Offering “the sun above, the water beneath and 360 degree panoramic views of London”, West End on the Thames offers something extra special for your office party this summertime. Hosting sunny season cruises that take in all of central London's iconic landmarks, the party boat can be hired for anywhere between 2 and 500 guests.
Outdoor Venues to Hire
Looking for a private venue to hire in London with outdoor space? From fully outdoor venues, to al fresco areas, London has a host of private party options perfect for any occasion. For any type of event, whether corporate or personal, we've compiled a list of the recommended outdoor venues to hire in London. Take a look, and enquire with us online for more information.
Last updated on 19th December 2019
An iconic event venue in Covent Garden
The magnificent Grace II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms can be found on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London…
| Grand Hall & Balmoral | Edinburgh & Drawing Room | Crown & Cornwall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 550 | 250 | 250 |
| Capacity standing | 1500 | 600 | 600 |
| Min spend midweek * | POA | POA | POA |
| Min spend weekend * | POA | POA | POA |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
After a series of taste-making pop ups, the shuffleboard experts, London Shuffle, are back with the UK’s first permanent floor-based shuffleboard club.
The London Shuffle Club is one of the mostfun…
| Full venue hire | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 300 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Made up of intellectuals, writers, artists and philosophers, the Bloomsbury Set placed leisure - and pleasure - at the forefront of their ideals and as vital to personal cultivation as their respective…
| Type of space | |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Located at the Aldgate East end of Brick Lane, Apples & Pears is an independent, fun cocktail bar, serving fabulously mixed drinks, whilst introducing colourful flavours and ingredients. With a new…
| Basement Bar | Lounge Bar | Whole Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Basement Space | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Capacity standing | 30 | 35 | 65 |
| Min spend midweek * | £1k | Starting from £2.5K | Starting from £3.5K |
| Min spend weekend * | £1K - £2K | Not available | Friday, Starting from £5K |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Serpentine Galleries are two contemporary art galleries in Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Central London.
The Serpentine has presented pioneering exhibitions of 2,263 artists over 45 yearsshowing…
| Serpentine Gallery | Serpentine Sackler Gallery | Serpentine Sackler Gallery and Chucs at the Serpentine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 40 | 40 | 120 |
| Capacity standing | 200 | 100 | 500 |
| Min spend midweek * | £3.5 -15k | £3.5 -15k | £3.5 -15k |
| Min spend weekend * | £3.5 -15k | £3.5 -15k | £3.5 -15k |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Combing silent disco with jaw-dropping Thames-side views of London's most iconic landmarks, Silent Sounds takes place aboard the two-storey Dutch Master.
Departing from the Tower Millennium Pier opposite…
| Entire Boat | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Outdoor Space |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 350 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Floripa London is a melting pot of Brazilian beach bar, London bloc party club which remixes the best of London's incredible music scene. Named after the party island off the coast of Brazil, Floripa…
| The Chapel | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 22 | 180 |
| Capacity standing | 60 | 300 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Offering good food, a broad range of cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere, Core is a lively city nightspot. A rich and varied range of food is available throughout the day, with guests able to enjoy lighter…
| Type of space | |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Opening our doors in 2001, The Century Club encompasses the perfect place to work, rest and play in the heart of Soho, London. Discreetly hidden behind our modest front door on Shaftesbury Avenue, andaptly…
| Roof Terrace | The Green Room | Cocktail Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Rooftop | Private Room | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 50 | 40 |
| Capacity standing | 180 | 150 | 90 |
| Min spend midweek * | From £2.5k + (Group size dependent) | From £1k + (Group size dependent) | From £700 + (Group size dependent) |
| Min spend weekend * | From £2.5k + (Group size dependent) | From £1k + (Group size dependent) | From £700 + (Group size dependent) |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Roux at Parliament Square is perfectly positioned in the heart of Westminster at 12 Great George Street in the historic Grade II listed Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, beautifully designed…
| Roof Terrace | Presidents Suite | Council Chamber | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Rooftop | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 18 | 18 | 50 |
| Capacity standing | 40 | 40 | 120 |
| Min spend midweek * | 1850 | 1850 | 2000 |
| Min spend weekend * | 2500 | 2500 | 2500 |
| Cost * | £1,850.00 | £1,850.00 | £1,500.00 |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
By appointment only...
Purveyors of taste, decadence and old world grandeur, the Victorian Bath House is a jewel in the heart of Bishopsgate. A bespoke events space and cocktail bar housed in a GradeII…
| Whole Venue Hire | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 90 |
| Capacity standing | 150 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Courtyard is no average cocktail bar, with one of Fulham's largest gardens (that changes every season) and super quirky indoor decor (there are actual tree and doors on the ceiling!) - this totally…
| Indoor Cocktail Lounge | The Courtyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Outdoor Space |
| Capacity seated | 70 | 100 |
| Capacity standing | 180 | 250 |
| Min spend midweek * | £1500 | £1500 |
| Min spend weekend * | £3000-7000 | £3000 - £7000 |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Situated at the heart of Netil House you'll find NT's, a buzzing warehouse style cocktail bar and rooftop hideaway in Hackney.
