40th Birthday Venues London

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.

This Spanish-themed bar in Bloomsbury is a gorgeous little hideaway, with passionate red booth seats, ornate lantern lights and walls smothered in framed pictures and quirky trinkets. With tasty tapas treats and entertainment every week, enjoy a bit of Spanish guitar alongside your authentic cuisine.

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.

Jamie's Wine Bar Ludgate Hill is minutes away from St. Paul's and is tailor-made for parties and functions. With a private function room downstairs available and the whole venue available at weekends with no hire fee, Jamie's Wine Bar Ludgate Hill is very popular when it comes to 40th birthday parties and there is no doubt why. An extensive wine selection only adds to this London wine bar and makes it even better for a fun yet sophisticated party.

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.

With their swilling of Champagne, traditional interiors and bustling selection of gastro inspired plates, it's no wonder that Champagne Charlie's has become such a bespoke birthday joint. With their exposed brickwork and barrel theme, this special plot near Embankment is primed for any and all 40th birthday parties in London. 

This circus haunt with its acrobatic instruments dangling from the ceiling, its multi-coloured booth seats and its checkered floor is a vibrant and unique venue in Hoxton to chase all other quirky venues right off the map. Settle in for a raucous night in a bar whose very interior is an entertainment in itself.

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.

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 hidden gem in the heart of London's finest train station, Searcys in St Pancras promise the ultimate in birthday indulgence. Perfect for any 40th birthday bash in the city, head on down for oysters, press for champagne buttons and bottles aplenty. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

If you're planning your 40th Birthday party, and are looking for a venue with that something special, be sure to pay the Ivory Vault a visit. Located in between the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, this private hire venue oozes tradition and is based in the cellar of a grade II listed Victorian building. Specialising in themed events, why not turn your wild birthday celebration into an idyllic masquerade ball or elegant baroque banquet. 

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.

The team behind the iconic Rivoli Ballroom in London will transport their guests back to the 1920s, hosting a night revolving around jive music. This monthly event will be signposted by the great swing bands on display - such as Juke Joint Jump, The Cadillac Kings and Miss Annie & The Midnight Shift. There are few better ways to celebrate your 40th birthday in London.

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. 

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.

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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! 

Popular for private functions, this glam picture of elegance and sophistication is the perfect spot for some drunken lounging or a bit of something tasty and topnotch. Enjoy a cocktail masterclass or a buffet or simply kick back and relax and let the night fall where it may.

Looking for a special place in London to celebrate your 40th birthday? The Soda Room is a cool cocktail haunt hidden beneath the Botanist Broadgate, promising cool interiors, blinding cocktails and a great atmosphere, all throughout the week. Expect great drinks, great music and an unprentious crowd. 

You're all grown up, so have a sophisticated sojourn in King Cross's swankiest bar. Grab some great Gastro grub and line those stomachs before you hit those classy cocktails, fine wines or boozy beers. Don't miss the heated, picturesque rooftop terrace and celebrate your birthday in style with your nearest and dearest.

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.

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.

Take to this cosy pub for your 40th birthday celebrations and hire out the whole space for your family and friends. The Vineyard is all about laid-back drinking and delicious gastro grub to keep the punters happy. With its fun and funky interior design and covered beer garden it's perfect for some birthday drinking escapades. 

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.

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.

The Draft House has brought something new to the Old Street picture, with an excellent range of beer served up in an interesting and eye-catching space just down from the roundabout. Ideal for any beer enthusiast celebrating the big 4-0, the staff are friendly and there's sharing plates, classic British comfort food, burgers and hot dogs all included on the food menus.

With pretty interiors and deeply-flavoured and delicious dishes, Matsya in Mayfair is offering some of the most surprising India cuisine and unique cocktails in London.