The best office Christmas party venues in London for 2026 range from immersive bars and historic landmarks to rooftop spaces, private restaurants and large venues you can completely make your own.

For smaller teams, private dining and restaurant spaces can offer a more intimate Christmas celebration, while groups of 200 or more will usually need a larger event space or full-venue takeover. On this list, capacities range from a 35-person intimate Christmas dinner aboard The Golden Hinde to a 600-person standing party at The Folly for larger Christmas dos.

Below, we’ve compared 10 standout London Christmas party venues available through Tagvenue, including their capacity, location, pricing, nearest station and what kind of office party each one suits best.

Key takeaways

• Best for a big office party: The Folly can host up to 600 standing, while Ballie Ballerson accommodates up to 400.
• Best for a smaller Christmas dinner: Little Italy accommodates up to 50 seated, while The Golden Hinde can host dinners for up to 35.
• Best for something different: The Golden Hinde puts your Christmas party aboard a historic ship, while Ballie Ballerson swaps the traditional dinner-and-disco for ball pits and karaoke.
• Best for London views: Doggett’s Coat and Badge has panoramic views across the Thames, St Paul’s, the City and the Shard.
• Best for a formal Christmas dinner: Queen Charlotte at The Brewery combines a Grade II-listed setting with in-house catering.
• Best starting price: Trapeze Bar starts from around £500 minimum spend on selected dates.
• Book popular dates early: Thursday and Friday evenings in December are particularly competitive, especially for large groups and exclusive-hire venues.

The best London office Christmas party venues at a glance

Venue	Area	Capacity	Starting price	Best for
TATTU London	Tottenham Court Road	Up to 250 standing	From £15,000 minimum spend	Large-scale immersive parties
The Golden Hinde	Southwark	Up to 120 standing	From £1,380 hire fee	Landmark Christmas parties
Ballie Ballerson	Shoreditch	Up to 400 standing	From £1,000 minimum spend	Activity-led office parties
The Vaults at RSA House	Charing Cross	Up to 220 standing	From £150pp	Historic blank-canvas parties
Queen Charlotte at The Brewery	Moorgate	Up to 200	From £132pp	Black-tie Christmas dinners
Doggett’s Coat and Badge Rooftop Terrace	South Bank	Up to 120 standing	From £1,000 minimum spend	Thames and skyline views
Bubba Oasis Rooftop Bar	Angel	Up to 120 standing	From £600 hire fee	Rooftop Christmas parties
Trapeze Bar	Shoreditch	Up to 250 standing	From £500 minimum spend	Themed parties
The Folly	Bank	Up to 600 standing	From £5,000 minimum spend	Large office parties
Little Italy	Leicester Square	Up to 100 standing	£150pp Christmas package	Festive Italian dinners

Prices are minimum spends, hire fees or per-person package rates and can vary significantly by date and time. Check the individual venue listing for current pricing and availability.

Which London Christmas party venue is best for your team?

There’s no single best office Christmas party venue in London. The right choice depends on how many people are coming, how much you want to spend and whether you’re planning dinner, drinks, activities or a full-scale party.

• For a small office Christmas dinner: Little Italy or The Golden Hinde.
• For around 100 guests: The Golden Hinde, Doggett’s Coat and Badge or Bubba Oasis.
• For 150–200 guests: TATTU London, Queen Charlotte at The Brewery or The Folly.
• For 200+ guests: The Vaults at RSA House, Trapeze Bar, TATTU London or The Folly.
• For 300+ guests: Ballie Ballerson or The Folly.
• For a sit-down Christmas dinner: Queen Charlotte at The Brewery, Little Italy or TATTU London.
• For an activity-led Christmas party: Ballie Ballerson.
• For a landmark London venue: The Golden Hinde.
• For London views: Doggett’s Coat and Badge Rooftop Terrace.
• For a blank canvas you can personalise: The Vaults at RSA House or The Folly.
• For a themed night without having to transform a blank room: Trapeze Bar.

Best office Christmas party venues by group size

Guest numbers are one of the quickest ways to narrow down your venue search. A room that feels buzzing with 80 people can feel half-empty with 40, while squeezing a large team into too small a space can make dinner, drinks and dancing difficult.

