If you always wished for an unforgettable birthday bash, now’s your chance to finally celebrate and book one of the best birthday party venues in London for hosting parties.
From stunning private dining rooms to venues with cabaret dancers, here’s where to book for the birthday party of the century. Make sure you also check out our edit of the best birthday cakes to accompany your celebration.
The best birthday party venues in London
London Cabaret Club
Put on a real show for your birthday guests and book in for a wild night filled with cabaret, banquets and an afterparty at the London Cabaret Club.
Dress in your finest party gown, pop on those heels and head down to Holborn’s lively venue for a night to remember. Featuring stars from London’s West End, the evening will see you sampling the best cabaret performances and entertainment on offer, as well as options to add on a three-course dinner too.
Where: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, WC1B 4DA
Website: www.thelondoncabaretclub.com
Park Chinois
For a night of glamour, fine food and opulent surroundings, look no further than Mayfair’s Park Chinois. The popular destination, located on one of Mayfair’s most sought-after roads, is renowned for its elaborate performances, from the show to the food.
Enter through the red doors and prepare for an evening of extravagance. Enjoy dining in the restaurants or reserve one of the three beautiful luxurious private and semi-private spaces. Each offering something a little bit special and unique with period features, luxe panelling, opulent fabrics and vintage chandeliers.
With extraordinary Chinese cuisine and live entertainment, Park Chinois is an experience venue set to make your birthday celebration one to remember.
Where: 17 Berkeley Street, Mayfair, W1J 8EA
Website: www.parkchinois.com
Cirque le Soir
Go hard or go home…
If you’re looking to step up the average birthday celebrations, Cirque Le Soir is certainly the place to go. The extravagant club hosts unadulterated edgy parties with performances from contortionists, drag queens, hula hoopers, showgirls and fire breathers. It’s pretty exclusive so you’re likely to be rubbing shoulders with celebs and notable faces when you’re there.
Where: 15-21 Ganton Street, Soho, W1F 9BN
Website: www.cirquelesoir.com
Ballie Ballerson
Channel your inner big kid and venture to London’s coolest party venue: Ballie Ballerson. Its attraction? A room that’s essentially one big ball pit. Think Playworld vibes but for adults.
There’s a whole section on their website dedicated to birthday parties. Expect a whole lot of cocktails, face painters and the best mix of R&B. They throw special events regularly too – keep up to date on their website and book in for one hell of a night to remember.
Where: 97-113 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3BS
Website: www.shoreditch.ballieballerson.com
Bob Bob Ricard
Who wouldn’t want their own ‘press for Champagne’ button? Especially when it’s your birthday party.
A favourite for Dream Home boards on Pinterest, these nifty little buttons aren’t the only photogenic feature of Soho’s Bob Bob Ricard. Head into one of their private dining rooms for your birthday and the interiors alone will wow you away. You’ll defo want to scoot over here to get a snap for the ‘gram.
Where: Soho & City
Website: www.bobbobricard.com
Proud Cabaret
Looking for birthday party venue with a difference? Look to Proud Cabaret. You can always expect five-star theatrics – right now you can book in for events like West Side Cabaret Show at Proud Embankment; Drag Bingo; Badly Behaved Burlesque at City; and Cabaret All Stars at Brighton.
Where: Embankment, City & Brighton
Website: www.proudcabaret.com
Sabine
Rooftop bars scream good vibes and Sabine is no exception. The rooftop bar boasts views overlooking St Paul’s and provides the perfect place to while away the night with friends and family.
From botanical decor to cocktails you’ll want to snap for the ‘gram, it’s here where your next birthday party venue will be. That’s if the waitlist isn’t full.
Where: 10 GODLIMAN STreet, EC4V 5AJ
Website: www.sabinelondon.co.uk
Sea Containers
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
116 Pall Mall
For a venue with serious wow-factor the moment you walk through the door, it’s got to be 116 Pall Mall. As soon as you step inside, you’re greeted with a lobby filled with floor-to-ceiling marble pillars and original tiled floors.
Hire a private room or multiple spaces together for you and your party guests and expect to be greeted with chandeliers, grand staircases, fine dining and show-stopping entertainment.
Whether you’re looking for a small dinner or a huge party, 116 really is a blank canvas to throw the perfect party that’s unique to you.
