40th Birthday Venues London

The team behind this intriguing venture have produced a truly wonderful venue for London's live music enthusiasts. Based in a listed Victorian basement, The Piano Works somehow manages to combine the historic, charismatic vibes of the venue with the excitement and splendour associated with contemporary piano bars. All the songs played are requested by the audience on the evening, so your experience will be personal and unique. Sip your way through their compelling cocktail list or simply dine a range of delectable dishes at this lively House of Song.

This luxurious lounge with its soft hues and even softer seats is an indulgent hug of velvet sofas, cushions and alcoholic taste bud snugglers. Settle back in elegant surrounds with a cocktail in hand and if the mood takes you, head down to the mystical Apres-Ski Lounge downstairs for some move busting in this Alpine paradise.

For a relaxed, easy-going 40th birthday celebration, head to The Crown pub on Lavender Hill in Battersea. The pub is beautifully decorated, with its walls all covered in vintage photographs, green coloured leather sofas and an elegant bar stocked full of exquisite craft beer. To make sure the night doesn't end too early, their compelling menu of mouth-watering, condiment filled burgers will leave you well-fuelled for the night's festivities, whatever they may be.

A well-rounded, homely and personal local in Maida Vale, The Elgin offers top quality across the board. Their first floor private room – with its own fully functioning bar – suits gatherings for up to 120 guests, and the vast choice of locally-sourced food, craft beers and wines offers a little something for all tastes.

Styled around the illicit, underground activity of a roaring twenties speakeasy, Proud Cabaret delivers a night of glamour and intrigue below the streets of the city. Experience a dazzling night of food, drink and dazzling entertainment in one of the city's very best venues for burlesque performance.

The East Hill pubs is a quaint, characterful venue that's ideal for an intimate 40th birthday celebration with your closest family members and friends. The team behind this venue will cater for your every need and have years of experience in hosting intimate dinners. Armed by the freshest ingredients and the finest cuts of meat, the chefs at this homely pub have skillfully curated a menu of hearty British dishes. To help wash it down, there's a fantastic line up of locally brewed craft beers and real ales to sink deep into.

Apples & Pears cocktail bar is the perfect stage for a memorable birthday bash off Brick Lane. There's 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 basement bar, with no hire fee involved.

If you're feeling like a bit of demure drinking and charm for your birthday celebrations then get Little Nan over with her sensational mobile bar concept bringing vintage tinkerings, antique decanters and home brewed liquor infusions straight to your door for the ultimate elegant Afternoon High Tea & Cocktails experience. 

One of the best places to have a 40th birthday in London, celebrate your special day by the light of a stunning wine glass chandelier while you quaff delicious cocktails and fiery Asian and South American-inspired cuisine.

A versatile spot that suits any and all 40th birthday celebration in London, Blues Kitchen ticks every box of cool. Try something from their extensive collection of Bourbons and catch a live performance from some of the most talked about musicians at one of London's most famous live music venues. Then, stick around and party on at one of their regular vintage rock and roll club nights.

Celebrate your forties in style at this fabulous Provence inspired London cocktail bar. With an impressive list of Pastis and Absinthe inspired cocktails on offer, as well as the UK's only indoor petanque courts, this is a good choice of venue to host your 40th birthday party in London. Be sure to book in advance though, as Baranis is only open for private hire over the weekend. 

This unusual venue is an event space for private hire only, so book your space now and plunge the depths of this secret den. With an arched textured ceiling, suave vintage furniture and an Alice in Wonderland feel chequered floor, this place is a magical escape from those London streets and a great place for some confidential capers.

Patch St. Paul's is an affordable haven by St. Paul's which has a good reputation for providing great evenings for large groups. Set over two floors with a restaurant, cocktail bar and modern club, Patch St. Paul's offers the full package evening with dinner, drinks and dancing. With great service this would make an excellent London bar to hold that 40th birthday party you've been planning. 

What better way to celebrate the big 4-0 than with dinner and a show? Agree? Then head down to The London Cabaret Club in Holborn. Combining a quintessentially British fine-dining experience and an innovative live cabaret show, this promises a cracking birthday experience. The menu here boasts a list of delicious dishes whilst the cabaret show comes courtesy of some of the West End's biggest stars. 

Your 40th birthday celebrations in London should be spent fuss free and in a venue that can cater to the decent group of friends you've acquired over the years, which is exactly what KuPP does. Sitting pretty in Paddington along the canal-side, you can dabble in a bit of Scandi-style alfresco drinking and dining to really take advantage of whatever the weather come your birthday. 

If you're looking for a sophisticated birthday celebration for your 40th then Devonshire Terrace is just what you need. This classy restaurant bar has a stunning interior, an outdoor atrium and a terrace perfect for enjoying drinks any time of the year. With a magnificent wine selection and a modern European menu it is sure to make any night feel really special. 

Located in South London, The Crown Tavern is an excellent choice for a fortieth birthday party with plenty of space to hire privately and an affordable menu. On a sunny day head outside to their enviable beer garden.

The Jones Family Project has all the bases when it comes to throwing a 40th birthday party. This versatile venue comes complete with a whole host of stylish areas available for private hire, so whether you are looking to celebrate with an intimate group of friends or hoping to throw a memorable shindig for up to 200, this Shoreditch retreat has your party sorted.

