Ready to swap the boardroom for blue skies? From secret garden squares and leafy beer gardens to sleek rooftop terraces with skyline views, we’ve rounded up London’s most enchanting outdoor venues for summer parties, client receptions and team celebrations. Explore flexible, weather-ready spaces with stellar food and drink – and if you’d like tailored recommendations, get in touch with our venue experts.
1. Charterhouse Square
For a summer party with storybook charm, Charterhouse Square lets you take over a historic City garden and make it your own. Think a beautifully dressed stretch tent, stylish furniture and a covered bar pouring chilled drinks, with a live acoustic soundtrack. Guests can mingle over lawn games and grab those all-important team photos against a backdrop that feels a world away from the office.
Corporate credentials are just as strong: start with bubbles or Pimm’s, then move to vibrant bowl food or street eats with free-flowing wines, beers and softs, delivered by an expert team. Weather-ready and seamless, the space hosts up to 450 standing and is moments from Barbican – ideal for client receptions, staff parties and networking.
Location: Barbican
Capacity: 450 Standing
2. The Prince
Set in West Brompton, The Prince brings summer magic with a foliage‑filled beer garden and retractable roof – so you’re covered come sunshine or showers. Take The Garden semi‑exclusively for up to 450 guests with a private bar, bathrooms and a DJ booth, or scale to a full takeover across three floors and three bars for a headline summer social.
Menus mix ice‑cold spritzes and craft beers with home‑cooked pub favourites and top street‑food brands. Add live bands or DJs for instant atmosphere, while The Loft works as a VIP lounge, green room or breakout with screens. Moments from West Brompton, this is a versatile West London choice for client receptions, summer parties and team celebrations.
Location: West Brompton, Earls Court, Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, West London
Capacity: 750 Standing
3. Night Tales
For an East London summer party with serious atmosphere, Night Tales blends raw industrial cool with lush, weather‑proof hosting. Its 6,000 sq ft All‑Weather Terrace comes ready with its own bar and street‑food kitchen — perfect for spritzes, sliders and sunshine mingling — while four cocktail bars and built‑in sound and lighting keep the energy high as day turns to dusk. Take the terrace for up to 400 guests, or scale up to an exclusive takeover for 650, with flexible indoor arches for branding, entertainment and breakouts. All just moments from Hackney Central. Production‑ready and seamless, it’s built for high‑impact socials, client receptions and creative summer showcases.
Location: Hackney Central
Capacity: 650 Standing
4. Skylark Roof Garden
Perched on the 10th floor in Paddington, Skylark Roof Garden brings instant summer sparkle to your party. The open‑air terrace serves sweeping skyline views and golden‑hour glow, with capacity for up to 100 standing or 60 dining. It’s the kind of setting that gets guests mingling from the first spritz, supported by a polished bar team and a playlist‑friendly vibe.
Fuel the fun with a crowd‑pleasing homemade pizza menu and light bites for client receptions. Flexible options, including exclusive hire, let you tailor flow, branding and entertainment with ease, while the location keeps travel simple via Paddington. For sun‑soaked networking, team socials and alfresco celebrations, this rooftop oasis ticks all the right boxes.
Location: Unknown
Capacity: 100 Standing
From hidden garden squares to skyline rooftops, London’s outdoor venues offer weather‑ready layouts, standout catering and plenty of personality for every summer brief. When you’re ready to secure the perfect spot, get in touch with our venue experts for tailored recommendations and a seamless, stress‑free planning journey.
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Fiona Price
Fiona Price, Director of Event Production & Delivery at Hire Space, brings 20+ years of expertise in venue finding and event production. Seamless experiences are her speciality!
