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If you're on the hunt for festive party venues in London that won't hamper your booze budget, we've put together an extensive selection of the city's best. Take a look at our affordable Christmas venue hire options in London, then enquire with us for more info and availability (plus all the goodies you won't want to miss).
North London
City of London
West London
Always fancied Christmas abroad? The Beachcomber gives you island vibes without forking out for a flight.
Whether you book a table or two, or hire the whole place, its signature cocktails will soon get you into the holiday spirit. Get festive on a Friday or Saturday for live DJs long into the night.
Soho
Serving up creative cocktails and party vibes throughout the year, Bar Soho is a prime location for Christmas shindigs that go all night without breaking the budget.
Make the most of the bartenders' creativity, with drinks ranging from banana coladas to pineapple spritzes. They've got the festive food covered with a selection of canapes and a buffet spread, featuring pigs in blankets, duck gyozas and turkey loaded fries.
East London
Soho
North London
Nestled in the heart of North London, The White Lion offers a festive, welcoming atmosphere for your Christmas party. This stylish pub combines modern comfort with classic charm, making it the ideal spot for celebrating the holiday season with friends, family, or colleagues.
With a spacious layout and a range of flexible booking options in its semi-private dining rooms, this boozer can accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to larger festive events. Enjoy either festive bowl food or a three-course menu for £42, including everything from roast turkey to baked North Sea cod fillet.
Liverpool Street
Central London
Whether it's just a private dining room you're after or a slightly larger space for a full do, Bourne & Hollingsworth have you covered for affordable venue hire this Christmas. Mid-week bookings are especially economical, with minimum mid-week spend starting at around £300.
Camden
Fitzrovia
City of London
Pulling out all the stops this Christmas, Dirty Martini can be found everywhere from Covent Garden to St Paul's. Across their locations, they offer premium festive celebrations with flexible pricing designed to suit every budget.
With off-peak rates starting from just £25 per person and low-to-no minimum spend requirements on daytime private hires, planning a holiday event in the City doesn't have to break the bank. Groups can choose from cost-effective options like £10 sharing platters, value drinks vouchers, or tailored bowl food menus, ensuring your team enjoys a full-scale corporate takeover without compromise.
Hampstead
Wolfpack West Hampstead is a vibrant neighbourhood spot that has good cool, rock 'n' roll-style decor, leather stools and a back-lit wooden bar, making it a perfect party setting. You'll find a selection of spaces here perfect for your Christmas party, from the intimate den that can host up to 80 guests to the private garden area that can fit a few more - there's even the chance to take over the entire venue and devour party platters featuring pork and stilton sausage rolls. And if you're more West? Check out it's boutique hotel and bar in Fulham.
City of London
Brixton
Camden
Chelsea
Central London
Looking for a Christmas venue that's big on atmosphere but won't break the bank? Humbug is your answer. Housed at the Vaults in Waterloo, you can host your team in a space filled with immersive décor, live performances, and themed cocktails.
You'll enjoy a playful, interactive celebration that feels premium without the premium price tag, making it ideal for offices, friends' groups, or anyone wanting a festive night out without compromise.
Wapping
See in the festive season with a dash of French flair at Champagne Route. You can have the whole place to yourself for a minimum spend of just £500 midweek or £1,500 at the weekend.
Its festive menu starts from just £50 per person and covers a feast of flavours, from roasted chestnut soup and beef tataki to braised beef shin and pan-fried seabass. Add an extra touch of elegance to your yuletide celebrations with champagne pairing alongside your meal for an extra £45 per head.
All Star Lanes in Stratford, Holborn, Shepherd's Bush and Shoreditch is a fun activity destination where the festive party package includes bowling, American-inspired eats and drinks for just £40 a head. But that's not all, as an upgrade to the private space means karaoke tunes, unlimited bowling and wine for just £65 each - bargain.
