Quirky Christmas Party Venues In London

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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 21st July 2026

Turkey, too much mulled wine and boughs of holly at every turn - yuletide is swell, but 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 restaurants have delivered; check out our list of London's quirky Christmas party venues for private hire, small gatherings, fun with your office team and more.

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London's Best Quirky Christmas Party Venues: Handpicked By Us




Quirky & Immersive: The Christmas Party Venues With A Twist

The Big Bakes

Discounts available on certain events

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

Sandbox VR London

Looking for something a little different this festive season? Then take your team to Sandbox VR London, found in Holborn. This quirky venue offers state-of-the-art VR experiences, with eight different worlds to immerse yourself into.

Whether you're taking part in a real life Squid Game or fighting off a group of aliens, this is a unique way to bond. You can hire their private spaces for anywhere between 30 and 180 guests, with a number of Christmas packages available too - including drinks and pizzas.

Bustronome

You don't have to snaffle your sandwiches in secret on this vehicle; Bustronome is a gourmet dining experience that takes you around the sites of London while feeding you festive fare. This year they've got a multi-course menu which includes lobster or duck; alternatively, the entire bus can be hired for corporate occasions.

London Boat Party

This Christmas spread some yuletide joy by cruising up and down the River Thames. This quirky festive celebration will have you rocking around the Christmas tree to classic tunes for the ultimate boat party experience, with plenty of food and drink to boot.

London Party Boats Ltd

If you're after something a little different from your London Christmas party for 2025, then this boat cruise will fit the bill. Across the four-hour event, you can admire the view from the outdoor decks, munch on the festive spread and dance to the DJs.

Silent Disco Christmas Special

@ The Silent Disco Boat on Saturday 19th December 2026

If a bar or restaurant won't quite cut it for your Christmas party, then why not book a spot on a boat instead? The Silent Disco Christmas Special takes place on a two-storey boat, which comes with fully stocked bars and amazing views as you cruise along the Thames.

You'll receive a pair of headphones on arrival, so you can choose your own channel as DJs play non-stop festive hits. Expect to hear plenty of Mariah Carey and all the other classics, while admiring landmarks along the way.

Humbug: Santa's Christmas Dive Bar Experience

Humbug is the ultimate immersive Christmas experience, and it's the perfect party venue for you and your crew. This festive season, reserve the entire place for up to 300 people or keep it cosy with the private balcony for 25 - 60 guests. Main space tables also have space for between 25 and 152 people.

Set in the iconic Vaults (converted railway arches and tunnels under Waterloo station), this magical wonderland offers three vibrant bars and a selection of delicious street food. This December, come spread the cheer and charm even the most stubborn Scrooges.

Huski Ski Lodge

Huski Ski Lodge in Bermondsey offers a quirky and unforgettable Christmas party venue, bringing the charm of the Alps to London Bridge. Step inside a space filled with wooden cladding, faux fur, and authentic ski memorabilia for a cosy yet lively atmosphere. Perfect for private events, the lodge features bench seating, sharing boards, set menus, and a dedicated after-dinner entertainment area, including karaoke for group fun.

With full AV connections, screens, speakers, and private rooms, Huski Ski Lodge ensures you can dine, sing, and celebrate in style. The professional kitchen caters to all dietary requirements, including Halal and Kosher options, while the bar serves warming drinks and festive cocktails. 

Black Market Knees-Up

@ Cahoots on Saturday 8th August 2026 and 14 other Saturdays

Searching for something totally unique at your Christmas party? Promising non-stop live entertainment in a whacky setting, the Black Market Knees-Up can be found at Cahoots in Soho. This is an immersive experience inspired by the 1940s, complete with speakeasy vibes from the cocktails to the shady characters.

Your group can choose between a standard or bottomless drinks ticket, with unusual sips disguised as household objects and even poisons. Get stuck into their games and the 1940s-style pub quiz, with snacks to spend your rations on as you go.