Based on the capacities of the venues in this guide:

Group size	Venues to consider
Up to 50	Little Italy, The Golden Hinde
50–100	Little Italy, The Golden Hinde, Bubba Oasis, Doggett’s
100–150	The Golden Hinde, Bubba Oasis, Doggett’s, TATTU
150–200	TATTU, The Brewery, Trapeze, The Folly
200–300	TATTU, RSA House, Trapeze, The Folly
300+	Ballie Ballerson, The Folly

Remember that maximum capacity isn’t necessarily ideal capacity. Think about whether you’re planning a seated meal, standing reception, dancing or a mixture of all three before deciding how much space you need.

How we chose these London Christmas party venues

Tagvenue’s editorial team selected these venues from Christmas party spaces available to enquire about through Tagvenue in London.

We considered:

• Capacity and suitability for corporate groups
• Listed pricing and Christmas packages
• Location and public transport
• Venue style and atmosphere
• Flexibility for different party formats
• Catering and entertainment options
• How distinctive the experience is compared with a standard office Christmas dinner

Pricing and capacities in this guide are based on venue information available at the time of writing and can change depending on the date, time, guest numbers and package selected.

Now, onto the venues.

1. TATTU London: best for a large-scale, immersive Christmas party

TATTU London is anchored by an inner courtyard with a skylight and cherry blossom trees.

It’s one of the more visually striking options on this list and works particularly well if you want the venue itself to do much of the heavy lifting. Add Chinese dining, a late licence and panoramic West End views and you’ve got a Christmas party that doesn’t need much extra decorating to make an impression.

• Capacity: Up to 250 standing / 180 seated
• Price: Minimum spend from £15,000 on weekday/Sunday daytime bookings to £50,000 on Friday and Saturday evenings
• Area: Tottenham Court Road
• Nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road, approximately 0.1 miles away
• Venue type: Restaurant / immersive venue
• Best for: Larger teams looking for a premium Christmas dinner and party
• Christmas offering: All-inclusive Chinese festive dining across a multi-room venue

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2. The Golden Hinde: best for a one-of-a-kind landmark Christmas party

If your team has done the restaurant, hotel and cocktail bar Christmas parties before, how about a ship?

The Golden Hinde is a full-scale reconstruction of the 16th-century galleon associated with Sir Francis Drake, moored near London Bridge and spread across five atmospheric decks.

It works particularly well for teams that want an experience rather than simply dinner and drinks. You can even add elements such as an escape room or murder mystery.

• Capacity: Up to 120 standing / 40 theatre-style / 35 dining
• Price: Christmas packages from £1,100–£3,500; hire fee from £1,380
• Area: Southwark
• Nearest station: London Bridge, approximately 0.2 miles away
• Venue type: Landmark / historic venue
• Best for: Small and medium teams that want something genuinely different
• Christmas offering: Dedicated Christmas packages with optional themed extras

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3. Ballie Ballerson: best for an activity-led Christmas party

Swap the traditional Christmas dinner for a glowing ball pit.

This Shoreditch venue combines ball pits with private karaoke, a retro photo booth, flair bartenders and pizza, making it a good fit for teams that want their Christmas party to revolve around doing something rather than sitting around a table.

With room for up to 400 standing, it also gives larger companies an activity-led option without sacrificing capacity.

• Capacity: Up to 400 standing / 160 seated
• Price: Minimum spend from £1,000 midweek to £5,000 on Saturdays; Christmas packages from £89pp + VAT
• Area: Shoreditch
• Nearest station: Old Street, approximately 0.3 miles away
• Venue type: Activity bar / immersive venue
• Best for: Sociable teams and larger groups looking for games, karaoke and a high-energy night
• Christmas offering: Festive party packages built around games, karaoke and a full bar

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4. The Vaults at RSA House: best for a historic blank-canvas Christmas party

Hidden beneath an 18th-century building close to Trafalgar Square, The Vaults at RSA House combine atmospheric brick arches with the flexibility of a blank-canvas event space.

Four separate vault spaces can be combined or used independently, so you can shape the layout around a drinks reception, dinner, dancing or a mixture of all three.

