Our 19 favourite birthday party venues in London

Located in the heart of Islington – Angel – The Skinny Kitchen restaurant, cocktail bar & terrace brings the same party vibes it has in Ibiza to London. An all-day and night experience, from brunch to the bar's last orders, The Skinny Kitchen offers fresh, healthy and perfectly Instagrammable food alongside an expansive space made for partying and dancing thus earning it a top spot on our favourite London birthday party venues.

Let it be known – The Skinny Kitchen plays host to every kind of party imaginable: birthdays, Christmas parties, baby showers, corporate events, product launches, fashion shows, wedding receptions, work parties, and so much more.

The entire venue has a capacity of 300 guests (standing) including the main restaurant and the terrace, and the restaurant and terrace can also be hired separately with a capacity of 200 and 100 respectively.

Ready to party any time of the day or night with plenty of photo ops and entertainment along the way.

Crafted cocktails and a marble-clad sunken bar beneath the judge's original oak canopy – The Dixon’s Courtroom bar is a birthday party venue like no other. This old Magistrates’ Courtroom was where petty criminals received their punishment – take a look at the mugshots on the walls for proof. The original wood paneling remains, and the judge’s bench has been transformed into a bar.

It’s a restoration those faces on the walls would approve of. As well as cocktails, a wide selection of the world’s most revered spirits all vie for your attention. Like the signature Espresso Martini, made with their very own 'Shakedown Coffee'. Brewed just feet from the original jail cells, Shakedown is our own brand of coffee that is selected and roasted by our team of baristas.

Just don't break the law.

The team here love to host and they like to party-party. Hosting everything from product launches, birthday parties, events, and the good old-fashioned corporate 'do, Bubba Oasis transforms their laidback vibe to fit any event. There are cosy bean bag corners, retro-style giant conversion pits, big plush sofas, and DJs to seal the deal.

When it comes to birthday parties, you've got everything you could want - dancing, DJs, an all-day dining menu, and a hand-crafted cocktail menu allowing guests to toast to the birthday-person again and again again until they're well and truly celebrating.

The team at Bubba Oasis are all about good vibes and good times and party is their middle name, they're always on-hand to make your party as bespoke as you need.

The Starman's basement bar is the London party venue for music lovers, not just the ones who love to listen to music and have a little boogie but who appreciate a classic like David Bowie. The Starman takes its name from David Bowie's iconic Ziggy Stardust album cover that was photographed on Heddon Street – the same street as the bar.

The basement bar can accommodate 120 guests standing and is available for private hire year-round and we can think of few places better suited to a big birthday bash. Serving the finest beer, artisanal spirits, cocktails and a range of wines and non-alcoholic drinks, everybody will be catered for. The Starman has the tunes and it has the drinks, you just bring the moves.

Spacious, modern, and stylish with in-house artwork that pays tribute to the Starman himself, good atmosphere and good drinks – a great birthday party venue with a touch of music history.

Located in the heart of SE London, Peckham Levels is a well-known multi-storey, multi-functional event space and bar and food hall. The Gig Space can accommodate a whopping 450 guests for the biggest blowout birthday bash. Cool industrial interiors, spacious as you like, with AV facilities - bring in a DJ or do it yourself if you've got the deck and the vinyl.

A self-contained blank canvas event space benefitting from a staging area, cellar, kitchen, fully-stocked and functional bar, and terrace. What more do you need? It's Peckham, it's the Levels, and it's known for hosting great parties.

As part of the bustling nightlife scenery around Piccadilly Circus, Americana is a standout bar & restaurant for a birthday party venue in London.

There are several spaces with Americana available for private hire. The main restaurant with a capacity of 70 seated guests, the Mezzanine, which is great for a cocktail reception, and has a standing capacity of 40 or 25 at long tables, and the Secret Bar with a capacity of 50 standing, which is also great for a cocktail reception and can be hired in conjunction with the Mezzanine.

The menu reads like an ode to all things Southern Hospitality with light bites, small plates, and big plates. Expect Southern crab cakes with Rémoulade dipping sauce, pork belly, flamed steaks, and slow spit-roasted chicken & smoked pork sausage gumbo. And there's something for everybody here with vegan and vegetarian offerings full of trademark Southern spices.

Cocktails, classic American fare, and Souther Hospitality all combine to create one helluva birthday party celebration.

Fare is one of our top central destinations for private hire when it comes to celebrating a birthday. We like its relaxed ambiance, industrial chic vibe and decor, and top-tier menus and drinks. Located moments from Barbican tube station and a stone's throw away from Shoreditch, it is cool and casual, with the perfect amount of refinement and potted plants to make us feel right at home.

We love Fare for its hospitality and multiple offerings, including crafted cocktails and a curated wine selection. The bar area, the lower ground dining room, and the terrace all make ideal locations for a birthday celebration, and if you have more friends than we do, you can also book the entire venue with a total capacity of 220 people.

Fare has it all – location, hospitality, and top-notch food and drinks to celebrate with the people you most like.

