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Top 40th Birthday Party venues

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Belfast’s Authentic Cuban Bar and Restaurant
  • £35/hr
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  • Responds within a few hours
  • Belfast
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The Lower Mezzanine
  • £100/hr
  • New
  • 5.0 (0)
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  • Responds within a day
  • London
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The Secret Room
  • £100/hr
  • New
  • 5.0 (0)
  • Instant book
  • Responds within a day
  • London
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The Crypt
  • £100/hr
  • New
  • 5.0 (0)
  • Instant book
  • Responds within a day
  • London
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Small independant rock venue with vegan food in Brighton
  • £100/hr
  • New
  • 5.0 (0)
  • Instant book
  • Responds within a few hours
  • Brighton
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Restaurant
  • £100/hr
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  • Instant book
  • Responds within 1 hr
  • London
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an average 40th Birthday Party venue cost to rent?
40th Birthday Party venue rates typically average $79 per hour.
What is the attendee limitation of average 40th Birthday Party venues?
Attendee limits often vary with the size and features of a 40th Birthday Party venue, but average 169 people per booking.
What is the average hourly minimum of 40th Birthday Party venues?
The average minimum booking time for 40th Birthday Party venues is 3 hours.
What is the average square feet of a 40th Birthday Party venue?
There's a great range of 40th Birthday Party venues available, with an average size of 490 square feet.
What are the most popular 40th Birthday Party venues on Giggster?
The top 3 40th Birthday Party venues right now are Belfast’s Authentic Cuban Bar and Restaurant, The Lower Mezzanine and The Secret Room.

Find 40th Birthday Party venues

Celebrating a 40th birthday gives you the license to host a grand bash. Gather friends and family members in a cozy loft with high ceilings or a tastefully decorated banquet hall to celebrate the milestone birthday in style!

The Best 40th Birthday Party Venues

If you are gearing up for your "Ruby Year," you must be a child of the '80s, arguably one of the best decades in history. It was the age of neon colors, boomboxes, and VHS tapes. The nostalgia stands, giving you a good reason to pay homage to that epoch by hosting a groovy 40th birthday party in the best setting.

Rooftop Venue
A rooftop venue is a fancy location for a small dinner party, and most have private rooms to accommodate different guest list sizes. They are outdoor spaces perched atop buildings, but you can find a rooftop terrace with weather-proof coverings to adapt to changing conditions. Include live music entertainment to elevate the experience, and enhance the environment with hanging lanterns and string lights.

Craft Distillery and Lounge
Enjoy a memorable birthday experience by celebrating at a craft distillery. Most have a lounge where you can throw your party and a tasting room stocked with the establishment's finest craft beverages. Learn about the production process on a facility tour, while sampling different craft drinks along the way!

Modern Loft
A loft sets the tone for an incredible night, combining the high ceilings of warehouses and the cozy atmosphere of a residential area to create a fun event space. The floor-to-ceiling windows let in natural light, making it the perfect spot to snap great photos.

Backyard
There's no better event space than your own home! Most people appreciate the homely, cozy atmosphere, and a backyard has room to host a sizeable group. If you are the sort of person who can work a grill and enjoy all things barbecue, then make it a backyard BBQ.

Banquet Halls
You'll have the best experience with 40th birthday party ideas encouraging simplicity. That's what you get from classic banquet halls, where you can schedule a dance class as part of the festivities.

What to Look for in 40th Birthday Party Spaces

Birthday parties gather loved ones to share great times and fantastic food. Your Ruby Year should be one for the ages, and you can get more inspiration from the exhaustive lists of 40th birthday party ideas to create a sentimental and successful affair. Here are factors that help you rent the best venue.

Amenities
Every celebration requires different amenities, with the theme and activities determining which space suits the occasion. Ample parking, a dance floor, and audio/visual equipment can elevate the function. Create a list of non-negotiables to help you identify a befitting space.

Location
A birthday party is on the right course only after renting the best space. It should be an accessible location or centrally located, with proximity to public transit systems and other transportation options. Your budget ultimately has a hand in determining which birthday party venues to consider.

Capacity
You could want to invite hundreds or host an intimate group. The number of guests you expect determines how much room you need and if a specific space can host the function. It's a matter of comfort and the flexibility to create different layouts.

Activities
Your 40th birthday party should be a fun event with a schedule filled with exciting activities. Strike a balance by considering your interests and group activities that everyone will enjoy. Bowling, aerial yoga, movie screenings, and virtual cooking classes are great ideas.

Get Creative With Your 40th Birthday Party Venue

Create new memories by throwing a 40th birthday party bash! It will mean the world to everyone invited to the nostalgic trip, and a few creative touches can offer lasting life experiences. Your best bet is to make it a retro birthday party with a decade theme.

Pick your favorite decade as the theme for the occasion. An '80s theme transports guests to a time when Madonna's "Material Girl, " Michael Jackson's "Thriller," and Prince's "Little Red Corvette" dominated the airwaves. It was a time when the Sony Walkman, Pac-Man games, and Cabbage Patch Kids went viral before the advent of social media. Conjure up the epoch by incorporating these elements as decorations or entertainment.