• Capacity: Up to 220 standing / 80 seated
• Price: From £150 per person based on 100 guests, or evening hire from £3,042 plus fees
• Area: Charing Cross
• Nearest tube: Charing Cross, approximately 0.1 miles away
• Venue type: Historic / blank canvas
• Best for: Companies that want to build their own theme or event format
• Christmas offering: Flexible vault spaces suitable for festive dinners and receptions

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5. Queen Charlotte at The Brewery: best for a black-tie Christmas dinner

If the brief says “proper Christmas party”, Queen Charlotte at The Brewery fits the bill.

Exposed brickwork and barrel-vaulted ceilings sit alongside a hidden mirrored bar, LED colour-wash lighting and wooden dance floor. The space has enough character for a formal or black-tie Christmas dinner without requiring a complete decorative overhaul.

• Capacity: Up to 200 guests standing or dining
• Price: From £132 per person per session, with in-house catering included
• Area: Moorgate
• Nearest tube: Moorgate, approximately 0.2 miles away
• Venue type: Historic event venue
• Best for: Formal company dinners and black-tie Christmas parties
• Christmas offering: Festive dinners and receptions in a Grade II-listed setting

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6. Doggett’s Coat and Badge Rooftop Terrace: best for Thames and skyline views

For a Christmas party with London firmly in the background, Doggett’s Coat and Badge offers views across St Paul’s, the City, the Thames and the Shard.

There’s outdoor decking alongside an indoor bar, giving you the rooftop feel without making your entire Christmas party dependent on December weather.

• Capacity: Up to 120 standing / 40 seated
• Price: Minimum spend from £1,000 on Sunday daytime bookings to £5,000 on Thursday–Saturday evenings
• Area: South Bank
• Nearest station: Blackfriars, approximately 0.2 miles away
• Venue type: Rooftop / pub
• Best for: Drinks receptions and teams looking for London views
• Christmas offering: Indoor and outdoor space with panoramic skyline views

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7. Bubba Oasis Rooftop Bar: best for a weatherproof rooftop Christmas party

A rooftop Christmas party sounds great until you remember you’re in London in December.

Bubba Oasis solves much of that problem with a retractable roof, heaters and fairy lights already in place. It’s around five minutes’ walk from Angel station, while an on-site bar and kitchen can cover everything from festive small plates to a full three-course meal.

• Capacity: Up to 120 standing / 60 seated
• Price: From £600 hire fee plus minimum spend
• Area: Angel
• Nearest tube: Angel, approximately 0.2 miles away
• Venue type: Rooftop bar
• Best for: Medium-sized teams wanting relaxed drinks and food
• Christmas offering: Heated rooftop, cocktails and Christmas menu options

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8. Trapeze Bar: best for a glitzy, themed Christmas party

Trapeze is a circus-themed Shoreditch cocktail bar with a huge disco ball and theatrical décor already built in.

That makes it particularly useful if you want something more colourful than a traditional Christmas dinner but don’t want to hire a blank room and spend time and budget transforming it.

Two levels, cocktails and a late licence make it a natural fit for a lively office night out.

• Capacity: Up to 250 standing / 80 seated
• Price: From £500 minimum spend midweek, rising to approximately £1,500–£2,500 Wednesday–Saturday
• Area: Shoreditch
• Nearest station: Old Street, approximately 0.2 miles away
• Venue type: Themed bar
• Best for: Teams wanting cocktails, dancing and a party atmosphere
• Christmas offering: Theatrical décor that already feels party-ready

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9. The Folly: best for a very large office Christmas party

Planning for several hundred people quickly rules out a lot of London venues. The Folly can accommodate up to 600 standing, making it the largest option in this guide.

Its open-plan bar and dining space is flexible enough to move between a seated Christmas dinner and a much bigger standing party with entertainment and a DJ.

• Capacity: Up to 600 standing / 200 seated
• Price: Minimum spend from £5,000 Monday–Wednesday to £10,000 on Saturday
• Area: Bank
• Nearest tube: Bank, approximately 0.2 miles away
• Venue type: Large bar / flexible event space
• Best for: Large company Christmas parties and full-scale celebrations
• Christmas offering: Flexible space for everything from cocktails to a sit-down feast

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10. Little Italy Leicester Square: best for a festive Italian dinner

Not every office Christmas party needs a DJ, dance floor and 300 colleagues.

