Best Christmas party venues in the City of London

End the year on a high on the 40th floor of Heron Tower. Duck & Waffle’s jaw-dropping spaces include a restaurant, bar and private dining room for up to 250 people. Of course, iconic views of London’s skyline are all part of the package.  

Swing your way to success at this giant crazy golf venue in the City. Private areas range from the intimate President's Committee Room to the stunning Gin Terrace, while epic street food stalls and creative cocktails complete the experience.

Ultra-stylish Los Mochis isn't your average Christmas party venue - the interiors are more Tulum than tinsel, with potted cacti and foliage hanging from the ceiling, and Los Mochis' signature Japanese Mexican menu eschews the usual turkey and potatoes for cod tempura tacos, grilled octopus with gracamole and crab maki rolls. 

There are few roof terraces in the City of London as special as the one at Madison. For large festive parties, book the venue exclusively to make use of the heated terrace, restaurant and bar for up to 750 people. Versatile festive packages include wine pairings, a Champagne reception and bottle service.  

The City of London is spoiled with skyscrapers, but king among them all is the towering Shard. Knockout views are a big part of Shangri-La's obvious appeal, but the various private hire ballrooms and spaces are beautifully designed too, and festive menus can be tailored to suit whatever sort of party you're planning. 

This stylish Cannon Street cocktail bar is always buzzing at Christmas, and boasts a range of spaces for private Christmas hire. The Listing is light, bright and spacious thanks to large panoramic windows, perfect for groups of up to 100, and it offers a variety of Christmas food and drink packages, so you can concentrate on having a good time. 

City of London landmarks don't get much more iconic than The Gherkin, so where better to host your Christmas shindig? Those 360 degree views of London are unbeatable, and Searcys has a huge range of packages to suit all comers, from big Christmas dinners to easy going canapes and bowl food. 

F1 Arcade brings together food, drinks and immersive gaming for the ultimate exclusive dining experience. Once you've finished racing your colleagues in a state-of-the-art Formula 1 simulator, enjoy killer cocktails and tasty sharing plates within the comfort of its 90-person private dining room. 

Guarantee a gorgeous evening amidst the glitz and glamour of SUSHISAMBA’s arresting interiors, from double-height ceilings to a life-sized sculptural tree overlooking the bar. Book for parties of between 40 and 320. 

Respected Italian restaurant Bolton's has been a City landmark for over three decades. This is the place to come for Italian Christmas feasting, cosy interiors and generous, old-school service. The team is able to create bespoke menus for your party too, ranging from a la carte to buffet and set menus. 

Historic, Grade I listed Stationers' Hall is the place for those wanting Christmas grandeur, with its period timber wall panelling, stained glass windows, and armorial banners hanging from the ceilings. The Main Hall dates back to the 1600s and has room for up to 200 guests, making it perfect for big corporate celebrations and Christmas dinners.

The Hyatt Regency sits on the former grounds of King Henry VIII's Bridewell Palace, and this stunning venue is well equipped for corporate events - we particularly love the Bridewell Suite, which is well equipped with state-of-the-art AV facilities. The handy spot just five minutes from Blackfriars Station is a handy bonus. 

Bring colleagues together this Christmas with a private karaoke experience at Lucky Voice in Liverpool Street. Each pod can host between six and 25 people, and includes two hours of singing, drinking and munching on festive sharing plates. Warm up those vocal chords and get booking! 

This huge, blank-canvas viewing platform at 22 Bishopsgate boasts some of the best views in all of London. We'd argue that there aren't many more impressive venues to host Christmas in the City of London, and your guests can tuck into proper Christmas grub courtesy of respected caterers Searcys, all whilst gazing out over the city below.

The Sublime Society Room is an elegant space that harks back to the historic society of the same name. Able to host 22 around a long table, and with the option to add a cocktail reception on arrival, it’s a luxurious fit for medium-sized parties.  

Stylish hotel The Westin boasts spaces large and small for your festive bash, from a beautiful ballroom to smart and sleek private dining rooms. Our favourite is the Hithe + Seek bar, which offers spectacular views of the River Thames. 

This illustrious restaurant has been serving City dwellers with classic British fare since 1998. From intimate private dining rooms to exclusive hire options, book one of its grand spaces for parties of between 60 and 400.