Birthday Parties in London

Venues are often split between who will allow a 16th birthday party in London, and which venues will not allow a 16th birthday party. Usually venues are welcome to hosting a 16th birthday party, but some venues, for example a nightclub on a weekend, wouldn’t allow a 16th birthday party as the nightclub are open to the paying public at these times, and are mostly unavailable to hire, unless you can afford an obscene hire fee charge, to make it worth their while – in this case, we would recommend you steer well clear of these types of venues!

A good venue choice for a 16th birthday party would be a hotel. Hotels in London usually have various room sizes to suit a range of birthday parties sizes. Some hotels, such as Beaufort in Chelsea, are big enough for the birthday boy or girl to invite all their friends, have a dance floor and DJ set up, with occasional seating also available. This set up is the most popular for 16th birthday parties. Don’t forget that at MGN Events, we can not only find you a venue, but we can supply you with the entertainment and Decor too! The theming and decoration can really transform any venue into the perfect birthday party.

There are also many London venues that have already got their own vibe such as the Roulette Area at Birdies in  Angel, which is a semi-private events space. Turning the world of crazy golf on its head, this built in world of crazy golf fun is a great venue for hosting a 16th birthday party!

A large majority of venues in London will allow an 18th birthday party because they are in such high demand. Just like with the 16th birthday parties, we almost always suggest a hotel for the best 18th birthday party venues. We do this because you tend to get more value for money, they often set a minimum spend that would include for example buffet or bowl food, along with room hire for a reasonable price in a chic, fashionable hotel. Aside from this, there are some incredible rooftop venues to consider such as Circe’s Rooftop near Waterloo, where you can soak up the London skyline views as the sun sets.

Another popular 18th birthday party venue is a grand looking manor house or building; these are especially popular in the summer with clients as often has stunning gardens included with the venue hire. These venues look amazing from the outside and the inside; think Somerset House or Chiswick House and Gardens. These also often have the scope to include a marquee or tent to give even more creative possibilities for you event!

One problem with 18th birthday party venues is the divide between those that are 18 and those that may not have turned 18 yet, which usually is an issue, however if the venue does allow an 18th birthday (and we know the best ones that do!) each venue will have their way of working around this to make the event safe for all involved. One thing a lot of venues do ask for is to have an ID / wristband policy in place.

This is to prevent anyone under age going to the bar and purchasing a drink. Other venues may ask that you have security on the doors. The venues that require doormen are usually more expensive as you have to pay for the security by the hour. Most venues are trust us and our client, and are happy to have the ID system in place.

Other popular 18th birthday party venue choices are nightclubs, bars and restaurants or event spaces. Some event spaces are set up purposely for private hire, so there may not always be the need for us to do too much transformation to the venue; however, you could also go for a blank canvas venue which would allow us to completely transform the venue to exactly how you want it. Other options are for a marquee either at a venue or at your own private gardens. These are especially popular for the summer time.

21st birthday party venues are often more extravagant. Usually, clients will look at hosting a 21st birthday party in their back garden in a marquee, however, some clients prefer a venue and room that can be set up nicely, with a cocktail bar and dance floor area to enjoy their evening. They may require tables and seating for a sit-down meal, or a more relaxed seating area for a buffet, bowl food, or canapés.

Golf clubs and hotels are usually a popular choice. However, we have lots of lovely unique 21st birthday party venues to recommend to you, for example, ever considered a party at the Polo? Ham Polo club is a truly versatile venue and will even put on a polo match for your event! We have fantastic relationships with London cocktail and champagne bars, galleries, country clubs, penthouses with a view, and many roof gardens! We can find the perfect venue to make your 21st birthday an unforgettable experience.

40th birthday party venues we find are usually a mix of boutique venues and unusual spaces – check out this amazing ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ party we created for our client in a tiny pocket of London. Many of our client’s ask us to transform their own home and garden into a new experience for their guests!

You’re only 40 once, and probably want to dance the night away with family and friends like it’s the 90s all over again! Our extensive knowledge of London based venues will impress you.

Turning 50 is the perfect excuse to throw the party you’ve always dreamed of. 50th birthday party venues need to bring the wow factor—because 50 is fabulous, and you’ve got every reason to celebrate in serious style. Did you know you can hire Tower Bridge and host an incredible party above the river?

Whether you’re thinking country house glamour, luxury marquee, or a private dining experience with a twist, we’ll help you find the perfect setting to celebrate this milestone. Want a weekend-long celebration or a one-night-only spectacular? We’ve done it all!

MGN Events Have Got You Covered

As a full-service events management agency, based just outside of London, we have a ‘black book’ of show-stopping London venues and wow-worthy entertainment ideas to make your event unforgettable. Why not take advantage of our birthday party venue-finding service, included in our luxury party planning service to ensure you set the stage for your milestone event.

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