Cheap Christmas Party

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By Kiera Chapman Editor Food, drink and nightlife specialist with 8+ years in journalism, including bylines at The Sunday Times and Marie Claire. Last updated on 14th September 2026

Planning your Christmas party? Let's be honest... it can be a stressful and time consuming exercise having to take the role of party planner. So to make life a little easier, we've put together a list of venues that can help you host the perfect festive gathering. Better yet, these guys won't break the bank. Whether you're looking for a buffet, sit-down lunches or drinks, dancing and DJs we have the hand-picked the best affordable Christmas party venues in London.

Our picks of the best cheap Christmas party venues in London? Come and get them...




Sebright Arms London

£5 Pints - all day, everyday! and 4 other offers

Forget the office party, the Sebright Arms is serving up proper festive cheer with three distinct spaces to match your vibe. For an intimate, cosy gathering, the private room seats up to 30 for a cracking sit-down meal or holds 50 standing guests, complete with a large screen for those inevitable festive slide shows.

If you're planning a full-blown knees-up, the main bar area has you covered, accommodating 150 standing guests near the action (and the pool table). Catering is a breeze, whether you want a formal sit-down dinner, a generous buffet, or legendary Alby's Pizza. And the fun doesn't stop there: bolt on a DJ, Christmas karaoke, or a jolly piano sing-along to make it a truly unforgettable night.

The Victoria Stakes

Make your way to Muswell Hill to discover The Victoria Stakes, a historic local boozer with plenty of space for a party. Once a coach house and stables, this buzzing destination is more than 100 years old, featuring traditional interiors and a charming courtyard filled with rustic brick walls.

Their private dining room seats 72 people, or there's space for 100 standing, with minimum spends starting from only £1,500. As for the menu, you can expect everything from grass-fed onglet steak to short-rib burgers and seared tuna niçoise.

Blame Gloria Clapham Junction

Don't want to break the bank this season? For an effortlessly executed Christmas party in South London, head to Blame Gloria Clapham Junction. Catering to groups of up to 200 standing or 100 seated, this venue offers maximum flexibility - from off-peak daytime hire with low minimum spends to full-scale peak evening takeovers.

Event packages are fully customisable to fit your budget. Choose from curated canapé menus, sharing platters, or indulgent buffets paired with pre-organised drinks packages and bar tabs. Up the ante with interactive options like a hands-on cocktail masterclass, or take advantage of full event production to customise lighting, staging, and live entertainment. 

Waxy O'Connors London

With catering covering a humble party of 10 to a ballsy bunch of 120, Waxy's is a maze of a venue filled with charm and rich wooden comforts. The perfect destination for foodies looking for a buffet banquet.

For £24 per person, you'll tuck into the likes of colcannon quesadillas, sage and onion waffle fries and hot honey turkey goujons. Plus, their other venue Waxy's Little Sister has more of the same fun.

The Prince Alfred

The Prince Alfred is a classic British boozer in Paddington, serving a great selection of beers, London gins and a delicious Christmas buffet menu. Their private bar is perfect for festive parties, and you can get your hands on it for a minimum spend of just £500.

The buffet costs £26 per person, featuring tasty bites like brie and cranberry wontons, mushroom and chestnut sausage rolls and pulled turkey sliders.

The Herne Tavern

Celebrate Christmas in the warm, inviting surroundings of The Herne Tavern, where traditional charm meets hearty festive fare. This Dulwich favourite, with its cosy bar, leather sofas, real fireplaces, bright conservatory, and sunny beer garden, is perfect for family lunches, intimate gatherings, or private events in the converted barn.

The festive menu keeps things comforting and classic, featuring starters like cured salmon or chicken, pancetta and apricot terrine, mains including roast crown of Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings, confit duck leg, and a butternut squash and chestnut Wellington for plant-based diners, with indulgent desserts such as sticky toffee pudding and Christmas pudding with brandy cream.

Pride of Paddington

The Pride of Paddington is ideal for your Christmas party, as it's in an easily accessible location, with great transport links. Boasting top grub plus delicious cask ales and cocktails, this venue can cater for small or large gatherings, with the option of moving upstairs to one of its onsite hotel rooms too.

Live Band Karaoke

With tickets starting from just £7 per person, Live Band Karaoke is a great way to enjoy the festive season without breaking the bank. Whether you're organising a party with mates or for your office, this event lets you belt out all your favourite Christmas songs.

