VIP Table Prices in Mayfair & London Clubs 2026: The Complete Guide

Mayfair is home to the most exclusive clubs in London — and the most misunderstood prices. Everyone's heard "£1,000 table" without knowing what it buys, what it hides, or when it's genuinely worth it. We quote and book these tables every week; this is the full 2026 picture in one place.

The Prices: What Tables Actually Cost

	Standard table	VIP table
Most Mayfair clubs (Tape, Cirque, Maddox, Cuckoo, Tabu, Reign…)	from £1,000	from £2,000
The Box, Soho	from £1,500	from £3,000
Scotch of St James	from £1,000	from £1,500

Four things move the number above the base: the night (Friday/Saturday carry premiums; midweek is the value play), the table's position (dancefloor-adjacent and elevated spots cost more), your group size (bigger groups get bigger tables with higher minimums), and events (Halloween, NYE, artist nights run well above standard). For venue specifics, see the Tape, Cirque Le Soir and Maddox booking pages.

How Minimum Spend Actually Works

The single most important thing to understand: the minimum spend is a bar tab, not a fee. You don't pay £2,000 and then buy drinks — you order bottles, mixers and champagne from the menu until the total reaches the minimum. The table, entry for your group, and dedicated service come with it.

Per person, that reframes everything: ten people at a £2,000 VIP table is £200 each for the entire night — entry, seats, and all the drinks. Compare bar economics at the same venue: £20 entry plus £15–£18 a drink, standing. The gap is smaller than the headline number suggests, and for groups of six-plus a table is often the cheaper way to drink well.

The Costs People Miss

Honest list, because surprises at 2am are how nights end badly:

Service charge — typically 12.5–15% on the final bill, on top of the minimum. A £2,000 minimum lands around £2,250–£2,300 all-in.
Peak-night premiums — the "from" prices are midweek floors. The same table on a Saturday or event night carries a higher minimum, which we always quote exactly.
Overspend creep — the minimum is a floor, not a cap. Once bottles are flowing, going past it is easy. Set the budget with your group beforehand; your server tracks the tab on request.
What there isn't: no booking fee through us, ever. Clubs pay us — you pay the venue, on the night.

Group Size, Arrival & the Practical Rules

How many people do you need? There's no minimum headcount — couples book tables — but tables are sized to groups: standard tables suit 4–8, larger VIP configurations take 10–15. Unlike guestlists, tables have no gender rules: all-male, mixed, any composition books freely, which is why tables are the default route in for guys' nights.

Arrival: tables are held to a set time, commonly midnight–1am depending on the venue. Blow past it silently and the table can be released to the floor. Running late? One message to us fixes it almost every time.

Changes and cancellations: because you pay at the venue on the night, most bookings move or cancel free with notice. Peak events (NYE especially) sometimes take deposits under the venue's own terms — we flag those before you commit, not after.

Birthdays and occasions: same prices, better treatment. Venues regularly add champagne moments, sparklers or a cake presentation when we flag a birthday — ask, because it costs nothing.

Last minute: genuinely possible midweek and Sundays, often same-day; even Fridays can land by afternoon. Saturdays and events sell out ahead — those need the lead time. Full seasonal timing lives in our guides to Halloween and the cost of a night out.

Is It Worth It — and Do You Need a Booker?

A table is worth it in three situations: guys' or mixed groups (it's the reliable way into the top rooms), groups of 5+ (the per-head maths beats the bar), and nights that can't fail (guaranteed entry is the product). For an all-female group on a budget, the guestlist remains the better deal — that's the honest answer.

As for booking direct versus through us: the table prices are the same either way — venues set them, and they pay us, not you. What you get through us is the part the club's inbox can't do: matching your group to the venue that suits it, a realistic quote for your exact size and date within minutes on WhatsApp, and someone to call at 11pm when the doorman can't find the booking.

Ready for numbers? Reach out for a London club table booking with your group size and date, and we'll send the available venues, tables and exact minimums — free, usually within the hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a VIP table in a Mayfair club?

Standard tables start at a £1,000 minimum spend and VIP tables at £2,000 at most top Mayfair venues, with The Box in Soho running £1,500–£3,000. Prime table positions, weekend nights, larger groups and special events all push the minimum higher. The minimum is a bar tab, not a fee — you order drinks up to the amount.

Are there hidden costs with London club tables?

The main things people miss: a service charge (typically 12.5–15%) added to the final bill, higher minimums on peak nights and events, and the fact that going past your minimum is easy once bottles are flowing. There's no booking fee through us — the minimum spend plus service charge is the full picture, and we quote it upfront.

How many guests do you need to book a VIP table?

There's no strict minimum — couples book tables — but venues size tables to groups: a standard table suits 4–8 and larger VIP setups take 10–15. What matters is the minimum spend, not the headcount; a bigger group may be assigned a bigger table with a higher minimum, and mixed or all-male groups of any size can book.

Can you book a London club table last minute?

Often, yes — midweek and Sunday nights regularly have same-day availability, and even Fridays can come through by the afternoon. Saturdays and event nights are the exception and usually sell out in advance. Message us on WhatsApp; we'll tell you within minutes what's genuinely available tonight.

Can you change or cancel a table booking?

Usually yes, with notice — most bookings can be moved to another date or cancelled without charge if you tell us in advance, since payment happens at the venue on the night. Deposits (taken for some peak events like NYE) follow the venue's own terms, which we flag before you commit.

How late can you arrive for a club table?

Tables are generally held until a set time — commonly midnight to 1am depending on the venue and night. Arrive later without warning and the table can be released. If you're running late, message us and we'll hold it where possible; with notice, late arrivals are rarely a problem.

Is booking through a promoter better than booking the club directly?

A good booker gets you the same tables at the same venue prices, plus things the club's inbox won't give you: matching your group to the right venue, realistic minimums for your size, faster answers, and help on the night. We're free to use — clubs pay us, not you — so there's no premium for booking through us.

How do birthday table bookings work?

Exactly like a normal table, plus perks worth asking for: venues regularly add a champagne moment, sparklers or a cake presentation for birthdays, and we flag the occasion when we book. Minimums are the same as any night — the birthday doesn't cost extra, it just gets you looked after better.