Wandsworth
Covent Garden
Lockes Bar in Covent Garden and Battersea is coming up trumps on our list for its lip-smacking cocktails and signature pizza. But did you know the venue can also be rented out to fit up to 160 guests? Perfect for your Crimbo celebrations, it's ideal for dinner parties and large soirees.
City of London
Kilburn
Liverpool Street
Soho
Wandsworth
Battersea
Pique Café is an elegant Battersea outpost with a team of dedicated bartenders and caterers all working together to provide bespoke and perfectly planned private hire experiences. The intimate space holds up to 70 people at standing capacity, with dining options spanning welcome drinks and canapés to a full-shebang three-course meal with a beautifully designed table arrangement.
They have a special Christmas menu featuring citrus brined turkey breast with cranberry sauce and smashed baby potatoes with rosemary and confit garlic, which you can opt for if you're throwing a winter gathering. Or, you can fully customise your night by choosing anything from the catering menu, with add-ons including drinks packages, flowers and even a birthday cake if your big day coincides with the festive season.
Waterloo
London Bridge
Putney
Looking for a relaxed yet festive spot to host your Christmas celebration? The Railway Pub in Putney offers a warm, inviting atmosphere that's perfect for both intimate gatherings and larger holiday parties. With its traditional pub charm and friendly vibe, it's an ideal location to unwind and celebrate the season with your loved ones or colleagues.
The venue offers a variety of flexible hire options in areas like The Snug (which can fit 30), The Lounge Bar (120) and the entire venue (600), whether you're planning a festive dinner, drinks reception, or a casual Christmas party.
City of London
This trendy bar is full of quirky drinking and dining spaces, from circular tunnels inside the walls to plush corners touting red velvet booths. You'll find Core close to Bank and St Paul's stations, offering a number of different food and drinks menus for the festive season - including a three-course meal for £38 per person.
Tuck into everything from a turkey dinner to creamy mac 'n' cheese, washed down with wine or prosecco. There are multiple private areas to enjoy this in, including the cocktail lounge and your own exclusive bar, or you can hire the entre venue for up to 475 people standing, or 200 seated.
Vauxhall
With locations in Vauxhall, Notting Hill Gate, Shoreditch and Camden, Cottons is the Caribbean restaurant with locations across the city for a spiced Jamaican twist on your turkey dinner or epic sharing feasts for bigger parties. Hire a private space for up to 120 guests - with a variety to suit your needs - and add on the likes of carnival dancers and reggae bands.
Paddington
Aldgate
City of London
Central London
Clapham
Covent Garden
City of London
Found under a live railway arch, The Minories is a low-profile pub that attracts tourists and city slickers alike with its lively atmosphere and lack of concern with trend-setting.
Staying humble and understated with rugged interiors that expose the raw materials of the building, there are plenty of spaces to relax and socialise without aesthetic pressures. There are four spaces to hire, including the garden and upstairs bar – organise packages with festive food, drinks and DJs to fit your party requirements and settle in for a celebration that has the potential to get a little rowdy.
Fitzrovia
Kings Cross
London Bridge
Located in London Bridge, Redwood is a popular sports bar serving a mouthwatering menu with classics like juicy burgers and delicious pizzas. There's a huge number of private hire options for festive parties, starting from minimum spends of just £200.
Christmas can be a little on the pricey side which is where the award-winning Simmons comes in - it offers an array of venues all over the capital with eclectic spaces that are not only cool but very affordable to hire for your work party. Choose between karaoke rooms, private spaces or even the entire venue, with plenty of dazzling drinks packages too.
Victoria
If you're looking for an affordable venue hire in Central London, Bbar has a range of private spaces available to book. Snap this one up to enjoy a fabulous soiree with your colleagues, friends or family complete with tasty food and drinks.
London Bridge
Waterloo
Located in the heart of Waterloo, The Victory is a charming, traditional pub offering a stylish yet cosy setting for your Christmas party. With its warm atmosphere, rich wooden interiors, and comfortable spaces, this venue is the perfect spot for a festive celebration with friends, family, or colleagues.
