The Complete Party Venue Rental Guide
Are you about to host a memorable occasion? Planning a party and looking for the perfect venue where friends and family can spend time together and celebrate?
We know that finding an event venue that ticks all the boxes is often more difficult than you'd think and we're here to help you in your venue search. We've got poolside venues, restaurants with private rooms, and rooftop spaces ideal for spreading out and staying up late. Each of our unique venues has amenities and special features to make your next party one for the ages.
Menu? Check. Guest list? Check. Let us do the heavy lifting to help you find a location for your party that fits your budget while allowing you to toast the guest of honor in style. Our event spaces are found in the best locations for showing off dance moves, enjoying city views, or relishing the entertainment.
Your party can be all that you want it to be. Our star venues have endless potential, so book your space with Giggster and get the party started!
Why Choose Giggster for Your Party?
Parties are an incredible way to connect with family and friends while commemorating a special occasion. Giggster fits the bill when it comes to unique spaces. Let's see why.
- You can't go wrong when you need a flexible space that allows your creativity to shine. From banquet halls with clean-slate spaces perfect for decorating to speakeasy clubs with comfy seating for guests, booking with Giggster means getting the venue you want.
- Do you envision an outdoor party under a blue sky? A retro home perched on a hilltop is just the venue for your next event. Host your family reunion in a big backyard with a tent and a dance floor, and party the night away.
- If you prefer the excitement of the city, the right venue is just a click away. Find distinctive spaces at your fingertips for your next birthday party. Book a cozy cafe to create an intimate ambiance or a bohemian loft studio for a party where mingling is on the agenda.
- For an after wedding party or reception, the ideal venue type may be a private garden. Imagine this event space filled with your favorite plants and flowers—the best natural decor there is!
Plan an Amazing Party Starting at Just £15/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: With Giggster’s 10000 excellent event venues, you can plan an outstanding party in a memorable space. Book a spot for as low as £15/hour, and know your guests will attend a gathering they won't soon forget.
Hassle-Free Booking: We make booking easy. Whether it's meeting venues for corporate events or a retreat location for celebrations on the weekends, we help you determine the price, amenities, availability and additional services we offer, so you can be comfortable with your choice.
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: We allow you to cancel your booking within 24 hours of receiving your confirmation, provided the booking was made at least 48 hours before the event. We know things can come up, and you may need to change your dates or times.
Platform Protections: With Giggster’s optional protection packages for damages, you can book an event space like our Traditional London Pub w/ Roof Terrace & Private Room and know you have the coverage and security you need. You can also opt into event liability insurance within the booking process to cover all bases.
What Kind of Venue Can I Rent for a Party?
Whether you're using an event planner or putting your own creative spin on the festivities, the perfect event venue is just a tap away. Choose from our 10000 extraordinary spaces, curated for unforgettable moments.
Retro Vintage Homes – Unforgettable Nights. Imagine an evening gala in a retro vintage home. Music and dancing are musts at parties, sure to make an unforgettable night.
Restaurants and Cafes – Incredible Dining Mixed with Fun. Perhaps your idea of a special occasion is a quiet gathering in close quarters where everyone can easily chat and intermix. Booking a cafe or restaurant from Giggster will enable you to do just that.
Rooftop Bars – Party Under the Stars. Do you envision the skyline as the only decor you need? A rooftop bar with a magical view is yours for the asking. Access to the indoors is also a feature to keep in mind in the event of inclement weather.
Dance Studios – Places to Show Your Moves. Commemorate the occasion with a dance party. Hire a DJ or a dance instructor for a unique party theme. Dance studios are open spaces that typically won't need a lot of decor. In this case, simple may be better.
Warehouses – Perfect for Parties After Meetings. If you're hosting a large group, big party spaces are ideal. High ceilings, polished concrete floors and exposed brick walls allow for lighting choices to suit your preference—disco bright or low-light calm.
Party Venue Must-Haves
Before you sign on the party-planning double line, select a Giggster location that meets your specific requirements. Is a backyard for a picnic in your plans? Maybe an exquisite ballroom is where you envision your guests making grand entrances.
What is the ambiance you're looking for? When selecting your party venue, look at the lighting. If you're holding an evening event, why not view the room at night before booking to ensure the lighting provides the perfect mood?
Can you bring accessories? Check with the host to see if you can bring along candles, greenery, and even wall decor to decorate your chosen theme. A rustic theme means wood accents, while outlining the entrance door with lighting can impress your guests looking for a classic event.
Consider audio-visual equipment. A corporate party with presentations to employees for a job well done calls for quality audio-visual equipment. Some of our venues come with all the equipment you need for sound that reaches all corners of the room.
How to Plan a Party
A party for a special occasion—this is absolutely where event planners can come into play. The right team behind you can make organizing a party an easy task. But a DIY celebration can be the way to put your own mark on the occasion.
Select the Date and Choose a Theme – The two components of perfect party beginnings are when and how. Will your party have a specific theme? When you pick the date and send out the invites, incorporate your theme into the invitations.