Where: 116 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5ED
Website: www.116pallmall.com
Frescobaldi
Mayfair’s hottest Italian restaurant, Frescobaldi comes to the UK from the famed Frescobaldi family of Tuscany, in partnership with the Good Food Society. Bask in the beauty of the Italian experience right in the heart of the capital and book in for a birthday party to remember.
The restaurant boasts a stunning private room, ‘Luce’. Think super cool interiors that align with the restaurant’s Tuscan design. Their main dining area also seats up to 70 for lunch or dinner, or host a drinks do by their cocktail bar, hosting up to 40 standing. This is the ultimate birthday restaurant to book.
Where: 15 New Burlington Place, Mayfair, W1S 2HX
Website: www.frescobaldi.london
100 Wardour Street
100 Wardour Street ticks all of the right boxes. From live music to cocktails, set menus to boozy bottomless brunch, there’s something for everyone no matter your taste. And you can guarantee you’ll always have a jolly good time.
Located in Soho, start here for bottomless brunch before heading out to explore Soho’s best dive bars.
Where: 100 WARDOUR STREET, SOHO, W1F 0TN
Website: www.100wardourst.com
nhow London
We’ve already confessed our infatuation with nhow London’s lively lobby, featuring everything from a Big Ben rocket sculpture to giant red lips, punk suit lights to funky coworking areas. For a party to remember, book into the lobby and host up to 150 guests (once restrictions lift, obviously).
For a sit-down event, try the stylish Bell & Whistle restaurant, boasting up to 70 guests.
Where: 2 Macclesfield Road, EC1V 8DG
Website: www.nhow-hotels.com
Kindred
Parties are back on! Book your gang into Kindred, Hammersmith’s members’ space, for an evening to remember.
Spread all over the members’ space you’ll find cosy areas perfect for hosting your birthday celebrations. Choose from the Butterwick Room, a deep and darkly stylish room with original heritage features, and The Library, an elegantly designed room for a larger soiree or make the most of the first floor by securing The Salon, the perfect space for a welcome reception with bubbles.
For a big occasion, you can rent the main hall which has played host to events such as The TED Interview supper clubs, and Kindred’s live music Fridays. You won’t regret booking in for a birthday dinner and night here.
Where: Bradmore House, Queen Caroline Street, W6 9BW
Website: www.wearekindred.com
Bar des Prés
Add Bar des Prés to your list of potential birthday party venues and we promise you won’t regret it.
Located on Albemarle Street in Mayfair, Bar des Prés is the brainchild of acclaimed French chef Cyril Lignac and brings the best of Franco/East Asian cuisine to the table. Expect dishes such as Scallops with caramelised miso; ‘Galette Craquette’ (crunchy crab galette); Madras curried crab with avocado; and Satay fillet steak.
Desserts will nod to Cyril’s mastery of French pastry. Think French toast, Chocolate tart, and Vanilla and pecan praline mille-feuille.
Where: 16 Albemarle Street, Mayfair, W1S 4HW
Website: www.bardespres.com
Lucky Voice
Karaoke is always a good idea, and where better to head than Lucky Voice! With locations in Soho, Holborn and Islington, Lucky Voice is the perfect place to host your birthday party for karaoke-loving friends.
Don’t worry – you won’t be singing in front of hoards of people. You’ll have your own little karaoke room. Order in a round of cocktails, Prosecco and spirits for a night to remember.
Where: Soho, Holborn & Islington
Website: www.luckyvoice.com
Bunga Bunga
It doesn’t matter what time of day you go, Bunga Bunga always knows how to party. From bottomless brunching parties to late-night drinking with a side of entertainment, there’s always something to see, do and drink here.
We’d recommend the brunch at their Covent Garden venue. Expect ‘boylesque’, circus and cabaret acts, free-flowing pink Prosecco and one hour of bottomless pizza. Need we say more?
Where: Covent Garden & Battersea
Website: www.bungabunga.com
Battersea Power Station
London is abrim with venues, restaurants and locations that are picture perfect for a party, but Battersea Power Station is at the top of our list. Spread over the riverside destination, you’ll find a selection of independent restaurants and venues all boasting their private dining rooms and spaces for hire that are just perfect for partying.
Book out Cinema in the Arches for an intimate screening or venture to Wright Brothers for a night of seafood and fizz. Find out more here.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.batterseapowerstation.co.uk
Kimpton Fitzroy London
Bloomsbury’s Kimpton Fitzroy London never fails to amaze and their party offering is no different. The hotel offers an extensive list of available spaces to both attend and hire. With eight beautiful spaces to choose from, including the bright and airy Palm Court, the Kimpton Fitzroy is an incredible venue to hire for a private party.
