20 Of The Best Christmas Party Venues in London in 2020
Discover London's top Christmas parties for the festive season
SHOW TRIP BUILDER 
SHOW TRIP BUILDER
SHOW TRIP BUILDER
20 Of The Best Christmas Party Venues in London
Published on May 7, 2020
Looking for a stellar Christmas party venue to wrap up 2020? Well look no further, we’ve been in the party business for over 20 years so we know all of the best events, venues and functions happening in London this year, whether that’s a quirky themed event or a lavish Grade-II listed building.
1) Medieval Christmas at Ivory Vaults
Located in St Katharine’s Docks, opposite the Tower of London, the Ivory Vaults is opening for a party like no other. The medieval event features a sumptuous five-course dinner or lunch, unlimited wine or ale with your dinner and a range of medieval acts such as jugglers, aerialists and contortionists! After the show is over, head to the dance-floor for a big boogie in your medieval costumes!
| Price From: £41.67+VAT | Nearest Station: Tower Hill |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
2) Murder Mystery at the AMBA
A murder has taken place at the AMBA Marble Arch and it’s up to you to solve the mystery! Join the shared party and compete against other groups to work out who the murderer is or hire your own room and have your guests play key roles in the act! The evening includes a three-course dinner, an exciting murder mystery performance and a disco to end the night in style. On the prime evenings there will also be a live band, photo-booth and casino tables!
| Price From: £72.50+VAT | Nearest Station: Marble Arch |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
3) Dine over the Thames on the Tower Bridge Walkways
The Tower Bridge Walkways dominate London’s skyline and is one of the world’s most iconic bridges. This Christmas, each walkway is being turned into a fabulous event space especially for office parties. Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal or bowl food in one and have a disco in the other, both offering unique views of the capital!
| Price From: £180.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Tower Hill |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
4) Relive the horrors of Christmas at the London Dungeons Party
Looking for a Christmas party with a twist? The London dungeons is opening out-of-hours to offer a festive party with a twist! Your group will have an actor-led tour around the Dungeons which will end at the 18th Century tavern bar where you can enjoy some traditional pub grub, drinks and then boogie into the night.
| Price From: £80.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Waterloo |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
5) Slide into Christmas at the ArcelorMittal Orbit
Offering staggering views of North London, the ArcelorMittal Orbit is a stunning event space which was one of the most iconic sights of the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. Not only does the space offer fantastic food and stunning sights but your event also includes a trip down the world’s tallest & longest tunnel slides!
| POA | Nearest Station: Stratford |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
6) Sip on frozen cocktails at the London Ice Bar
If you fancy getting a Christmas chill at your Christmas party then hire the London Ice Bar! Each event can include a trip into the -5°c Ice Bar where an ice-cold cocktail will be waiting for them. After your trip to the Ice-Bar you can party the night away in one of the venue’s “warm rooms”.
| POA | Nearest Station: Piccadilly Circus |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
7) Get vegas fever at the South Bank Xmas Party
Welcome to the glitziest party in town! The South Bank Ballroom is ideally located just minutes from Waterloo and offers a taste of the Entertainment capital of the world! Relax with a glass of fizz whilst the show unravels, enjoy a delicious 3-course meal and then head to the strip for a Vegas disco or try your luck at the casino!
| Price From: £65.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Waterloo |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
8) Step into the Roaring Twenties at Tobacco Docks
Get out your glad-rags and swing back to the roaring twenties at Tobacco Docks this year! With world-class theming, entertainment and catering the night will be full of excitement! Hire the space exclusively for groups between 200-500 or join a shared night with other companies and experience a night that would put even Jay Gatsby to shame.
| Price From: £49.95+VAT | Nearest Station: Wapping |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
9) Visit some furry friends at London Zoo
Enjoy a Christmas party like no other at London Zoo. Your evening will begin at the Animal Houses where your guests will be greeted by some of London’s friendliest residents. After the animal encounter enjoy dinner and a dance at one of the Zoo’s stunning event spaces.
| POA | Nearest Station: Baker Street |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
10) Dine in the Sky at Atmousphere
Recently refurbished, Atmousphere offers two remarkable event spaces located on the 28th & 29th floor of the Millbank Tower. Skyloft was created to celebrate the London Olympics in 2012 and with a reclaimed wooden floor from a gymnasium that adds to a cosy, penthouse-style event space in the sky. Altitude on the other hand, offers a slick, white-space that offers a sophisticated, contemporary Christmas party. Both spaces offer amazing views across Westminster and the Thames and can even be split into two for smaller groups.
