London has some of the most beautiful pubs in the country, and they're perfect for a birthday bash and more. From private rooms that are great for that family get together, to booming spaces that boast the best in British wine and food, we've put together a list of some of the finest pubs to hire in London, along with great private room options to boot.
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Last updated on 26th March 2024
Central London
As one of the most charming nooks in all of Paddington, The Cleveland Arms is a beloved pit stop for punters who also appreciate incredible food. Choose between small plates and seasonal dishes, or go all-out with their amazing Sunday roast.
East London
The King's Head Members Club is an eclectic destination for your next bash, as the Hoxton bar has everything from a range of private rooms to quirky taxidermy decor. Better yet, there's a choice of a sit-down feasting menu or standing canapes.
Putney
West End
If you're looking for a themed birthday bash requiring minimal effort then The Admiralty does the job nicely with its HMS Victory themed interior spanning 3 glorious decks. This pub offers a classic people pleaser menu with barrels of drinks fit for a ball!
Knightsbridge
West London
Kentish Town
Paddington
For a proper pub party, hire out The Green Man in Paddington. It provides award-winning burgers and plenty of craft beer. Perfect for birthdays or pre-drinks, it's a super cool venue that's easily accessible in the heart of London.
Victoria
Kings Cross
North London
Situated just west of Euston station, this historical boozer is a great, quintessentially British space to hire. Perfect for parties or work dos, The Exmouth Arms is a laid-back pub with a lot to offer, including food and drink as it's home to award-winning burgers.
West London
Walthamstow
Greenwich
Covent Garden
Blackheath
Shoreditch
With a large range of international beers and local craft, the Queens Head in Shoreditch is a perfect pub to hire for your party or event. Book The Brewery for up to 60 guests or branch out and take over the entire venue and invite 130 guests to enjoy amazing drinks and tasty food.
Camden
Hammersmith
Brook Green is a friendly Hammersmith pub with colourful decor and a cracking selection of classic British food on offer, including mouthwatering roast dinners. What's more, you can hire Smith's cocktail bar which seats up to 50 people, or book a semi-private seating area for a special meal.
Holborn
Looking for a pub to hire in Holborn? The Perseverance is a fabulous choice. Whatever your event, you can book out the private room to enjoy a tip-top selection of liquid libations, from international wines to draught beer, paired with freshly prepared pizza from Dinner For One Hundred.
Herne Hill
Central London
Hire a room for more than 70 people at historical watering hole The Three Crowns. Get the party started by pre-ordering exceptional drinks and tasty nibbles, or sip on cocktals from an extensive list.
Holborn
Farringdon
Tooting
Kensington
Leicester Square
This authentic Irish pub is the sexy sister of Waxy's in the West End. Hire from a range of rooms like The Gallery, a candle-lit room for up to 60 pleasure seekers. It's equipped with a dumb waiter where you can pop your order in the lift and have it sent straight up.
Blackheath
East London
Central London
Located near, you guessed it, Oxford Circus, The Oxford Market is a great choice for your Central London shindig. Nab the basement space with room for up to 75 seated or 100 standing, where everything from birthdays to DJ and dancing parties can be set up.
Covent Garden
Mayfair
North London
Notting Hill
North London
Kensal Rise
Hackney
South London
East London
City of London
Fitzrovia
Kensal Rise
Hammersmith
Bethnal Green
Royal Oak is a cool, trendy pub in Bethnal green with a private dining room available for hire. Snap this pretty space up for an intimate meal with your nearest and dearest chomping on elevated British fare accompanied by boozy bevvies.
Ealing
Host your event in one of the four different indoor function spaces at the gorgeous, Grad-II listed pub, Forester. For a private affair, hire the public bar and have your own entrance and access to all your favourite tipples. There's a spacious room upstairs for parties and the shed, an outside area ideal for when the weather's looking up.
Soho
Holborn
Battersea
One of the best private hire pubs in London, The Prince Albert has got space for up to a whopping 220 people - ideal for big parties. For smaller celebrations, you can always book their relaxed upstairs space too, with minimum spends starting from just £500.
