30th Birthday Venues London
Turning 30 anytime soon? Well, don't keep it quiet, celebrate it! London has a whole host of fantastic 30th birthday party venues that will transform your 30th from something you dread into a legendary event. So don't have a quiet one in the pub, have a look at our stellar selection of venues and enjoy the best London's nightlife has to offer and even hire your own space out for some major birthday celebrations.
Last updated on 7th December 2022
Bespoke goodies, tailor made tipples and charming cakes with cocktails served in tea pots? Sounds like Little Nan is on to a winner for your birthday celebrations. Afternoon High Tea & Cocktails takes on a vintage edge with antique decanters, crystal cut serve ware and home made infused liquors to make your birthday tipples personal, unique and utterly enjoyable.
The Beast of Brixton is the perfect destination for your 30th Birthday party, mixing cool décor, great drinks and an out-of-control party playlist. Known for their delicious street food and amazing Sunday roast, this hidden gem in Brixton is gaining a reputation for keeping the party alive across its two floors, so whether you want a sit down meal or to dance the night away, this is your destination.
Dance into a new decade of your life with a night of non-stop live music and contemporary coolness at The Piano Works. Request your favourite current hits or quirky throwbacks for the band to play all night long. Serving delicious drinks and mouth-watering dishes, how better to welcome your thirties than a night at this suave, one of a kind London joint.
With a focus on great live music, authentic Italian pizzas and bespoke cocktails, there's no doubting Old Street Records' place as one of the coolest bars in Shoreditch. It's a cracking spot to kick-off those birthday celebrations - enjoy a couple of unique drinks at the bar then settle in for a night featuring anything from EP launches to new bands and established live acts. There's a basement bar hosting intimate jazz evenings and low-key DJ sets, too.
2-4-1 Drinks for the duration of your booking when you pre-book a table in January
Based at the HQ of the secret society that ran Victorian London, The Escapologist is a hybrid of Victorian men's club and Masonic Lodge that pays homage to the scandalous activity of the infamous Baron. Brought to London by the team behind the popular Dub Jam and Adventure Bars, expect great times and great drinks in an engaging, authentically-designed subterranean space.
If you're looking for a place in London to celebrate your 30th in style, look no further than the Soda Room, the secret cocktail and party bar hidden beneath The Botanist Broadgate. Promising a cool interior, high-grade cocktails and a party atmosphere six nights a week, this is the ideal city bar to spend a special birthday.
There's only one way to celebrate your 30th birthday in London, and that's enjoying the honed taste of some specially crafted cocktails. Nestled beneath Bishopsgate, WM Barker & Co is a haven for suave cocktail drinking and chilling out with friends, making for the perfect place to bring in a big birthday.
Seeking out that perfect prohibition party? Look no further than the Candlelight Club; an elusive evening out in a secret location lit exclusively by candles. In authentic speakeasy style, these guys like to keep their cards close to their chest, but we can tell you that there will be bespoke cocktails, live jazz bands and a bloody handsome crowd in their roaring twenties best.
Celebrate your 30th birthday party at The Piano Works West End. Every night two piano vocalist and accompanying musicians form a 6 piece band and only play songs requested by the audience. If you're thirsty, their expert bartenders will shake you up something good, and there's California Cones for food too.
Don't let the I'm-turning-thirty-terror get you down - turn the lights on and stop rocking back and forth, it's time to hit the town in style. Take a holiday from the usual hangouts and hit this Moroccan jewel in the heart of Farringdon. With stunning decor, a great selection of cocktails and wines and a bustling dance floor, you'll feel eighteen all over again.
2-4-1 Drinks for the duration of your booking when you pre-book a table in January
Your 30th Birthday can only be celebrated with an island retreat, but there's no need to book your tickets. Head to rooftop bar Elba, based on the island of the same name, complete with sunny colours, panoramic views and a summer menu of frozen cocktails.
Grab a clutch of your party pals together and celebrate aboard a stunning boat on the Thames. You'll cruisedown the river enjoying the sights and sounds of central London while much-respected DJs spin a mix of RnB, hip-hop, funky house and old skool classics to keep the party flowing. A birthday on a boat? You shouldn't have.
