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 18th July 2023
Little Nan's Cocktail Parties
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.
Beast of Brixton
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.
The Piano Works Farringdon
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.
Old Street Records
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.
The Escapologist
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.
The Soda Room
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.
WM Barker & Co
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.
The Candlelight Club
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.
The Piano Works West End
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.
Adam and Eve, Oxford Street
Combining sophistication with quirky eccentricity to great success, Adam and Eve is the perfect place to celebrate the big 3 - 0! Decorated in warm mustards, pinks and greens, the atmosphere is mischievous and welcoming. The excellent wine list is a very enticing aspect, as is the great menu full of bar snacks and gastro pub fare. A happy birthday to you!
St Pancras by Searcys Brasserie and Champagne Bar
Looking for something special to do on your 30th in London? We'll bet that you are, and we have just the thing. Join Searcys in St Pancras for a birthday celebration to remember as you sit washing down oysters with some of the finest bottles of Champagne in the business.
All Bar One Leicester Square
All Bar One Leicester Square is the perfect inter-section of fun time party bar and sophisticated hang out ideal for a 30th birthday party. The interiors are contemporary chic, while the bar serves up a selection of wonderful wines, beers and cocktails. Whether you are having a drink in the mezzanine, or using the whole 450-capacity venue, there's something for everyone here.
Dolce London
From private hire for your 30th birthday to being able to nab a table at this luxe nightclub and party bar, Dolce London really has it all. Striking the ideal balance between fun and grown-up, it's even got cocktails, RnB and hip hop for you too.
Barrio Shoreditch
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.
The Fellow
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.
Madison
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.
Sway, Holborn
Looking for a chic all-in-one venue close to Covent Garden for your 30th birthday festivities? Sway is a versatile restaurant, bar and club made for just that, bringing a touch of New York City inspired debauchery to the heart of theatreland. Come for a sit-down meal, head straight for the bar for a few signature cocktails or keep things nice and simple with some DJs and dancing into the early hours at this stylish playground for adults.
Simmons Fitzrovia
Bringing your mates along to Simmons Fitzrovia for your thirtieth is never going to get a bad reaction. The cream of the crop of top cocktail joints, and having fun with a pretty quirky character at the same time - the focus is on your fun times. Perfect for a celebration, it boats witty little features such as a skull disco ball and practical comfort with the expansive, heated outside area.
All Bar One O2
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.
Davy's Wine Vaults
Wine guzzling with the guys and gals or wine tasting for a cultural kick, make your 30th birthday a memorable one at Davy's Wine Vaults as you immerse yourself into the world of wine. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or fancy learning a little bit more, the lovely team here will look after you and your party to make sure your celebration goes as smoothly as possible.
Just Dance UK
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.
Fulham Beach Club at Neverland
Looking for a chic spot for your birthday soiree? Neverland's Fulham Beach Club is a great shout, whether you're after a bottomless brunch, pop-up experiences or a drag bingo event. Plus, you'll get to snap some fun pics beside its beachside views.
Mommi
Just because you can't jet away on your birthday, doesn't mean you can't appreciate some mean fusion foods at the hands of Mommi Clapham. You're turning 30, it's time to celebrate and embrace your age. Don't turn away from a reason for a big fat party. Mommi is at hand to show you through the night with cocktails and foods galore inspired by Japanese and South American cultures.
All Bar One New Oxford Street
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.
Blessings Bar
From the exterior, Blessings Bar fits the criteria of a fine looking townhouse more than a buzzing nightlife spot. But that being said, if you venture inside you'll find 3 floors of different bar spaces so there's somewhere for chilling out with mates, a rooftop terrace to steal a moment or two and a basement cellar bar where the music and dancing goes down.
The Vineyard, Islington
The Vineyard is a newly refurbished boozer that oozes laid back drinking vibes with a cool, contemporary décor perfect for some chilled celebrations with friends. Hire out this whole pub for your 30th birthday escapades and make a day of tucking into delicious pub grubs and beer. If the weather calls for it you can even venture out into the covered beer garden for some al fresco antics.
Blingo - Hip Hop Bingo
Let loose and celebrate with your number ones over an evening of bingo gaming, hilarious NSFW jokes and lip syncs galore at Blingo. Join your host Grandma Flash and a wicked DJ for a quirky and unforgettable birthday party.
The London Cabaret Club
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.
Gigis Hoxton
If you're looking for a fun-filled 30th birthday party in one of London's coolest bars, Gigi's is the place to be. A DJ bar, with live music and a restaurant in the heart of Hoxton Square; clubbing, dining and drinking can all be enjoyed till dawn at this bold bar.
Wonderland Ceramics
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.
Rolling Stock
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.
Silent Sounds Boat Party
@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 30th September 2023 and 2 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.
