9 great North London venues

The Saloon forms the ground floor of The Chapel Bar in Islington. With two informal seating areas, a dedicated dance floor and a fully stocked bar, the venue is a great shout.

The Saloon’s elegant interiors get plenty of natural light and benefit from comfortable leather sofas. With a capacity to host as many as 150 guests, the venue is ideal for events like Wedding Receptions, birthdays, and engagements.

The venue has special menus catered for events, which include fantastic vegan options. Angel tube station is just a short walk away so you don’t have to worry about being late for the event.

BAO Kings Cross is Inspired by Asia’s western-style cafes and you’re immediately transported across the world the moment you enter the venue.

The interiors are simple but impressive with the Akari Light Sculptures hanging from the ceiling being the highlight.

BAO offers a premium private event menu with classics like Taiwanese Fried Chicken and 40-Day Aged Beef, besides also providing champagne, cocktails on arrival, canapes, DJs and entertainment. The venue can accommodate 120 people and they’re always ready to help you throw a great event.

If you need to chill, let your hair down and have a drink, you could do a lot worse than Big Chill Group’s The Space & 1/4 Terrace.

With lightbulbs and lanterns lining the ceiling, green and pink walls and cosy decor, this venue is laidback during the day and by night its private bar, dance floor and DJ booth come to life. There’s an extensive cocktail menu to choose from and all the comfort food classics too.

With a capacity to host 150 people, this venue is just a short distance from King's Cross St. Pancras station.

Just a few minute's walk from the Camden Town Tube Station stands the newly refurbished Simmon’s Bar, Camden Town, part of the popular Simmons chain that seems to be mushrooming locations everywhere across London ( Number 26 opened its doors in November 2022).

The slightly dark, underground interiors are illuminated with warm neon lights that complement the venue’s disco theme. The music ranges from EDM and hip-hop to hits from the 80s and good old party bangers. A combination of high stools and comfy banquette seating running around the venue ensures that there's ample space to grab a breather in between the dancing and drinking.

With their “Cocktails, Dreams and Disco`’ tagline, it is no surprise that Simmons takes their cocktails very seriously. Look no further than their trademark Cocktail Teapots (filled not with tea - surprise surprise )

The venue is available for private hire and can accommodate 180 people. The DJ booth is downstairs but you can hire your favourite DJ to play at your event - the equipment is all set. Remember to keep an eye out for the venue’s skull mirrorball and retro games console.

Lockside Camden sits overlooking the West Yard of the famous Camden Market and the scenic Regents Canal. The venue combines a traditional pub atmosphere during the day with a glamorous dancefloor at night.

The venue which can accommodate up to 300 guests is available for full or part private hire and group bookings whilst the terrace is available for separate exclusive hire.

With everything from an outdoor BBQ, personal chef, DJs, beer pong, projector, microphones, karaoke, bottle service and dedicated waiting staff available at the venue, you don’t have to worry about planning your event.

This iconic North London venue comprises the market bar and a private terrace area overlooking Camden Kerb market. Dingwalls embraces the traditions of a Camden pub with a modern twist. You can enjoy the live music and sip on your favourite drinks while watching the boats on the canal.

The entire venue can hold 150 people but if you want to throw a small shindig, the market bar has a mezzanine area overlooking the main bar which allows you to have your own private space while also getting the best of the rest of the venue’s atmosphere.

Dingwalls is just a few minutes away from Camden Town station.

Just opposite the Camden Road Overground Station, stands Draft House, a classic Victorian bar. The spacious venue can host 250 guests and is a great option for large parties.

The bar’s cellared draught beers pair well with the classic pub food and the foot-long pork scratchings are a must-try.

The colourful furnishings brighten up the interiors and the massive Camden Rock Map at the bar, which documents the incredible history of popular music in the area, is definitely worth checking out.

If you’re looking for an out-of-the-box venue for your event in North London, chances are that you will like Curzon at Camden. The legendary cinema, situated under railway arches, offers 5 screens that come with comfortable reclining seats and side tables.

The venue conveniently also has both a cafe and a bar, so whether you want to grab a bite or a drink, Curzon has got you covered.

The venue is available for private and can hold 60 people. It’s just a short walk from Camden Town station and it’s hard to miss the theatre under the railway arches.

At Havanna, you are transported to Cuba right from the heart of Hoxton Square. The North London speakeasy with neon lights, leather sofas and retro games is an ideal spot to relax, drink and dance.

Depending on how hungry you are, you can order either the Havanna Salad or the 12oz Rib Eye Steak, they’re both classics in their own right. And to go with the food, the Cuba Libre and Caipirinha are the stars of the cocktail menu.

The large venue can accommodate 250 people and is just a short walk from the Old Street station.