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Drinks reception venues to hire across London and the UK

Whether you’re hosting a client reception, networking event, product launch, company celebration or pre-dinner gathering, the right venue creates the perfect first impression. Function Fixers’ free, independent venue finding service will help you find exceptional drinks reception venues across London and the UK. From rooftop bars and riverside terraces to stylish hotels, private clubs, galleries and unique event spaces, we’ll recommend venues that suit your guest numbers, budget and event objectives.

Why choose the right drinks reception venue?

A successful drinks reception is about more than serving refreshments—it’s about creating an environment where guests can relax, network and build relationships. The ideal venue should offer an inviting atmosphere, flexible layouts, excellent catering and drinks packages, and convenient transport links. Whether you’re planning an informal reception for 30 guests or a large-scale networking event for several hundred attendees, we’ll help you find a venue that delivers the right balance of style, service and practicality.

What should you look for in a drinks reception venue?

  • Flexible standing and mixed seating layouts
  • Indoor and outdoor spaces
  • Private bars and drinks packages
  • Canapés and catering options
  • AV facilities for speeches or presentations
  • Branding opportunities
  • Accessibility and transport links
  • Exclusive hire options
  • Weather contingency for outdoor receptions
  • Capacity for networking and guest flow

Why choose Function Fixers?

For more than 35 years, Function Fixers has been helping organisations find outstanding venues for drinks receptions and corporate events across London and the UK. Our experienced venue finding team will recommend venues that reflect your brand, suit your objectives and provide the right ambience for your guests. We’ll arrange site visits, negotiate the best available rates and support you throughout the booking process, all as part of our free, independent venue finding service.

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Favourite Venues for Drinks Parties

The Bentley Hotel

27-33Harrington Gardens, Kensington , SW7 4JX

One of London’s best kept secrets! The hotel is discreetly hidden in the residential area of the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, providing that feeling of being home from…

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Rowton Hotel

145 Alcester Street
Birmingham , B12 0PJ

With excellent transport links to the M42/ M6 / M40 and Birmingham International Airport, The Rowton Hotel makes a fantastic base for a traveller on a budget. Additionally, the close…

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The Principal York

Station Road
York , YO24 1AA

Elegantly combining the historic and the modern, The Principal York is an atmospheric hotel. With its glorious Victorian architecture carefully preserved, alongside great bedrooms and elegant wedding and special event…

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Chartered Insurance Institute

20 Aldermanbury, City of London , EC2V 7HY

Situated in the heart of the City adjacent to the historic Guildhall lies the home of the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Worshipful Company of Insurers. Insurance Hall was opened…

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Staverton Park

Daventry Road
Staverton
Daventry , NN11 6JT

This beautiful, modern venue sits at the very heart of middle England, halfway between Coventry and Northampton and within easy reach of the M1. With an impressive 73 meeting rooms,…

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Althorp

Northampton , NN7 4HQ

Home to the Spencer family since 1508, Althorp brings 500 years of history to life. Once the scene of courtly balls, political meetings and even secret marriages, each intriguing room…

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Skinners’ Hall

8 1/2 Dowgate Hill, City of London , EC4R 2SP

Skinners’ Hall, ‘the country house in the heart of the city’, is a unique venue for weddings, private entertaining and business events. The Hall has an array of adaptable rooms…

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Hilton London Gatwick Airport

South Terminal
London Gatwick Airport
Crawley , RH6 0LL

Hilton London Gatwick Airport is conveniently located just 30 minutes from central London by Gatwick Express, easy access from the UK motorway network, and is linked to Gatwick Airport’s South…

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Hilton Avisford Park, Arundel

Yapton Lane
Walberton
Arundel , BN18 0LS

Set in 89 acres of idyllic countryside near the historic market town of Arundel, this magnificent luxury manor house and former boys’ prep school boasts a glorious backdrop of picturesque…

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The Caledonian Edinburgh

Princes Street , EH1 2AB

Set within a historic building, the Caledonian Edinburgh offers an elegant blend of heritage and contemporary sophistication. Featuring versatile event spaces, cutting-edge technology, and impeccable service, it is an ideal…

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Dunblane Hydro

Perth Road
Dunblane , FK15 0HG

You don’t have to be organising a large event to feel at home at Doubletree Dunblane Hydro. Smaller business meetings are brilliantly catered for too. Our dedicated business centre offers…

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Hilton Liverpool Hotel

3 Thomas Steers Way , L1 8LW

Stay at the luxury Hilton Liverpool hotel, a stylish, modern hotel situated in the heart of the Liverpool One leisure development, less than a mile from Liverpool Lime Street station….

