Christmas Party Restaurants for Hire in City of London

Booking costs of Christmas party restaurants average £1250 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 City of London, based on Tagvenue data:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:

• Restaurant at Balls Brothers Minster Court in Tower Hill - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘We hosted our staff Christmas Party here and they all commented how lovely the venue was!’

• Private Dining Room at Cinnamon Kitchen in Spitalfields - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘We recently had our summer party here - lovely outdoor space, great food and very attentive service.’

• 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.’

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 City of London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):

• The Green Room at Balls Brothers Austin Friars, rated 4.8/5 - dining room for 26 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small teams and friend groups seeking a relaxed, seated meal or a casually social drinks reception. What guests say: The Green Room has a relaxed but polished atmosphere that encourages lingering.

• The Private Room at Vagabond Monument, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 35 guests
  Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, seated meal or an informal, social gathering in a contained, table-focused layout. What guests say: The room is comfortable and welcoming in its scale and seating.

• Viñoly Room at Sky Garden, rated 5/5 - dining room for 18 guests
  Our user said: ‘A great space for a small private dining event - can hold 16. Ipecaable presenation and service.’

• The Green Room at Balls Brothers Austin Friars, from £400 minimum spend per event (up to 22 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, good management. Easy to deal with and very accommodating.’

• Partial Hire - Lower Ground at Gigi's Bar Restaurant, from £15 per person (up to 36 guests seated)
  Venue said: The room has on-site Wi‑Fi and flexible table layouts to support seated dining or a standing reception. The layout keeps the area functionally separate from the main bar while remaining accessible.

• Restaurant at Balls Brothers Minster Court, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests seated)
  Our user said: ‘We hosted our staff Christmas Party here and they all commented how lovely the venue was!’

Christmas packages range from very simple, basic options to more luxurious ones. Most of the time, they include food and drinks for each guest. It can include a buffet-style feast, a canape and drinks reception, or a multi-course sit-down meal. The drinks are often a mix of alcohols, such as wine, champagne, and cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages, including unlimited water, tea, and coffee. If you want to have some sort of activities at your holiday party, look for festive packages that give you access to additional facilities and entertainment. Some of the options you can find in the City of London are DJ services and audio-visual equipment that are perfect for a Christmas dance party or cocktail-making masterclasses.

Finding venues for a Christmas lunch or dinner is easy in the City of London. Hunt along Princes Street and Queen Victoria Street, as both of these thoroughfares offer easy access to most of the area’s great festive venues. Restaurants and hotels stand shoulder to shoulder with famous landmarks here, making this a popular area for Christmas sit-downs. You'll find plenty of Christmas party restaurants near Fenchurch Street Station, including rooftop venues overlooking the most famous of London's monuments. Another popular area in the eastern part of the area is around Liverpool Street, where many modern eateries and bistros are offering brilliant Christmas party options. On the western side of the City of London, Barbican and the area around St. Paul's Cathedral are home to a diverse range of holiday dinner restaurants.