‘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!
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 June 2026:
| From £650 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £15 | to £65 | per person |
| From £2350 | to £5760 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 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.’
Upstairs Loft at The Light Bar
in Shoreditch - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great team and venue, we had a wonderful time!’
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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 75 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 75 and 150 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1750 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 230 guests |
| Cocktail Bar | prices average £700 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 130 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 100 and 250 guests |
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 June 2026
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