Christmas is coming, and so is your chance to throw an amazing party in York! If you’re planning something big with coworkers or a small gathering with family, you will find many Christmas party venues with different vibes, flexible food options and festive decor, ready to help you create memories with your families or colleagues. Choose a place on Gillygate for a festive vibe or near the Minster for something a bit grander and make your Christmas party in York one to remember!
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £32 per person. 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 York, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £25 | to £40 | per person |
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £150 | to £3500 | hire fee 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 York, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central York, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1200 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 80 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 200 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1300 minimum spend per event | typically between 20 and 40 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1300 minimum spend per event | typically between 35 and 80 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 35 guests standing. Here are some great options in York, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Upstairs Area at Royal Oak - event space for 30 guests
Venue said: What sets it apart: The exposed beams and leaded windows give the room a distinctive historic character and set it apart from a typical pub function space.
Private Dining Room at Bill's York Restaurant, rated 5/5 - dining room for 24 guests
Venue said: Bill's York Restaurant is a perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our building is an early 18th-century house standing on Coney Street that has functioned as a major commercial street in York since the Roman era.
Meeting & Function Room at The Heworth Inn - function room for 35 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups seeking a flexible space that adapts from seated meetings to a relaxed social gathering with live music or a compact dance area.
Cheap Christmas party venues in York start from £30 hire fee per event or £15 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Upstairs Area at Royal Oak, from £30 hire fee per event
(up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: What sets it apart: The exposed beams and leaded windows give the room a distinctive historic character and set it apart from a typical pub function space.
Top Floor at Eagle & Child, from £16 per person
(up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: Top Floor is a private dining room in a pub that occupies the building's top floor and is separated from the main bar, giving groups a discreet space for private meals.
The Pioneer Room at Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, from £30 hire fee per hour
(up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: The Pioneer Room has a capacity of up to 40 guests in a theatre layout. Perfect for medium to small corporate events, meetings, and training days.
You can choose from elegant restaurants like Côte Brasserie and lively nightclubs such as Circuit York. You can also hire a stylish bar, banquet hall, or a modern event space with capacities for small and large events.
Most Christmas party venues in York allow you to bring your own decorations and party supplies. Still, you should confirm your options with the venue beforehand. Some locations have restrictions to protect historical features or require the use of their in-house team for specific setups, while others prevent using specific decor items, like confetti, that are hard to clean up or those that are fire hazards.
Amenities in Christmas party venues often include full-service bars, catering options, dance floors, and AV equipment. Many venues, like Tea Room at Impossible Wonderbar, also offer private dining areas, while others, like the Roxy Ball Room, provide entertainment options like pool tables and arcade games.
Page last updated in September 2026
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