The best birthday party venues in London

If you're anything like us, we love a bit of friendly birthday competition (as long as we win). Crazy golf is the perfect birthday activity, then, and Swingers does it better than anyone, with multiple courses to try and loads of great foor options, including Patty&Bun, Pizza Pilgrims, and Breddos Tacos.

1 Lombard Street's stunning glass-domed ceiling makes a beautiful backdrop for special occasions, and the central circular bar makes the Bar & Brasserie ideal for parties. The team can handle everything from big private dinners to raucous drinks parties. 

If you’re looking for somewhere to host a memorable birthday celebration, then look no further than Effra Social. This lively Brixton pub brings a vintage charm to your party, with several versatile spaces for an all-out bash. Studio 180 is best suited for birthday parties, offering an exclusive use space with karaoke, interactive darts, and a buzzing atmosphere.

This enormous Bavarian alpine restaurant, bar and beer hall is home to a big party every day of the week, with live entertainment and performers gracing the stage, as well as cosy alpine food and cold beers to tuck into. The themed areas are fun as well, including Ludwig's Tavern - a private mezzanine bar, and The Vault - a Munich-style beer hall for up to 50 people.

77 London at The BoTree is a proper showstopper - a futuristic, neon-lit club space right in the middle of Marylebone. The sleek interiors aren’t just aesthetically pleasing - this space is hiding serious state-of-the-art sound under the surface, making it ideal for anyone planning a big, loud celebration.

The King’s Cross outpost of Mare Street Market is a cool, multi-faceted space that’s ideal for a casual birthday get-together. Between the rotisserie, the deli, and the bar, there’s a vibe for every stage of the day, including a hidden karaoke room for 15 guests.

If your dream birthday involves cocktails, live music, and dancing into the early hours of the morning, then Belushi’s should be on your radar. From lavish get-togethers for up to 250, to more intimate celebrations for 50, choose from several versatile spaces that are sure to turn your birthday into a proper night out.

There's nothing like a birthday houseparty, but if you want to save your own house from party destruction, just nip down to The Little Blue Door in Fulham. This houseparty-styled townhouse has four spaces for hire, from a 'living room' with full DJ set up, to a 'kitchen' with private bar and beer pong table.

If your birthday brief is simply ‘high energy', Zebrano has that covered with everything from cocktail masterclasses to late-night dancing and karaoke. With five versatile rooms and space for up to 90 guests in the VIP Room, it’s primed for a rowdy basement takeover.

Isabel has always been the ‘It Girl’ of Mayfair’s high-fashion celeb haunts. The interiors are famously beautiful (including the bathrooms), and instantly recognisable in all your birthday photos. Our advice? Hire the full venue, get dressed up, and prepare for an unforgettable night.

The Little Scarlet Door's houseparty vibe is hugely popular for birthdays, and this site is right in the heart of Leicester Square. Quirky and colourful, this townhouse has various rooms for hire, including a Warhol-inspired 'Vault', a cosy 'Living Room' for drinks parties, and outdoor courtyard.

Celebrate your birthday in style at Boom Battle Bar at The O2, for a backdrop with guaranteed energy and a whole host of epic games. Challenge mates to axe throwing, or belt out your favourite hits with some karaoke. Expect bespoke party packages and an extensive selection of cocktails - what more could you want?

If your birthday vibe is craft beer and canal-side cool, CRATE Wood Wharf is a winner. This spacious East London spot pairs its famous pizzas with a huge selection of home-grown brews, offering hire of both the indoor and outdoor spaces for groups of 150 and 90 guests respectively. 

Transport your birthday crew to a Greek island taverna at The O2 for a four-course feast and a disco-fuelled performance. Mamma Mia! The Party is pure, unadulterated joy - perfect for anyone who wants to dance, dine, and channel their inner ABBA.

Gamers, start your engines: Platform reinvents the video game bar with private booths where you and your mates can battle it out on Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 while staff deliver cocktails and food. A few competitive rounds of Mario Kart and pizza brought straight to you - sounds like a good time to us.

Hawksmoor's gorgeous floating bar is one of the prize attractions in Canary Wharf these days, and if you're planning a classy cocktail party, there's nowhere better. The heated waterside terrace is hugely popular all year round, thanks to comfy seating, loungers, and a state-of-the-art sound system. 

We love the interiors at Los Mochis Notting Hill, which seem an effortless blend of Mexican colour and sleek Japanese minimalism. The townhouse is full of places to take birthday snaps with your friends, and the pan-Pacific food is excellent too. 

Rocket Room combines competitive, social gaming with a speakeasy vibe, perfect for buzzy, social birthday parties. Trade traditional seating for axe throwing, interactive darts, and beer pong in a neon-lit, industrial space. Plus, you can fuel the fun with global eats from the food hall below.

Looking for a birthday activity that isn't just sitting around a table? Shoreditch Balls brings nine holes of neon-lit crazy golf to the heart of East London, as well as excellent cocktails to fuel your competitive streak - the ultimate icebreaker for a mixed group of friends.

For a birthday experience your friends will talk about for years, ABBA Voyage is a must. You can book private dance booths for your group to enjoy the concert in your own exclusive space, complete with your own dedicated bar, turning this futuristic ABBA experience into your own private party.

For those milestone birthdays that require serious scale, Vauxhall Arches is a dramatic, multi-room complex that can be tailored to fit your vision. Whether you're planning a massive dance party with world-class sound or a unique themed event beneath the atmospheric railway arches, this versatile venue handles it all with aplomb.

The more upscale of Los Mochis' two London locations, London City is right by Liverpool Street station and boasts a stunning roof terrace, as well as the same beautiful, foliage-laden interiors and Mexico-meets-Japan menu. 

If you want something truly special for a big birthday, 8 Bishopsgate will have your guests left open-mouthed at the incredible, 50th floor London views. The whole space is split into smaller areas, so 8 Bishopsgate is suitable for smaller parties too, with classy food supplied by Rhubarb Hospitality. 

Nothing says celebration like a rooftop view. PocketSquare offers stunning vistas of the City skyline alongside a creative gin-led cocktail menu. The outdoor terrace is a dream for summer birthdays, providing a stylish, breezy setting that will look incredible in all your birthday photos.

For a birthday that’s truly one-of-a-kind, why not host it on a full-scale pirate ship? Moored on the South Bank, The Golden Hinde - famously sailed around the world by Sir Francis Drake - offers an incredible historic backdrop for a themed party. Whether you’re planning a sunset cocktail reception on deck or a dinner in the hold, this one will live long in the memory.

Can’t decide what to eat? At Mercato Metropolitano, you don't have to. This sustainable food hall in Canary Wharf is brilliant for large groups with varying tastes. There are loads of indoor and outdoor spaces available for hire too, from the 25-capacity main room, right down to 10-seat private igloos for intimate birthday dinners.