NT’s is an impressive open plan space with huge windows that look out on…
| Full Venue Hire | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 100 |
| Capacity standing | 250 |
| Min spend midweek * | From 2.5k |
| Min spend weekend * | From 10k |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Beach Bar pop-up at The Montague on the Gardens is now closed and will return from the 1st June - 20th September 2020
Private hire enquiries are now open - the experienced events team would be happy…
| The Beach Bar | The Large Conservatory | The Cigar Terrace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Outdoor Space | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 60 | 35 | 60 |
| Min spend midweek * | from £1,000 | from £1,000 | from £1,000 |
| Min spend weekend * | from £1,000 | from £1,000 | from £1,000 |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Steeped in history and architectural beauty, BMA House in Tavistock Square has been home to the headquarters of the British Medical Association since 1925.
The magnificent Grade II listed building was…
| Great Hall | Paget Room | Snow Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 200 | 120 | 100 |
| Capacity standing | 320 | 160 | 160 |
| Min spend midweek * | £1,500 + vat on room hire, and £1,500 + vat on catering. | £1,500 + vat on room hire, and £1,500 + vat on catering. | £1,500 + vat on room hire, and £1,500 + vat on catering. |
| Min spend weekend * | £1,500 + vat on room hire, and £1,500 + vat on catering. | £1,500 + vat on room hire, and £1,500 + vat on catering. | £1,500 + vat on room hire, and £1,500 + vat on catering. |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Dinerama, once a former bullion truck yard is now a fantastic two-level, all-year-round, 1,000 capacity venue in the heart of Shoreditch, creating the ultimate food and drink arena.
In the summer we are…
| Exclusive Venue Hire Winter | Rum Roof Top Summer | House of Bamboo Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Rooftop | Rooftop |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 1000 | 200 | 40 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
For nearly seventy years, the Woods family have slowly built their fleet of luxe 'river yachts', establishing their Thames fleet to compete within the elite list of most prestigious venues for privateand…
| Silver Sturgeon | Silver Barracuda | Silver Darling | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 440 | 140 | 12 |
| Capacity standing | 550 | 200 | 12 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - | £950.00 |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Giant Robot is our epic eating and drinking rooftopia in the heart of Canary Wharf. Sitting at the east end of London’s biggest roof garden, the 700 capacity, indoor venue is complete with four sensational…
| Giant Robot Exclusive Venue Hire | The Deck | Area Bookings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Rooftop | Rooftop |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 700 | 150 | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Winter in Paradise has officially landed; Paradise Alley is one of Brick Lane's ideal destination for a drink and a dance.
Every week they welcome you to their stunning heated courtyard that's full of…
| The Bar | The Hall | The Members Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 100 | 130 | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 240 | 240 | 100 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Resting on the banks of the River Thames, The Nine Elms Tavern is a sleek, modern pub that marries delicious drinks and dishes with stunning views of the city. With a distinctive, rustic character running…
| Upper Deck | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 50 |
| Capacity standing | 100 |
| Min spend midweek * | TBC |
| Min spend weekend * | TBC |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Take a walk on the wildside with a visit to Savage Garden – a dramatic destination rooftop bar just minutes from Tower Hill station, on the 12th floor of DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London…
| Wildside | Ferus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Outdoor Space | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 40 |
| Capacity standing | 120 | 50 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Barrio Shoreditch is a neighbourhood bar serving up cocktails, street food and a club atmosphere with a global view. Inspired by Latino flavours and cultures, come here for a feel-good party night andprepare…
| Full Venue | Uptown Bar | Timber Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 50 | 35 |
| Capacity standing | 360 | 100 | 65 |
| Min spend midweek * | £6k - £20k | £1k - £3.5k | £1K |
| Min spend weekend * | £30k | £8k | £3.5K |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Rooftop surpasses the capital's finest when it comes to alfresco drinking and dining against the backdrop of London’s iconic skyline.
The perfect setting for sipping individually crafted cocktails…
| The Rooftop | ROOM | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Rooftop | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 154 | 14 |
| Capacity standing | 160 | 20 |
| Min spend midweek * | POA | POA |
| Min spend weekend * | POA | POA |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
If you're lookin' for late night kicks and tricks in Shoreditch, Cargo is your place. It's known for being a shining star on the London live band and DJ scene but when the sun is shining, the massive…
| Type of space | |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The New Home of Roller Disco in London.
Who'd have thought it was possible to have this much fun on 8 wheels!
This purpose designed and built space offers the ultimate Rollerdisco experience. The…
| Roller Nation | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 650 |
| Min spend midweek * | £2500 |
| Min spend weekend * | £10,000 |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The perfect regular spot for booze and food, smack bang in the middle of New Cross, opposite New Cross Gate station. The welcome is warm and good vibes are guaranteed.