Unique, delicious and charming, one of London's finest afternoon tea experiences is enjoyed aboard this vintage Routemaster bus. Take in Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Royal Albert Hall with a selection of sandwiches, pastries, cakes and macaroons to hand. Grab a group your nearest and dearest, and BYO bubbly for that extra touch of sparkle.
For an elegant 30th birthday venue in Central London that's sure to leave you feeling like royalty, head to Blind Spot in Soho and lose yourself in the sultry, sleek atmosphere on offer. Alongside the line-up of DJs, the team of trained bar staff use their years of experience and eye for creation to blending and mix a range of ingredients together, producing a list of quirky concoctions that perfectly complement the bar's sophisticated, almost-arrogant attitude.
The Rolling Stock is a hidden gem of a party bar on east London's Kingsland Road. Kick things off with up to 50% off selected food and drink during their daily happy hours, with tables available to reserve with no minimum spend involved. This is a bar, gallery and buzzing dance floor space, with one of the best outdoor areas in east London as an extra bonus.
@ Chelsea Funhouse on Various dates from Sunday 29th January 2023
Head to Chelsea where this unique bar concept is taking you back to the second world war here you'll be tasked with becoming a code-cracker for the night. Solve the puzzles to earn your sippable rewards, but remember that the decisions you make will impact the drinks you recieve.
With a swanky mezzanine level and intimate restaurant, both available for private hire, All Bar One in Oxford Street is the perfect place for a 30th birthday. The venue serves a delicious selection of cocktails and wine along with an easy European menu, guaranteed to please even the fussiest of eaters.
Spend your 30th at Tequila Mockingbird - a cool, three-floored cocktail bar in Putney with a literary twist. The basement here boasts a private party room available for hire - perfect for your big birthday bash. Book this space out and tuck into cut-price cocktails, beers and wine from 5pm all the way through until 9pm! With a few b'day bevs in you, dance into the early morning hours here as DJs spin until 2am.
For a 30th birthday party with a secret, illicit edge, head down to The Luggage Room in Mayfair. You'll need to scout out the unassuming black door and head down a winding corridor to get in. However, you'll be rewarded with a decadent 1920's style bar packed out with fine liquors and period curiosities all set to the soothing soundtrack of jazz music. A slick and smooth 30th birthday treat.
Pushing out classy vibes aplenty, The Gable is a city favourite for a sophisticated drinks with a laid back edge. With both a charming restaurant space that fits a country-chic kind of character as well as a dedicated basement bar themed on this great city itself, The Gable is a sound shout for your 30th birthday party if you need somewhere for dinner followed by some late night drinks.
Embrace your 30s by celebrating at a restaurant that is just as retro as you. Kidding. Coin Laundry has old school ambiance with new school flair, exactly how your 30s should feel. This restaurant has a killer all day menu if you want a morning, afternoon, or night event. Nestled in Exmouth Market, the area is just as lively as the venue and guest of honor are.
All Bar One O2 has three floors which can cater to your 30th Birthday party needs. Whether you are renting out the stylish VIP lounge on the top floor, with its cinematic screen, DJ booth, private bar and toilets, or a sit down dinner in the private restaurant on the middle floor, there's something for you.
There's no time like your 30th birthday to become the dancing queen you've always dreamt of. Well Just Dance invite you to take part in an evening dedicated to learning the biggest and best dance routines from your favourite music videos. With the help of an instructor you can bosh out all the moves and revel in your birthday.
Show them how it's done on the buzzing dance floor with those robot arms, snake hips and that all too trademark chicken move in this swanky bar in King's Cross. It's your birthday so celebrate in style in a bar that has a heated, picturesque rooftop terrace and an alluring hidden cocktail bar, The Black Door. Get tipsy and then some on these tasty tipples and have a right good boogie with your best mates.
The Star of Bethnal Green oozes old fashioned aesthetics over a 2 floor spread. The elegant comfort of this pub turns into a buzzing den of punter pint swilling and quiz mastery. This pad is a good one for a cheeky birthday get together with lots of evening entertainment to keep you feeling fresh for your 30th. There's even karaoke - go on, we dare you!
