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Top Holiday 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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![Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar in Hammersmith, London]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
110 guestsSmiths Cocktail BarHammersmith StationHammersmith, London
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KKirshan S.
“Bar staff are the best so friendly and efficient and the space is beautiful” -
![Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Fitzrovia, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsThe Oxford MarketOxford Circus StationFitzrovia, London
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AAmar S.
“Booked the basement bar for an engagement party for 65 guests. The venue was amazing!” -
![Basement Bar at Brix Ldn in Southwark, London]()
from £3000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityBasement Bar
150 guestsBrix LdnBorough StationSouthwark, London
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MMandi S.
“Brix basement bar was a fantastic venue hire for my husbands 40th birthday.” -
![Cocktail Cabinet at Dirty Martini Monument in Tower Hill, London]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCocktail Cabinet
100 guestsDirty Martini MonumentBank StationTower Hill, LondonRRebecca W.
“Loved that it was a private room with its own bar. The bar tender was lovely and the other staff nice too.” -
![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, LondonSSarah G.
“Bar staff friendly, hiring process very easy. Great food. Would rent again for another event.” -
![The Green Room at Casa do Frango - Mayfair in Mayfair, London]()
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Green Room
100 guestsCasa do Frango - MayfairPiccadilly Circus StationMayfair, London
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NNkem O.
“Great location. Wonderful staff! Amazing cocktails. Had my own DJ and private bar which was perfect.” -
![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 £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPatch Main Bar
200 guestsPatch St Paul'sBlackfriars StationBlackfriars, London
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NNice N.
“The bar staff were amazing and friendly throughout the night, and the room was really nice” -
![The Cocktail Bar Tables at LOCKES Bar Covent Garden in Holborn, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cocktail Bar Tables
125 guestsLOCKES Bar Covent GardenCovent Garden StationHolborn, London
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LLisa H.
“We hosted our Christmas party at Lockes Wine Bar in Covent Garden, and it was fantastic from start to finish.” -
![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!” -
![Captain's Quarters at Rhum Tavern in Marylebone, London]()
from £250
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityCaptain's Quarters
80 guestsRhum TavernOxford Circus StationMarylebone, LondonAArthana N.
“The space was amazing and so was the bar staff we had a fantastic time” -
![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!”
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“Excellent venue for a group of 20. We had a section roped off near the bar and window with sofa.”
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“A perfect event for an alumni gathering. Great service, comfy venue, good soundtrack, great waitstaff.”
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“We were a group of 30. After viewing so many venues,this place ticked all our boxes and was within our budget.”
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“Christmas decorations and interior of the venue were lovely, very cosy and christmassy!”
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“The venue was FANTASTIC!! Creatively designed and spacious, it was ideal for our event...”
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“I've booked a space for a 30-40 ppl event where I invited my friends and fam.”
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“Great venue, drinks/live music were great”
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“I loved this venue. We booked it for a work Christmas party and honestly I couldn’t be happier.”
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“Great atmosphere, cocktails and overall venue! The service was so good - would definitely book again!”
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“Great communication. Very friendly and helpful staff! I can definitely recommend booking this venue!”
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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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“I had answers to my questions very quickly. The location was perfect and the bar decoration is amazing.”
FAQs about Top Holiday Bars in London
Booking costs of Christmas bars average £1000 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 May 2026:
| From £500 | to £1750 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £45 | per person |
| From £120 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated May 2026), the best options include:
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Basement Bar at The Oxford Market in Fitzrovia - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great dancefloor space, great seating areas, great size dj booth, fabulous bar space with lovely bartenders.’ -
Entire Venue at Smiths Cocktail Bar in Hammersmith - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great venue, staff amazing and made our night with our friends and family special. Would book again!’ -
Basement Bar at Brix Ldn in Southwark - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Bartenders were brilliant. Venue is accessible (lift and accessible toilet).’
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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1.1 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Vault Bar at Walkers of Whitehall
on 15 Craig's Court Whitehall - 0.9 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Lovely setting in the downstairs bar for our works Christmas get together.’ -
Whole Venue at Tonight Josephine Waterloo
on 111 Waterloo Road - 1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Huge shout out to Jess, Trinity and Markta and they were unbelievable on the evening.’ -
The Bar at OneNinetyFour
on 194 Piccadilly - 1.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We booked it for a work Christmas party and honestly I couldn’t be happier.’
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.
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