East London
Liverpool Street
The Horse and Groom not only has full pub hire, but also private hire of the upstairs bar for your next party. Expect craft beer, pizza, cocktails and a whole load more across this stripped-back space, alongside a beer garden to boot.
Chiswick
City of London
Bethnal Green
Fulham
West London
Bethnal Green
Notting Hill
Kensington
Earlsfield
South London
Greenwich
West London
London Bridge
Battersea
Hackney
Highgate
Forest Hill
Westminster
The Marquis of Westminster is a gastropub with a stunning little private room to hire in Westminster. Not only is the cost only £50 on top of your minimum spends, but there's also the chance to tuck into classic British grub.
Canary Wharf
Angel
You can book out The Brougham's private area, Chloë's Basement Bar, which has space for up to 100 revellers. The snazzy subterranean spot is primed for late-night dancing, with a fully stocked bar, fantastic tunes and intimate lighting.
Canary Wharf
Wandsworth
City of London
Westminster
Hackney
City of London
Wandsworth
City of London
Tooting
Wandsworth
Kensington
Kensington charmer The Builder's Arms is always a hit with punters, especially in the summer when the patio terrace provides the perfect spot for sun-kissed sipping. Pub grub menu is bound to make you hungry, with gems like the chicken katsu burger, miso-glazed aubergine and camembert with sourdough to dip.
Elephant & Castle
Greenwich
The Guildford Arms lets you book its Kitchen and Garden Rooms (with space for up to 60 people), all for a very affordable minimum spend. The place is stylish and leafy, with a luscious garden, not to mention a lip-smacking menu of classic British fare.
Clapham
This South London gem is a vibrant space to enjoy delicious pub classics. The private hire room hosts up to 50 people, boasting a flat screen TV, and projectors on demand, perfect for fun-filled event.
London Bridge
South London
For private hire in Lewisham, you can't go wrong at The Fox & Firkin. Their quirky train carriage space can fit up to 60 people, perfect for birthday celebrations in a relaxed boozer. As for food, you can get your hands on handmade bites from the Freewheelin' Pizza van in the garden.
Marylebone
City of London
Hackney
Putney
Streatham
Vauxhall
South London
Soho
Waterloo
Fulham
The White Horse stands proud on a prime street corner in Parsons Green. The beautiful Victorian building can't be missed, especially when the charming terrace is overflowing with punters. Premium drinks and amazing food are in plentiful supply, and there's lots of different rooms to book out if you're looking for something a little more private.
Elephant & Castle
The Huntsman & Hound is a traditional pub with tonnes of character. Dark furnishings make for a cosy atmosphere, while the vibe is brought to life by great music, quality drinks and competitive punters swarmed around the dart board.
Camden
With ornate yet stylish interiors, a premium selection of craft ales and a food menu of beloved British classics, The Washington is one of the most popular pubs in Camden. There are regular quizzes and comedy nights to attend, or you can keep to yourself by booking out the swanky private room for fizz-fuelled affairs.
City of London
Fitzrovia
City of London
If it's a pub in the City of London for hire you're after, look no further than Crutched Friar. Here, you and your party can get stuck into mouthwatering British food, from small plates to burgers, complete with tasty tipples galore.
Fitzrovia
St Pauls
Elephant & Castle
Leyton
Kings Cross
Farringdon
Leyton
Tooting
Shoreditch
Chelsea
Wimbledon
Oozing character, The Old Frizzle opposite Wimbledon Theatre has a variety of room sizes to hire, adorned with vintage lamps. Take over The Balcony or host up to 200 revelers in the back area, Behind The Arch. It comes complete with a private bar and sound system.
Greenwich
Looking for a stylish yet laid-back pub to host an event? Enderby House boasts a number of private spaces, from the intimate Study to the spacious Garden Room. And with a fabulous range of food and drinks available, it's perfect for any occasion.
Dalston
Islington
Camden
Leyton
Covent Garden
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, this charming pub offers the perfect birthday celebration location. With a dining room space for around 40 people, and a delicious range of food and drink available, it's got your birthday party wishes already answered.