This rough 'n' ready Hackney hangout is a shabby-chic spot for some chilled birthday celebrations. A grand place to meet for some daytime drinking activities that will no doubt extend long into the night. There's a sweet little garden terrace, function room and karaoke room so there's definitely room for some drunken singing contests this 30th!
Baranis brings beautiful cocktails and an heir of southern France opulence to the Chancery Lane scene. Home to a host of intimate booths and the UK's only indoor Petanque court (think indoor boules), celebrate with winning mixed drinks and French wines, or come for dinner and drinks with a menu of Provencal dishes served 'til late.
The Trafalgar Arms is a home-from-home just minutes away from Tooting Broadway. A grand space which remains warm and welcoming, there's an inviting feel to this classic gastropub. The team here thrive on hosting bespoke birthday events - it's what gets them out of bed in the morning. Whether you're just looking for a few drinks with your mates, a casual party with bubbly and canapes or a sit-down meal in one of their stunning dining spaces, this pub has it all.
The huge selection of cocktails, great-tasting grub and vibrant feel to this City-based haunt makes it ideal for your 30th. Whether you're planning a casual bit of dinner and drinks or something more extravagant, Core's party planners will do everything they can to meet any special requirements. Guests can book a table, booth or their own private room.
Create your own personalised pottery at Wonderland Ceramics - take a tumble into their Alice in Wonderland inspired studio and let your imagination run wild. Unleash the child in you with pots of paints and brushes galore as you decorate mugs, bowls, tea pots, coasters or even get messy and mould your own. There'll be cocktails, of course, so it's all fun and games at this playground of artwork and boozing.
Apples & Pears cocktail bar is the perfect stage for a memorable birthday bash on Brick Lane. There are wood fired pizzas if your party is peckish, a whole host of cocktails, beers and wines to cater for all tastes and an atmosphere packed with east London energy. You can book smaller spaces or the whole venue, with no hire fee involved (halleujah!).
Styled around the illicit, underground activity of a roaring twenties speakeasy, Proud Cabaret promises a night of glamour and intrigue below the streets of the city. Experience the shady activity of a prohibition-themed birthday night out, with dazzling burlesque performances enjoyed in the company of superbly executed British cuisine and plenty of cocktails.
Barrio Shoreditch is one of East London's best cocktail bars for celebrating a great 30th birthday party. The bar also doubles as a great fun time party bar - perfect for letting your hair down and enjoying delicious cocktails. Barrio East is a cool and quirky cocktail bar that raises the bar of South American themed cocktail bars in London, and has no equal for a Latin themed 30th birthday in London.
Friends, drinking, singing and fancy dress. What more could any rational person want from their 30th birthday bash? Welcome to London's dedicated karaoke bar, where swigging strong cocktails and bellowing out your favourite guilty pleasure tunes is the norm. Guests can add a cocktail masterclass to your karaoke package for £35 per person too.
The perfect spot if you're looking for a great 30th birthday restaurant in London, this charming Covent Garden eatery is the perfect blend of upmarket dining and relaxed atmosphere. Or if you fancy something a little more west, try sister restaurant May Fair Kitchen.
@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 25th February 2023 and 10 other Saturdays
Embark on an unmissable cruise down the Thames for your 30th at this Silent Sounds Boat Party. While on the two-storey party palace, get down low to dancefloor killers and party anthems, sip boozy bevs and take in the marvellous views of London at night.
Celebrate the your 30th birthday with dinner and a show by heading down to The London Cabaret Club in Holborn. Here, they combine an exquisite fine dining experience with an innovative live cabaret show. The show and the menu celebrates British culture, both new and old - spend your night tucking into some delectable British dishes whilst the West End's biggest stars put on an excellently choreographed show.
Celebrate your 30th Birthday in style at Madison. Sit outside on one of the largest public open air roof terraces in Europe while enjoying panoramic views of St Paul's Cathedral and the rest of the capital. Or sit down for a glass of carefully selected wine, freshly made cocktails or indulge in a classic European dish.
50% Off Beer & Wine - Monday to Friday 12pm - 8pm and 1 other offer
With an extensive beer selection, great food and a number of spaces available for private hire, The Strongroom is a great East London birthday bar. They've also got the largest outdoor drinking and dining space in the area for all you spring and summer babies.