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5 Best Event Rental Companies in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Booking a venue or entertainment for a wedding, hen do or corporate party in London usually means juggling more than one supplier, which is why event rental companies in London range from full venues to single-service specialists. The businesses on this page have logged over 9,700 Google reviews between them, and one name alone accounts for more than three-quarters of that total, so the spread here is unusually wide even before you compare what each actually offers.

Short answer: Mixology Events (Covent Garden) leads by a wide margin with 5.0 stars across 7,581 reviews, the most reviewed venue on this page, known for its interactive cocktail-making classes. Banqueting House (4.4, 1,442 reviews) and We R DJs (5.0, 224 reviews) round out strong picks for historic hire venues and wedding entertainment. Venue and vendor pricing varies widely by guest count and date, so get a written quote before booking.
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London's Event Venues and Vendors Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Mixology Events Cocktail Classes (Covent Garden) 5.0 ★ 7,581 Interactive parties & hen dos View ›
2 Banqueting House 4.4 ★ 1,442 Historic venue hire View ›
3 London Wedding DJs (WE R DJS) 5.0 ★ 224 Wedding DJs & entertainment View ›
4 RSA House Venue Hire 4.8 ★ 276 Central London wedding venue View ›
5 We Love Occasions 5.0 ★ 166 Party equipment hire View ›
5 Best Event Rental Companies in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Mixology Events Cocktail Classes (Covent Garden) logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Mixology Events Cocktail Classes (Covent Garden)

5.07,581 Google reviews

Mixology Events runs 100% hands-on cocktail-making classes across several London venues, with permanent homes in Covent Garden and Shoreditch and the option to bring the experience to any venue across the UK. Guests spend two hours making and drinking cocktails in a purpose-built, fully interactive class setup that works for groups of any size, from birthdays to corporate bookings. The company also sells physical and digital gift vouchers.

What people praise

  • Hosts consistently praised by name for energy and teaching
  • Handles hen dos, birthdays and corporate groups smoothly
  • Flexible on venue: Covent Garden, Shoreditch, or off-site
  • Fun, relaxed atmosphere even for guests new to cocktails
  • Reliable booking process with vouchers for gifting
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume7,581 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed event business in London by a wide margin and a near-perfect rating, which makes it the easy default for a hen do, birthday or team celebration that wants an actual activity, not just a room.

Website+443333447765 Directions

15 Maiden Lane London, Covent Garden, (Entrance via Bull Inn Court) Covent, London WC2E 7NG

Banqueting House logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Banqueting House

4.41,442 Google reviews

Banqueting House is a historical landmark on Whitehall that also functions as a banquet hall, conference centre and wedding venue. Built in 1620, it holds the only surviving Rubens ceiling in the world and offers a genuinely grand backdrop for weddings, corporate functions and receptions in the heart of London. As a working heritage site it operates on a more limited public schedule than a standard event venue.

What people praise

  • Genuinely historic setting with the famous Rubens ceiling
  • Well-preserved, clean facilities including accessible toilets
  • Knowledgeable staff share the building's history on request
  • Central Whitehall location easy for guests to reach
  • A memorable, photograph-worthy venue for formal events

Worth knowing

  • Open on limited days each month, so book well ahead
  • A smaller, two-room layout compared with dedicated event halls
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume1,442 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown62% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if the venue itself needs to be the statement, a genuinely historic hall rather than a generic function room, though its limited open days mean planning early matters.

Website+443333206000 Directions

Whitehall, London SW1A 2ER

London Wedding DJs (WE R DJS) logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

London Wedding DJs (WE R DJS)

5.0224 Google reviews

London Wedding DJs, trading as WE R DJS, is a party equipment rental and mobile disco service based in Covent Garden, providing DJs, singers and saxophonists for weddings and private events. The team preps by visiting venues in advance to test sound systems and confirm timings, and reviewers consistently mention specific DJs by name for reading the room and keeping dance floors full all night.

What people praise

  • Site visits before the event to test sound and logistics
  • DJs adapt music live based on how guests respond
  • Clear, responsive communication before and during the event
  • Positive feedback from venues that work with them repeatedly
  • Handles a range of ages and musical tastes in one set
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume224 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect-rated pick for weddings specifically, with the kind of advance venue prep and on-the-night reading of the crowd that separates a good DJ from a great one.

Website+447817409829 Directions

71-75 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JQ

RSA House Venue Hire logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

RSA House Venue Hire

4.8276 Google reviews

RSA House Venue Hire is an events venue and cocktail bar on John Adam Street in central London, doubling as a conference centre, meeting planning service and wedding venue. Multiple distinct rooms across the building, including a Georgian great room and a vaults space for evening parties, let one wedding move through several settings across a single day. The venue also runs a dedicated cocktail bar, Muse.

What people praise

  • Multiple rooms let a wedding flow through different spaces
  • Accessible for guests with reduced mobility, disabled lifts included
  • Coordinators praised repeatedly for calm, hands-on planning support
  • Custom cocktails created for couples on request
  • Central location minutes from Trafalgar Square

Worth knowing

  • Premium central-London venue, so budget accordingly
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume276 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for a full-day wedding that wants ceremony, reception and evening party in one accessible, centrally located building without changing venues.

Website Book now+442074516855 Directions

8 John Adam St, London WC2N 6EZ

We Love Occasions logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

We Love Occasions

5.0166 Google reviews

We Love Occasions is a party equipment rental service based near Ludgate Hill, supplying photo booths, magic mirrors, LED letters and numbers, dance floors, marquees and bouncy castles for weddings, birthdays and corporate events across London and the South East. The company also offers extras like guest books and event assistants to run the equipment on site.

What people praise

  • Wide equipment range, from LED signage to bouncy castles
  • Setup consistently arrives early and on schedule
  • Competitive pricing compared with other suppliers
  • Extras like guest books add value at no listed cost
  • Attentive event assistants stay on-site to help run equipment

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the biggest venues on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume166 · 71th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick when a venue is already booked but you need the extras, like LED signage, a photo booth or a bouncy castle, delivered and set up reliably.

Website+442031264622 Directions

Office 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7JN

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other London event businesses. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much do event rentals cost in London? (2026)

Venue hire and event vendor pricing in London varies hugely based on guest count, date, venue exclusivity and season. Ask each business for a written quote against your specific date and guest list before committing.

Serving all of London

The venues and vendors above cluster around Covent Garden, Whitehall, Marylebone and the wider central London area, with several also serving the South East. Searching for event rentals near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you book an event venue or rental

  • Is the venue or equipment available on my exact date, and how far ahead do I need to book?
  • What is included in the quote, and what costs extra (setup, staffing, overtime)?
  • Is the venue accessible for guests with mobility needs?
  • Do you offer a site visit or venue walkthrough before the event?
  • What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
  • Can you provide references from a similar event you’ve run?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these event rental companies?

We started from every event rental company and venue in London with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge + top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the best London venue for a historic wedding setting?

Banqueting House offers a genuinely historic backdrop with its 1620s Rubens ceiling, though it operates on limited open days, so book well in advance.

Where can I hire a photo booth or dance floor for a party in London?

We Love Occasions supplies photo booths, magic mirrors, LED signage and dance floors across London and the South East, with event assistants available on-site.

The bottom line

Mixology Events is the safe default for an interactive party with a huge, near-perfect review record, while Banqueting House and RSA House stand out for anyone wanting a genuinely memorable venue. Whoever you book, confirm the date and get the quote in writing first.

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