‘Tis the season to spread joy and get together with friends, family, and officemates. Christmastime is the best time of the year to gather and celebrate the past year and recharge your batteries for the next. East London has world class Christmas party venues which will make this year’s celebration one to remember. In East London, the diverse Christmas party venues in Whitechapel’s unique spaces, Hackney’s trendy spots like Dalston, and Stratford’s stunning business-friendly locations make choosing the perfect festive venue exciting yet manageable. Browse through our listings of some of the best Christmas party spaces this part of the city has to offer, and book with Tagvenue today! Merry Christmas!
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 East London offer minimum spend ranging from £500 to £8000, or packages between £7.50 and £500 per person. You'll find options for 15 to 700 guests.
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £1200 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 East London, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £500 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £10 | to £75 | per person |
| From £500 | to £3000 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Main Bar and Mezzanine at Trapeze Bar
in Shoreditch - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Perfect Christmas Party..Thank you all...’
Function Suite at The Dickens Inn
in Wapping - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, very attentive, Christmas Decor fabulous, very accommodating.’
Uptown Bar at Barrio Shoreditch
in Shoreditch - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great communication and great venue!’
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 East London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 70 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 170 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 160 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 250 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £700 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 180 guests |
| Lounge | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £850 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 200 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 70 guests standing. Here are some great options in East London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Cecconi's Private Room at Cecconi's Shoreditch, rated 5/5 - function room for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Everything. The two archis who took care of us were so kind and on point the whole night!’
The Underground Speakeasy at Apples & Pears, rated 5/5 - bar for 60 guests
Our user said: ‘Great venue for a private party, dedicated area with bar and option for music.’
Christmas Extravaganza at Trapeze Bar, rated 4.9/5 - lounge for 60 guests
Venue said: Overlooking the Main Bar and dance floor area, the Mezzanine area is a great space for a smaller private event. The exclusive Mezzanine comes with its own private bar, and a plasma TV, and has a capacity of 60 guests.
Cheap Christmas party venues in East London start from £200 hire fee per day or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Aura X Basement Bar at Aura X, from £200 hire fee per day
(up to 180 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘It was easy to book and the venue was a nice size. It is also good that you can bring your own food and music.’
Tank Area 1 Semi Private at Burdock, from £10 per person
(up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue for a group of 20. We had a section roped off near the bar and window with sofa.’
Behind the Curtains at Cottons Shoreditch, from £350 minimum spend per event
(up to 21 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The club was such a spacious, well decorated space for any type of party.’
It may seem like a far fetched idea, but you will be surprised that you can book a Christmas dinner party space without putting money down up front. Minimum spend venues are venues that you hire for free, but that require you to buy a certain amount of food and drinks over the course of your party. If your holiday party is going to be on the bigger side, these are the best way to keep per person spending as low as possible.
Page last updated in September 2026
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