With everyone in London searching for the perfect place to host their festive gathering, it pays to get the venue sorted early, so we’ve rounded up the best 47 venues across London and beyond that are still taking bookings for the festive season.
Whether you’re after a festive hotel for a blowout bash, an epic dinner party with all the trimmings, or a private celebration with friends, here’s where to book your Christmas party now.
The Sloane Club
Experience the relaxed grandeur of The Helena Room, an intimate private dining area inspired by the Sloane Club’s rich heritage, flanked with feminine portraits and regal frames celebrating its past life as a ladies’ club. Choose the airy and plant filled The Chelsea room for larger gatherings, go al fresco to create a cosy outdoor experience on The Roof Terrace or choose The Hideaway, an art deco speakeasy.
From traditional feasts to a dazzling array of delicious Modern British private dining menus, The Sloane Club knows how to deliver an unforgettable event.
WHERE: 52 LOWER SLOANE ST, LONDON SW1W 8BS
WEBSITE: WWW.SLOANECLUB.CO.UK
The Swan at The Globe
Head down to the South Bank this Christmas and book in for a magical foodie-led festive table at riverside restaurant The Swan at The Globe. Inside they have a host of beautiful party spaces for hire – from a private dining table for up to 16 in the restaurant, to the Balcony Room where up to 120 guests can indulge in cocktails and canapes.
Fancy a Christmas party that’s totally unique? They also have an incredible party venue underneath Shakespeare’s Globe, the Underglobe, where you can host a Romeo & Juliet inspired Christmas party, including spectacular production and decor, immersive entertainment and indulgent festive menus.
WHERE: 21 NEW GLOBE WALK, BANKSIDE, LONDON SE1 9DT
WEBSITE: WWW.SWANLONDON.CO.UK
St Martin’s Lane
Go big this Christmas and book in for a party at St Martin’s Lane. From corporate festive parties and fun cocktail receptions to Christmas dinner in The Restaurant, this boutique space has it all. The team will bring your Christmas do to new heights with their signature trio of delicious seasonal menus and canapes, perfectly crafted cocktails and friendly service.
Expect to be dazzled as the venue is transformed into your own Christmas paradise, ready to host your festive feast with lots of cheer and all the glitz. So many of their spaces can be booked out, from a night dancing underground in the Basement Venue, an evening spent in secret bar Blind Spot, or a Christmas feast under a statement chandelier in the Backroom.
WHERE: 45 ST MARTIN’S LN, LONDON WC2N 4HX
WEBSITE: WWW.SBE.COM
The Montague On The Gardens Ski Lodge
Looking for a unique way to celebrate the festive season in London? Look no further than the Ski Lodge – London’s original ski lodge and winter party venue.
Every year, The Wood Deck at the Montague is transformed into a magical ski lodge with pine trees, falling snow, reindeer, snowmen, ski racks, piste maps, and strings of fairy lights and lanterns. The centrepiece is a bar serving a selection of beverages, including Schnapps and flavoured vodkas. To help combat the cold and lightly drifting snowflakes, guests can enjoy delicious candied pecans, mulled wine, hot spiced cider, mugs of steaming hot chocolate cocktails, and big woolly rugs to keep you lovely and snug.
There’s also their Log Cabin – an intimate and atmospheric space complete with a festive bar, a Christmas tree, and beautiful centrepieces. Nestle down in cosy armchairs and sofas and enjoy a drink in front of a flickering fire.
WHERE: 15 MONTAGUE ST, LONDON WC1B 5BJ
WEBSITE: WWW.MONTAGUEHOTEL.COM
AllBright Mayfair
Female private members’ club, AllBright is pulling out all of the stops ahead of the festive season, with their private dining packages.
Located on Mayfair’s Maddox Street, the space is home to beautiful interiors stretching over five floors, including two roof terraces overlooking the local area. Nuzzled inside you’ll find two interconnecting private dining rooms, a light and airy penthouse lounge and an outdoor terrace that you can cosy up on come the festive time with your guests.
WHERE: 24-26 MADDOX STREET, MAYFAIR, W1S 1PP
WEBSITE: WWW.ALLBRIGHTCOLLECTIVE.COM
Sixes Cricket Club
Can’t take your colleagues to France for a snowboarding trip? Enjoy a festive British affair with the next best thing at Sixes Cricket Club.
Available for private dining, book in your team for a party with a difference. Let your competitive side loose as you get in on the cricket action and compete against your friends.
WHERE: 170 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, FITZROVIA, W1W 5QB
WEBSITE: WWW.SIXESCRICKET.COM
Home House
An incredible location all year round, there’s something especially magical about Home House at Christmas time. With a range of different spaces to choose from, our favourite has to be The Vaults. Hidden in the basement of House 21, this is a glamorous late-night bar and lounge that’s perfect for revelry, dancing, and raucous sing-alongs until 3am.