MC & Sons (Vauxhall)

MC & Son's in Vauxhall is the perfect spot for a Christmas party if you're after festive cheer in an authentic Irish pub. Steeped in history, the pub's cosy wooden interiors and walls adorned with family photos from generations of the McElhinney clan set the scene for a truly warm and inviting celebration. For a more intimate gathering, book the Bernas Room for up to 40 guests, or go all out and take over the entire venue for up to 150 friends. You can add traditional Irish music to your do for just £250 to £500, indulge in canapes and secure an unlimited drinks package for £75 per person which includes four hours of bottomless tipples. And of course, no Christmas party is complete without a few rounds of perfectly poured pints of Guinness.

Agency Unknown - Musical Bingo, Last Kid Standing, Diamond Island and more

Discounts available on certain events

Nothing brings your family, friends or coworkers together like a bit of friendly competition. Find out who's fastest with the dabber at Music Bingo nights right across the capital. You can take your pick from the City, Soho or Finsbury Park. 

There'll be prizes, tacky jumpers and all kinds of Christmas tunes. With free entry at some venues and other ticket prices ranging from £11 to £25.30, there's bingo for all budgets.

The George & Dragon

Book The George & Dragon this Christmas and you'll feel instantly at home, whether you're gathered around a table with friends or enjoying a cosy corner with family. This Wanstead favourite combines historic charm with a warm, lively atmosphere, serving up festive British classics that hit all the right notes, like roast turkey with all the trimmings, indulgent confit duck leg, or a clever plant-based Wellington for vegans, followed by sticky toffee pudding or Christmas pudding for dessert.

Their spacious, inviting interior and sunny beer garden make it perfect for festive lunches or lively Christmas parties, while private rooms upstairs are ideal for gatherings that need a little extra atmosphere. 

Ballie Ballerson London

Discounts available on certain events

Get the team down to Ballie Ballerson's Shoreditch venue for this year's Christmas soiree as they serve up one hella fun night of antics for you. Sip on some sweet-themed cocktails, delicious pizzas and more, before getting stuck into their huge adult ball pits.

The Cocktail Club Oxford Circus

On the hunt for cheap Christmas venues? The Cocktail Club in Oxford Circus and other locations are ideal for your private festivities. You can hire out your own area, with so many different drinks and entertainment packages up for grabs.

We're talking cocktail masterclasses, bottomless brunch and dancing bartenders, making your night a theatrical one. You can also pre-order prosecco, cocktails and beer.

Byron – Tottenham Court Road

With venues in Tottenham Court Road, Shepherd's BushCovent Garden and South Kensington, Byron is a welcoming burger restaurant that's a top choice for cheap Christmas parties. Not only have they got multiple private hire options across their different locations, but there's an affordable festive menu to take advantage of as well.

Their set offering costs £19.95 for two courses, or £24.50 for free - featuring tasty beef, chicken or plant-based patties topped with everything from hot honey to cranberry sauce. Plus, there's gingerbread cheesecake to finish.

St John's Tavern London

North London's St John's Tavern is the ultimate spot for a Christmas party that doesn't break the bank. This Victorian pub, packed with charm and character, serves up a seasonal menu that hits all the festive highlights, such as roast crown of Norfolk turkey with pigs in blankets, confit duck leg, Christmas pudding and more.

The first-floor private hire space is perfect for gatherings, from cosy office parties to big knees-ups with friends, offering atmosphere, flexibility, and the kind of energy that makes a pub night feel special. 

The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen

Bottomless Brunch and 4 other offers

Celebrate Christmas without stretching the budget at The Cardinal Bar & Kitchen. With spaces for 20 to 80 guests, you can enjoy a private or semi-private party surrounded by the buzz of the City.

The menu offers globally inspired dishes made from seasonal ingredients, and early August bookings get a 2-4-1 drinks deal to start your party with double the cheer. Perfect for a lively, budget-friendly festive night out.

The Barley Mow

Sunday Roast & Match and 1 other offer

The barley Mow is a traditional British pub in Westminster, where you can hire their private room for a minimum spend of just £500. Fitting up to 110 people standing, this classic boozer is a great shout for your Christmas bash - with plenty of beer and a festive buffet available too.

For a sit-down dinner, their seasonal set menu costs £38 for three courses. Tuck into turkey roasts, a lentil and cranberry loaf, spiced parsnip soup and more.

