Planning Your Christmas Party in London?

With Christmas fast approaching, it’s time to start planning your festive celebrations! We’ve complied the ultimate list of the best venues in London for Christmas parties, covering everything from an entertaining night of karaoke and social darts to a long lunch with all the trimmings. Plus, you can benefit from a series of exclusive offers on the free LHQ Hub App!

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Exclusive LHQ Hub App Offers

Plan your Christmas party at one of central London’s best venues and benefit from exclusive offers, only available on the LHQ Hub App. The app is a local perk for those who work, live or visit London Heritage Quarter, free to download from Apple and Google Play Stores.

 

Dining Offers LHQ Hub

  • ROKA Aldwych – Complimentary glass of bubbles for bookings of 10+ in September to December, booked by the end of September
  • Kitty Hawk – For private hire Christmas bookings made by the end of October: 20% off minimum spend and choose between complimentary selected drink per person, 4-hour DJ session, or £250 voucher for all ETM Collection sites
  • Osteria by Bocconcino – Complimentary round of bubbles for group Christmas bookings confirmed by the end of October
  • Rail House Victoria – Complimentary glass of bubbles with every Festive Menu Christmas party booking of 8+ made before the end of October
  • TOZI Victoria – Complimentary glass of Prosecco for Christmas party bookings of 6-10 guests in December or 6-25 guests in January, booked by the end of October
  • Giraffe Victoria– Complimentary glass of Prosecco or soft drink with Festive Menu Christmas party bookings made by the end of October
  • Aram – 10% off private dining room bookings until the end of December

 

Grand Venues and Entertainment Packages with LHQ Hub

  • The Rubens at The Palace – 10% off your total bill for Christmas parties booked by 30 September
  • BAM Karaoke Box– Complimentary house welcome drink per person for Christmas parties of 25+ people booked by 30 September
  • Georgian House Hotel – 15% off any Wizard Afternoon Tea bookings or bespoke events for 10+ people in December when booked by the end of October
  • Bustronome – 20% discount for Christmas party private hire bookings made by the end of October

 

 

Christmas Party Activities

Make your celebration extremely memorable with immersive experiences and group activities. Discover fun Christmas activities for large groups, perfect for colleagues, friends and corporate Christmas parties.

  • Flight Club Victoria – Prepare for an unforgettable tournament of social darts, aiming for bullseye within a festive fairground themed bar fitted with cutting-edge darts technology. Plus, the booking process is simple: book online and the team will handle everything. Show up on the day, greeted by your dedicated Gamesmaster, then kick-back, relax and let your competitive side come out in full force. Bigger packages and private spaces are available too, ready to accommodate groups from 30 to 550 guests.
  • BAM Karaoke Box – Get ready to experience the loudest Christmas social at Europe’s largest karaoke venue. Choose from 22 individually-designed private karaoke rooms, fitted with state-of-the-art technology, and get ready to belt out your go-to karaoke tracks. Festive packages start from £55 per person, and the spacious venue can accommodate groups of any size up to 450.
  • Lane7 Victoria – Christmas at Lane7 is exclusive, excessive and explosive. Find bowling, immersive gaming and killer cocktails under one roof, ideal for team socials to full-venue takeovers of up to 440 guests. Packages start from £20 per person, involving a range of activities to try your hand at including darts, beer pong tables, shuffleboards and a mini golf course.
  • Daly’s Wine Bar & Beer Hall – Just off Strand, Daly’s is your ultimate festive hotspot. Seat up to 30 for a private lunch in The Court Roomv, toast with a glass of fizz in the Wine Bar, then get competitive with a round of Festive Electric Darts in the Beer Hall.
  • Greenwood Victoria – Conveniently located opposite Victoria Station, the lively sports bar features over 30 HD screens and a 150-inch LED video wall, broadcasting the biggest sporting moments across two floors of incredible atmosphere. You’re guaranteed the ultimate party this Christmas and better yet, there are multiple offers to benefit from:
    • Early bird offer! Book a festive reception by 30 September and enjoy a complimentary drinks reception for your guests.
    • Merry Mondays: Book your Christmas Party on any Monday between 9 November to 21 December for 25% off your entire bill. Drinks included, pre-bookings only!
  • Lucky Voice Karaoke Holborn – Located very close to the pedestrianised Strand Aldwych, Lucky Voice Karaoke in Holborn is ready to welcome groups of 2 to 30 people for the ultimate Christmas party with festive playlists, private karaoke rooms and an exclusive Christmas menu.

