Trusted by over 1M+ customers
Top Restaurants for Christmas Parties in London
London has more than 5,000 dining spaces to book for Christmas on Tagvenue, with festive set menus from around £24 per person, packages up to £150 per head and minimum spend averaging £1,500. Book a private dining room, a cosy pub or a grand hotel dining room in cuisines from British to Italian, Spanish, French, Indian and Japanese. Choose a private room or a semi-private area to keep costs down. Compare and book free, with no admin fees.
-
![Banquet at The Botanist Broadgate Circle in City of London]()
from £50
per personCheck availabilityBanquet
28 guestsThe Botanist Broadgate CircleLiverpool Street StationCity of LondonNNatalia M.
“We had our Office Christmas lunch here second year in a row.” -
![Private Dinning Room at The Folly in Bank, London]()
from £44.95
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Dinning Room
30 guestsThe FollyBank StationBank, LondonLLisa D.
“Stellar service, organized team and the food was amazing ! Best Christmas party venue I have ever booked!!!” -
![Dining Room at The Lady Ottoline in Holborn, London]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
35 guestsThe Lady OttolineChancery Lane StationHolborn, LondonPPerfect W.
“Great staff, super friendly and delicious food! Perfect for our work Christmas lunch :)” -
![Semi-Private Dining Room at Ember Yard in Soho, London]()
from £44
per personCheck availabilitySemi-Private Dining Room
24 guestsEmber YardOxford Circus StationSoho, London
#Supervenue
HHarriet S.
“We had our team Christmas Lunch in the Josper Room and it was awesome!” -
![Christmas Party at Nags Head, Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £33
per personCheck availabilityChristmas Party
75 guestsNags Head, Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonLLeanne
“Lovely pub to host a Christmas lunch, food was delicious with generous portions!” -
![Restaurant at Balls Brothers Minster Court in Tower Hill, London]()
from £5
per personCheck availabilityRestaurant
80 guestsBalls Brothers Minster CourtTower Hill StationTower Hill, LondonDDiana E.
“We had our Christmas work party at this venue, and what a hidden gem it is!” -
![Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank in Waterloo, London]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySmall Private Dining Room
20 guestsBrasserie Blanc SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, LondonWWill
“Organised a work christmas dinner here.” -
![Christmas party package - whole venue hire (Monday & Weekend) at The Refinery New Street Square in Holborn, London]()
from £2.95
per personCheck availabilityChristmas party package - whole venue hire (Monday & Weekend)
110 guestsThe Refinery New Street SquareChancery Lane StationHolborn, LondonHHw
“Held a Christmas event here for 60+ people.” -
![Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Chancery Lane in Holborn, London]()
from £1250
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
40 guestsBrasserie Blanc Chancery LaneChancery Lane StationHolborn, London
#Supervenue
BBen S.
“Food was great value for money and very tasty! Room was perfect for our group and the service was exceptional.” -
![Venetian Room at Bolton's in Tower Hill, London]()
from £45
per personCheck availabilityVenetian Room
18 guestsBolton'sBank StationTower Hill, LondonHHan C.
“Lovely staff and service, great food, and the private room was very nicely set up for us.” -
![Exclusive Restaurant Hire at Smith's Bar & Grill in Westminster Borough, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityExclusive Restaurant Hire
100 guestsSmith's Bar & GrillWarwick Avenue StationWestminster Borough, LondonNNicola P.
“The bar is beautiful and it was decorated elegantly for Christmas. Thank you for the best party ever!” -
![Large Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank in Waterloo, London]()
from £46.50
per personCheck availabilityLarge Private Dining Room
60 guestsBrasserie Blanc SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, LondonKKatie B.
“We hosted our Christmas party here.”
- 1
- 2
- 3
- ...
- 148
Popular filters
Capacity
Budget
Area type
Venue type
Catering and drinks
Accessibility features
What Christmas packages are available in London?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include a three course meal or a festive buffet and drinks. Some spaces might even come decorated for the season! Christmas deals in London offer minimum spend ranging from £1000 to £10000, or packages between £2.95 and £155 per person. You'll find options for 20 to 300 guests.
