Quirky Christmas Party In London

Turkey, too much mulled wine and boughs of holly at every turn - Christmas sure is swell, but sometimes it can feel a bit repetitive. From bauble-juggling acrobats through to Mariah-esque drag queens, we're looking for something a bit different this festive season. And the city's bars and clubs have delivered; check out our list of London's quirky Christmas party venues and get ready to shake things up a bit.

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Last updated on 1st April 2020

The Murdér Express

721 user reviews

@ Pedley Street Station on Various dates from Tuesday 7th April 2020

If you're looking for something a little different for your festive bash, look no further than The Murdér Express. This immersive murder mystery experience comes complete with 1940s-inspired cocktails and a gorgeous four-course menu. Available for exclusive hire, you and your guests will be treated to a memorable evening of chaos and crime, before having to turn the magnifying glass on each other and find the culprit.

Food & Drink , Theatre/Arts , Immersive
Tickets from £58.00 - £65.00

Kona Kai

80 user reviews

Happy Hour and 3 other offers

Not your average Christmas party, Kona Kai offers something a little out of the ordinary. Prepare to be transported to Polynesia as this Fulham favourite promises tiki-esque tipples, light bites and tropical vibes all around.

Fulham , Fulham
Cocktail Bar , Party Bar , Nightclub

Cereal Killer Brick Lane

76 user reviews

Certainly not bringing anything normal to the table, Cereal Killer Brick Lane is all about your favourite morning meal. Fruit Loops, Frosties and Krave are all on the menu as this fun East London bar serves bowls of deliciousness, alongside retro cocktails.

Moonshine Saloon - Private Hire

8 user reviews

Well howdy partner! Take your quirky Christmas party to its logical conclusion and go full Wild West at this fabulous themed pop up in East London. Dress up, drink up and enjoy everything the Moonshine Saloon has to offer.

Liverpool Street , East London
Cocktail Bar , Event Space , Speakeasy

Jack Solomon's Club

130 user reviews

A benchmark for Soho glamour, this cool cocktail spot down Great Windmill Street offers a range of hire options for Christmas parties. With a great cocktail menu and stunning small plates to boot, you'll be blown away by what they can offer.

Barrio Angel

64 user reviews

Barrio Angel is a DJ bar, that combines the spirit of community with street culture. Their unique interior takes inspiration from the streets of London to New York, Miami to Mexico, Rio to Havana and charms…

Angel , Islington
Party Bar , Lounge Bar , Cocktail Bar

Bounce, Old Street

945 user reviews

Ping Pong and Packages and 2 other offers

Hands down one of the most fun places to party in the whole of London - Bounce brings UV ping pong, cracking tunes, festive food and premium drinks to the table for your office bash this year. Choose to hire out a private space at their Old Street or Farringdon locations, one of their semi-private areas or just go big in the vibrant main space.

Shoreditch
Cocktail Bar , Restaurant Bar , Party Bar

Munich Cricket Club Victoria

3 user reviews

A British take on the old German bierkeller, this quirky bar in Victoria brings a taste of Munich complete with giant steins of beer, tasty food and an authentic Oompah band to keep the party spirits high.

Westminster , Victoria
Party Bar , Event Space , Themed Bar

The Big London Bake

630 user reviews

@ The Castle Tooting on Various dates from Monday 6th April 2020

Perfect for a quirky London Christmas party, get the gang together and prepare to battle it out to see who is the real star baker. The Big London Bake Off is a top spot for festive fun and there's always plenty of sweet treats to go around.

Something A Little Different , Hen Party , Date Night
Tickets from £35.00 - £45.50
Tooting

Alcotraz - Private Hire

3 user reviews

One of London's most infamous immersive bars, spend some time in the clink this Christmas with this gripping experience. The perfect back drop for a suitably kooky festive do, you won't have to worry about your get up because everyone will be clambering into some fetching orange jumpsuits for the occasion.

Brick Lane
Cocktail Bar , Activity , Pop-Up Bar

The Four Quarters

11 user reviews

An old-school games arcade on Peckham's Rye Lane, you'll find more than your share of fun at The Four Quarters. Offering a great craft beer selection to boot, its certainly a party space for big kids.

Peckham
Restaurant Bar , Activity , Party Bar

Apples and Pears

377 user reviews

Cocktail Specials for £6.50 until 8pm

With walls covered in local street art and a stunning drinks menu on the cards, this Aldgate spot is a top idea for a unique and festive place to party this season. Book a space to add an eclectic and lively twist to your Christmas festivities.

Brick Lane , Shoreditch
Party Bar , Event Space , Cocktail Bar

Dinerama

8 user reviews

A former bullion truck yard, this two-level venue in Shoreditch is the perfect backdrop for a quirky Christmas party. An open-air playground for you and your group, the space boasts eight bars alongside a host of London's best street food traders.

