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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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![Full Venue Hire at Be At One Bournemouth in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
200 guestsBe At One BournemouthBournemouth, DorsetDon't just take our word for it – come and experience the magic firsthand. Our venue is the ideal spot for corporate events, birthdays, and Christmas parties! -
![Riverside Suite at The Bridge House in Dorset]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityRiverside Suite
60 guestsThe Bridge HouseDorsetLLisa G.
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![Exclusive Use at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
110 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
#Supervenue
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. -
![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
#Supervenue
The Private Events Room is a self-contained event room with bar, dance floor, private entrance, washrooms and direct access to the Green Hut where we have our pizza oven. -
![Ostler Room at The Bull Hotel Dorset in Dorset]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOstler Room
30 guestsThe Bull Hotel DorsetDorsetThe Ostler Room is an elegant and intimate space, ideal for a wedding breakfast with your closest family and friends or a small party. With a decorative floral motif on the wall and a fireplace in the corner, the room boasts -
![Function Room at The Duck Westbourne in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £100
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityFunction Room
30 guestsThe Duck WestbourneBournemouth, DorsetOur function room can seat 16 around a table or up to about 25-30 people standing. It is situated next to our beer garden, which gives hirers the option to expand out into that area for increased party sizes. -
![Entire Venue at Dylans Kitchen & Bar in Dorset]()
from £20
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
300 guestsDylans Kitchen & BarDorsetDylan's Kitchen & Bar is a funky event space and eatery that is based between Bournemouth and Poole on the University Campus. It's a great space available for private parties at weekends (& weekdays out of University term -
![Whole Venue at The Noisy Lobster in Dorset]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsThe Noisy LobsterDorsetFor larger occasions, the whole venue is available to hire. Perfect for all-day celebrations and events. Kick things off with a drinks reception in our bar, then sit down for an incredible bespoke feast in our restaurant, -
![Piano Room at Weymouth Pavilion in Dorset]()
from £360
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPiano Room
70 guestsWeymouth PavilionDorsetFirst floor room overlooking the beach on one side and Weymouth's picturesque harbour on the other. Ideal for small meetings, receptions, parties, dining occasion. -
![Ocean Room at Weymouth Pavilion in Dorset]()
from £900
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOcean Room
600 guestsWeymouth PavilionDorsetThe Ocean Room is fully accessible and overlooks Weymouth beach and bay. It has a stage suitable for conferencing or for entertainers, plus a large bar within the room meaning all guests stage together.
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Enjoy Dorset's Small Christmas Venues
from £300
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The Club Room
35
The Bridge House
Dorset
Here at The Bridge House Hotel, we aim to make your wedding day the perfect day. The Club Room is a beautifully decorated room that is perfect for smaller events with a buffet-style proposition.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
30
40
Neo Restaurant
Bournemouth, Dorset
Delight in our exclusive private dining area, only for private reservations. The space is suitable for a solo dinner of 30 people or a reception for 40 with drinks and canapés; in any case, it is a very good choice for you
from £54
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Garden Studio
50
30
Pavilion Dance South West
Bournemouth, Dorset
Our studios are available for hire and suit all kinds of dance events—classes, workshops, and more. Combined with the theatre, the studios also work well as changing rooms, catering areas and breakout spaces.
from £20
per person / per afternoon
per person / per afternoon
Upstairs Dining Room
25
40
The Good Life Cafe Bistro
Dorset
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.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
40
40
Riverside
Bournemouth, Dorset
Experience exclusive dining at The Riverside Inn with our Private Dining Room, a sophisticated space designed for intimate gatherings and celebrations.
from £75
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Entire Venue
12
50
Drax Studio
Dorset
Outside, a private sunny courtyard at the rear makes an ideal setting for drinks receptions or overflow space on fine days. Whether dressed with artwork or stripped back to a blank canvas, the space adapts to your vision.