2. 3 courses (£55 per person)
2. Christmas Gold Menu - three-course festive menu for £60 per person
Free glass of prosecco for each guest on bookings made before the 15th of October 2025
• Teas and coffees included
• Christmas cracker for each guest
• Dietary adjustments available on request
• Option to add sparkling reception and seasonal canapés
STARTERS
1. Roasted parsnip and apple velouté with toasted seeds (vg/gf)
2. Ham hock and wholegrain mustard terrine, pickled shallots and toasted sourdough
MAINS
1. Turkey ballotine with sage and onion stuffing, fondant potatoes, honey glazed carrots, buttered sprouts and turkey jus (gf)
2. Roasted cauliflower steak, curried cauliflower puree, crispy kale and pomegranate seeds (vg/gf)
DESSERTS
1. Sticky toffee pudding, brandy caramel sauce and crème fraîche
2. Chocolate and orange tart, dark chocolate ganache and candied orange (vg)
2. £45 per person for the whole selection
1. Starters
2. Mains
3. Desserts
1. Canape
2. Starter
3. Main
4. Dessert
Find Affordable Christmas Dinner Party Venues in London
minimum spend / per session
per person / per session
per person / per session
#Supervenue
“We were able to decorate the room as we pleased and it was a great space for an event. Good value for money.”
minimum spend / per session
#Supervenue
“Great value for money as well, and all of the guests loved the look of the venue. Thanks again, team!”
minimum spend / per evening
“The wine and beer selection provided was good and costs were very reasonable.”
minimum spend / per session
FAQs about Top Restaurants for Christmas Parties in London
Booking costs of Christmas party restaurants average £1500 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 July 2026:
| From £850 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £50 | to £60 | per person |
| From £850 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
-
Semi-Private Dining Room at Ember Yard in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The team really looked after us and the food was sensational.’ -
Banquet at The Botanist Broadgate Circle in City of London - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Lovely venue, great service & atmosphere and nice food.’ -
Dining Room at The Lady Ottoline in Holborn - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect for our work Christmas lunch :)...’
You'll find Christmas party restaurants 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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £900 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 70 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 90 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
-
The Dining Room at Marquis of Westminster
on 50 Warwick Way - 0.5 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We booked the grove room downstairs.’ -
The Jacobite Room at Boisdale of Belgravia
on 15 Eccleston Street - 0.8 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We decided with y now husband to visit the place yearly to have dinner on our anniversary.’ -
Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank
on 9 Belvedere Road - 1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We hosted our Christmas party here.’
Your Guide to Hiring Christmas Party Restaurants in London
Which restaurant suits your Christmas occasion?
Match the spot to the occasion: polished restaurants and private dining rooms for the office do, lively pubs for friends, and intimate rooms for family. A quick guide (Tagvenue data, July 2026):
|
Occasion |
Best type of spot |
Ideal group |
Budget guide |
Top pick |
|
Work Christmas dinner |
Private dining room or restaurant in the City or Holborn |
20 to 100 |
from £50 per person |
|
|
Work Christmas lunch |
Pub dining room with a daytime set menu |
30 to 75 |
from £30 per person |
The Mudlark (London Bridge) |
|
With friends |
Lively pub or relaxed restaurant in Covent Garden or Soho |
24 to 75 |
from £33 per person |
Nags Head (Covent Garden) |
|
Family gathering |
Intimate private dining room |
18 to 40 |
from £45 per person |
Bolton’s Venetian Room (Tower Hill) |
|
Christmas Eve |
Restaurant or hotel dining room, booked early |
varies |
from £50 per person |
Fidelio Vienna Salon (Farringdon) |
|
Christmas tea party |
Hotel lounge or tearoom with an afternoon-tea package |
10 to 30 |
from £35 per person |
Beaufort House (Chelsea) |
Match the cuisine and style to your group
Christmas dinner in London runs from traditional British roasts to global menus, and the room sets the mood as much as the food. Here is what to expect from each cuisine, plus options for special diets, chef-led dining and buffets:
|
Cuisine |
What to expect |
Top Pick/s |
From |
|
Traditional British |
Classic roast turkey, mince pies, |
The Lady Ottoline (Holborn), Nags Head (Covent Garden), The Mudlark (London Bridge) |
£30 per person |
|
Italian |
Antipasti, pasta, Italian meats |
Bolton’s Venetian Room (Tower Hill) |
£45 per person |
|
Spanish |
Tapas, shared plates and Josper-grilled |
Ember Yard (Soho) |
£44 per person |
|
French |
Three-course menus, elegant presentation |
Brasserie Blanc Southbank (Waterloo), Brasserie Blanc Chancery Lane (Holborn) |
£46.50 per person |
|
Indian |
Flavourful spiced dishes, sharing plates |
PARO (Covent Garden) |
£24 per person |
|
Japanese and Asian fusion |
Teppanyaki, sushi and theatrical tableside |
Benihana (Covent Garden) |
£20 minimum spend |
Special diets:
|
Option |
What to look for |
How to find it |
|
Vegan options |
Ask any restaurant for its vegan set menu or request a |
Filter by “vegetarian menu” in the search, then confirm vegan availability with the venue |
|
Gluten-free |
Most restaurants can adapt their festive menu; |
Ask the venue directly when you send your enquiry |
|
Chef-led / luxury |
Multi-course tasting menus, fine wines and attentive tableside service in an upscale private dining room |
Browse the luxury filter or restaurants for special occasions |
|
Buffet for large teams |
Standing or seated buffet with a wide selection, ideal |
Filter by “whole venue” and ask the venue for its festive buffet pricing per head |
For a different setting, browse private dining rooms, rooftop restaurants, quirky restaurants or group dining.
