Whether you’ve left it last minute or looking ahead and organised, there’s never a bad time to be looking at booking your summer party! We have rounded up our favourite summer venues that promise to be the perfect backdrop for the ultimate summer party, so dust off those summer shades, slip into your favourite Hawaiian shirt, and soak up the summer vibes.
The Rooftop at Trafalgar St. James
Perched atop the Trafalgar St. James Hotel, The Rooftop is the perfect oasis set high in the sky overlooking Trafalgar Square and London’s unrivaled skyline. With panoramic views across the bustling city and a seasonal menu of delicious European-inspired dishes and a carefully curated cocktail and drinks selection, The Rooftop is the perfect backdrop for the ultimate summer party.
Maximum Capacity: The Rooftop at Trafalgar St. James Hotel can accommodate up to 180 guests for a standing reception or 80 for a seated dinner.
Pergola Brixton
A brand new venue on the London event scene, Pergola Brixton, opening on 4th May, will be the new home of rooftop fun in the sun, with year-round escapism in its stunning indoor space as well as a secluded rooftop paradise in the heart of buzzing Brixton Village. Tucked away under the railway arches, guests can expect bright murals bursting with colour and beautiful rustic touches. If you’re looking for DJs, drinks, dancing and pure summer vibes, Pergola Brixton is the event venue for you.
Maximum Capacity: Pergola Brixton has a max capacity of 600 guests with semi-private spaces in the Arches for 50 – 150 guests.
The Bowls Club
Set within a feel-good, vibrant English country garden themed space in the heart of the city, The Bowls Club is London’s ultimate outdoor summer party destination, perfect for team-building, networking and entertaining. This venue will combine a short, fast form of lawn bowls, with a variety of summery cocktails, and delicious street foods. The Bowls Club taps into the power of nostalgia by bringing Finsbury Square to life in an immersive, quintessentially British way.
Maximum Capacity: The Bowls Club can hold up to 750 standing.
Leeds Castle
With over 500 acres of picturesque seasonal parkland and gardens, four well-appointed modern meeting rooms, and accommodation options from unique Lakeside lodges to cosy cottages and charming manor houses, Leeds Castle is the perfect summer party location for when you are looking for something a little more than a summer drinks reception. If you are looking to escape to the country and enjoy indoor and outdoor team-building activities and a summer party for the ages then this venue should be at the top of your list.
Maximum Capcity: With a range of different event spaces on offer, Leeds Castle can host anything from 18 – 500 guests.
BMA House
BMA House is an award-winning, sustainable, Grade II listed building located in the heart of Bloomsbury. The venue has 22 impressive meeting and events spaces, including two stunning outdoor areas that provide a beautiful landscape for your summer soiree! This year BMA House invites you to experience the ultimate summer party with their exciting ‘Fun in the Sun’ party package. Soak up the sun whilst sipping on cocktails with colleagues next to the magnificent fountain in the Courtyard, or tuck into a sizzling low-carbon BBQ or vibrant Street Food stalls in their lush idyllic Garden.
Maximum Capacity: The venue has 22 impressive meeting and events spaces, including two stunning outdoor areas suitable for Summer Parties for up to 320 guests.
Looking for more summer venue inspiration? Take a look at the London Summer Event Show exhibitor list or register to attend!