| Price From: £110.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Pimlico |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
11) Party underneath a boat at the Cutty Sark
One of the most famous ship’s in the world, the Cutty Sark was the fastest and greatest of her time. This Christmas you can dine in the feasting berth, underneath the glorious hull. The venue can be set in round tables or you can hire the event space exclusively for an alternative set up.
| Price From: £95.83+VAT | Nearest Station: Maze Hill |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
12) Enjoy a night of glitz & glamour at Freemason’s Hall
The Freemason’s Hall in Covent Garden is opening its doors to groups this Christmas. The iconic, art-deco building is the perfect backdrop for a Gatsby themed event that’s full of glitz & glamour. The event is beautifully themed with grand centrepieces, flapper girls and a disco that will have your guests dancing into the early hours.
| Price From: £68.00 +VAT | Nearest Station: Holborn |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
13) Enjoy a royal banquet at the Tower of London
Nestled in the shadows of the Tower of London is a stunning temporary structure that has been built specifically for Christmas parties. Enjoy a lavish cocktail reception, delicious 3-course meal and a beers, wines and soft drinks package that will save the hassle of settling a bar tab. The event also has a state-of-the-art disco and live entertainment throughout dinner.
| Price From: £115.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Tower Hill |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
14) Enjoy the magic of Christmas at the Warner Bros Studios
From the end of November, the Great Hall will be dressed for Christmas with the authentic items used in the Harry Potter film series. Your guests will be greeted in the lobby with a glass of prosecco where the Great Hall is presented with a grand reveal! Your guests will also get to experience the tour of the studios, enjoy a butterbeer and take part in a number of photo-ops before the grand dinner and disco!
| Price From: £240.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Watford Junction |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
15) Get your skiis on at Finsbury Square’s Apres Ski Party
This year Finsbury Square is going to be transformed into a luxurious Ski lodge, home of London’s biggest and best Apres ski party! Enjoy an exceptional 3-course meal, live entertainment and casino tables before partying into the night!
| Price From: £99.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Liverpool Street |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
16) Rub shoulders with the stars at Madame Tussauds
If you want a guest appearance at your London Christmas party but don’t want to deal with any extravagant riders, head to Baker Street for a truly memorable Christmas party at Madame Tussauds! Enjoy a drinks reception with A-listers like Tom Hardy & Brad Pitt and then explore the rest of the tour where you will meet everyone from King Kong to David Beckham! Your dinner and disco will be held in the Great Ballroom with great company too, with the royal family and a couple of other famous faces.
| Price From: £82.50+VAT | Nearest Station: Baker Street |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
17) Skate at Somerset House
Somerset House’s ice rink is quickly becoming one of London’s most festive destinations! You can either join a group session or hire the rink exclusively and then step into the warmth of one of the private event spaces and enjoy a lavish meal after your time on the ice. Enjoy either a seated or standing meal followed by some music in one of the capital’s most historic event spaces.
| Price From: £120.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Temple |
| Shared Event: ✗ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
18) Suit up and party like Bond at the Tower Hotel’s Skyball
Immerse yourself in a suave and sophisticated James Bond inspired Skyball. Your evening will begin with a crisp glass of prosecco, followed by a delicious seated, 3-course dinner with a live bond-themed band that will have your group on the dance-floor. After dinner, you can head down to the casino tables and try your arm on the tables.
| Price From: £100.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Tower Hill |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
19) Party with the fishes at the London Aquarium
With one of Europe’s largest displays of marine life, the London Aquarium is a truly unique backdrop for this year’s Christmas party. Your underwater extravaganza begins with the nail-biting Shark Walk, with guests able to walk across the shark tank and watch these impressive creatures circling below. Interact with our fearless divers who will be swimming with the sharks and can take guests instructions shown to them on cards which they’ll carry out right in front of you. Once dinner is called, guests make their way through the ‘Ocean Tunnel’, admiring incredible displays of colourful fish, sparkling coral and majestic turtles. Dinner is served in the main party space – ‘Atlantic Cove’ – against an ever-changing display of shoaling fish and sharks, offering the perfect backdrop to your magical Christmas party experience. Once dinner is over, take the plunge as our DJ plays music guaranteed to make waves on the dance floor.
| Price From: £80.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Waterloo |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |
20) Rock out to Queen at The Hard Rock Cafe
This wonderful party pays tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time and what better setting than the Hard Rock Hotel to enjoy it?! Your evening will begin with a glass of Prosecco followed by a delicious three-course seated Christmas dinner in the Queen themed ballroom. After dinner compete against your guests at the casino tables and then hit the dance floor until the early hours whilst the Queen party band play all of your favourites.
| Price From: £99.00+VAT | Nearest Station: Marble Arch |
| Shared Event: ✓ | Exclusive Hire: ✓ |