Host a groovy party where the dance floor takes center stage. Going by the YouGov findings, the '70s and '80s produced the best music, and most of us still jam to those hits! Compile a playlist including Men at Work's "Down Under," Bruce Springsteen's "Dancing in the Dark," Bon Jovi's "Livin' On a Prayer," and Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train."

A house is not your home when its walls scream bloody murder! A Murder Mystery party is your chance to use True Crime knowledge to uncover a murderer. As bodies pile up, you must figure out if the culprit is one of the guests or the guest of honor. The kicker is having everyone dress up, and you can also give the party a decade-specific theme to add to the fun!

Use these 40th birthday party ideas to curate an epic function. Rent a retro-approved birthday party venue to open the porthole to the other side.

40th Birthday Party Checklist

There is a perfect space for your gathering, whether you prefer dining at a restaurant or spending an hour sightseeing on your birthday getaway. Using a checklist can point you in the right direction, and here is a list of top considerations.

Find the Perfect Venue
A night on the town suits a guest of honor who wants to let loose with a group of their friends. Hopping on a plane for a weekend getaway favors someone jonesing for sun and sand. Understanding how the guest of honor wants to spend the day, or weekend, helps choose the best 40th birthday party space.

Create a Guest List
The harsh truth is you can't invite everyone to your 40th birthday party. Invite your closest friends and family, consulting your budget to determine your guest list size. Also, consider who can travel out of town or make the event a hoot and a half.

Choose a Theme and Decor
Attaching a decade to the theme creates a nostalgic atmosphere and allows guests to turn up in fancy outfits. The Disco Era ('70s), Decade of Excess ('80s), and Grunge Decade ('90s) are popular choices for a 40th birthday party. Work with a professional decorator to dress the space with thematic decorations.

Plan Games and Activities
Party games liven things, and the theme can guide your selection of crowd-pleasing activities. A game night fosters comradery and offers endless activities to engage guests. A casino night is a fun alternative for a shindig with guests of all ages, and you can make it a charitable endeavor by raising money for your favorite cause.

Hire Entertainers
You can set the mood with music playing throughout, whether from a band or DJ. A bartender can add some extra pizazz, doubling as an entertainer who can put on a show mixing drinks. Also, host a dance-off, and toss in a surprise party guest to make it a memorable occasion.

Inspiration: Memorable 40th Birthday Party

The big 4-0 means you have four decades of life experiences and cherished moments to share. They can form the foundation of your birthday celebration, helping you throw a uniquely fun and unforgettable shindig.

Exclusive Dinner Party at a Lounge
Rent a private room at the guest of honor's favorite restaurant to curate an intimate dining experience. Hire a private chef to create a custom menu for the occasion, and best still, they'll handle food service and cleaning up afterward.

High Tea at a Garden
A High Tea is among the most sophisticated 40th birthday party ideas and a wonderful occasion to treat guests. Serve classic tea party favorites like scones, jam cookies, and finger sandwiches. Have a tea bar loaded with bursts of flavors and goodness to allow guests to sample different blends and fix cups to their liking.

Wine Tasting at a Local Vineyard
A wine-tasting toasts a guest of honor with a discerning palate. Tour a vineyard or winery, where a sommelier can offer insights on different wine pairings. Most vineyards can also organize wine tastings anywhere, including at your house.

Murder Mystery Party at a Mansion
Rent a mansion to host a Murder Mystery dinner. Family and friends can wear their detective hats to solve crime mysteries. Add twists and turns, with guests assigned roles and required to dress and play the part from when they arrive.

Celebrate on a Budget: Free Birthday Ideas

Your 40th birthday heralds the four decades of learning and experiences defining the person you have become. In your search for the perfect space, your budget might restrict your options, particularly the cities you can travel to, in the case of a birthday getaway. If you are a person who embraces simplicity, there are budget-friendly ways to raise a glass to your Ruby Year.

Karaoke at Home
A karaoke party is an excellent icebreaker and a great way for guests to show their vocal abilities. All you need is a playlist of songs, including the guest of honor's favorites, classic numbers, and trending hits.

Potluck Birthday Party
Your house is the perfect venue, with everything to throw a potluck birthday party. Make it a surprise party, and have everyone in the know bring different dishes. Coordinate the menu to include some of the guest of honor's favorites, and class it up by including a cocktail hour.

Retreat-style Day at Home
Sometimes, the best way to spend your 40th birthday party is chilling at home. Transform your house into a luxurious spa, and you don't have to spend much, especially if friends and family chip in for bath salts, masks, and other spa necessities.

Celebrate the Milestone Birthday With a Giggster Venue

Your "Ruby Year" can be the celebration of your dreams. Use the detailed ideas to curate an unforgettable function. Finding the perfect 40th birthday party space is your ticket to a lavishly nostalgic experience, within your budget of course!