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Hilton London Olympia Hotel

380 Kensington High Street , W14 8NL

Everybody loves to feel at home, and the team at Hilton London Olympia are on hand to make sure your stay is as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Whether you’re…

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Hilton London Canary Wharf Hotel

South Quay, Marsh Wall, Canary Wharf , E14 9SH

The Hilton London Canary Wharf hotel, 15 minutes from London City Airport, is at the heart of Canary Wharf’s bustling business, cafe and shopping scene. We have two banqueting suites,…

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London Hilton on Park Lane

22 Park Lane , W1K 1BE

Located in the heart of Mayfair, London Hilton on Park Lane boast stunning views from its 453 rooms and suites.  This flagship London Hilton property is a short walk to…

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The Trafalgar Hotel

2 Spring Gardens
Trafalgar Square , SW1A 2TS

Explore the heart of London from the boutique style Trafalgar hotel set in a prime location on the south side of Trafalgar Square. Our historic building hosts 131 bedrooms including…

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Skylon

Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road , SE1 8XX

Skylon has been awarded not only the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s highest rating but they were also been named as part of the Sustainable Large Group of the Year at the…

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Fabric London

77a Charterhouse Street, City of London , EC1M 3HN

Fabric is a former underground cold store for Smithfield Meat Market that has maintained it’s grand Victorian architecture, comprising spectacular 60ft vaulted arches and atriums. A titan of the London…

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London Dungeon

28-34 Tooley Street , SE1 2SZ

Transport yourself back to the darkest moments in the capital’s history with our exclusive new package that includes the ‘Dungeon Experience’. Shocks and surprises lurk round every corner as our…

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Rowhill Grange Hotel & Utopia Spa

Wilmington , DA2 7QH

Our executive chef, Richard Cameron and his team take pride in selecting only the finest produce and ingredients to use in the menus at our two restaurants at Rowhill Grange….

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Shendish Manor Hotel & Golf Course

Shendish Manor
London Road
Apsley , HP3 0AA

Shendish Manor is a splendid old manor house set in 160 acres of parkland and formal gardens in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, with excellent road and rail links close by. They…

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Seaham Hall

Lord Byron's Walk
Seaham
County Durham , SR7 7AG

Dating back to 1791, this boutique 5 star hotel is steeped in history and charm. Set within 37 acres of delightful gardens in a stunning cliff top location overlooking the…

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Lewtrenchard Manor

Lewdown
Near Okehampton , EX20 4PN

Each of the historic bedrooms has its own unique character, whether it be burnished oak panelling, exquisite ornamental plasterwork, rich fabrics, extraordinary antique furniture or superb views over the garden…

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The Mount Somerset

Lower Henlade
Somerset , TA3 5NB

Most people, however, come to The Mount Somerset not ‘to do’ but simply ‘to be’. This is life as it should be, calm and unhurried – time to talk and…

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Buckland Manor

Buckland Manor,
Buckland,
Gloucestershire , WR12 7LY

Buckland Manor, the Best Leisure Hotel in the British Isles, near Broadway, dates back to the thirteenth century and is set in glorious grounds featuring immaculate gardens with running stream,…

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Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa

Bishopstrow House
Warminster , BA12 9HH

The quintessential English luxury hotel with a luxurious Spa is set in the beautiful Wye Valley. Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa is without doubt one of the finest luxury hotels in…

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Montague on the Gardens Hotel

15 Montague Street
Bloomsbury
London , WC1B 5BJ

When you experience the four star serenity of The Montague Hotel, it’s hard to believe you’re in central London. This is the quiet haven of peace from which you can…

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