Where to book by London neighbourhood
The strongest areas for a festive meal are the City and Holborn for corporate dinners, Covent Garden and Soho for something central and lively, and Waterloo for riverside dining. Each is close to the season’s lights and markets. A top pick in each:
- City of London: professional restaurants for the office do, near Leadenhall Market’s decorated Victorian arcade. Top pick: The Botanist Broadgate Circle, British-European fare, from £50 per person for up to 40.
- Holborn: private dining rooms a step from the West End lights. Top pick: The Lady Ottoline, a festive British pub dining room from £1,500 minimum spend for up to 35.
- Covent Garden: relaxed, central meals near the Piazza’s tree and the Seven Dials lights. Top pick: Nags Head, a lively British pub from £33 per person for up to 75.
- Soho: modern restaurants by the Carnaby and Regent Street displays. Top pick: Ember Yard, Spanish and modern, from £44 per person.
- Waterloo: French dining by the river. Top pick: Brasserie Blanc Southbank, from £46.50 per person for up to 60.
More areas: Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Shoreditch, London Bridge, Mayfair and Canary Wharf.
When should you book your Christmas dinner?
It depends on the size of your group. For work dinners and larger parties of 50 or more, book from early autumn to secure the best private dining rooms and prime Friday or Saturday dates. For a meal with friends or family, the best spots go quickly too, so aim to book by early December at the latest to get the restaurant and date you want.
Which night do most people book for Christmas dinner?
Thursday has been the most-requested party night for years, but 2026 data shows a clear shift: Friday is now the most popular night for the first time.
| Day of the Week |
2025 |
2026 (so far) |
|
Thursday share |
33.5% |
31.3% |
|
Friday share |
33.0% |
43.8% |
|
Saturday share |
12.9% |
13.1% |
Friday’s share jumped more than ten percentage points year on year, while Thursday dipped. Saturday continues to grow steadily. If your group prefers a Friday, book early.
(2026 is early-season data and may shift as more bookings land. Tagvenue data, July 2026.)
What about Christmas packages at restaurants?
If you do not have much time to plan, a Christmas package bundles the room, a set menu and often drinks into one booking.
Many London restaurants offer these, typically from £45 to £120 per person, and some include crackers, decorations or a welcome drink. On the dinner venues page you can already see packages from places like The Botanist Broadgate Circle (from £50 per person for two or three courses), Bolton’s Venetian Room (£45 for a three-course silver menu) and Fidelio Vienna Salon (£65 for a classic festive menu with crackers and teas).
Browse more Christmas party packages in London to compare what is included.
How do you choose the right Christmas dinner venue?
Run through this checklist before you book. Each point has something concrete to check:
- Cuisine and menu: pick a set festive menu or a cuisine your group will love, from British roasts to Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese or Indian.
- Budget per head: expect £50 to £60 per person on average, with set menus from about £24; confirm what each course and any drinks add.
- Dietary needs: check vegetarian, halal, vegan and gluten-free options up front, as festive menus vary.
- Private or semi-private: a private dining room gives you the space to yourselves; a semi-private area keeps costs down for smaller groups.
- Area and transport: pick somewhere near a tube station your guests can reach easily in December.
- What the package includes: confirm courses, drinks, decorations and any room hire or minimum spend before you commit.
Christmas Day, or a festive meal in the run-up?
Most festive bookings are meals in the weeks before Christmas, when set menus and private rooms are widely available. If you want to dine on Christmas Day itself, confirm the restaurant is open, as many close or run a limited service. For a party rather than a sit-down meal, see Christmas party venues in London or Christmas party packages.
People also search for
Christmas Party Restaurants in nearby suburbs
Christmas Party Restaurants in other cities
Verified Reviews of Christmas Party Restaurants in London
Event planning ideas in London
Page last updated in July 2026
To provide you with relevant information, our pages are refreshed using an algorithm that aggregates real-time data, including bookings, reviews, and venue updates.