Christmas Party Venues for Hire in Islington, London

Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £975 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 Islington, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Whole Venue at The George & Monkey in Clerkenwell - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We hired the whole space for a work Christmas Party and had a brilliant night.’

• The Party Room at The Regent in Islington - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘We just held our Christmas party here.’

• The Snug at The Bull in Angel - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Great atmosphere and great space, would definitely book this place again for a party...’

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 Islington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):

Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:

Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 40 guests standing. Here are some great options in Islington, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

• Back Lounge at Little Bat Bar & Kitchen, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 25 guests
  Venue said: Our back lounge is a semi-private space, perfect for gatherings for up to 25 people, with a mix of seating and standing. It's a flexible space, perfect for birthdays, small dinners, hen parties, engagement celebrations, or...

• Private Party Events Space at Trampoline, rated 4.8/5 - event space for 40 guests
  Our user said: ‘Great venue, great location, perfect space for a small-ish private event.’

• Venue Hire with Terrace at The Bottle Cocktail Shop & Bar, rated 5/5 - cocktail bar for 30 guests
  Our user said: ‘The cocktails were fantastic, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was perfect for the occasion.’

Cheap Christmas party venues in Islington start from £200 minimum spend per event or £10 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

• The Back Room at The Three Johns, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Good pizza, relatively cheap place, good drinks, enough space.’

• The Bar at AGL // Angel, from £10 hire fee per hour (up to 90 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘It was amazing, the bar team and manager were easy to work with.’

• Entire Venue at Astro Tapas & Cocktail Bar, from £26 per person (up to 36 guests seated)
  Venue said: We have 36 internal covers and 20 external covers available. We offer both complete venue booking and partial booking options.

Choosing the right venue for your festive event in London can seem difficult, as you want to find the perfect spot and impress all of your guests, obviously. Before you make a decision and start contacting venue managers, ask yourself the following questions:

• What kind of venue am I looking for? Is it going to be a fancy restaurant for a Christmas dinner, a laid-back cafe for a holiday lunch or a large blank canvas space to party in until dawn? Make sure the space fits your purposes!
• How many people am I inviting? If you’re organising a company Christmas party for hundreds of guests, you want to make sure there’s enough space. If, on the other hand, it’s going to be an intimate meeting with friends and family, don’t overpay for a large event venue if it's not necessary!
• What activities do I want to include? Check the facilities available at each festive venue - you’ll want a space with a dance floor and good speakers if you’re organising a holiday rave, but an office event with a presentation summing up the year will probably require a projector or TV display.

If you are organising a Christmas party in the borough of Islington, definitely search along Upper Street and Holloway Road! These main streets of the area boast plenty of festive venues popular in the holiday season, including bars, private dining rooms, and some very unique spaces. The historic area of Angel is also filled with some amazing pubs and restaurants that are perfect for a seasonal celebration. If you want to take your holiday event a bit further away from Central London’s hustle and bustle, you should definitely check out the Holloway and Archway districts. They boast some top tier Christmas party venues that should satisfy even the most demanding of tastes!