The Victory's versatile layout allows you to host everything from intimate gatherings to larger festive events. Whether you choose to book a private area like The Snig for 60 guests or take over the entire space, the venue can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Enjoy a delicious seasonal menu packed with festive favourites to keep the Christmas spirit flowing.
City of London
Kensal Rise
This Christmas, host your festive celebration at The Whippet Inn in Kensal Rise, a cosy and stylish venue ideal for private hire. Whether you're planning a Christmas party with friends, a corporate gathering, or a family get-together, it provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere that will make your event extra special with space for up to 70 guests.
The venue offers a charming setting with a relaxed vibe, perfect for enjoying delicious seasonal food and drinks. Choose from their festive bowl food or set menu options - the latter including three courses for £45 per person. Think squash and carrot soup, confit duck leg, roast Norfolk turkey and more.
Covent Garden
Soho
Bringing the flavours and atmosphere of the Amalfi Coast to Oxford Circus, Amalfi Ristorante is a stylish restaurant that's covered in pretty plants, twinkling lights and colourful furniture. It's also a great choice for your Christmas party, with minimum spends starting at only £1,000.
There are two private rooms to choose from, as well as the option for entire venue hire - fitting groups of anywhere between 30 and 200 people. They offer a buffet dining option, as well as a festive set menu that includes three courses and a glass of fizz for £31.95.
Camden
This historic Camden pub has been around since 1667, known for it's specialist tank that serves lager from the Czech Republic. The World's End offers a fantastic festive menu too, perfect for Christmas parties in the main bar or the hireable mezzanine.
London Bridge
Paddington
Check out The Prince Alfred in Paddington for a cheap Christmas bash in a classic London boozer. You can hire the private sofa bar for a minimum spend of just £500, with a fantastic festive buffet on the cards, alongside a huge selection of beer and gin.
Their delicious feast comes in at £26 per head, including everything from Yorkshire puddings with roast beef to brie and cranberry wontons and pigs in blankets.
Southwark
Chelsea
The Builders Arms in Chelsea comes complete with an array of festive food packages, as well as quaint rooms to rent out for our Christmas party. It's decked out with plenty of homely furnishings such as bookcases, plush red seats and colourful artwork. Secure the main restaurant and snug for around 55 guests and look forward to feasting on the likes of Glenarm Shorthorn beef and anchovy pie, drizzled in Madeira gravy.
Camden
Located by Primrose Hill, The Lansdowne is a traditional pub serving high-quality British and Mediterranean food. They've also got a welcoming private room that fits up to 70 people, with a delicious Christmas menu on offer too.
For £42 per person, you'll get three courses featuring cured chalk stream trout, traditional roast turkey and braised feather blade of beef. Plus, they offer a buffet at £27 per head.
East London
On the hunt for a unique venue hire for Christmas in London? Barrio is absolutely gorgeous, offering vibrant, tropical interiors that will set the mood for a night of celebration. There are multiple different private hire options too, from full venue to smaller rooms, with minimum spends starting at £1,000.
You can tailor your party exactly how you'd like, with a choice between canapes, bowl food, sharing platters or a festive buffet. On the entertainment front, they offer everything from cocktail masterclasses to bottomless brunches, DJs and live music - with drinks packages available too.
Shoreditch
Looking for an affordable Christmas venue hire in London? The Library and Club Lounge at Sun Street Hotel offer the perfect backdrop for your festive celebrations. These flexible spaces can be hired individually or together, making them ideal for everything from intimate Christmas parties to small business gatherings.
With their stylish décor, expertly mixed cocktails, and delicious canapés, you'll be able to host a memorable event without breaking the bank. Their dedicated team ensures that every detail is taken care of, leaving you to enjoy the festive season with friends, family, or colleagues.
Hackney
Embankment
Embankment
Liverpool Street
Putting everyone who visits at ease with a laid-back atmosphere that's focussed on fun and great food, Tank & paddle boasts board games and shuffleboard to bring groups together through a love of competitive play.
