Christmas Party Venues for Hire in Southwark, London

Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £1750 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 Southwark, based on Tagvenue data:

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

• Whole Venue at Prosecco House in Southwark - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘It was a great Christmas Party, definitely recommend!’

• Thomas Doggett’s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge in South Bank - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The service was ok, especially young lady, she worked hard to make things work. Most of us liked the food too!’

• Basement Bar at Brix Ldn in Southwark - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Brix basement bar was a fantastic venue hire for my husbands 40th birthday.’

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

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

Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 75 guests standing. Here are some great options in Southwark, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Lounge Bar at Brix Ldn, rated 4.7/5 - lounge for 60 guests
  Our user said: ‘Hired out the smaller (piano) room at Brix for my 30th venue and was absolutely over the moon.’

• The Secret Drawing Room at BFI Southbank, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 40 guests
  Venue said: The Drawing Room is a Function Room in BFI Southbank, a secluded, curtain-separated private space that reads like a small, theatre-style library. Design: The room features tall book-lined shelving, deep red walls and herringbone...

• Call Me Mr Lucky at The Breakfast Club London Bridge, rated 4.6/5 - cocktail bar for 75 guests
  Our user said: ‘The bar is a really cool space with private booths and a space around the bar.’

Cheap Christmas party venues in Southwark start from £450 hire fee per event or £500 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Event Space at Alaska Waterloo, from £450 hire fee per event (up to 120 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘Open and spacious venue. Great value for money with an upfront cost and no bar spend. Helpful hosts.’

• The Copper Blossom Room at Sticky Mango Waterloo, from £500 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘If I have another event, I will most definitely think of this venue!’

• The London Bridge Arches at Glaziers Hall Limited, from £4000 hire fee per day (up to 110 guests standing)
  Venue said: Featuring the exposed Sir John Rennie's London Bridge, our newest event space showcases three restored Georgian brick arches, a grade listed York stone floor and a bespoke wine cellar.

We recommend starting your search along the Thames, where you can easily find the most Christmas party venues. Here you can find a plethora of venues near Blackfriars Bridge, Southwark Bridge, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. These festive venues are usually restaurants and bars, often with a riverfront view or overlooking some of London’s most famous landmarks. You can even hire a boat for your party in this area! The main roads of the borough, including Southwark Street and Borough High Street, feature a versatile mix of venues, so they’re a great place to search. Bermondsey is a great area for beer-lovers, with multiple breweries and taprooms that are ideal for a boozy celebration. For those of you who wish to move a bit further away from the city centre to escape the hustle and bustle, we recommend checking out the Christmas event venues available in Peckham and Camberwell.