Hampstead
Bethnal Green
Three Colts Tavern is a pretty East London watering hole boasting 14 taps of beer, cask ales and classic cocktails like espresso martinis and whiskey sours. It has a lively atmosphere and is decked out with an array of plants, glowing table lamps and cosy sofas, making it the ideal spot to curl up with some 'za from Dough Hands. Its private party room, The Glue Factory, can host up to 60 revellers and includes a dancefloor, sparkling glitterball and even the chance to belt out some bangers with karaoke. Whether you're planning a birthday or work social, this spot is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
Camden
Paddington
From private hire of the pool room to the basement, Paddington's Heist Bank is a great pick when you want a relaxed place for your next room hire. Think activities, wood-fired pizza, beer and more at your event here.
Westminster
West End
Walthamstow
When an ordinary pub room won't do, how about a cool taproom with its own craft pours? Check out The Collab in Walthamstow; a space known for wings, burgers and beers, alongside low-cost venue hire to boot.
North London
Barnes
For a fuss free, effortlessly elegant birthday, the perfect solution is to book a space at The Bull's Head. The venue is sure to impress, settled as it is right next to Barnes waterside. If you fancy a big bash, book The Geronimo Room or The Jazz Room. For a big old feast, hire The Private Dining Room. And for an intimate soirée, get The Snug.
Putney
Marylebone
Tooting
After the best pubs with private rooms in London? Then check out The Selkirk, a craft beer-heavy Tooting boozer boasting two spaces to hire for between 22 and 75 people, complete with cosy seating and rustic decor.
Fitzrovia
City of London
Streatham
Putney
Hammersmith
Lewisham
Richmond
Mayfair
City of London
Notting Hill
London Bridge
Hammersmith
Wandsworth
Mayfair
Dulwich
City of London
Dalston
With a handy function room at this craft beer den, you can ensure you get your fix of all the best brews alongside a fusion of Latin American and Japanese grub. Make your birthday bash, corporate event or any other occasion special with Kraft Dalston Bar & Restaurant.
Kings Cross
Ealing
Shoreditch
A proper Shoreditch institution, The Ten Bells is one of the top pubs with private rooms to hire. The candle-lit cocktail area hosts up to 60 partygoers while The Lounge, equipped with a piano, is fit for a more intimate occasion.
Hackney
Fulham
City of London
Angel
Angel boozer The Regent has you covered for small private parties in London pub rooms. The basement space here has capacity for up to 30 for a sit-down fiesta and 40 if you're after a standing reception. Plus, there's even a karaoke machine too.
St Pauls
Barnes
City of London
Maida Vale
City of London
Shepherd's Bush
Bermondsey
The Last Talisman's private room has space for up to 14 guests seated and 25 standing for smaller parties or exclusive dining. Expect to be wowed by the sizzling Pan-Asian grill and cocktails at this slick joint.
Peckham
Shepherd's Bush
London Bridge
Battersea
Putney
Hackney
West London
In London's music hotspot Maida Vale, rent out the top, bottom or both floors of The Elgin for your event. This sleek pub serves locally produced food all day and has a global selection of over 40 beers.
Kings Cross
In the heart of Kings Cross, snap up the Black Door Cocktail Bar at The Fellow for your event, a sophisticated space hosting up to 60 partygoers. The 2nd floor Dining Room is ideal for a business meeting or dinner, all with a range of delicious food and drink.
South London
City of London
Kilburn
Greenwich
Holborn
Donned an after-work escape, the Queens Head in Holborn is a great pub to hire for a party or event. The Arch 64 downstairs bar hosts up to 40 people and makes the ideal space for friends or colleagues. Or, go big and book out the entire pub, waltz past huge windows and revel in pints.
Putney
Shoreditch
Chiswick
Camden
Elegant pillars set The Pembroke apart as a seriously stylish space to hire in London's iconic Primrose Hill. Idyllic outdoor seating lures you in then exclusive food and drink packages seals the deal, from tasty canapés to a brilliant buffet.
Kings Cross
Looking for pubs with free function rooms in London? The star of King's not only has two fantastic spaces to book for up to 100 people, but they've even got a private karaoke room as well, complete with over 10,000 songs.
St Pauls
Covent Garden
Fitzrovia
Clapham
West London
Maida Vale
