Hire the perfect party venue in London

Hackney's popular Mare Street Market has made its way west into the heart of King's Cross. This multi-purpose venue offers party spaces to hire, alongside restaurants, bars, a deli, and even a tattoo parlour.

The Lounge Bar is an uber contemporary, stylish and versatile space with a capacity of 60 guests. Ideal for casual drinks, film screenings and parties. It comes with the use of a private bar and has the bonus of a sleek DJ booth.

The Mezzanine is located on the top floor of the new venue and can hold up to 200 guests. Ideal for parties and private dining experiences, it also offers a private bar and DJ capabilities, along with a bonus karaoke room.

If you spent your 20s in East London, chances are you're familiar with Queen of Hoxton. A classic and beloved party venue in Shoreditch, this venue is spread across three lively floors, decorated with street art and graffiti as an ode to nearby Brick Lane.

Queen of Hoxton offers private hire of the ground floor, basement Club, and the rooftop terrace. If you want something a little different, the unique Discotheque party room boasts a light-up infinity dance floor with its own bar and karaoke capabilities for up to 100 guests. Want a party to remember? You can buy out the full venue for up to 500 guests.

This easygoing, mid-century inspired cocktail bar is a favorite among its Hackney Road neighbors. Equal Parts was partly influenced by an Edward Hopper painting, and you can tell by its bare walls, dark wood, and mid-century modern furnishings. Known for its "Equal Parts" menu, this cocktail bar specialises in short, strong drinks made with equal measures of each ingredient (hence.... you get it). It's also a great party spot for groups of 20 to 80.

The private events area is in the lower ground floor, for groups of 20 to 40. Full buyouts are also available for up to 80 guests.

Aiming to bring back the iconic energy of the original Cross nightclub, this venue sits just a stone's throw from the old King's Cross location. Blending its gritty 90s origins with a modern and luxurious experience, The Cross is offering six floors of dancing, drinking, and dining space.

The basement Club is a nostalgic ode to its past, with exposed brick and industrial charm setting the stage for mischief. With a line of DJs on every week and exceptional sonic hardware, you won't be able to resist getting your groove on. Private hire is available for 500, and is a popular choice for album launches, showcases, and wild parties all year long.

For more intimate, relaxed parties, head to the Roof Terrace, which can accommodate up to 65 standing guests. With a stunning panorama of London's skyline, a private bar, and a menu of canapés and picky bits on offer, it's an ideal choice if you're looking for a corporate party, cocktail reception, or a chill summer gathering. Other spaces include the Red Room, a sultry bar on the third floor, The Barn, a rustic and flexible second floor space, and the first floor Restaurant/Lounge specialising in Mediterranean food and ambiance.

Fashioned like an eclectic artist's flat, The Little Scarlet Door is inspired by the iconic loft apartments of NYC, complete with exposed brickwork, trinkets and art, and plenty of plush seating to sprawl out with your friends.

There are four different spaces available for private hire. The Basement Studio can accommodate up to 130 people and provides a space to get your groove on, with its own decks and sound system. Or, if you're really looking to let loose, rent out the entire venue for a private house party of up to 200 guests. It's like you're back at uni – but there's no hangover cleanup in the morning. Win!

Ellie's is relatively new on the scene, but Charli XCX has already jumped ahead of the trend by throwing her post-wedding bash there. If it's good enough for her (and George), it's good enough for us.

Known for their recession-friendly cocktails – £8 martini where? – Ellie's is an easygoing cocktail spot that sets the backdrop for a chill (or not chill) East London shindig. The bar accommodates 70 standing guests.

A short two-minute walk from King's Cross station, Big Chill stretches over three floors, with several bars and event spaces for a dynamic night out. It's big. It's chill. What more could you want from a London party venue?

By day, you can grab a beer and a burger with a group of friends. When the sun goes down, it seamlessly changes into a late-night party spot, with a state-of-the-art sound system and a rotating lineup of weekly DJs. Party-goers can enjoy craft beers, cocktails, and an extensive wine list. Food options are plenty in Big Chill, offering a party food menu for groups of 20 or more, ranging from tacos to burgers to bao buns.

Make the space yours for a big event with a capacity of 450. If you are looking for something smaller, room and floor hires are also available: spaces include the semi-private Green Room (max. 30), The Space & 1/4 terrace(max. 150), or the intimate Mezzanine (max. 25).

Beyond the looming brickwork of a converted Victorian factory, The Ministry can cater to any party vision. The vast renovated industrial space can cater to parties of all kinds – corporate, Christmas, birthday, engagement, divorce, getting out of prison... well, we did say anything.

As a party space, The Bar and Garden is the one to go for. There's a stunning copper bar in the center of the space, with Italian furnishings offering plenty of seating. If you like to boogie, don't worry – a DJ area and a dancefloor mean you're well covered.

This space is available exclusively on the weekends, perfect for inviting out-of-town mates. The Ministry Bar & Garden can host up to 200 standing guests.

Vintage furniture. Vegan food. Exposed brick. It doesn't get more East London than Love Shack, an eclectic party venue in Bethnal Green. Spanning three railway arches, you'll find three event spaces and a garden area to host your next London party.