 

Christmas Party Dining

Planning Christmas party dining in London for a large group? London has plenty of options for the perfect festive celebration, suitable for Christmas dinner, drinks and festive dining for big groups.

 

Festive Set Menus and Private Dining

  • Smith & Wollensky – Famous for its dry-aged and butchered on-site steaks, Smith & Wollensky sits in the Grade II-listed Adelphi Building just off Strand. Choose from three private dining rooms renowned for America hospitality, including the Theodore Roosevelt Room with its own dedicated bar, or hire the full floor or entire restaurant for up to 300 guests.
  • Savoy Grill – Make Christmas lunch a little more indulgent at this iconic London restaurant, with a festive set menu offering two courses for £55 or three for £62. Available on weekdays from 12pm to 5:45pm, it’s a smart choice for a festive get-together in one of London’s best-known dining rooms.
  • Brother Marcus Victoria – Bring an Eastern Mediterranean twist to your Christmas gathering with a festive feasting menu packed with vibrant flavours, from braised lamb shoulder with green trahana and sour cherry gravy to king prawn skewers with Aleppo butter, rose and sumac. Add winter cocktails and warm hospitality for a festive feast that’s a little different from the usual turkey and tinsel. Available from 17 November.
  • Vagabond Wines Victoria – Your favourite self-pour wine bar is stocked with 100+ wines and a seasonal sharing menu, ready to accommodate your Christmas party. Book tables for small groups or go all out and hire the full venue.
  • Cinnamon Bazaar – Ideally located off Bedford Street in Covent Garden, Cinnamon Bazaar is ready to host your perfect end-of-year gathering, whether it’s an office celebration or team lunch, with the Khari Baoli private dining room available for livelier parties of 12 to 30 guests.
  • Bill’s Victoria Restaurant – Feast on seasonal favourites from 12 November to 30 December with the Christmas Set Menu, available from £35.95. Can’t wait? Catch early bird savings up to £8 per person, as everyone dining in November can experience the set menu at a reduced price.
  • All Bar One – Find festive bar menus, Christmas set menus, buffets and drinks packages for groups of every size. Book early to secure your date across All Bar One’s private hire spaces in Victoria and Charing Cross.
  • Franco Manca – Forget the festive faff and make it a pizza party! The Christmas menu, available from 12 November, is £25 per person for two courses with a dip and drink, and drinks packages include bottomless Spritzes for £17.50 per person. Franco’s Tombola Napoletana is back too, giving diners the chance to win prizes on the night.
  • The Ivy Victoria – Experience Christmas with the opulence of The Ivy. Signature dishes ensure every guest savours each spoonful from the first bite of the main event to showstopping desserts. The Festive Set Menu includes two courses £55 or three for £60, both accompanied by the iconic Ivy Christmas cracker. Dine privately with 25 guests in the Pelican Room, or host a standing reception for up to 8- at the Pink Bar.
  • Bbar – Located opposite the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace, bbar’s festive dining runs through the season, with canapé and reception menus, set menus and drinks packages for groups up to 150. Gather 20+ guests on a Saturday or Sunday and enjoy 15% off your total food and beverage spend
  • River Restaurant – Enjoy a festive lunch beside the Thames with a two-course menu for £42 or three courses for £50. Served on weekdays from 12pm to 5:45pm, it’s an elegant option for a Christmas catch-up or celebratory lunch in central London.