Set Your Menu – Your party menu will depend on the occasion, with a wedding often meaning a sit-down meal, while a corporate shindig may call for canapes and delicious drinks.
Decorate Your Party Venue to the Nines – Decor can make a party venue shine. Many of our venues have all the amenities you need, including fabulous decor to which you can add your finishing touches.
Check Everything Twice – Have your party agenda in place with details noted and activities lined up. Then, let the festivities begin!
Party Expenses to Plan For
Once you decide on the best party venue, it's time to work with your budget. Always have a mini framework of expenses mapped out, and try to adhere to the amount you've budgeted for. Where can you cut corners, and where do you want to splurge?
- Have you booked the venue?
Booking your venue early means getting the selection you want for the celebration you envision. No matter if it's a modern conference room with incredible views of the city at $100 per hour or a private home with a resort-style backyard charging $500 for the evening, your event will shine if the venue is exactly what you're looking for. Reserving a party venue with Giggster ensures a terrific party location at a cost you can afford.
Decide early if you want caterers to take care of the food, a photographer to mingle and take candid photos, or a party planner to cover every detail. The sooner you decide, the more chances you have of securing the top vendors in town. Expenses for food vendors, for example, can average between $10 and $150 per person, depending on whether it's a full meal or a food truck extravaganza.
You may be able to save a few dollars on the decor, especially if the venue offers a decoration service. If you choose a lush garden as your venue, the flowers and greenery will give an exceptional ambiance, and you won't face fees for purchasing supplies.
Plan Your Party with Giggster
Renting a Giggster party venue gives you exceptional options in a variety of price ranges. From a family reunion at a beachside home to a corporate event celebrating a banner year, we have the best spaces to suit any taste or budget. Use the Giggster app to narrow down your choices and book the top party venue.
Written by: Katrina Sirotta
5 of the wildest celebrity parties of the last decade
The last decade saw celebrities throwing some pretty extravagant soirees, from whisking friends off to India on private jets to half-million-dollar spends for an iconic singer's performance at a boyfriend's birthday party. There was a common theme to many of the most decadent ones: They're almost all milestone birthday parties.
Giggster looked into some of the wildest parties of the 2010s and highlighted five of the most lavish and over-the-top. The forthcoming list features four birthday parties and one very exclusive fairy tale wedding. Some bashes spanned multiple days, others featured costumes, and many included star-studded performers.
For those of us who didn't make the guest lists for these events, the parties' attendees shared plenty of photos and stories. Keep reading to see how the rich and famous curate unforgettable, you-only-live-once celebrations for the ages.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's weeklong wedding party
While most wedding festivities last a day or two at most, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel pulled out all the stops when they tied the knot in 2012. The couple invited 100 people to a weeklong party in Puglia, Italy. Celebrity guests took up residence in the ultra-private Borgo Egnazia, a luxury resort hotel that resembles a castle. The intimate setting was packed with security so no one had to worry about the paparazzi.
Naomi Campbell's two-day Indian extravaganza
You only turn 50 once and for Naomi Campbell's then-boyfriend Vladislav Doronin, that meant a lavish party in November 2012 at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India.
The guest list included more than 200 people, including celebrities like Kate Moss, Bob Geldof, and Demi Moore. Diana Ross even appeared to give a performance (for a reportedly hefty fee of $500,000). The supermodel and her billionaire boyfriend messily called it quits the following year.
Kate Moss' four-day 40th birthday party
For her 40th birthday party, Kate Moss invited friends over to her Cotswolds home in January 2014 for a party that lasted nearly 100 hours.
During the psychedelic-chic-themed bash, champagne flowed as party-goers were treated to a private music festival with sets by Massive Attack, members of Oasis, Primal Scream, and Soul II Soul. Florence + the Machine's Florence Welch sang "Happy Birthday." As for party favors? Willing guests were treated to a heart tattoo with infinity symbol running through it.
Michelle Obama's 50th birthday party at the White House
When the first lady turns 50, she gets a big party. For Michelle Obama, that meant inviting 500 friends and family to the White House in January 2014. Beyoncé performed a set of six hits, John Legend sang two versions of "Happy Birthday," and Stevie Wonder spontaneously grabbed a keyboard to perform a medley of tunes.
The star-studded guest list included Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Samuel L. Jackson, Magic Johnson, Gayle King, Paul McCartney, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Gladys Knight, Michael Kors, Rachael Ray, Smokey Robinson, James Taylor, and Al Roker. But perhaps the sweetest part of the night was when then-President Barack Obama shared a tribute to his wife, recalling the first time they met.
Bronson van Wyck's Bal des Sauvages
Event designer Bronson van Wyck threw a Bal des Sauvages—or "Ball of the Wild Ones" for his 40th birthday,.
The extravagant, 2015 soiree paid homage to a famous 1393 masquerade ball hosted by France's King Charles VI. Guests, many celebrities among them, donned masquerade attire meeting the event's "predator or prey" theme. Shirtless bartenders served drinks as guests mingled under dazzling chandeliers and mounted animal heads. Flo Rida performed, and van Wyck even busted out a choreographed performance of "Vogue" by Madonna.