Circus

1150 user reviews

A stunning collision of cabaret and fine dining, this Covent Garden cocktail spot comes alive with aerialists, fire-eaters, drag, and dancers. Designed to impress, the restaurant fans out from a stage - making sure you have one hell of a view as you tuck into Asian inspired fare.

Bunga Bunga Battersea

33 user reviews

Bunga Bunga Bar and Pizzeria brings life to Battersea. Deriving its name from Italy’s most titillating joke, this tongue-in-cheek bar and pizzeria serves authentic cocktails and cuisine in a vibrantspace…

Battersea
Activity , Nightclub , Restaurant Bar

All Star Lanes Holborn

7 user reviews

Just short stroll from Holborn station is All Star Lanes, an intimate bowling alley, restaurant and bar. Dark wood, crimson booths and low lighting give this venue a New York speakeasy feel, and with only…

Holborn , Holborn , West End
Restaurant Bar , Event Space , Activity

The Devonshire

182 user reviews

A selection of 10 craft beer cans from £52.50

Known for its great food and festive pop ups, this Balham pub is a stunning spot for a fun Christmas party. From their elegant interiors to the 250-capacity garden, you'll be spoilt for choice by the options.

Balham , Clapham
Pub , Event Space , Activity

HUCKSTER

68 user reviews

Located not far from Paddington, Huckster is a multi-space venue that's got something for everyone. With various themed rooms, including a Chinatown space, a Brooklyn-inspired bar, and Karaoke rooms, tailor your party down to the t.

Paddington
Event Space , Restaurant Bar , Party Bar

Cattivo

218 user reviews

From the downstairs cocktail bar which is available for private hire through to gin blending classes and the homely Italian dishes, Cattivo has everything you need for a cracking Christmas bash.

Brixton , South London
Cocktail Bar , Restaurant Bar , Event Space

Giant Robot

73 user reviews

Head down to Canary Wharf where Giant Robot will have their halls decked and ready to go to bring you one of the quirkiest Christmas party venues in London. Get ready for tasty treats and festive feasting from one of the best rooftop spots in town.

Queen of Hoxton

79 user reviews

£10 Multi-Venue Entry Wristband on Fridays for Colours Hoxton, Queen of Hoxton & The Book Club! and 2 other offers

From a buzzing basement slamming out all the latest chart hits through to the themed rooftop, Queen of Hoxton has got a floor for every kind of night. We suggest starting at the top, which houses a winter-perfect tipi and warming cocktails.

Shoreditch , East London
Party Bar , Lounge Bar , Nightclub

Homeboy

40 user reviews

Toastie Thursdays and 1 other offer

While i might look a lot like a living room, Homeboy is actually one of the best bars around. Bringing Irish hospitality to North London, the venue whips up excellent cocktails, along with having an incredible selection of Irish whiskey.

Islington , Angel
Cocktail Bar , Lounge Bar , Pub

The Little Yellow Door

115 user reviews

50% off the food bill for up to six people and 1 other offer

Set behind a huge yellow door, this Notting Hill bar is the ultimate place to party come the festive season. Recreating a shared house vibe, the space is full of quirky furniture along with having a basement room available for private hire.

BrewDog Shepherd's Bush

104 user reviews

Wings Wednesday and 2 other offers

One of the hugely popular BrewDog venues can be found in Shepherd's Bush, a short stroll from Goldhawk Road underground station. The craft beer specialists offer an incredible 40 variations on tap, a selection…

Ballie Ballerson - London's Best Ball Pits

When it comes to some quirky Christmas party action, it doesn't get more out there than an adult ball pit. Head over to one of Ballie Ballerson's London locations for the chance to sip cocktails, feast on pizza and dive head first into one of the city's funnest attractions.

Ask For Janice

314 user reviews

A stunning location for any festive bash, this speakeasy-style basement bar comes decked out in vibrant artwork from the likes of Damien Hirst, and serves up a delicious range of food and drink perfect for a quirky Christmas party.

City of London , Farringdon
Restaurant Bar , Event Space , Lounge Bar

Barrio Soho

180 user reviews

One of the party animals, this colourful Soho haunt offers a stunning range of tasty cocktails and delicious food that will bring a taste of the tropics to your Christmas party. Head down to this or their Angel location for a vibrant start to their festive period.