Book One of Dorset's Cheap Christmas Party Places
from £15
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Toad Hall
35
40
Charlton Down Village Hall
Dorset
Charlton Down Village Hall is an ideal venue for wedding receptions and ceremonies, conferences, and meetings. Situated four miles from the County town of Dorchester, two rooms are available together or separately.
from £500
hire fee / per evening
hire fee / per evening
The Plantation
280
280
Marsham Court Hotel
Bournemouth, Dorset
The Plantation Function Room, with medium-high ceilings renovated, is airy and spacious for groups up to 280 persons. In the refurbishment, 2 centre columns were removed and a fully sprung dance floor was put in, making this
from £38
per person
per person
Christmas Party
20
34
Escape Hunt Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Dorset
Outdoor City Hunts – explore your city in ways you’ve never seen before. Will you retrieve Aladdin’s magical lamp, rescue the Mad Hatter in Alice in Puzzleland, or escape Blackbeard’s sinking ship?
from £100
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
Semi Private Area
60
The Britannia, Parkstone - A Heartwood Inn
Dorset
The space holds up to 60 seated guests and works well for private dining, corporate lunches, celebratory meals, and canapé receptions. The layout can be adjusted to suit both formal and informal occasions.
from £200
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Downstairs Dining Area
25
The Good Life Cafe Bistro
Dorset
This Space is our Ground floor Cafe, also featuring fabulous sea views and being more accessible to those who struggle with stairs. It's the ideal location for birthday meals, celebrations, corporate gatherings, and more!
from £500
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Ground Level Hire
160
160
Mulligans Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Dorset
Suitable for groups of up to 140 people, the area works well for parties, networking events, and team socials.
Throw a Jolly Christmas Party at One of Dorset’s Best Bars
from £40
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
Engine Room
150
Old Fire Station
Bournemouth, Dorset
This is the smallest space in the venue and the only one with natural light. It is a bar style room with a small dancefloor and DJ booth or stage space.
from £30
per person / per session
per person / per session
Semi Private Dining Room
30
40
The Cliff
Dorset
If 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
from £27
per person
per person
Christmas Party
150
750
Boom Battle Bar Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Dorset
Ready, Bournemouth? Boom Battle Bar has crash-landed in Exeter Crescent and it’s bringing next-level nights out with it. Whether you're planning a wild night with friends, a corporate social, or a celebration with a twist,
from £400
hire fee / per morning
hire fee / per morning
Entire Venue
38
56
Sobo Sommelier
Bournemouth, Dorset
Enjoy the exclusive use of Sobo Sommelier, giving you and your guests privacy and a personalized experience. The interior includes a wine bar area, high-top sharing tables, and a seated dining area that seats up to 36.
from £1000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Full Venue Hire
180
380
Mulligans Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Dorset
Guests can use two stocked bars alongside a full food service menu during the event. With flexible seating and standing areas for up to 380 people, the space suits large parties, corporate functions, and celebrations.
from £650
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Bar Lounge
50
Neo Restaurant
Bournemouth, Dorset
With its stylish decor and relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot for everything from intimate hangouts to lively celebrations, with space for up to 50 guests.
Book a Festive Restaurant for Your Christmas Party
from £5000
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
Exclusive Venue Hire
90
100
Neo Restaurant
Bournemouth, Dorset
NEO’s chic restaurant is the perfect spot. With space for 70 to 100 guests, it’s fully customisable to fit your needs. The glass-fronted design, sleek art deco style, and prime location make it an ideal choice for stylish
from £85
per person / per session
per person / per session
Arbor Restaurant
70
100
The Green House
Bournemouth, Dorset
#Supervenue
The perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 74 guests. The restaurant has had 2 Rosettes and has won multiple awards for over 10 years.
from £28
per person / per session
per person / per session
Wight Room
70
120
The Noisy Lobster
Dorset
With our unrivalled location on Avon Beach and gorgeous views of the channel and the Isle of Wight needles, our Restaurant spans over two floors including a ground floor and rooftop terrace.
from £500
minimum spend / per session
minimum spend / per session
The Lounge
15
30
Rockwater - Branksome
Dorset
The Lounge area is located in our ground floor Bar & Kitchen. Capacity for smaller standing events, with some limited seating, ranges from 15 – 30 guests.
from £20
per person / per session
per person / per session
Restaurant
60
10
Indi’s
Dorset
We also stock a variety of traditional spirits and of course a choice of both Indian and western Lager.
from £25
per person / per session
per person / per session
Entire Space
75
80
The Coconut Tree Bournemouth
Bournemouth, Dorset
With a laid-back, party-friendly vibe, warm Sri Lankan hospitality, and playlists that keep the energy high, it’s the perfect spot for everything from date nights to big celebrations.
FAQs about Top Christmas Venues in Dorset
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £500 hire fee 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 Dorset, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £250 | to £1000 | hire fee per event |
| From £25 | to £33 | per person |
| From £100 | to £3000 | minimum spend 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 (July 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £200 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 120 guests | prices average £300 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £1000 hire fee per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 380 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 40 and 80 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £360 hire fee per day | typically between 65 and 110 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £2200 hire fee per event | typically between 60 and 160 guests |
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