The best birthday party venues in London

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 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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

Bowling is the main attraction at Lane7, but this flourescent party venue in Victoria also boasts arcade games, mini golf, Patty & Bun burgers and a cocktail list as long as your arm. There are five different areas available for hire for different size groups.

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. 

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.

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.

If you want to go big for your birthday this year, why not rent an entire club? With room for up to 1000 guests, there’s no need to leave anyone off the invite list – and those who do make it along are sure to be impressed with this swish site. With loads of décor and setup options, plus the possibility to take things late into the night, this is great for a proper knees-up.

There are a number of All Star Lanes in London, all of which offer excellent birthday packages. We love the central location of All Star Lanes Holborn, and as well as hiring bowling lanes, you can also grab various private and semi-private spaces, some of which come with a private bar.

A borderline iconic London party venue, the Queen of Hoxton mixes edgy East London energy with colourful neon lighting and a variety of themed spaces. With three floors to check out, there's a space for every sort of birthday here, including a huge rooftop terrace. 

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. 

One of London's most unusual paint-and-sip venues, you and your pals can paint glow-in-the-dark masterpieces at Rembrandt van Wine as you sip on your drink of choice. The venue boasts a collection of professional art instructors suitable for all levels.