Soho , West End
Restaurant , Party Bar , Cocktail Bar

A Door In A Wall

10 user reviews

Become the main character in an immersive real-world adventure. A Door In A Wall design and run games that take place in the real world. Whether you're solving a mystery in a secret speakeasy cocktail…

Aeronaut

764 user reviews

Best Pub in London 2017/18 - DesignMyNight Awards / Best Pub in London 2015/16 - DesignMyNight Awards / Best All-In-One Venue 2014/15 - DesignMyNight Awards Welcome to a pubbing experience likeno…

Acton
Pub , Event Space , Party Bar

Electric Shuffle

248 user reviews

Looking to add a dash of competition to you Christmas party? Head no further than Electric Shuffle, the all-new technological spin on shuffleboard. Perfectly placed in Canary Wharf, they'll be powering up this winter, armed with plenty of refreshments to enhance your experience.

Flight Club Victoria

1215 user reviews

Book a lunch table for a group of 6 or more & we’ll treat you to a bottle of prosecco!*

Transport yourself to the fairground as you’ve never seen it before. Follow the helter-skelter staircase to where the fun really begins; welcome to Flight Club Victoria. Flight Club has reimagined darts…

Victoria
Cocktail Bar , Activity , Party Bar

The Trading House

197 user reviews

Go around the world without ever setting foot outside The City at this elegant St. Paul's pub. Offering exotic cocktails and tasty cuisine, it's got the perfect refreshments and atmosphere for a fun Christmas party.

St Pauls , City of London
Restaurant Bar , Cocktail Bar , Pub

Moretown Belle

119 user reviews

Half price Chicken wings and 7 other offers

Moretown's Newest venue The Moretown Belle is just a short walk from St Katherines Dock, in the heart of the new Moretown development and 8 minute walk from Tower Hill or Aldgate East. Their food is prepared…

Tropix

7 user reviews

A tropical escape in the heart of Clapham High Street, Tropix brings together a world-wide range of flavours through cocktails and exotic food in their stunning bar and lounge. Open every day of the…

Clapham
Cocktail Bar , Restaurant Bar , Nightclub

Drink Shop & Do

627 user reviews

King's Cross' Drink Shop & Do is a place that knows how to commit to the bit. From the menus and the fixings to their range of quirky activities, afternoon teas and bottomless brunches, they never fail to bring sparkle and sass to their Christmas sessions.

Kings Cross
Restaurant Bar , Party Bar , Event Space

The Karaoke Hole

103 user reviews

At The Karaoke Hole it's all about the tacky cocktails and the tasty pizza. Oh, and the superstar drag acts. Head to this Kingsland Road den for a night you certainly won't forget in a hurry.

East London , Dalston
Party Bar , Activity , Entertainment Bar

Colours Hoxton

19 user reviews

£10 Multi-Venue Entry Wristband on Fridays for Colours Hoxton, Queen of Hoxton & The Book Club! and 2 other offers

Colours is Hoxton Square's new multi-arts bar & club! An inclusive space to create, dance, eat & drink. The venue comprises of 4 main spaces; The Main Bar, The Live Room, SuperCulture Hub &…

Shoreditch , East London
Party Bar , Lounge Bar , Nightclub

London Cocktail Club Shoreditch

290 user reviews

HAPPY HOUR 2 FOR 12! 17:00-20:00

Step into any London Cocktail Club from Liverpool Street to Fitzrovia and you'll find yourself surrounded by some of the most devilish drinks in town - and their makers. If fire, bar-top dancing and outrageous antics are your kind of Christmas party then this is a spot for you.

Shoreditch , Brick Lane
Cocktail Bar , Party Bar , Themed Bar

The Book Club

60 user reviews

£5 cocktails & Glass of Prosecco everyday until 7pm and 3 other offers

Spread across two floors, The Book Club is a Shoreditch stalwart that can be adapted for all your private hire needs. Take the downstairs room, which can be used in its entirety, which sports interesting features such as a bulb-covered ceiling and exposed brickwork.

Shoreditch , East London
Party Bar , Restaurant Bar , Entertainment Bar

The Bat And Ball

535 user reviews

2-4-£12 Pizzas and 2 other offers

A temple to all things table tennis, this lively bar and play centre for big kids brings you some of the tastiest pizza in East London alongside loads of ping pong tables and great DJs, making for a unique Christmas to remember.

Stratford
Activity , Party Bar , Lounge Bar

Victorian Bath House

88 user reviews

One of London's sexiest subterranean spaces, Victorian Bath House is great for private parties, with a range of areas to hire out. The City-based bar is full of cosy corners and snap-worthy features, including a Champagne-filled bath tub and intricate tiles.

London Shuffle

643 user reviews

Pizza, a speakeasy style bar and an electronic scoring system, Crazy Eight is great for some afterwork shenanigans. The table shuffle board venue is based in Shoreditch, meaning you're well placed for a night out.

Bunga Bunga Covent Garden

7 user reviews