Quirky Christmas Party Venues In London With Entertainment

Flight Club

Celebrate Christmas at Flight Club's festive brunch, complete with Christmas jumpers, bottomless pizza, a bottle of prosecco and Winter Pimm's, DJs, festive treats and darts! If you're feeling something a little later in the day, check out the party planning options at any of their Victoria, Bloomsbury and Shoreditch venues.

Albert's Schloss - Soho

Guinness on draft and 6 other offers

For the quirkiest of Christmas parties, head to alpine restaurant and party bier hall Albert's Schloss Soho. This place has live music, performances and entertainment every night of the week, from cabaret to haus bands, so just choose one of their seven days of showtime to coincide your party with.

Hire spaces offering room for between 55 and 120 guests, tucking into bowl food, feasting platters or even a sit-down meal.

Fairgame Canary Wharf

FREE ENTERTAINMENT THIS SUMMER*

Situated in the heart of Canary Wharf, with a second location in St Paul's, Fairgame is a great haunt for activities, full of Instagrammable, colourful decor and nostalgic vibes. Perfect for a quirky date night or group outing, the adults-only playground has got all sorts of unique twists on classic fairground games - think the likes of Whac-A-Mole, Roll-A-Ball Derby and Shoot The Clown.

Their innovative wristband technology logs all your scores for you and keeps track on the leaderboard, all while you're sipping boozy slushies or unique cocktails like the popcorn old fashioned. Plus, there's scrumptious street food from Rudy's Pizza, Burger & Beyond or Taco Collective. Looking for an exclusive space to host your party? There's room for anywhere between 35 and 500 people across their private spaces.

F1® Arcade - St Paul's, London

Turn your Christmas party into a high-speed holiday celebration at F1®  Arcade. With immersive racing simulators, gourmet bites, and festive drinks, this sleek venue provides an exciting twist on the usual holiday gathering.

With 69 uniquely designed racing simulations and a private hire space for up to 90 guests, it's perfect for teams, friends, or anyone looking to amp up their Christmas festivities.

BAM Karaoke Box

Looking for some added entertainment at your Christmas party? Located in Victoria, BAM Karaoke Box is a fun-filled location that boasts 22 individually designed private karaoke rooms, a live music stage, a DJ booth and two cocktail bars, alongside an outdoor terrace.

As well as private rooms for smaller groups, you can hire the entire venue for a maximum of 420 people - with minimum spends starting from £2,000. They'll look after you while you're here, with cocktails and a menu of fried chicken, wild mushroom mac 'n' cheese and crispy calamari.

inamo Onyx Room

Looking to host a killer Christmas party? Inamo Onyx Room in Covent Garden has you covered. It boasts a gorgeous private space complete with two massive screens, PS4 and Wii, as well as Chromecast and Apple TV for all your streaming needs. Perfect for dining, gaming, and celebrating, it also comes with its own karaoke machine, offering over 90,000 songs to belt out. What's more, they've got a second venue in Soho.

Rouges 70's & 80's Disco and Funk

To make sure your unique Christmas party ideas in London this 2025 are filled with drinking and dancing, check out Rouges 70s & 80s Disco and Funk. Not only will you get hits from the era, including its festive classics, but entry is only £18 each for this music-filled bash at Rivoli Ballroom.

WeJam

Always wanted to be in a band? Make your Christmas wish come true with a trip to WeJam. This immersive experience will see you making music in a recording studio, kitted out with mics and instruments. You'll also have a professional musician to guide you through the process and a copy of your masterpiece to take home. 

Lucky Voice Karaoke - Venues in London

Right in London's nightlife heart, Lucky Voice is your go-to for private karaoke, cocktails, and unforgettable mic drops. Book your Christmas party (for eight people or more) before the end of August and score a free round of bubbles for any date between the 20th of November to the 23rd of December 2025. 

Expect disco-lit private booths, thousands of songs, and a 'Thirsty' button to keep the drinks flowing as long as you're on the stage.

Great For Work Parites: Quirky London Christmas Venues

All Star Lanes Bowling Alleys

All Star Lanes adds a touch of tinseltown to your office Christmas party ideas in London. Offering a ridiculously fun evening from Shoreditch to Holborn, Stratford and Shepherd's Bush, they've got some great packages for groups of 10+; enjoy bowling, American comfort food and two drinks for £60 per person, or upgrade to include an extra 2 drinks per person at £70 per person. Or if you're looking to host a big bash? They have packages available for up to 500 guests, with party planners, chefs, service crew and mixologists at hand to make sure it's a memorable night.

