music.
where: 70-74 City Rd, London EC1Y 2BJ
website: www.daffodilmulligans.com
London Beer Lab
Best for: Aspiring brewers
A beer fanatic? Always fancied brewing your own stuff. At the London Beer Lab, you can do exactly that. Bring a group and, with a little help from workshop instructors, set about creating the next best craft beer.
The best part? After three to four weeks they’ll call you when your beer is done, and you can take home your harvest – that is, approximately 60 bottles of your own patented drink. You’ll never have to buy beer again.
where: Arch 41, Railway Arches, Nursery Rd, London SW9 8BP
website: www.londonbeerlab.com
BBar
Best for: Big groups
Hosting a large party and looking for a bigger space? At bbar you can choose from a number of great private event spaces. Opt for your own private bar in 43 Below that allows for reception drinks, finger food, or full sit-down meals.
Delicious food can be found on the menus with plenty of healthy or dietary options alongside a wide collection of wine, beer, spirits, and creative cocktails. Perfect for summer, they also have an outside terrace.
where: 43 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PP
where: www.bbarlondon.com
Sky Garden
Best for: Something special
Head up 35 floors to sky-high venue Sky Garden for the perfect birthday celebration overlooking London’s showstopping skyline. The luscious garden setting and spectacular views make sipping on summer tipples extra special. Must-try special cocktails include the Agave Berry Burst, a combination of Olmeca Silver Blanco tequila, Dead Man’s Fingers coconut rum, raspberry, lime and agave syrup, and the Tropicana Crush, a mix of vodka, apple, lemon, passionfruit and rose soda water.
where: 1, Sky Garden Walk, London EC3M 8AF
website: www.skygarden.com
Jurema Terrace
Best for: Natural surrounds
Sitting in the Jurema terrace feels a little like being in one of the conservatories in Kew Gardens but with the added bonus of being able to sip cocktails and dine from The Mandrake’s South American-inspired YOPO restaurant.
Known for its standout hanging garden of suspended jasmine and passionflower, this is the perfect place to host a chilled tropical party.
whre: 20-21 Newman St, London W1T 1PG
website: www.themandrake.com
Moonshine Saloon
Best for: Immersive fun
Step into London’s hidden underworld at Moonshine Saloon, where you’ll mingle with locals, play games, and sip on custom cocktails expertly crafted from your smuggled liquor. Dressed in a Western wardrobe provided by the town’s tailor, you’ll be sure to fit right in. Watch out for the Sheriff, though, if they happen to pass through town… one wrong word is all it takes to bring down Cassidy’s empire. If you prove you can be trusted, you’ll also be treated to a close-up tour of Cassidy’s infamous Moonshine Distillery.
Where: 28-30 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7db
Website: www.moonshinesaloon.co.uk
