Best Christmas party venues with a view in London

If you're a sucker for good views, The Shard is surely top of your list of buildings to head for. Shangri-La The Shard gives you a widescreen look at London from one of the tallest buildings in the world. 

SUSHISAMBA Heron Tower boasts one of London's most memorable views, from the 38th and 39th floors of the iconic Heron Tower. Check out the incredible SAMBA ROOM too - a stunning, moody cocktail bar and private dining room that's perfect for cosy get-togethers.

Among other gorgeous spaces in 1 Wawrick Soho (including The Library and terrace), is Yasmin, an intimate Middle Eastern restaurant and bar with sweeping views of the city. Add powerful small plates, signature cocktails, and feasting menus, and it becomes the perfect retreat for elegant Christmas party celebrations.

The views from DoubleTree by Hilton Tower of London's high rise cocktail bar Savage Garden are impressive, and the theatrical cocktails doubly so. There are great views from the more intimate Ferus Suite and the Garden rooms as well. 

The Gherkin is famously a brilliant place to get almost 360 degree views of London. The Helix restaurant and Iris bar are available to hire individually or together, with the latter giving you room for up to 260 standing guests, or 140 for dinner.  

The Lookout's signature views come from 50 floors up at 8 Bishopsgate, making it one of the more vertiginous venues in this list. The location just ten minutes from Liverpool Street Station is handy too, and The Lookout is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound too.

Duck & Waffle has room for sixteen in a rather fancy private dining room, or you can hire out the whole space if you want to really go to town. The views are spectacular and you can expect a wide-ranging menu of Christmas classics.

Of art'otel London Battersea Power Station's many beautiful private hire spaces, our favourite has to be JOIA Bar. The gorgeous art deco bar below the excellent JOIA restaurant boasts double height panoramic windows, which look out onto the splendour of the newly renovated Battersea Power Station. 

Horizon 22 is officially London's highest venue, 58 floors up at 22 Bishopsgate with massive panoramic windows and incredible views out over London. Throw in top class catering from well-respected caterer Searcys and its no wonder this private venue is so popular. 

Situated on the ninth floor of the Hyatt Place London City East Hotel, PocketSquare offers beautiful views over east London from the cosy wraparound terrace. Don't worry, there's plenty of space inside too, as well as an eclectic menu of small bites and cocktails. 

A stones throw from Liverpool Street station, Los Mochis London City features some delightful views out across east London, as well as a stunning little terrace which is covered and heated. The Mexico-meets-Japan food is excellent too. 

There’s no better spot in London to watch a winter sunset over the Thames than atop the National Theatre. With mood lighting and sound systems from the esteemed theatre team, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wrap-around terrace, Buffini Chao Deck is one of the best venues available.

Rose Court Events has a variety of spacious rooms, each surrounded by large panoramic windows and boasting beautiful views of the City. Exclusive hire of the whole venue gives you capacity for a whopping 700 people, making this ideal for big corporate bashes.

There are plenty of great spaces at Sea Containers Events with views across the Thames and beyond, but our favourite is the Sunset room, where you can watch the sun dip down over the city Skyline from a beautiful terrace area. 

The beauty of a Christmas party with Thames Luxury Charters is that your view changes by the second, as you glide down the Thames and admire all of London's famous landmarks with a glass of Champagne in hand.