The Thieves

Two for One Cocktails

  • Location: 51 Lavender Gardens, Clapham, SW11 1JW
  • Price: ££
  • Best for: festive fun, themed events, and grown-up games
  • Why we recommend: this Christmas, skip the dinners and host your party somewhere that's designed for play

At The Thieves, you can race your boss on the R/C track, battle your mates at darts, or belt out Mariah at 'Stairs In Their Eyes Karaoke.'

Pair that with festive feasts from Balans, winter cocktails, and room for up to 500 guests; you've got a party venue that's as lively as it is memorable. Christmas doesn't get more fun, or more mischievous, than this.

The Cocktail Club - Various Sites

On the hunt for fun places to host your Christmas party? Impress your guests with a soiree at The Cocktail Club in various locations in London, from Shoreditch to Clapham or Oxford Circus. Settle onto their comfy couches and sling back a kooky cocktail while bopping your head to epic throwbacks. Plus, you can hire a number of private spaces across their locations.

Circe’s Rooftop Waterloo

Circes is the place to be this winter, with fully covered and heated areas, enchanting food and drinks, and fabulous winter igloos. They have three stunning spaces available for private hire for up to 450 guests, so whether you want the whole place to yourself, a stunning terrace, or a winter igloo, they're dishing out cocktails, nibbles, and panoramic views.

You and your guests can dig into the premium winter menu of small plates like pigs in blankets with a honey-mustard dressing, mushroom and truffle arancini, and spiced chickpea croquettes in a chip shop curry sauce.

Affordable & Alternative Christmas Party Venues For You & Your Friends

Old Street Records

2-4-1 Cocktails and 1 other offer

Serving up pizzas, cocktails and live music most nights of the week, Old Street Records is the perfect spot to bundle all the gang into for a night of drinking, dancing and festive merrymaking. And if you're looking for something a little further south, their sister sites in Clapham Common and Clapham Junction offer a similarly raucous rock'n'roll-style atmosphere.

Barrio - Bars

One of the party animals, these colourful haunts offer a stunning range of tasty cocktails and delicious food that will bring a taste of the tropics to your Christmas party. Head down to Barrio in Shoreditch for a vibrant start to the festive period.

Exhibit

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

This Balham bar stocks much more than just booze with its own boutique cinema room, private dining rooms, a Winter Wonderland garden, and a karaoke suite where you'll be able to sing your heart out. Known for their exceptional cocktails and service, Exhibit is the perfect place to host a Christmas party that will be remembered for all the right reasons. The venue's freshly prepared food options, assortment of sharing platters, canapés, and three-course meals promise a memorable and enjoyable Christmas event.

BOXPARK Camden

Located on the bustling Camden High Street, BOXPARK brings a fun twist to any Christmas party. This lively destination boasts a range of indoor and outdoor space, with bookable areas for groups of all sizes.

There are so many street food vendors on-site, from Black Bear Burger to Birria Taco and Grano Tenero Pizza. Pair these tasty bites with creative cocktails, and be sure to check out their events too.

The Tattershall Castle

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

Fancy a party on the Thames itself this year? Then head to The Tattershall Castle, a floating pub on board a boat - found right opposite the London Eye. They host everything from live jazz performances to comedy nights for entertainment, and you can nab two or three festive courses.

Tuck into everything from hand-carved turkey to spiced vegetable roast while admiring the views. You can hire out multiple private spaces here too, with space for anywhere between 20 to 200 people at a time - with minimum spends starting at £200.

Leyton Calling

Golder Hour Menu (£7 Cocktails)

A tropical cocktail bar hidden beneath Leyton Midland Station, Leyton Calling is a cool space to host your festive event in. The secluded space is filled with 70s tiki-inspired decor, glowing lights and wooden furniture, with a fully stocked bar in the front.

