Best large Christmas party venues in London

When it comes to location, Hilton London Metropole has it nailed with a prime spot right near Paddington Station. The hotel is full of large and small venue spaces, including four pillar-free ballrooms to choose from. Plus, you can always rely on Hilton's experienced events teams to make sure Christmas goes smoothly. 

With gorgeous panoramic views of London and a range of smart events spaces, Rose Court Events caters for all sorts of private and corporate Christmas parties and really has every box ticked. Hosts Green & Fortune are extremely well respected caterers and you can plan a festive feast of your choosing, from bowl food to a full banquet with canapes.

It’s difficult to think of dining in Chelsea without thinking about Bluebird, which sits proudly along Kings Road. When hiring the venue exclusively, you can party with 650 guests whilst wining and dining on one of the festive menus.

This 16th century livery hall can cater for groups of up to 700 standing, or banquets of up to 350, and the stunning old home of the Honourable Artillery Company provides plenty of conversation starters. Respected caterers Searcys look after all the catering so you can expect excellent food as well.

Rugby fans prepare to be amazed as Twickenham Stadium is available for Christmas party hire, and it can hold up to 1,350 of you. Expect incredible pitch side views, various catering options from barbeques to fine dining, and unique experiences like tours of the England changing rooms.

A Christmas party ont he 31st floor of The Shard is bound to be memorable, and you can pack in up to 700 festive partygoers with exclusive hire of this high rise restaurant when you hire it alongside sister restaurant Hutong. You won't find a better Christmas view in all of London.

Madison is one of the few venues available in London that can provide both a single space for up to 750 people and incredible views over the city. Head out onto the roof terrace and take in an up close view of St Paul’s Cathedral, or stay indoors and dance the night away.

Toast anotther Christmas as you sail down the Thames on one of Thames Luxury Charters many magnificent vessels. The Dixie Queen is the largest - a replica Mississippi Paddle Steamer - with room for up to 620 partygoers to enjoy seasonal cocktails, Champagne and festive cooking as you glide down the river.

What was originally London’s first purpose-built gymnasium, is now one of the grandest restaurant and event venues in London. Able to cater for up to 800 people, it’s the perfect space for a big blow out office party.

This is a truly unique venue to hold your next Christmas party at, with over 2,000 species of tropical plants the rooftop conservatory offers a backdrop like no other. There are plenty of food and drink options available for both standing and seated options.

It’s hard to beat a proper British pub at Christmas time, with its comforting familiarity and menus full of the nation's favourite dishes. Often the hardest part can be finding one with plenty of space, but luckily for us The Railway Pub in Putney boasts three floors available for hire with space for up to 620 guests.

Christmas music is blaring in the background, delicious Japanese fusion canapes are being passed around the room, and London’s skyline twinkles in the distance… sounds magical, right? Head to Sushisamba City for your next Christmas party and it could all be yours.

Ditch the mulled wine and mince pies for piles of baby back ribs and smokey briskets at Big Easy, which packs in up to 500 for a barbecue blow-out. Big Easy Canary Wharf also has a weatherproof terrace that overlooks the twinkling waters of the wharf. 

If you want to organise something BIG, then The Bloomsbury Big Top is well worth considering, as it can cater for 1500 standing or 650 seated. There’s full event management available, taking the stress out of it for you, leaving you to relax and enjoy your evening.

What better way to get into the festive spirit than with a game of crazy golf? Swingers is definitely one of the most fun options on the list, with 3 bespoke courses, 5 cocktail bars and live DJs. There’s even an undercover roof terrace for those in between games.

It’s hard to beat a party venue that comes with views of the Thames and London Skyline, which is why we think Sea Containers is one of the best spots to hold your event this festive season. Expected a carefully curated Christmas menu and plenty of booze to keep people plenty merry.

If Christmas is all about the food for you, you won't find many better places than Arcade Battersea - Battersea Power Station's fantastic food hall, which serves up 13 global cuisines under one roof. There's room for up to 600 guests with exclusive hire, and each of the vendors serves up a special Christmas menu so there's something for everyone here. 

100 Wardour St is iconic in London’s nightlife scene, with it also being where the Rolling Stones played their first London gig. Now it can be the backdrop to your Christmas party, where you can enjoy festive menus, glasses of fizz and lots of live entertainment.

Hard Rock Cafe is a global sensation that started just up the road in Park Lane, and it’s loved for its unfussy approach to dining. Tuck into anything from burgers to nachos and work your way through the extensive cocktail list to help get you into the festive spirit.

Location is everything, and the Mall Galleries has everyone trumped with its plum spot just seconds from The Mall. Hire out all the galleries exclusively and you'll have this historic blank canvas Christmas party all to yourself. Catering isn't covered by the venue but the team can help you organise catering, as well as with other suppliers and entertainment.

A Balham institution, The Exhibit packs a huge amount into its three floors, from a speakeasy-style bar to private dinema, and even a winter garden complete with sleigh and snow machine. Exclusive hire means the whole lot is yours to have fun with, and in-house catering can whip up any bespoke menu you like.

This versatile space in Wapping is one of London's best known large venues, with room for 6000 people across 16,000 square metres of private hire space. There are packages galore to choose from, as well as a range of spaces that boast state-of-the-art AV. You can even plan a bespoke festive menu for the party with the excellent in-house catering teams.