Clays
If you're on the hunt for somewhere to celebrate your birthday, Clays is the place for you, with reservable spaces for larger groups. You and your squad can go head-to-head with their interactive clay shooting game while enjoying booze and grub.
Apples and Pears
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!).
Brigit's Afternoon Tea Ltd
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.
Strongroom Bar and Kitchen
£4.50 Pints Deal - Sun to Friday, 3pm - 6pm 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.
The Luggage Room
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.
The Cocktail Club - Various Sites
Killer cocktails, cracking bar staff and plenty of whacky themed interiors make up The Cocktail Club's venues. All the ingredients are sure here for a birthday party, where guests laugh the night away in between mouthfuls of quirky cocktails like the 'Confessions of a Cucumber Salesman', 'Brixton Riot' and 'Smoking Barrel'.
Monmouth Kitchen
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.
Megaro Bar
Megaro is a cool basement bar is located underneath Hotel Megaro in Kings Cross. Spread across a number of different rooms and with the bar stocked full of fine spirits, it offers a truly elegant way to celebrate your 30th birthday.
Louche
Celebrate your 30th in London with a trip to Louche, the Soho late-night bar fronting plenty of live music. Think a roster of contemporary jazz in its cool space, followed by high-energy house sets come the weekend.
The Steel Yard
Ochre
Whether private dining, hiring a whole venue or just a table at an amazing restaurants is more your thing, Ochre ought to fit the bill. Not only is the food Michelin Guide recommended, but the space is super chic to match.
West End on the Thames
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.
The Cadogan Arms
From full privacy by hiring out The Rose Room to nabbing a table for elevated pub grub, The Cadogan Arms is a stunning Chelsea boozer that's ideal for celebrating your 30th. Expect hot pots, steaks and more across the sultry spaces here.
Archer Street Soho
Another top Soho cocktail bar, Archer Street Cocktail Lounge is a another welcome addition to our 30th birthday venues list. With a swish hotel-esque bar upstairs, supplemented by a cosy lodge type basement bar Archer Street is a cool and sophisticated venue. With a great mix between the comfort of the sofas and booths and the buzz created by the DJs, this is one of London's best party venues.
The Trafalgar Arms
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.
TT Liquor
T.T Liquor based in Shoreditch know how to treat you on your birthday as the bar and event space puts on cocktail classes and welcome drinks. Hire out the entire venue or book a few tables for your favourite friends and get to work mixing up new and exciting concoctions.
Champagne Charlies
Looking for a hot-to-trot birthday destination in London? Hankering over somewhere that will provide the up-most service during your 30th birthday bash? We've just the destination for you. Found in the heart of Embankment, Champagne Charlie's is brimming with gastro dining, world renowned bottles of Champers and cool interiors. There's even a 45 strong private hire room to boot!
Blind Spot
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 Lucky Pig Fitzrovia
Making your 30th a hell of a fun one with The Lucky Pig, a sexy spot in Fitzrovia which serves delicious cocktails and scrumptious bar snacks in a quirky atmosphere. The venue has a fun 1920s theme, with plenty of retro furniture and late-night DJs.
Flight Club
"Darts?" you say in disbelief. This isn't just your average brunch session, no no, this is a Flight Club brunch session. Pay attention, there'll be: pizza en masse, a bottle of prosecco per person and some hella fun partying as you experience this social gaming bar. Fill your boots on this fun atmosphere in Bloomsbury and Shoreditch and we promise, darts is the new ping pong, you'll never look back.
Ladybird Bar
Angel's Upper Street is one of the places to party in North London, and that's got a lot to do with venues like LadyBird. This two floor cocktail bar and basement club knows how to party; serving cocktail favourites like the Lego Head and Sand Bucket Sharetails on the ground floor and welcoming dance floor heroes with a playlist of 80s, 90s, disco and house classics until 4am at the weekends.
Bar 161
Another grand spot to host your birthday soiree? Bar 161. Situated in Hackney, the venue knocks up a wide range of cracking cocktails, including salted caramel espresso martinis, blood orange margaritas and much more.
Theo Randall at The InterContinental
Whether you're keeping it small with a table in the main area or going all out with a swanky private dining room for your nearest and dearest, Theo Randall Restaurant has you covered with Italian tasting menus, vegan specials and stunning surroundings in Mayfair.
Proud Cabaret City
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.
Bar Elba
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.
The Star of Bethnal Green
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!
BAO Noodle Shop
The Heathcote and Star
Give your 30th birthday a quirky and cool twist at The Heathcote and Star as this Leyton pub packs bags of style. There's a constellation painted on the ceiling, ping pong tables, food from hot pop-up We Serve Humans, and plenty of craft beer to get the party started.