Little Italy offers a more intimate alternative in the middle of the West End, with exposed brick, a warm restaurant atmosphere and a dedicated Christmas package.

It’s particularly well suited to smaller teams that want a proper sit-down meal without having to plan every part of the evening separately.

• Capacity: Up to 100 standing / 50 seated
• Price: £150pp dedicated Christmas package; from £50 minimum spend per session outside the festive menu
• Area: Leicester Square
• Nearest tube: Leicester Square, approximately 0.1 miles away
• Venue type: Restaurant
• Best for: Smaller teams and Christmas dinners
• Christmas offering: Dedicated festive Italian dinner package

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What are companies looking for from Christmas parties in 2026?

Christmas is still an important part of the workplace social calendar, but it is no longer the only time companies are bringing their teams together.

The Tagvenue Work Social Index 2026, based on corporate venue enquiries and confirmed bookings across the UK, US, Australia and Singapore, found that networking, training and workshop enquiries all grew more quickly than Christmas party enquiries between 2024 and 2025.

Christmas party enquiries still grew by 32%, while the median booking lead time for a Christmas party was 87 days.

For organisers, that makes the venue decision increasingly important. The Christmas party is competing with a much fuller calendar of team lunches, away days, workshops and smaller socials, so the end-of-year event needs to feel worth getting everyone together for.

That doesn’t necessarily mean spending more. It can mean finding a venue with an experience already built in, choosing a memorable setting or matching the space more closely to your team.

What type of Christmas party venue should you choose?

For Christmas dinner: restaurants and private dining rooms

If the meal is the main event, start with restaurants and private dining spaces. Packages can bundle food, drinks and service together, making them particularly straightforward for smaller teams.

Little Italy and TATTU are two examples in this guide.

For drinks and dancing: bars and full-venue hire

If people are more interested in cocktails and dancing than a three-course meal, look for a bar with a late licence, good transport links and enough room for everyone to move around.

Trapeze, The Folly and Doggett’s are good examples.

For something interactive: activity and immersive venues

Activity venues give people something to talk about and can take some pressure off the usual office-party small talk.

Ballie Ballerson is the clearest example here, while The Golden Hinde can also be paired with themed activities.

For a big production: blank-canvas venues

A blank canvas makes sense when you have a clear creative brief and want control over décor, entertainment and how the night flows.

The Vaults at RSA House and The Folly both offer considerably more flexibility than a standard restaurant booking.

For London views: rooftops and riverside venues

London’s skyline can effectively become part of the décor.

Doggett’s gives you Thames and City views, while Bubba Oasis offers the rooftop experience with a retractable roof and heaters for less predictable December weather.

Trending Christmas party themes for 2026

Already have a theme in mind? Match it to a venue rather than trying to force it into a space that doesn’t suit it.

Winter Wonderland / Frosted Forest
Think frost projections, winter foliage and sparkling décor. A flexible blank-canvas space gives you more scope to transform the room.

Après-ski lodge
Rustic wood, warm cocktails and chalet-inspired styling work particularly well in smaller, cosier spaces.

Retro Hollywood Glam
Red-carpet entrances, black tie and vintage glamour. Queen Charlotte at The Brewery already has much of the drama this theme needs.

Casino Royale
Roulette, blackjack and eveningwear can turn a traditional corporate party into something more interactive. Just make sure the venue has enough floor space for gaming tables alongside food and drinks.

Why choose exclusive hire for an office Christmas party?

Exclusive hire means the venue, or a defined part of it, is reserved for your group.

For an office Christmas party, that can give you greater control over the music, food, entertainment, branding and timings, while avoiding the atmosphere of sharing your celebration with unrelated customers.

It can be particularly worthwhile for:

• Larger companies
• Formal or high-profile celebrations
• Events with speeches or awards
• Bespoke themes
• Companies wanting a private bar or dance floor
• Teams bringing in their own entertainment

Exclusive hire isn’t automatically better, though. Smaller teams may get more atmosphere and better value from a private room or shared Christmas party.