With a traditional pub interiorexposed…
| Beer Garden | Outside Dining Room | Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Outdoor Space | Outdoor Space | |
| Capacity seated | 75 | 40 | 50 |
| Capacity standing | 100 | 50 | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | From £500 | From £500 | From £200 |
| Min spend weekend * | From £500 | From £500 | From £2000 |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Cocktails & Cruises...
The Alfred Le Roy is a cocktail bar onboard a canal barge, with comfy seating table booths, subtle lighting and eclectic music tracks. You can indulge on board as the ever changing…
| Cruising boat venue hire | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 48 |
| Capacity standing | 48 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Devonshire Terrace is positioned perfectly on London’s Liverpool Street. Open as a bar and restaurant by day they can be extremely flexible; also offering a private party venue, as well as a chic…
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Outdoor Space | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Visiting London Wall Bar & Kitchen feels like stopping by an old friend’s with its cosy atmosphere and unpretentious fare. Located next to the quirky Museum of London, London Wall provides the perfect…
| Lounge Area | Venue Hire | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 34 | 90 |
| Capacity standing | 50 | 300 |
| Min spend midweek * | £500 | From £2500 |
| Min spend weekend * | - | From £3000 |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Dickens Inn pub in London has a long and intriguing history intertwined with Charles Dickens and East London heritage. First the wooden warehouse building thought to have housed tea since late 1700s…
| Function Suite | Whole Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 150 | 500 |
| Capacity standing | 200 | 800 |
| Min spend midweek * | 3000 | 10000 |
| Min spend weekend * | 5000 | 25000 |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Ever fancied partying the night away aboard a floating bar moored on the Thames? Bar & Co is a hidden gem close to Holborn and Temple, offering up stunning views of landmarks like the London Eye, Oxo…
| Venue | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 120 |
| Min spend midweek * | £1k |
| Min spend weekend * | £2k |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Are you planning a Christmas party?
The Rookery Café is on Streatham Common, right next door to the gate of the beautiful Rookery Gardens. They serve a simple and delicious menu of freshly preparedfood…
| Evening Venue Hire during Spring/Summer (April to September) | Evening Venue Hire during Autumn/Winter (October to March) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Venue Hire | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 32 | 32 |
| Capacity standing | 60 | 60 |
| Min spend midweek * | £1200 | £500 |
| Min spend weekend * | £1200 | £500 |
| Cost * | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Gun is the ideal venue for private events any day or night of the week. You can hire out the whole venue or areas within The Gun. The venue houses an 80 cover dining room in the main bar, a back bar with two snugs, two private dining rooms, a fabulous riverside terrace that has been refurbished to feature retractable walls and roofing, as well as being fully heated.
| River Room | Cabin Room | Red Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 16 | 22 | 20 |
| Capacity standing | 0 | 30 | 30 |
| Min spend midweek * | From £650 | From £650 | From £500 |
| Min spend weekend * | From £650 | From £650 | From £500 |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Once you have enquired, the Aviary team will be in touch to confirm the booking.
Flock to the top of the capital’s hottest rooftop destination, Aviary.
Perched on the 10th floor of the new Montcalm…
| Exclusive Venue Hire | Glassbox | Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Rooftop | Rooftop | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 100 | 25 | 10 |
| Capacity standing | 300 | 30 | 40 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | £4000 | £3,000 |
| Min spend weekend * | 25000 | £2,500 | £2,000 |
| Cost * | £30,000.00 | - | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Exhibit has it all under one roof! Open till 3am on Saturday until Christmas.
From bottomless brunching and sing-along boozicals, exclusive cinema and karaoke suites, weekly life drawing and dancing…
| The Gallery | The Studio | The Cinema | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 60 | 36 | 28 |
| Capacity standing | 120 | 60 | 35 |
| Min spend midweek * | POA | POA | POA |
| Min spend weekend * | POA | POA | POA |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
Best Beer Garden 2014/15 - DesignMyNight Awards
The People’s Park Tavern is a village pub and brewery beside Victoria Park in the heart of East London, serving hearty, traditional pub food as well as…
| Private Room | |
|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 50 |
| Capacity standing | 100 |
| Min spend midweek * | N/A |
| Min spend weekend * | N/A |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
OMEARA is a unique space within Flat Iron Square offering a quality new gig venue to London together with a bar, a terrace & an event space. Ben Lovett of Mumford & Sons, co-founder of Communion…
| Type of space | Venue Hire |
| Capacity seated | 0 |
| Capacity standing | 0 |
| Min spend midweek * | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - |
| Cost * | - |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
The Groucho Club is a private members club open to men and women formed in 1985.
From a dinner for two people to whole club hire for 350 people, The Groucho Club is an exceptional destination and can…
| The Soho Bar | The Gennaro Room | The Mary-Lou Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of space | Private Room | Private Room | Private Room |
| Capacity seated | 0 | 60 | 30 |
| Capacity standing | 150 | 100 | 60 |
| Min spend midweek * | - | - | - |
| Min spend weekend * | - | - | - |
| Cost * | - | - | - |
| See more... | |||
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.