The Rosy Hue

Festive Feast & Fizz 🌲 and 2 other offers

For a cosy Christmas lunch this festive season, head for the warm terracotta walls of Elephant and Castle's The Rosy Hue. Take your pick of drinks packages to get your night started the right way. We're talking everything from fizz on arrival and wonderful winter wines to mimosas and buckets brimming with beer. 

When it's time to tuck into the good stuff, there's traditional three-course menus taking in turkey, ham hock, smoked salmon and, of course, all the trimmings. Whether you're here to celebrate with mates, warm up for the big day with family or party with the lot from the office, this is the place to see in Old Saint Nick. 

Elephant & Castle

Established in 1765, The Elephant & Castle is all warm lighting, plush drapes and speakeasy-style booths. Head here over the festive season and it gets even cosier. You'll find all kinds of Christmassy menus to fill you up, from burger sliders to wings by the bucketload.  

When you need to see to your sweet tooth, there are sharing boards of Christmas pudding, mini mince pies and plenty more, serving up to ten. Planning something a little bigger? Book out the whole basement for 100-strong celebration. 

The Bald Faced Stag

East Finchley's beloved Bald Faced Stag turns up the festive cheer this Christmas with a menu that hits every seasonal note without fuss. From the first sip of mulled wine or craft beer in the cosy main bar, guests can tuck into the likes of roast beetroot with whipped feta, roast crown of Norfolk turkey and Belgian chocolate torte.

With a sun-filled upstairs function room perfect for parties and a welcoming downstairs bar ideal for casual catch-ups, The Bald Faced Stag combines seasonal sophistication with the warmth of your local, making it a festive go-to you'll want to return to year after year.

The Fox

FREE bottle of Prosecco! and 3 other offers

The Fox in Shoreditch is a great shout for Christmas parties on a budget, with private space available to hire with a minimum spend of just £1000. What's more, there's a karaoke room for up to 15 people and a menu of delicious Asian dishes.

Their festive buffet costs £26 per person, featuring everything from fried banana blossom bao to hassleback potatoes and mini mince pies.

Editor's Tap

For a Christmas party that won't bust your festive budget, get your gang over to the Editor's Tap. Its open plan interior and bench seats are perfect for a long, loud yuletide get together, whether you're with the lot from the office or the whole extended family.

Get the party started with a buffet and canapes board, packing in the likes of duck liver port pate, beef sliders and pigs in blankets, from just £26.50. There's plenty of ways to fill your glass with festive cheer while you're here. We're talking guest ales, craft beers, artisan cocktails and a packed emporium of premium spirits.

O'Neill's - Pubs

You can always rely on O'Neill's for those festive plans with your nearest and dearest this Christmas. Not only do they have a fabulous selection of venues to hire (alongside private spaces), but they also have three-course feasts that are sure to fill up the hungriest of punters.

The London Fields

Go to The London Fields this Christmas and you'll find Hackney's ultimate festive playground, where wood-fired Italian cuisine meets inventive cocktails and a party-ready atmosphere. Housed in a stunning Victorian building, the venue offers a lively ground-floor bar and banquet hall for social dining, plus a first-floor cocktail lounge with a private roof terrace for celebrations under the stars. 

The seasonal menu offers a feasting menu for £20 per person, which includes a mix of appetisers and half a pizza per person. Pizzas feature the likes of a festive-inspired one, topped with pancetta, sausage, chestnut, butternut squash, sage, and a ricotta base.

Party with Ginger

The only thing cheap about a Party with Ginger is the price of the ticket. This Christmas, you can dive into bottomless drag brunches, bingo nights, evening cabaret and star-studded shows from just £11.

With plenty of events in and around the City of London, Soho, Hoxton and Shoreditch, festive fun with Ginger is closer than you might think. 

The Sun

Looking for a cheap Christmas party that still feels special? The Sun in Camberwell is a local gem, offering a welcoming space for festive gatherings without breaking the bank. Enjoy a three-course menu packed with seasonal favourites: starters like squash and carrot soup or cured Scottish salmon; mains including roast crown of Norfolk turkey, confit duck leg, baked cod, or butternut squash and chestnut Wellington; and desserts ranging from sticky toffee pudding to Belgian chocolate torte.

With a large main bar, split-level restaurant, and two beer gardens, there is plenty of space for groups of all sizes. For more private celebrations, The Parlour can host up to forty standing or twenty-six seated guests, making it perfect for office parties, friend meet-ups, or family Christmas gatherings.