With a private entrance, the exclusive space boasts a sophisticated bar and lounge with a DJ booth, and two adjoining karaoke rooms with state-of-the-art sound systems – perfect for extra special Christmas parties with friends, family and colleagues.
WHERE: 20 PORTMAN SQUARE, LONDON W1H 6LW
WEBSITE: WWW.HOMEHOUSE.CO.UK
St Pancras by Searcys
Even if you’re not scooting off to Paris over the festive season, St Pancras station is still worth the visit this festive season thanks to St Pancras by Searcys newly revamped Champagne Bar. Here you’ll find the art deco-style brasserie and iconic bar is home to a variety of dining areas and spaces, including the Tasting Room that’s ideal for intimate parties, masterclasses and tastings.
They’ll be offering a three course festive menu and drinks available for pre-Christmas meet-ups with friends, family and colleagues.
WHERE: ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL STATION, KING’S CROSS ST. PANCRAS, N1C 4QL
WEBSITE: WWW.STPANCRASBYSEARCYS.CO.UK
nhow
Santa’s little helpers have been busy curating the ultimate three course menu for all to enjoy at nhow London this Christmas.
Book in your party now and enjoy the rewards of smoked salmon with pickles, horseradish and soda bread; roast bronze turkey with cranberry sauce, pigs in blankets, chestnuts, caramelised sprouts and duck fat potatoes; and clementine cake with cognac yoghurt at a later date. All finished with coffee and mince pies – yum.
WHERE: 2 MACCLESFIELD RD, LONDON EC1V 8DG
WEBSITE: WWW.NHOW-HOTELS.COM
Meraki
Party in style at Meraki this Christmas and take your tastebuds on a gastronomic journey to Greece thanks to their menu offering a feast of flavours. For an intimate Christmas do, book into The Living Room, with space for up to 26 seated guests, or alternatively soak up the atmosphere of the restaurant whilst enjoying their set festive menus.
Expect seafood to be showcased, as well as a range of Mediterranean style dishes including charcoal-grilled chicken, beef carpaccio, grilled broccoli and lamb kebab. They’ll also have a sharing canape menu for those wanting a more informal dining option.
WHERE: 80-82 GREAT TITCHFIELD ST., LONDON W1W 7QT
WEBSITE: WWW.MERAKI-RESTAURANT.COM
Sea Containers
Go big this Christmas season and book in for a party at Sea Containers London. Every ounce of this riverside hotel will be turned into a Christmas paradise, packed with festive feasts, cocktails and views overlooking the Thames and city.
So many of their spaces can be booked out, from a night dancing in the rooftop lounge 12th Knot to a Christmas feast at the Sea Containers Restaurant for a Xmas day complete with oysters.
WHERE: SEA CONTAINERS LONDON, 20 UPPER GROUND, SOUTH BANK, SE1 9PD
WEBSITE: WWW.SEACONTAINERSLONDON.COM
Bread Street Kitchen
Fill your Christmas with the things that matter most – friends, family and good food! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so why not celebrate in style at one of the festive venues at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.
The ultimate party location from St Paul’s to Ealing, Bread Street Kitchen restaurants have buzzing bars and exciting festive menus to make your Christmas go with a bang.
Head down on Christmas Day itself for their now iconic Turkey Wellington, all the traditional trimmings and plenty of cheer. Expect to tucking into dishes such as grilled pheasant salad, endive, pomegranate, walnuts and port dressing; turkey wellington with apricot stuffing, pigs in blankets, creamed Brussel sprouts and cranberry sauce; and Christmas pudding with brandy butter sauce. Bread Street Café in Ealing are also offering festive menus too, so don’t miss out this year. Or, book your New Year’s Eve dinner at Southwark ready for a night of toasts to a fantastic year to come.
WHERE: VARIOUS VENUES
WEBSITE: WWW.GORDONRAMSAYRESTAURANTS.COM
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Let your fairytale Christmas unravel this year at the Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill. Situated in the heart of the capital’s West End, the hotel has crafted a Christmas package for all occasions, from festive set menus packed with Norfolk bronze turkey and all the trimmings, to Christmas Day menus.
Overlooking the beautifully lit Portman Square Garden, take a moment to unwind in the hotel or on the cosy winter terrace with a drink in hand in their contemporary British hotel, inspired by Sir Winston Churchill.
WHERE: 30 PORTMAN SQUARE, W1H 7BH
WEBSITE: WWW.HYATT.COM
London Shuffle Club
As the home of the supercharged game of shuffleboard, the London Shuffle Club X Absolut Winter Terrace is the perfect wintery spot to enjoy a festive celebration with friends! Never heard of Shuffleboarding? – where have you been?! Originally played on the decks of transatlantic cruise ships, floor shuffleboard is a game in which two teams of players use long sticks called ‘tangs’ to push discs called ‘biscuits’ along a narrow lane into a scoring triangle at the other end.
‘The Very Merry Shuffle Brunch’ on Saturday and Sunday is the perfect way to get festive over the holidays. A Christmas twist on their Bottomless Shuffle Brunch, you can enjoy unlimited pizzas as well as bottomless Prosecco or beer for two hours. The brunch also includes a 55-minute game of shuffleboard!
