The Top 13 Christmas Party Venues in London

Emma Campbell 5 minute read

We don’t mean to alarm you, but there are less than 100 days to go until Christmas…..

If you haven’t thought about it yet, now’s a good time to start planning your work Christmas party. As a team who knows a lot about venues and loves a good party, we consider ourselves experts on the subject. Here are our top 13 venues in London to host your 2022 Christmas party.

1. Best for...your finance team

Dream Factory

Do you want a private self-contained venue for your Christmas party, but have to keep the finance team happy? Dream Factory in Shoreditch is the place for you. From just £175 per hour, you can have the whole space which can host up to 90 people. You can bring in your own caterers and booze and once you’re finished, you’re in the perfect place to access the rest of the bars and clubs Shoreditch has to offer. 

2. Best for... independent venue

The Halley

Located on the canal in Haggerston, this east London coworking spot also has an amazing event space. With floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the canal, The Halley is perfect if you’re after a small(ish) space for your Christmas party while still supporting an amazing local business. They have a brilliant in-house catering team from their on-site cafe Route who will make sure your stomachs are well lined for a night of partying.

3. Best for...the budding DJ

Cobalance Cafe

Located on Shoreditch High Street, Cobalance Cafe is another coworking space by day and event space by night. You can rent out the whole venue after hours for events and they'll let you bring your own DJ equipment and sound system so you can blast your own music to your heart's content. Fun fact, Queen Latifah held an event here in 2021. 

4. Best for... the small team

Howl at The Moon 

We had our Christmas party here in 2021 and loved every second. Perfect for small teams who don’t want to go through the hassle of renting out an entire space. We booked a booth here after our meal and had an excellent time. Dancing on the tables is encouraged, they have a great selection of beers and super friendly staff. We’ve already booked again for 2022!

5. Best for… the cocktails 

About an 8 min walk away from Kings Cross is this absolute gem. If you’re after a fun and laid-back vibe with amazing (yet reasonably priced) cocktails then you can’t go wrong with The Racketeer. Multiple options as well for bookings. The back room and courtyard would give you a private space for up to 35 people. Or you can rent out the entire bar for larger groups. We highly recommend this hidden gem, but you’ll need to get your booking in quick!

6. Best for… a memorable experience 

How does a river cruise down the Thames sound? West End on the Thames creates bespoke river cruises for teams of up to 500. As standard, the boats come decorated in a frosted forest theme but they have an incredible events team that you can work with to deliver whatever your vision is. You can start with a sit-down dinner complete with prosecco on arrival and mulled wine and then dance the night away with a DJ or live band.

7. Best for…a unique venue 

The museum gallery at the London Transport Museum is available to book for a banquet of up to 150 people. After dinner, the venue would be yours to explore and dance the night away until 1 am. They’ve a curated list of exceptional suppliers so their events team will be able to work with you and deliver a truly unique experience for your whole company.

8. Best for……BYOB 

Located next to Angel, Anomalous is perfect if you’re looking for space that allows you free rein to hire your own caters and bar. You only pay to hire the space, no corkage fee! They have a few different sizes of rooms for you to choose from and they are a blank space for you to come in and transform into your own private winter wonderland.

9. Best for….the food 

After reopening in 2021, The Cadogan Arms is perfect if you’re after a traditional roast Christmas dinner. Their Christmas events menu is the stuff dreams are made of (our mouths are watering from just looking at it). Depending on the size of your team, they have exclusive rooms that are available to hire. If you want to guarantee yourself a brilliant roast in a luxurious setting then look no further than this Chelsea hot spot.

10. Best for….the view 

Located on the Southbank, Sea Containers provides an incredible view across the London skyline. With rooms for up to 30 people or entire floors you can hire out, this space is perfect no matter your team size. Alongside their award-winning caterers, there are great add-ons such as options for an open bar, festive photo booths, DJs and welcome Christmas cocktails. If you don’t fancy having a full sit-down meal, they have various foot stall options instead, including a hog roast! 

11. Best for….dancing 

Piano Works in Farringdon is open until 3am every night from the 30th of November (and 4 am on certain dates too). They play non-stop live music all night so you can sing and dance to your heart's content. You can make requests to the band all evening using slips on your table and their amazing 6-piece band will bring them to life for you. Food options are also available (and strongly advised if you’re going to be there until 3am!).

12. Best for….sustainability 

The Barbican are committed to being next zero by 2027 and aim to have their supply chain included in this by 2040. They have a zero waste to landfill policy and wherever possible use compostable packaging. You can host your Christmas party in their tropical garden where packages start from £118pp - perfect for teams of up to 650 people. Their events team can also cater to bespoke requirements. The perfect space if you want to keep your Christmas party sustainable and in line with your own climate targets.

13. Best for… the decorations 

Located in Borough, this amazing workspace transforms into a best-in-class event space in the evenings. The Ministry are part of The Ministry of Sound group so they’re well versed in throwing a great party! There are various rooms available for your party ranging up to their Bar and Garden space. They go all out every year with their decorations and have different themed areas. Your team are bound to be wowed and get straight in a festive mood.

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If you’re interested in hosting your Christmas party at any of these venues, let our team know today and we’ll put you in touch. If you’re wanting to coordinate your Christmas party with a company-wide all-hands, we also have a massive range of amazing meeting rooms and conference spaces available. Our advice to you is to get booked in early to avoid disappointment and stress when it comes to November. Let the Christmas countdown begin!