You can hire out the whole venue for up to 70 people, or 50 seated, with minimum spends starting from £1,500. Be sure to take full advantage of their cocktail menu, which features the likes of a fruity Saturn, the smoky ginger Kohala and a Parakeet Punch.

Quirky Christmas Brunches Perfect For A Party In London

The Reggae Brunch

In need of something to warm you up after those long and cold winter days? Look no further than The Reggae Brunch. Bringing sunshine vibes to a top-secret London location, you can expect non-stop tunes, a three-course Caribean meal and bottomless rum punch at this quirky festive-themed party.

Fabulous Brunch Events

Keep things quirky this Christmas in London with Bougie Drag & Boy Toy Events. From festive bottomless brunches to themed dinners, their winter event schedule is packed with plenty of cool and quirky happenings around the city.

The 90's Brunch™

A quirky Christmas party in London, The 90s Brunch promises to take you back to the glory days of the Spice Girls, Capri Suns and Tamagotchis with their themed bash. Expect bottomless cocktails, tasty dishes and an unbeatable soundtrack.

Party with Ginger

This festive season, on Thursdays and Saturdays, Ginger's Big Drag Bottomless Brunch: Christmas Edition will be taking over Balls Brothers, Austin Friars near Liverpool Street, with plenty of tinsel-fuelled fun, glitz and glamour. 

Grab tickets for you and your gang and expect a raucous affair hosted by Ms. Ginger Phlappage and her sexy, festive squad of sassy brunch queens. Think holiday performances, games, challenges, quizzes and more - oh, and there'll be plenty of audience participation too, alongside free-flowing booze and a two-course feast. 

Cottons Notting Hill Gate

With optional add-ons for private hire like carnival dancers and reggae bands, Cottons in Notting Hill, Camden, Shoreditch and Vauxhall is the place for a unique twist on your Christmas party this year. Sharing menus include the likes of jerk chicken with rice n peas, courgette fritters, and deep-fried bread and butter pudding, for over 20 guests, while private hire spaces can cater to up to 120 people.

Escape Rooms - Escape London

Finding an out-of-classroom activity that bridges the gap between entertainment and genuine cognitive development can be a challenge, but Escape London offers a brilliant solution with its dedicated Educational Escape Room School Trips.

Engineered specifically for students aged 9 and above - spanning primary classes right up to university groups - these live-action adventures turn key soft skills like logic, critical thinking, and structured time management into an interactive live challenge. As teams decode puzzles and uncover hidden clues to complete their mission before the 60-minute timer expires, they are forced to listen to competing ideas, communicate clearly under pressure, and collaborate seamlessly. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book a quirky Christmas party venue in London?

For popular venues in central London, it's recommended to book your Christmas party venue at least six to twelve months in advance — especially for December weekends, which tend to go first. If you've left it late, it's still worth checking availability, but be prepared to be flexible on date or location.

What makes a Christmas party venue "quirky"?

A quirky Christmas party venue goes beyond the standard hotel ballroom or set-menu restaurant — think clay target shooting in a Soho townhouse, immersive theatre dining, or celebrating surrounded by animals at London Zoo. The best ones combine a distinctive atmosphere with an activity or experience that gives guests something to talk about long after the night is over.

Are quirky Christmas party venues in London suitable for large groups?

Yes — many of London's most unusual party venues can accommodate surprisingly large groups. Some venues offer flexible hire options, whether for intimate gatherings or large-scale events, with spaces that can be scaled up or down depending on your group size and budget.

What are the best quirky Christmas party ideas in London for work colleagues?

Activity-led experiences tend to work best for office parties, as they take the pressure off forced small talk and get people bonding naturally. From competitive crazy golf and bowling at All Star Lanes to private karaoke rooms at Lucky Voice — which transforms its venues into miniature winter wonderlands over the festive period — there's no shortage of options that feel genuinely fun rather than corporate.

How much does a quirky Christmas party venue in London cost?

Costs vary widely depending on guest capacity, location, and what's included. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, décor, or entertainment add-ons like DJs and photo booths, so it's worth getting a full breakdown before you commit.