You can book out their whole venue or upstairs bar for private hire, giving you a solid base for a Christmas gathering that involves your work colleagues, friends or both. They've also got drinks packages and festive food offerings lined up for those who want to get the festivities kicked off as soon as they arrive.
City of London
Broadwood is a trendy sports bar in the City of London, complete with all-glass walls for a great view. There's plenty of private space for hire, starting at just a £500 minimum spend, with a huge array of beers and dining options to make for a great festive bash.
Fitzrovia
Shoreditch
Looking for the perfect venue for Christmas celebrations? The Dining Room and Cellar Room at Sun Street Hotel offer an elegant and festive setting for your Christmas restaurant hire. With a focus on seasonal ingredients, The Dining Room provides a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere for your holiday dining.
For a cosier, more intimate setting, the Cellar Room offers a curated wine selection and stylish décor, ideal for a memorable Christmas gathering. These versatile spaces can be hired individually or together, ensuring your Christmas event is truly special.
Waterloo
Chic French restaurant Brasserie Blanc is a sophisticated setting for a Christmas gathering, leaning into the winter vibes with dim lighting and snow white table cloths. They champion a seasonal menu of classics French dishes, which they've adapted into a festive menu for the holidays.
Book a multi-course sit-down dinner in one of their private dining spaces or secure the whole venue for an extravagant party with a flexible minimum spend. There are also sites in Bank and Chancery Lane to check out if those sites meet more of your requirements.
Mayfair
Sem's of Mayfair at The Chesterfield Mayfair is not only an incredibly elegant and historic place to host your Christmas party, but an affordable one too. Pick from an array of spaces like The Library (which can hold an intimate 40 guests), or The Royal Suite for around 150 friends. There's also the opportunity to pick a festive party package which will take care of the food and drinks: think everything from bottles of wine, three-course menus, festive crackers and seating plans with personalised place cards.
Bermondsey
Boasting seasonal menus, alongside plenty of hire options (from entire venues to private spaces), O'Neill's is sure to upgrade your Christmas party plans. And to top it off? They are all budget-friendly too, including food 'n' drink.
Westminster
For a lively Christmas party in a traditional London boozer, head to The Barley Mow in Westminster. They've got a private room which fits up to 110 people, for a minimum spend of only £500 and with a festive buffet menu to boot. What's more, their selection of ales, lagers and wines is fantastic.
If you're after a sit-down meal, they also serve three courses for £38. We're talking braised feather blade of beef, a roasted lentil loaf or traditional turkey spreads.
Camden
Notting Hill
Paddington
Covent Garden
City of London
East London
Looking for a stylish yet affordable venue for your Christmas party in the City of London? Trinity Bell combines traditional pub charm with contemporary touches, making it perfect for corporate events, festive gatherings, or end-of-year celebrations. With a versatile layout including the stunning Parlour basement bar, it's ideal for hosting groups of all sizes.
Whether you're planning drinks, canapés, or a full festive feast, Trinity Bell delivers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere without compromising on style. Book your Christmas event here and enjoy a memorable celebration in the heart of London that won't break the bank.
With over 10,000 songs to choose from and private karaoke rooms that scream personality, Lucky Voice knows how to throw a party. Book your Christmas bash for over eight people before the end of August, and you'll bag a free round of bubbles for any date between the 20th of November to the 23rd of December 2025. Fizz in one hand, mic in the other - that's how you do festive in London.
Hackney
Arsenal
Marylebone
Islington
Central London
Hire out the hottest head-banging HQ there is in London for your Christmas party this year. If you're quick and book the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly before the 31st of August, you'll be eligible for a discounted Rock Royalty festive menu rate, a complimentary prosecco reception and two tipples per person. Opt for the Legends Room to enjoy a £63.95 feast all day from Monday to Thursday. The Headliner and Encore Christmas canapé menus are also eligible for discounts and include an array of classics for only £32.95 and £45.45 per guest.
Liverpool Street
Battersea