Pho London - Various Sites

From Battersea to Chiswick and Wimbledon, Pho is bringing a taste of Vietnam to your festive feasting. Whether you're out with friends or celebrating with a date, tuck into mouthwatering dishes and don't miss the signature pho at these chilled-out restaurants.

Waxy's Little Sister

Waxy's Little Sister is everything you want from an Irish Bar. Warm, wooden interiors, quiet corners to catch up and raise a glass, a roaring open fire and live music every night of the week. Add in a helping of festive spirit and it's the perfect place for your Christmas party. 

With the option to reserve multiple tables or hire the whole pub, you can head down with friends and family or get exclusive use for your office party. Drinks served from the bar and a Christmas buffet menu mean you can stay seated for your whole stay or nibble on festive trimmings between trips to jig by the band. 

ASK Italian Beckenham

Tuck into classic Italian comfort with a festive twist at ASK Italian Beckenham. After a stroll through Kelsey Park or a day exploring the local area, settle in for a hearty feast of pizzas, pastas, and seasonal dishes - think burrata tricolore, beef brisket pappardelle, and spaghetti al pomodoro.

With starters like garlic bread with mozzarella or festive sprout and pancetta croquettes, mains including Christmas carbonara, fettuccine Bolognese, or vegan lentil ragu, and desserts such as sticky coffee pudding, Sicilian lemon tart, or warm chocolate brownie, every visit is a celebration of Italy's best.

Lucky Voice Karaoke - Venues in London

Lucky Voice is built for big nights - private karaoke booths, a killer cocktail menu, quirky props, and over 10,000 songs at your fingertips.

Make it your Christmas party spot this year and get rewarded: book before the end of August for over eight guests and enjoy a free round of bubbles between the 20th of November to the 23rd of December.

Dim T Victoria

This Christmas, Dim T Victoria and Hampstead invite you to experience the festive season in a vibrant, relaxed setting with a menu featuring three courses for just £29.95, packed full of seasonal delights.

Enjoy a blend of Asian flavours and Christmas favourites, from aromatic duck and prawn dumplings to festive cocktails that will get you in the holiday spirit. Whether you're sharing a table with loved ones and partying or having a holiday work gathering, Dim T offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service.

Danson Stables, Bexleyheath

🥂 A Round of Prosecco or Bottle of Beer on Us 🍺 and 2 other offers

Looking for a cosy and affordable Christmas party spot in South London? Danson Stables in Bexleyheath ticks all the boxes. Set in a beautiful Grade II listed building within Danson Park, this charming gastro pub offers rustic interiors, hearty festive menus, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for seasonal get-togethers.

The Piano Works Covent Garden

Searching for an affordable large capacity venue for your Christmas party in London? The Piano Works is just the place, with live music all sorts of festive packages available.

Their pianists take requests from the audience, and they even have singing waiters. Food-wise, you can choose from buffets, canapes, bowl food or a three-course meal - and they even offer a Christmas-themed brunch too.

The Lansdowne

Any 2 Pizza for £19 Offer: and 2 other offers

The Lansdowne is a friendly pub located right by Camden Market, serving a delicious combination of Mediterranean and British dishes. They've got a private room which fits up to 70 people, great for a Christmas party fuelled by tasty pizzas and beer.

Their festive buffet comes in at £27 per head, or there are three-course feasts for £42. Think nduja croquettas, braised feather blade of beef, sticky toffee pudding and more.

Be At One - Bars

Lively cocktail bar Be At One is a great choice for Christmas parties, thanks to affordable venue hire options at their many locations. Whether you're in Camden, Covent Garden, Putney, Soho, Shoreditch or beyond, there's bound to be an option near you.

There are all sorts of cracking cocktails to enjoy while you're here, starting from less than a tenner each. Think berry blitz blends topped with vanilla ice cream, white mocha-tinis and more classic concoctions like a lychee martini.

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

The Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly is offering some fantastic food packages for those who hire out its space for their festive bash before the 31st of August. Up for grabs is a discounted Rock Royalty festive menu rate which features a complimentary prosecco reception and two tipples per person, ideal for enjoying in the iconic Legends Room. For a larger do, The Headliner and Encore Christmas canapé menus can be snapped up for £32.95 and £45.45 per guest and include an array of classic bites.