Arch 1 is the Cocktail Bar, full of trinkets, oddities, and art pieces straight from the flea market. Arch 2 is the Restaurant Room, which offers veg-centric dishes like aubergine steak and tofu karaage. But for a proper wild London party, you'll want to book The Bunker in Arch 3 – a mini nightclub hidden behind a bookcase. With capacity for up to 150 guests, a quadraphonic sound system, and a late license that lasts until 5AM, it's the right spot for a wild night. The Bunker can also accommodate more chill events like Supper Clubs and gigs.

You've almost definitely heard of it. It's the focus point of every third date, the land of public engagements, panoramic Instagram posts and home of high-altitude plants: Sky Garden.

Offering sweeping views over London, Sky Garden offers your party-goers a chance for multiple slack-jaw breaks as they fruitlessly try to point out their apartment block all the way over in Putney.

A reception here can be put on for up to 700 people, with the Fenchurch Restaurant catering for up to 40. For those of you who want to spend 24 hours at 160m, exclusive hire (and here exclusive reallymeans exclusive) is on offer from 6 am-6 am, or full a half day from 4 pm-2 am.

Wanting a humble, understated party venue in London? You'd better keep scrolling. The Ned is known as one of the Capital's best hotels, with interiors that feel straight out of a period drama. Everything is an intentional ode to the city: you'll find 18th-century chandeliers, counters from the building's original bank, and a 1920s pastoral tapestry.

The Ned has six Grade-I listed meeting rooms and two outdoor terraces available on the sixth floor of the hotel, which is fully restored. The most beloved space is The Tapestry Room, decorated with ornate chandeliers, candlesticks, and walnut paneling for up to 200 guests. The Saloon is a bright, chalk-frieze-decorated space that's ideal for cocktail receptions of up to 120, with a dedicated bar and restored parquet floor. For more intimate summer parties, The Princes Dome offers a fully private 50-person space with an attached terrace overlooking The City.

Arriving at the towering glass-and-steel sculpture of the Leadenhall Building (the Cheese Grater to most), you'd be forgiven for thinking you were about to go to work in a faceless conglomerate with a name plucked straight from the Greek alphabet. Walk in, and one private entrance and an elevator later, and you emerge onto London's highest dedicated event space. The interior is very Pompidou centre (no surprise, this being a Richard Rodgers building) with exposed pipework and ducting that lead you through a large open space that can accommodate 300 guests.

The draw, of course, is the view. Landing Forty Two offers an expansive view over the City of London, with iconic buildings like the Gherkin and the Shard demanding your attention as soon as you enter.

The space is partitionable and the venue even offers projection capabilities – though why you'd want to distract from that view, we can't imagine.

Tucked away under Covent Garden Market, STEREO is a party venue that'll make you forget you're in the center of London. Inspired by late-night cultures of cities like NYC and London, it centers music at its heart. Moving between the jazz, funk, and disco vibes of the STEREO house band to resident DJs pumping out dance tracks, this is the ideal party venue for London music lovers.

The full venue can be bought out for 575 guests. Smaller spaces, like the Alcoves, are semi-private – so you can enjoy whatever music is on that night – but still offer a sense of exclusivity, styled like 70s conversation pits. Enhance your experience with curated music, food, and cocktails, and boogie into the early hours. The time will speed by.

Named as an ode to the iconic 1951 sculpture built for the Festival of Britain, Skylon is located on the third floor of the Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank. It's imaginative menu showcases British cuisine, utilising seasonal ingredients and offering an array of cocktails (like the infamous Skylon Martini).

The interior is inspired by the RFH's design during the same period, with contemporary touches, like bespoke chandeliers. The riverside view is the main focus – floor to ceiling windows frame the Thames while providing ample natural light.

Private hire is available for up to 500 guests across the whole venue. For smaller affairs, book either the main restaurant for 120 guests or the River View area for 60.

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Outernet HERE is a live events venue that offers a blank canvas space in the middle of central London, on the corner of Oxford Street and Charing Cross Road. With 23,000 sq. ft. of party space, this venue can fit 350 dining or up to 1500 standing guests. Equipped with cutting-edge AV and floor-to-ceiling 16k screens, its known for live music events and club nights. Head to Outernet HERE for a party space to lose yourself in – literally.

Wild By Tart's Studio space is a minimalist, industrial space that can be hired as a multiuse and versatile party venue and event space. Brick walls and ample natural light from the glass-panelled ceiling makes it a great 2025 party venue – and one all your guests will want to post on Insta (which we all know is the true measure of success).

The Studio benefits from its own private entrance, cloakroom, bathroom, and bar, with space for up to 100 standing guests. If you need more space (for up to 300 standing), you can rent the whole venue, which includes the Studio as well as the Restaurant, Bar, and Mezzanine. Wild By Tart offers AV, bespoke catering, and a list of preferred local suppliers to make your party picture-perfect.

In an ideal central location just off of Piccadilly is Bagatelle Lounge, an elegant French restaurant inspired by the Côte d'Azur. It's a place to enjoy life's little pleasures – drinking wine, eating good food, and throwing a good party.

The Velvet Room is a plush, hidden event space that evokes the energy of the 70s, with lots of crushed velvet and florals decorating the space. You'll forget you're in the 21st century, so it's a great venue if you want to forget about the existence of AI for a night. At the center of the room is a private cocktail bar, and AV systems and a DJ booth mean you can bring out your favorites.