The team at All Bar One on Villiers Street are no strangers to hosting fun nights out in London. Armed with a fully stocked bar and having created a number of signature and classic cocktails, the venue's many seating areas are ideal for anyone looking for a spot to celebrate their 40th birthday with their nearest and dearest.

The big 4-0 demands something a little special, so head over to Zuaya in Kensington where this truly spectacular bar and restaurant offers a delicious menu of sharing plates, fine wines and some cocktails that are definitely going to get the party started.

Creative, vibrant and bursting with colour, Christabel's are renowned for their striking pop-up experiences. Coming at us from a secret location overlooking the Regent's Canal, past immersive drinking and dining experiences have included anything from Mad Hatters brunches to edible playgrounds and botanical speakeasies. 

Delve into this charming little rabbit hole of Alice in Wonderland inspired goodies. Wonderland Ceramics present the ultimate in feel good, fun activites - painting pottery and supping on cocktails (alternatively you can bring your own booze to glug on). Jazz up your kitchen wares with some playful mug, bowl, tea pot or even picture frame decorating. 

An exciting new wine and cocktail bar owned by three big players in the industry, discover 68 & Boston ahead of the crowds to celebrate your 40th this year. Be sure to spend some time in the '68' wine bar, where quality bottles from around the world are served at affordable rates. Bar food is available too, and 'Boston' is the low-lit, intimate cocktail bar upstairs specialising in a mix of the classics and originals.

Grab a clutch of your pals together and celebrate aboard a stunning party boat on the Thames. You'll drift down 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.

If you're looking for a refined but all the more fun 40th birthday celebration in London, let the Oddbins team bring you one of their specialist tasting packages to any venue of your choosing. They'll take the ropes and tailor the tasting to whatever you fancy, be it wine, beer, spirits or even whisky and chocolate! 

This fun bar in the City of London is the perfect haven of quaint furniture and glamorous decor with a groovy twist in the form of a Nintendo Wii for your gaming pleasure. Let loose on the dance floor to live DJ sets or chill out with a delicious dish and a tasty tipple in the relaxed bar area.

For an elegant 40th 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. The team behind this venue is composed of talented bartenders and impressive resident DJs. With the air full of heavy bass and trembling melodies, the bartenders have really pushed boundaries, creating a quirky list of concoctions that perfectly complements the venue's sophisticated, vibrant atmosphere. 

How'd you fancy an intimate, serene but also downright boozy party boat trip down Regent's Canal? That's what you'll enjoy at the Canal Party Club, as you and 11 guests embark on a cruise down this famous waterway in the company of your own alcohol, food and music!

This sophisticated hang out in Balham is the perfect spot for a topnotch great quality meal at rustic tables in a stylish, modern interior, with the prospect of balcony seating for sunny summer nights. Stick around for a screening in the cushy cinema after, complete with sofa seats, cushions and free bags of popcorn - a real birthday treat!

How better to celebrate your 40th birthday than a night dancing to all of your favourite 70s and 80s tracks? Rouges in South London offers the city's late-night revellers a frivolous evening of laughter, outrageous dance moves and stunning performances. The amazing aerialist performance by Kellie Sky will undoubtedly be a highlight, but DJ Kobayashi's sets will keep the fun vibes going all night. 

Voted best party bar in the 2014/15 DesignMyNight awards, this place is credited as the best venue around for your big birthday bash. Have a sophisticated shindig in stylish surrounds with superb cocktails, expertly blended by the mixology pros, and rock on through the night.

Enjoy a 40^th birthday celebration at the May Fair Kitchen and you can enjoy a delicious array of Mexican and Peruvian sharing plates, paired with amazing cocktails and fine wines together. Or, if you fancy a more secluded affair, you can opt for their lavish Private Dining Room instead.

This versatile venue is good for any event you like - whether it's painting Lionel Richie onto Rich Tea biscuits or getting your boogy on over cocktails. Book out the whole place for your very own private shindig if that floats your boat or party with the common people on the downstairs dance floor.

The London Marriot's former luggage storage facility has been remade into this decadent 1920's style secret bar. You'll have to find the unassuming door and speak your name through a sliding hatch to the person behind it to get in. However, once inside you'll be able to enjoy premium cocktails and jazz music to make for a cracking 40th birthday.

Douse yourself is total sophistication for your 40th birthday in London at The Palm Beach Casino. A world-renowned gaming suite in London on the iconic Berkeley Street in Mayfair, this casino promises a luxurious night out in the city where you can sup on decadent mixology and party the night away in the throws of their glamorous casino. 

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.

Celebrate your big day with your closest friends and family at a cozy restaurant like Coin Laundry. This venue has the comfort and appeal of your own home so you won't feel too out of place celebrating out of the house. With a perfectly articulated menu, Coin Laundry has you and guests covered to have a plate everyone will love.

So the Top Secret Comedy Club are probably going to be quite mad that we're shouting about them from the rooftops. But when a comedy show this funny pops on to our radar, we felt like we had no option. Come for a rib-tickling birthday celebration, with cheap drinks and an amazing end of the week atmosphere to boot.