WHERE: 4 EBOR STREET, SHOREDITCH, LONDON, E1 6AW
WEBSITE: WWW.LONDONSHUFFLE.COM
Hithe + Seek
Hithe + Seek, an exciting new opening, is a wine bar offering over 60 references of wine. Available to be hired exclusively for a standing reception of up to 80 guests, you can expect to enjoy panoramic views overlooking the River Thames and Bankside, providing the best place to catch London’s Christmas lights with a glass of wine in tow.
Gaze out over the views during a lunch reception or book in for a sunset special and sip on cocktails as you see the capital light up before your very eyes.
WHERE: THE WESTIN LONDON CITY, 60 UPPER THAMES STREET, EC4V 3AD
WEBSITE: WWW.MARRIOTT.COM
The Great House Sonning
Slip off to Reading this Christmas and let The Great House Sonning look after all of your festivities. From intimate celebrations to lively Christmas parties with the whole office, there’s so much choice at this riverside hotel.
The Coppa Club team has rustled up a Christmas menu that you cannot fault either – think kiln smoked sea trout pate; roast turkey breast with pigs in blankets; and dreamy flourless chocolate cake with orange crème fraîche.
WHERE: THE GREAT HOUSE, THAMES STREET, SONNING-ON-THAMES, READING, RG4 6UT
WEBSITE: WWW.GREATHOUSEATSONNING.CO.UK
Bounce
For those wanting to celebrate a little differently this year, look to Bounce and challenge your friends or colleagues to a game of ping pong. This year you’ll find both of their venues partying Apres Ski style, with packages starting from £35 per person.
If you have a bigger group, you can book the exclusive areas, private rooms or even hire out the full venue. Spaces are booking up fast so get your office party booked in pronto and enjoy thrashing your boss at a game…
WHERE: FARRINGDON & OLD STREET
WEBSITE: WWW.BOUNCEPINGPONG.COM
Smith’s Bar & Grill
Stylishly decorated with hanging plants and vibrant chairs and banquette seating, Paddington’s Smith’s Bar & Grill is perfect for those Instagrammable Christmas moments. The restaurant can sit up to 100 guests (200 standing), while the main and lounge bar can also accommodate 100 guests.
For the larger Christmas parties, you can hire out the whole venue too! Expect all of your Christmas menu favourites to be served for your 200 guests (or 400 standing guests).
WHERE: 25 SHELDON SQUARE, PADDINGTON, W2 6EY
WEBSITE: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk/
The Chesterfield Mayfair
Neighbouring London’s busiest shopping location – just moments away from Bond Street, a
Christmas party at The Chesterfield combines festive décor and seasonal merriment to create the perfect ambience for Christmas cheer.
Your occasion will be one to remember with tailored seating plans, personalised menus, and Christmas crackers that add special personal touches to your event. Specially curated to offer you the perfect blend of seasonal cheer and exceptional fine-dining, you’ll get to tuck into a three-course festive menu followed by teas, coffee and homemade mince pies.
WHERE: 35 CHARLES ST, LONDON W1J 5EB
WEBSITE: WWW.CHESTERFIELDMAYFAIR.COM
Corrigan’s Bar & Restaurant
Don’t miss your chance to soak up the best of Mayfair’s festivities this December. Book in for a private dining room experience at Corrigan’s Bar & Restaurant and you’ll be delighting on a menu crafted by executive head chef Phil Kearsey, with wine pairings to match.
Whether it’s a whole team getting together or a smaller soirée you’re planning, a Corrigan Christmas will be one to remember.
WHERE: 28 UPPER GROSVENOR STREET, W1K 7EH
WEBSITE: WWW.CORRIGANSMAYFAIR.CO.UK
The Richmond Club
Your Christmas Party plans are in safe hands at The Richmond Club – Richmond’s very first private members club. Book the entire venue for larger-scale parties, or enjoy the serenity of the Pineapple Room with a bespoke menu of Christmas favourites to enjoy.
Based just a short walk from Richmond Station, with indoor and outdoor space available, you can relax knowing that their welcoming team are attending to your every festive need, with a sparkling menu of food and drinks to suit your budget.
WHERE: 115-117 KEW RD, RICHMOND TW9 2PN
WEBSITE: WWW.THERICHMONDCLUB.UK
Drake & Morgan
With their unique collection of cocktail bars and restaurants across London, including city favourites The Folly, The Refinery Bankside, Devonshire Terrace and The Happenstance, Drake & Morgan are getting ready to party in style this Christmas.
Get dressed up and celebrate the season in style with festive party menus and plenty of opportunities for private hire if you want to party on a grand scale. Menus start at £42.95pp for three courses, or guests can choose from a range of festive bites to share.
WHERE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
WEBSITE: WWW.DRAKEANDMORGAN.CO.UK
By The Handbook