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Top Christmas Venues in Dorset
Looking for Christmas party venues in Dorset? Book a private space with panoramic views of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, where you can toast to the season with local sparkling wine as the waves crash below. Or, go for a party deep in the countryside, where roaring fires and hearty feasts set the scene for a Dickensian-style gathering. If you're near Poole, keep an eye out for Santa arriving by boat! Check out our top picks right here. Happy holidays!
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![Room 2 at Barbara's Bier Haus Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £1650
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRoom 2
300 guestsBarbara's Bier Haus BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetWith four unique spaces – Bar 1, Bar 2, Bar 3, and our epic Karaoke Room – all on the ground floor, the space is perfect for Christmas parties, alternative meeting spots, staff socials, after-work drinks, birthdays, celebrations -
![Entire Venue at Dylans Kitchen & Bar in Dorset]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsDylans Kitchen & BarDorsetSSam
“All went as expected. Free overnight parking , collection of cars anytime on the Sunday.” -
![Christmas Party at Escape Hunt Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £38
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityChristmas Party
34 guestsEscape Hunt BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetChristmas Party is a shared space at Escape Hunt Bournemouth that functions as a compact lounge area organised around low tables and casual seating, designed for small-group socialising. -
![The Barn at Ye Olde George Christchurch in Dorset]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barn
65 guestsYe Olde George ChristchurchDorset
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PPete W.
“The staff were so helpful and made sure that we could set up our quiz, display our photos and play our music.” -
![Riverside Suite at The Bridge House in Dorset]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityRiverside Suite
60 guestsThe Bridge HouseDorsetLLisa G.
“The Club Room was a great choice for our party.” -
![Exclusive Use at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
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With the exclusive use, you have an acces to: -Arbor Restaurant with large curved windows and stylish design offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests. -
![Ostler Room at The Bull Hotel Dorset in Dorset]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOstler Room
30 guestsThe Bull Hotel DorsetDorsetOstler Room is a private dining room in The Bull Hotel Dorset characterised by a compact, adaptable layout. Design: The Ostler Room pairs dark wood panelling and carpet with contemporary white chairs and low pendant lights, -
![Exclusive Use at Durley Dean Hotel in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £2200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsDurley Dean HotelBournemouth, DorsetExclusive Use is a private dining space in the Durley Dean Hotel and presents a restaurant-style dining room laid out for formal table service. Design: The room pairs high ceilings and moulded cornices with patterned carpet, -
![Semi Private Dining Room at The Cliff in Dorset]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi Private Dining Room
40 guestsThe CliffDorsetIf you’re looking for a real country pub experience in Dorset, then pay a visit to Poole. The Cliff is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own courtyard and garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque -
![Private Room at Vicolo in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £200
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityPrivate Room
40 guestsVicoloBournemouth, DorsetVicolo offers a versatile event setting, made for intimate gatherings, celebrations, or corporate functions, where you can enjoy the use of a private dedicated space for your events. -
![Mauretania Suite at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMauretania Suite
160 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouth, DorsetThis room has the capacity to accommodate up to 200 people. Ideal for Christmas parties, Wedding receptions & Birthday Parties as well as Conferences and Meetings. -
![Private Events Room at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Events Room
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
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Private Events Room is a Function Room in The Green House that provides a flexible, AV-ready layout suitable for combined seated dining and socialising.
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What Christmas packages are available in Dorset?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Dorset offer packages between £27 and £47.50 per person. You'll find options for 60 to 750 guests.
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
VELOUTÉ de CÉLERI-RAVE RÔTI ve
Roasted celeriac soup, Granny Smith apple, parsley oil
TERRINE de JARRET de PORC aux PRUNEAUX
Ham hock & prune terrine, pear chutney, garlic croutons, cornichons
COCKTAIL de CREVETTES et AVOCAT
Prawn cocktail & avocado, king prawn, Marie Rose dressing, prawn toast
SOUFFLÉ au CASHEL BLUE v
Cashel Blue soufflé, apple, celery & apricot salad, walnut dressing
MAIN COURSES
CONFIT de CUISSE de CANARD
Duck leg confit, haricot bean cassoulet, Toulouse sausage
TARTE à L’OIGNON ve
French onion tart, rosemary vinaigrette, chicory, roquette
DINDE de NOËL
Free-range turkey, honey-roasted parsnip, carrot, celeriac purée,
Brussels sprouts, rissole potatoes, cranberry compote, Port jus
DAURADE POÊLÉE
Pan-fried sea bream, prawn potatoes, buttered kale, prawn butter
FEUILLETÉ EN CROÛTE aux CHAMPIGNONS,
CHÂTAIGNES et ARTICHAUTS ve
Mushroom, chestnut & artichoke en croute, wild mushrooms & truffle sauce, hazelnuts
SIDE
FIVE PIGS IN BLANKETS +6.95 supplement
DESSERTS
PUDDING DE BRIOCHE à l a CLÉMENTINE v
Clementine brioche bread & butter pudding, brandy anglaise, vanilla ice cream
CRÉMEUX au CHOCOLAT NOIR v
Dark chocolate crémeux, tonka bean chantilly, poached Amarena cherries, grué de cacao tuile
MOUSSE au CASSIS ve
Blackcurrant mousse, poached blackcurrants, tuile
ASSORTIMENT de GLACES v (ve without gavot te biscuit)
Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream selection, Gavotte biscuit
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
FAQs about Top Christmas Venues in Dorset
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £30 per person. 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 Dorset, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £25 | to £33 | per person |
| From £100 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £200 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
You'll find Christmas party venues 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 Dorset, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £200 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average £360 hire fee per day | typically between 65 and 110 guests |
| Bar | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 55 and 300 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £2200 hire fee per event | typically between 60 and 160 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Function Room at The Duck Westbourne, rated 4.5/5 - function room for 30 guests
Venue said: It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. The function room is fitted with a 50-inch TV, sound bar, free WiFi and is available for booking... -
Garden Studio at Pavilion Dance South West, rated 5/5 - dance studio for 50 guests
Venue said: Our studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. -
Private Dining Room at Riverside, rated 5/5 - dining room for 40 guests
Venue said: Riverside is a riverside pub that pairs a classic British menu with waterside dining in a garden and conservatory setting. Venue highlights: The venue offers in-house catering across a British menu that includes extensive...
Cheap Christmas party venues in Dorset start from £350 hire fee per day or £100 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Mauretania Suite at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine, from £350 hire fee per day (up to 160 guests seated)
Venue said: Our largest conference room is situated on the lower ground floor with level access, private external entrance from the car park and cloakroom, is climate controlled, has its own bar (if required), toilets & a mobility access... -
Function Room at The Duck Westbourne, from £100 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. The function room is fitted with a 50-inch TV, sound bar, free WiFi and is available for booking... -
Upstairs Dining Room at The Good Life Cafe Bistro, from £20 per person (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: This space can cater up to 25 people, features beautiful sea views being right on the esplanade, and offers a quieter, more relaxed space than our main cafe, with afternoon tea, lunch, and dinner services available.
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