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Top Christmas Bars in London
It’s time once again to start planning a festive gathering in London! Are you worried about topping the Christmas bash you organised last year? You won’t be once you’ve explored our listings of the best Christmas bars in London! From lively Camden, elegant Mayfair, or historic Greenwich, you'll find a bar or pub for celebrating the season. Our platform offers a simple booking process, transparent pricing, and assistance every step of the way. Let us help you create a festive event to remember. Start your holiday planning with Tagvenue today!
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![The Gallery Bar at Dirty Martini St. Paul's in Bank, London]()
from £150
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Gallery Bar
50 guestsDirty Martini St. Paul'sSt. Paul's StationBank, London
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EEdward R.
“We hired the Gallery Bar which is perfect as a semi private event space.” -
![The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank, London]()
from £2300
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe Rooftop Terrace bar
120 guestsDoggett's Coat and BadgeBlackfriars StationSouth Bank, London
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SSarah G.
“Bar staff friendly, hiring process very easy. Great food. Would rent again for another event.” -
![The Games Room at Heist Bank in Paddington, London]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Games Room
50 guestsHeist BankPaddington StationPaddington, London
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CCharlene G.
“Food was delicious and easy to pop to the bar to get drinks. Great private space for an intimate party.” -
![Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPatch Main Bar
200 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, LondonNNice N.
“The bar staff were amazing and friendly throughout the night, and the room was really nice” -
![Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar in Hammersmith, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
110 guestsSmiths Cocktail BarHammersmith StationHammersmith, LondonRRhys P.
“Great venue, staff amazing and made our night with our friends and family special. Would book again!” -
![The Speakeasy at MNM in Tower Hill, London]()
from £450
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Speakeasy
60 guestsMNMTower Hill StationTower Hill, London
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EEmilie
“Fantastic bartenders and space!” -
![The JubJub at Callooh Callay Shoreditch in Shoreditch, London]()
from £700
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityThe JubJub
40 guestsCallooh Callay ShoreditchOld Street StationShoreditch, London
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AAna S.
“The team at the bar were so helpful in assisting every step of the way. Liese is amazing, thank so much!” -
![Whole Venue at Patch East in Tower Hill, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsPatch EastAldgate StationTower Hill, London
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DDavid
“The venue itself is really well done out, and had a great glam clubby / bar feel without being pretentious.” -
![Tank Area (Semi Private) at Burdock in Central London]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityTank Area (Semi Private)
50 guestsBurdockOld Street StationCentral LondonAAleks P.
“Excellent venue for a group of 20. We had a section roped off near the bar and window with sofa.” -
![Cocktail Cabinet at Dirty Martini Monument in Tower Hill, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Cabinet
100 guestsDirty Martini MonumentBank StationTower Hill, LondonAAngel B.
“We loved having our own bar and the space to dance and social properly.” -
![Bar Area at Lucy Wong in Fitzrovia, London]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityBar Area
80 guestsLucy WongTottenham Court Road StationFitzrovia, London
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BBasile
“I've booked a space for a 30-40 ppl event where I invited my friends and fam.” -
![Front Area at Nordic Bar in Fitzrovia, London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFront Area
80 guestsNordic BarGoodge Street StationFitzrovia, LondonDDavid U.
“The venue is perfect for the event we have planned and look forward to our time at the Nordic Bar”
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“A perfect event for an alumni gathering. Great service, comfy venue, good soundtrack, great waitstaff.”
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“Christmas decorations and interior of the venue were lovely, very cosy and christmassy!”
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“They also kept us posted on how much more we have left on the bar tab so we could use up our tab in good time.”
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“Shout out to Keith(or was it Kevin?) and Maria(I think that was their name) I will 100% book again :)”
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“Thank you for hosting me for my book launch! Really lovely space and accommodating staff.”
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“Venue, food, drinks and staff were all amazing.”
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“Great atmosphere, cocktails and overall venue! The service was so good - would definitely book again!”
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“I booked this place for a birthday party. We had about 25/30 guests! This venue was perfect for it.”
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“Great communication. Very friendly and helpful staff! I can definitely recommend booking this venue!”
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“Could not recommend this venue enough especially if like me organising an event with a large group of people..”
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“The venue was FANTASTIC!! Creatively designed and spacious, it was ideal for our event...”
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“Nice venue, convenient location, friendly staff and bouncers”
FAQs about Top Christmas Bars in London
In London, prices of Christmas bars average £750 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:
| From £350 | to £1750 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £35 | per person |
| From £100 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:
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Patch Main Bar at Patch St Paul's in Blackfriars - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue and the bartenders were very kind.’ -
The Games Room at Heist Bank in Paddington - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect and fun setup of games and karaoke etc. 80 different beers available. Tasty cocktails and good pizza.’ -
The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue, good location. Bar staff friendly, hiring process very easy. Great food.’
You'll find Christmas bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):
| Small Christmas bars | up to 50 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Medium Christmas bars | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large Christmas bars | over 110 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
Did you know that Christmas bars offer a special festive twist on the usual pub experience? Here's what you can expect:
- A Festive Atmosphere - Christmas bars go all out with decorations! Think twinkling lights, Christmas trees, festive wreaths, and maybe even fake snow.
- Christmas Drinks - You'll find traditional drinks like mulled wine, warm cider, and Winter Pimm's alongside Christmas-themed cocktails with fun names and ingredients like cranberry, gingerbread, and cinnamon.
- Christmas Cheer - Expect a happy and lively atmosphere with Christmas music playing in the background. Some bars might even have carol singers or themed events.