 

Unique Christmas Dining Experiences

  • Kitty Hawk Rooftop Restaurant – High above Trafalgar Square, Kitty Hawk’s rooftop restaurant is serving a three-course, family-style feasting menu from £49.95 per person, alongside terrace, restaurant and full-venue hire for up to 200 standing guests with panoramic skyline views.
  • Sticks’n’Sushi Victoria – A different kind of Christmas lunch built around clean flavours and warm hospitality, rather than turkey and tinsel. Book before October and earn a £25 gift voucher for every 10 guests dining, with group and semi-private dining spaces available.
  • The Alchemist Victoria – Sip, savour and celebrate your way into Christmas with a ‘theatre-served’ festive menu. Expect anything but ordinary with two courses for £38.50 or three for £48.50, featuring dishes like Drunken Dumplings with miso broth and a decadent Ribeye Steak. It wouldn’t be The Alchemist with showstopping drinks, so get ready for a spectacle of dry ice and theatrical twists. Looking for something bigger? Hire the full venue for 180 guests, restaurant for 96, or bar area for 80.

 

Hotels & Grand Celebrations for Christmas

For a truly spectacular Christmas celebration, London’s hotels offer elegant spaces, festive dining and grand Christmas party experiences for large groups. From luxury Christmas parties and private events to glamorous gala dinners, discover the best hotels for celebrating Christmas in style.

 

Best Hotels in London at Christmas

  • The Clermont London – With Grade II listed hotels in both Victoria and Charing Cross, The Clermont brings festive dining, drinks and private celebrations to two of central London’s most historic settings. Expect sparkling soirées in grand rooms, stylish bars and seasonal menus, with Victoria moments from Buckingham Palace and Charing Cross close to Trafalgar Square and the West End.
  • The Waldorf Hilton – This Aldwych institution has something for every kind of celebration from Christmas dinner in the chandelier-lit Homage restaurant, bespoke private dining (bowl food, small plates or full banqueting menus) and festive bedroom packages for group stays.
  • The Royal Horseguards Hotel – Overlooking the Thames and London Eye from its Whitehall setting, The Royal Horseguards is made for a polished Christmas celebration with seasonal menus and classic décor. Gather colleagues for a festive lunch or party and private events in a historic London setting, then stay on for the city’s celebrations.
  • Great Scotland Yard Hotel – This year’s “Secret Soirée” theme invites guests to a more refined way to celebrate in the heart of Westminster, from intimate festive dining and private gatherings to Christmas parties and indulgent seasonal experiences. Choose from diverse spaces including The Parlour, Síbín, 40 Elephants or the fire-led dining of Ekstedt at The Yard.
  • St. Ermin’s Hotel – Set in the heart of Westminster, St. Ermin’s puts you within easy reach of Westminster Abbey, St James’s Park and some of London’s most atmospheric festive sights. Stay for the season and enjoy Christmas carols, cultural attractions, winter walks and twinkling city lights right on the doorstep, with stays of three nights or more eligible for up to 20% off.

 

Grand Event Venues for Christmas

  • Church House Westminster – Celebrate beneath a 30-foot glass dome at this Grade II listed Westminster venue, where oak-panelled rooms provide a distinctive setting for Christmas parties of up to 372 guests. Choose a seated festive dinner in the Assembly Hall or a standing reception in Hoare Memorial Hall, with Searcys catering, drinks packages and entertainment options available.
  • QEII Centre – Turn a Christmas party into a full-scale celebration at this Westminster venue, with 32 flexible spaces across seven floors ready for everything from intimate lunches to parties for hundreds. The blank-canvas spaces can be themed to suit your event, while QEII Taste provides the festive catering and QEII Live handles staging, lighting, projection and sound.

 

FAQs on Booking Christmas Parties in London

  • When should I book my Christmas party in London? Most early bird offers on this page close before mid-September and the most popular Wednesday and Thursday dates in the run-up to Christmas sell out first, so it pays to book as early as possible.
  • What’s the best Christmas party venue for a large group? For big numbers, BAM Karaoke Box (up to 450), Flight Club (from 37 guests upwards), Greenwood (up to 600) and Vagabond (up to 250) all offer full or large-scale venue hire.
  • Where can I find a private dining room for a smaller Christmas party? Cinnamon Bazaar’s Khari Baoli, Daly’s Court Room, Smith & Wollensky’s private dining rooms and The Ivy Victoria’s Pelican Room are all suited to more intimate festive gatherings.