Or, try the famous Fitz’s bar for something a little different. This little flamboyant den is home to cocktails aplenty and seriously stunning interiors.
Where: 1-8 Russell Square, WC1B 5BE
Website: www.kimptonfitzroylondon.com
NYX Hotel London Holborn
When a hotel is named after the Greek goddess of the night, you know you’re in for a good time. London’s hottest new destination for all things food, cocktails and partying, NYX Hotel London Holborn is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays.
Order in-sharing platters of pork ribs with spicy fries and house slaw and the ‘mother of all nacho platters’. If the party is heading into the evening, stay around for Insta-worthy cocktails. The signature serves ‘None of your Nonsense Negroni’ is a must-try, mixed with East London Liqueur Company gin, Campari and Asterley Brothers Estate vermouth.
Where: 50 – 60 Southampton Row, WC1B 4AR
Website: www.nyx-hotels.com
The Piano Works
Live music and parties go hand in hand, and where better to head than The Piano Works. Boasting locations in Farringdon and West End, The Piano Works is home to loads of ways to celebrate with friends, from bottomless brunch to dinner packages and drinks parties.
Party late into the night and sing along to your favourite tunes played by the in house musicians.
Where: Farringdon & West End
Website: www.pianoworks.bar
The Perception Bar
Ever fancied having your own private cinema screening? Now you can at W London. Book out the small cinema screening room for your birthday celebration and catch your favourite film on the big screen.
Boasting 38 luxury red-pillar seats, the screening room will leave you feeling as if you’re at a movie premier designed just for the birthday girl/guy. Head to The Perception Bar for pre-drinks to really set the tone.
Where: W London, 10 Wardour Street, Leicester Square, W1D 6QF
Website: www.theperceptionbar.com
Searcys at the Gherkin
Party high in the sky and head to Searcys at the Gherkin for an evening showcasing unrivalled views of the city.
Up top sits the restaurant and bar, great for celebrations with friends and family, or host something a little more intimate in one of their five private dining spaces. Menus are tailored to any need and party size – no matter how elaborate you’re wanting your party to be.
Where: 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP
Website: www.searcysatthegherkin.co.uk
Amazonico
Amazonico never fails to excite us. Everything about the Berkeley Square restaurant is fantastic, from the rainforest interiors and its resident peacocks dotted along the bar counters to the Latin American-inspired food and private dining options.
Executive Chef Vitelio Reyes and his talented team have created a new menu too, featuring 14 new dishes inspired by recipes across the Amazon region. From street food staples to family favourites, expect Nikkei-style sushi, wok-cooked dishes, salads and small-bite delights.
Where: 10 Berkeley Square, Mayfair, W1J 6BR
Website: www.amazonicorestaurant.com
Kona at St James’ Court, A Taj Hotel
For those who love afternoon tea, book yourself and your party guests in for one at Kona, the fine dining restaurant located inside St James’s Court, A Taj Hotel.
Right now, you can book in for two of their afternoon tea offerings. Imagine you’re a princess as you tuck into their Royal Afternoon tea or sample the Jasmine Indian Afternoon Tea, an Indian take on the British classic.
Where: 54 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
Website: www.taj51buckinghamgate.co.uk
The Great House, Sonning
Just because your birthday trip to Ibiza might be cancelled, doesn’t mean you can’t have a staycation to celebrate. For a mesmerizing hotel that’s within commuting distance to London, look to The Great House, Sonning and The Swan at Streatley.
An ideal destination for your private party head down The Thames to the idyllic destinations of Streatley or Sonning for a Coppa Club party. Located on private lawns in a stunning riverside setting they make a perfect spot for hosting your party.
Check out their sister hotel and restaurant, The Swan at Streatley’s, offerings here.
Where: Thames Street, Sonning, Reading, RG4 6UT
Website: www.greathouseatsonning.co.uk
Beach Bar at The Montague on the Gardens
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
The Leopold Bar at The Rubens
A private bar nestled in the heart of London’s luxurious The Rubens at The Palace, this exclusive venue is especially perfect for birthday celebrations. With live music playing in the background, indulge in an array of finger-licking canapes and an excellent selection of whiskies and champagnes.
Where:39 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 0PS
Website: www.rubenshotel.com
