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Waterloo is where riverside holiday gatherings reach a new level. From South Bank’s chic restaurants to Lower Marsh’s small cafes, you'll find plenty of Christmas restaurants here. With twinkling festive decor and menus that highlight winter’s best flavors, Waterloo promises a memorable Christmas feast. Secure your perfect spot quickly with Tagvenue – explore all the options in one go, and let our chat feature help you make it just right, especially if you’re planning your first big event.
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include a three course meal or a festive buffet and drinks. Some spaces might even come decorated for the season! Christmas deals in Waterloo offer minimum spend ranging from £500 to £9500, or packages between £40 and £252 per person. You'll find options for 20 to 1700 guests.
Booking costs of Christmas restaurants average £2200 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 Waterloo, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £850 | and £5000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £49 | and £75 | per person |
| Typically between £500 | and £4500 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
Whole Restaurant at Strings Restaurant
in Waterloo - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘They were able to work with us to create a bespoke plan that perfectly suited our event needs.’
Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank
in Waterloo - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Excellent service and food in the perfect location for our small group of friends.’
The Orchids Room & Terrace at Sticky Mango Waterloo
in Waterloo - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘If I have another event, I will most definitely think of this venue!’
You'll find Christmas restaurants 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 Waterloo, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 140 guests | prices average £2700 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £5500 minimum spend per event |
The Copper Blossom Room at Sticky Mango Waterloo, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 50 guests
Our user said: ‘Customer service and food...’
Semi Private Large Area at La Gamba - Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant - event space for 48 guests
Venue said: Venue highlights: The kitchen specialises in small plates and structured tasting menus that suit staggered, shared service for private bookings. A dedicated dining room and sheltered outdoor seating create distinct areas...
Entire Venue at Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar - restaurant for 40 guests
Venue said: Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar is a Japanese hotel restaurant centred on sushi, sashimi and small plates. Its character comes from a relaxed dining setting with a contemporary interior.
The Dining Room at The Fire Station, from £500 minimum spend per event
(up to 30 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Excellent venue, spacious area reserved, very happy overall. Excellent service when booking.’
Entire Venue at Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar, from £25 per person
(up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Ichi Sushi & Sashimi Bar is a Japanese hotel restaurant centred on sushi, sashimi and small plates. Its character comes from a relaxed dining setting with a contemporary interior.
Event Space at Alaska Waterloo, from £450 hire fee per event
(up to 90 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Open and spacious venue. Great value for money with an upfront cost and no bar spend. Helpful hosts.’
We hosted our Christmas party here. The reservations team were extremely helpful, the staff were fantastic and the food was amazing. It was an outstanding evening.
The communication was wonderful. The team was extremely helpful and very pleasant to work with. The venue was above and beyond what we were expecting and the decorations were fantastic! Thank you so much for having us!
Page last updated in November 2026
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