On the hunt for an intimate space for your next event? We have created a handy list of small party venues in London to get your creative juices flowing.
“House parties will never be the same again” (Tatler, 2018). Tucked behind an electric blue door in Fulham is this small party venue in London. Designed to feel like a home away from home, guests can sip delicious cocktails by the cosy fireplace or dance the night away on the vintage wooden tables. The space is brimming with kooky trinkets and nostalgic fun, including retro video games and a dressing up box.
2. Drink, Shop & Do, Islington
This jazzy bar in Islington is the ideal small party venue in London. The intimate space has everything needed for an unforgettable event; despite its size, this bijou bar packs in a dance floor (complete with glittering disco ball) and DJ booth. We love this space’s location, just a couple minutes walk from King’s Cross Station.
3. Fancy Crab, Marylebone
The Fancy Crab restaurant proves that a stunning space is not just about quantity, but quality. Awarded the ‘Best designed casual dining restaurant’ in 2018, this small London venue is a haven for seafood lovers. The space oozes laid back sophistication, with intricate portrait paintings on the modern exposed brick wall and artsy chandeliers. What’s more – host your birthday party in this small London event space and you’ll receive a discount on your meal.
4. Liverpool Street, Spitalfields
This next small event space in London has an unrivalled location. Situated at top of a trendy coworking space, this rooftop terrace is a secluded spot above the city, boasting amazing views over London’s dramatic skyline. Spitalfields is super central, with easy connections from Liverpool Street station to neighbouring hotspot Shoreditch, but also has its own lively market and bars. This small London party venue’s comfortable sofas and oversized lamps create a warm atmosphere for any event, perfect for more personalised gatherings.
5. The Painted Chamber Boardroom, Queenhithe
Accommodating up to 16 people around the polished dark wooden table, this London venue is small, but full of history. The chamber is part of Painters’ Hall, a 13th Century building home to the Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers, and has its own beautiful art collection. Whether it be a business lunch or a private dinner, this elegant space is sure to impress inside and out: located just a stone’s throw from St Paul’s Cathedral, the small London event venue is minutes walk from the River Thames.
6. The Cereal Killer Cafe, Shoreditch
Host your next event at the world’s first restaurant dedicated to cereal. Since opening in 2014, the small London venue quickly became a popular attraction, with locals and tourists alike travelling to Shoreditch to get a taste. The space has playful 90s themed decor, with mismatched colourful furniture and bric-a-brac, as well as plenty of limited edition cereal boxes. Sitting on Brick Lane, the cafe is surrounded by vintage boutiques and funky bars.
7. Uncommon, Highbury and Islington
Last, but not least, is one of our smallest venues in London. This terrace is lined with lush bamboo plants, making it a glorious sun-trap in summer months and has many modern features, including bright orange garden furniture. This hidden gem is not to be missed!
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