How to choose the right office Christmas party venue

• Start with your headcount. Your guest numbers affect almost every other decision, from the type of venue you need to the catering format and overall cost.
• Decide what kind of party you’re actually planning. A seated Christmas dinner, drinks reception, activity night and late-night party need very different spaces.
• Set a realistic budget. Compare what’s actually included rather than looking at the headline hire price alone. Catering, drinks, staffing, AV, security and entertainment can all change the final cost.
• Think about transport. A venue near a major Tube or rail station can make a considerable difference when dozens or hundreds of colleagues are travelling from different parts of London.
• Ask about accessibility and dietary requirements. Don’t leave either until the week before the event.
• Check the finish time. If dancing is important, make sure the venue’s licence actually covers the kind of night you’re imagining.
• Consider how people will get home. Late-night transport, nearby stations and taxi access matter even more in December.

FAQs

Where can I find shared Christmas parties in London in 2026?

Many London hotels, restaurants, bars and dedicated event venues offer shared or “joiner” Christmas parties, where smaller teams buy places at a larger organised event rather than hiring the whole venue.

They’re worth considering if your team is too small to justify exclusive hire or you’d prefer a ready-made package with food and entertainment included.

How much does a London office Christmas party venue cost?

Prices vary according to group size, date and venue type. Tagvenue’s 2025/2026 London Christmas party booking data puts median spend per head at approximately £66 for pubs and bars and £71 for restaurants, while premium event spaces and hotels tend to cost more.

When should I book a London Christmas party venue for 2026?

Around three months ahead is a useful starting point: Tagvenue data puts the median Christmas party booking lead time at 87 days. Large groups and popular Thursday and Friday dates should start looking earlier.

Where can I hold a Christmas party for 100 people in London?

For around 100 guests, options in this guide include The Golden Hinde, Doggett’s Coat and Badge, Bubba Oasis and Little Italy for a standing event. The best choice depends on whether you’re planning dinner, drinks or activities.

Where can I hold a Christmas party for 200 people in London?

TATTU London, Queen Charlotte at The Brewery, The Vaults at RSA House, Trapeze Bar and The Folly can all accommodate around 200 guests in at least one event format. Check seated and standing capacities carefully, as these can differ considerably.

What is the best area of London for an office Christmas party?

There isn’t one best area for every team. The City and Bank work particularly well for companies based in the Square Mile, Shoreditch has plenty of lively bars and activity-led venues, while Covent Garden, Leicester Square and the West End combine central transport links with plenty to do before and after the party.

The easiest option is usually an area that’s convenient for the largest proportion of your team.

Are there cheap office Christmas party venues in London?

Yes. Look for minimum-spend venues rather than paying a separate room-hire fee, consider Monday-to-Wednesday dates and choose a venue suited to your actual group size.

On this list, Trapeze starts from around £500 minimum spend on selected dates, while other venues offer packages or minimum-spend arrangements at different price points.

Is exclusive hire worth it for a company Christmas party?

It can be, particularly for larger groups or companies that want privacy, their own bar, speeches, entertainment or control over the music and décor. For smaller teams, a private room or shared Christmas party may offer better value.

What are some fun things to do in London around a Christmas party?

London usually has Christmas lights, markets, seasonal performances and winter attractions throughout November and December. If you’re combining an activity with your office party, check the confirmed 2026 programme and opening dates before making plans.

Where is the most Christmassy place in London?

Covent Garden, Regent Street, Oxford Street, Carnaby, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and the South Bank are traditionally among London’s most festive areas. Christmas displays and events vary from year to year, so check the confirmed 2026 programme before planning an activity around them.

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• Christmas party ideas for large groups
• Small office Christmas party ideas
• Christmas party themes for adults

Find your 2026 office Christmas party venue

The best office Christmas party venue isn’t necessarily the biggest, most expensive or most unusual. It’s the one that works for your team, budget and the kind of night you actually want to have.

Whether that means dinner for 40, rooftop drinks for 100 or a 400-person end-of-year blowout, compare London Christmas party venues on Tagvenue by capacity, price, location and party style.

Once you’ve found a shortlist, send an enquiry directly to the venues to check your preferred 2026 date, package and availability.