Best Christmas party venues with activities in London

Who said you had to pick just one game? Host your Christmas party at Victoria’s Lane7 and spend the night losing yourself in the competition, whether that be bowling, mini golf, shuffleboard or even beer pong. Once you’ve built up an appetite dig into one of Patty and Bun’s famous burgers offered at Lane7.

Nothing screams Christmas quite like a snow-covered peak, but if you can’t get your team an apres-ski, The Curling Club is the next best thing. Start with an hour of exclusive access to your own curling sheet, before treating yourself to some ski-inspired snacks and drinks, with great music and live entertainment all night long.

With eight private pods to choose from, Lucky Voice Waterloo offers a karaoke setup away from the crowds of the station, so everyone can feel comfortable singing their hearts out. Once you're feeling more confident, move it over to the dance floor, where you can enjoy the tunes with a cocktail in hand.

This massive indoor gaming centre has classic tabletop games like air hockey, pool and snooker tables, but also mixes it up with VR headsets, shooting galleries, and even a rollercoaster. Where better for a big group of kids (or adult-sized kids) to enjoy a bit of friendly competition?

All Star Lanes has Christmas nailed with lots of great packages, and of course, the timeless opportunity to reign supreme as the office bowling champ for another year. Small parties can hire a lane and bowl away with pizza, festive food and bottomless drinks included, or you can hire a private area.

It’s Christmas, so why not go the mile and bring everyone together to make festive arrangements? Stem + Stem offers several classes from wreath-making workshops to Christmas centrepiece masterclasses using British-sourced foliage and florals with delicious canapes and bubbles on arrival. The best part? You can also dive into menus curated by a Michelin-trained chef.

At Swingers City location you’ll be transported from the foot of the Gherkin to the depths of the British countryside. Embrace the golf club theme and treat yourself to a cocktail from the caddy while perusing the nine-hole course. The location has numerous spaces available for hire, including the option for exclusive hire of the entire venue.

Spark a bit of friendly competition with this year’s Christmas party at All Star Lanes White City. Whilst vintage-style bowling is the main attraction here, you can also enjoy a spot of karaoke, with menus of all your favourite comfort foods such as hot dogs and sliders. Choose from several festive packages, pop the bubbles and let the good times roll.

For an action-packed Christmas party in the West of London, check out Puttshack’s White City location, with its mini golf courses, carefully crafted cocktails and indulgent menus. High-tech systems mean you don’t have to keep track of scoring, and can really focus on the competition. Choose from four food and drink packages with several private spaces or exclusive hire.

Set behind Soho’s Greek Street, The Little Scarlet Door hosts the coolest house party-inspired festivities. It’s a nostalgic space, with twinkling lights and a basement dedicated to boogieing the night away. Get everyone involved with a cocktail making class in the ‘kitchen’ before gathering by the fireplace downstairs for a game on their Nintendo 64.

This Fulham bar is serving up all the nostalgic house party vibes, complete with a dance floor and pool table. The space turns into a cosy and festive home, perfect for hosting work Christmas parties. Begin with a traditional Christmas dinner in the ‘living room’, before taking it to the ‘kitchen’ for beer pong and holiday tunes.

There are four All Star Lanes locations spread around London, all offering the same excellent Christmas packages, fun festive food and bottomless drinking opportunities. If you want to hire a nice private bowling area all for yourselves, check out The Loft at All Star Lanes Stratford, where you can get yourself two hours of unlimited bowling time as well as ample snacks and drinks.

Puttshack is London’s most tech-forward, luxurious mini golf course complete with expertly crafted cocktails and award-winning food. It’s an elevated interpretation of this much-loved activity that even includes high-tech golf balls to keep track of your gameplay, so you can forget about trying to keep score and give your full attention to the party.

If you’re looking for a fun party, without sacrificing the tradition of a Christmas dinner, The Avenue Cookery School could be your perfect fit. It’s an entirely bespoke experience. So whether you fancy a sushi-making and cocktail workshop or a more festive dinner party setup, The Avenue can create an evening tailored exactly for you.

A truly unique experience, Christmas parties at F1 Arcade offer over 60 state-of-the-art racing simulators, allowing you to rip down the famed F1 tracks with a cocktail in hand. Foster some team bonding with the option to team up, or embrace the spirit of competition and go head-to-head.

Prepare for a night of Buble, bubbly and bad singing. Lucky Voice Liverpool Street has multiple karaoke spaces, along with an extensive cocktail menu and a massive disco ball begging to be included in your Instagram story. The venue is designed with corporate events in mind, so it’s a no-brainer for Christmas parties of any size.

For a Christmas party to be remembered, rent out the London Transport Museum's iconic Museum Galleries. Set across two floors, your guests can experience a personalised stamper trail, exploring the exhibitions while looking out for stamps to collect. Or, take your turn in the driver's seat with their Elizabeth Line driver experience.

Tucked away behind the bright lights of Oxford Street is London’s self-proclaimed coolest mini golf spot. With three different food vendors and frozen margaritas on tap, we are inclined to agree with them. Swingers West End is designed to emulate a 1920s British seaside town, complete with carnival games and plenty of prizes to be won.

Keep things central this Christmas with an evening of karaoke, vintage bowling and festive food at All Star Lanes. Embrace the atmosphere of the venue or hire a private space where you and your party can bowl to your heart’s content, with unlimited bowling, drinks tokens and plenty of party food.

With live music, an Asian restaurant and a chic bar, this indoor golfing venue is so much more than just a putter's playground. Pitch offers the opportunity for activities while allowing the less competitive employees the chance to relax and make the most of the sprawling lounge and extensive cocktail menu

Located on Shaftesbury Avenue, Albert’s Schloss is the closest thing to a team holiday without leaving central London. It comes with four bars to serve up festive cocktails and Bavarian beers, an all-day restaurant and a giant disco ball. If that's not enough, there will also be a daily cabaret performance and live music to enjoy.

Piccadilly Circus’ Hard Rock Cafe promises a Christmas party to be remembered. Choose from their Legends Room, the stage, or rent out their entire venue for a night full of dancing. No idea is too big for the Hard Rock, so let your imagination run free and ask their team to help you design your dream party.