For an exotic birthday bash head to Mala Madre, the jewel in the crown of The Last Talisman. It is quite literally a bar-within-a-bar that celebrates a fusion of Colombian and Balinese cuisine. Try a range of exciting cocktails and a creative bespoke menu that compliments the Asian grill of The Last Talisman.

This unique London birthday party venue has a capacity of 90, and music and DJ equipment can be included in the venue hire.

If you’re after a big birthday blowout, Big Chill Kings Cross has you covered.

Split over three floors, it boasts a sun trap roof terrace for you to sip your birthday bubbles in the sun. Big Chill has spaces to book available for groups of 10 right up to 450.

The Green Room and The Deco Lounge are popular. The Green Room is semi-private, holding groups of 30. The Deco Lounge is fully private with its own cocktail bar and holds up to 50 guests.

Celebrate your birthday in style, start off with an Aperol bottomless brunch on the roof terrace with cocktails, Prosecco or cider. If that doesn’t take your fancy, pre-order one of the extensive drinks packages when booking your area.

If it's your special day and you're looking for a venue with atmosphere, head to the heart of Hackney to U7 Lounge and Bar.

With a state-of-the-art sound and light system and its sleek and jazzy decor, U7 can cater to any occasion. This waterside venue offers a buffet or a three-course meal alongside a selection of craft beers, cocktails and fine wines.

Whether you're keen to celebrate with some live music or belly laugh at the comedy, U7 offers a space for you to let loose with your friends.

For a bespoke birthday party venue in London, Neo Barbican is a great place to go.

With a contemporary and industrial interior, this space is still very stylish with imported quartz stone and rustic decor.

This discreet hideaway in Barbican hosts both large and small events. With several places to host your birthday party, the best ingredients and world spirits will be at your fingertips, whether it's delicious food or drink.

It's just around the corner from Barbican station.

This Victorian-listed warehouse provides an answer when a late-night boogie calls.

Celebrate your birthday bash and enjoy the extensive cocktail list with friends. Dine on a range of dishes including burgers, chips and desserts (and maybe even a birthday cake?)

This basement spot is accompanied by non-stop live music and takes audience requests. Just slip them a tip and bring your favourite songs to your party. Private hire available.

With happy hour from 5-7 daily, you can drink, eat, sing and dance into your next year.

Fronting two floors, the basement at Old Street Records provides spaces to hire for birthday parties in London.

With its private bar and room, as well as a projector and option for live music, Old Street Records provides a concierge team to make your experience your own, whether it is the food and drink or the space itself.

Private hire is available for between 60-400 guests, with the option of the basement and two other spaces.

With the choice of two spaces to celebrate a birthday party in London, look to Le Fez in Putney.

Le Fez is a botanical venue with vibrant spaces filled with neon lights and colour.

Private hire is available for up to 350 people, with the choice of either Le Jardin, featuring its garden-themed lounge bar, or Le Club, which is slightly larger and has two bar areas and a dance floor.

They have a wide range of drinks, such as the Summer of Love cocktail or the Sky Blue Martini, which all scream birthday party.

It's jsut a short walk from East Putney station.

Just a short walk from South Kensington station is a great venue to have a birthday party in London: Bluebird Chelsea.

The Campbell room at this venue is an industrial space with a contemporary interior design, featuring muted palettes and simple yet sophisticated furniture choices. There are many options for food and drink, especially cocktails, and the London birthday party venue is available for private hire for up to 25 people.

Wood's Silver Fleet – a birthday party venue in London that is most certainly luxurious.

Wood's Silver Fleet has been going for more than 60 years, and these yachts are considered one of London's most esteemed party venues.

The Silver Sturgeon would be a great venue for a birthday party. Located in Westminster, this is the largest passenger vessel under the bridges of the river Thames.

Private hire is available for up to 550 guests, with an accommodating team to help you organise your birthday party.

This venue is very accessible and easy to get to, only a short walk from Embankment station.

Stretching over 2 floors, with 5 rooms to choose from, Sway is a great birthday party venue in London.

The industrial space features exposed brickwork and vintage-style neon lighting. With plenty of space in every room and a bar in every area, you are spoilt for choice. From the Long Island Iced Tea to Studio 61, this venue is suitable for a birthday party up to 920 guests.

Just a short walk from Covent Garden station and you’re there.

If you want to escape to a different dream world for your birthday party, whether it's to the beach or the Alps, Neverland London is the place to be.

With many different spaces to choose from, you can tailor your birthday party to fit your vision. All the rooms at this venue are unique – whether it an arcade basketball game or beer pong and more.

Private hire is available with plenty of areas to accommodate your guests, whether you prefer to host a birthday party for 120 guests in the pergola or 30 guests in a ski lodge.

It is just a short walk from Wandsworth town railway station.

It’s the big day, and a big celebration is due. Head to All Star Lanes in Shepherd’s Bush for some bowling, karaoke, and partying. Drink creative handmade cocktails and tuck into American classics with a unique twist.

Use any of the 8 lanes for bowling or private hire The Midnight Lounge, inspired by the opulent Miami 1950s Art Deco period, features 2 private lanes and a cocktail bar with a dedicated mixologist. 120 guests can be accommodated into the space so invite anyone and everyone.