Best large Christmas party venues in London

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.

With three separate event spaces, landscaped gardens and courtyards, as well as 31 en-suite bedrooms, Elm Grove is hardly short on space. The Lime Tree Suite is a particular favourite, with room for up to 150 guests for a standing reception. Here, you'll find floor-to-ceiling windows for plenty of natural light, as well as sprawling views.

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. 

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.

Make your Christmas magical with a party on the banks of the River Thames. The Wharf in Teddington is perfect for groups of up to 300 (if you hire the whole venue) and is ready to host the party of the year with festive menus, drinks packages, music and more!  

A Grade I-listed Georgian townhouse, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a traditional Christmas dinner experience with all the trimmings. Catering for up to 200 people, the venue will serve turkey alongside pescatarian and vegetarian options, along with mince pies, crackers, festive music, and lots of prosecco and wine.

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.

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.

Hampton Court Palace has seen its fair share of historic galas and banquets, and now offers a sprawling spot for your upcoming festivities. The Great Hall is especially grand, and can host up to 400, whilst the Marquees are available for a reception of up to 3,000 guests.

Home to some of England’s most famous royals, Kensington Palace is a striking venue for those looking to pull out all of the stops this winter. There are several luxurious spaces to choose from, but our favourite is the historic Orangery, which can accommodate up to 300 guests.

Good news! Hilton Park Lane is home to one of the capital’s largest ballrooms with space for over a thousand people. Make this year’s festive bash a night to remember complete with stunning decorations, live entertainment and a seasonal feast cooked by its award-winning chefs.  

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. 

Located in Battersea Power Station, No. 29 offers striking views of the Thames, and can accommodate an eye-watering 450 guests, as well as offering more intimate spaces. The Christmas set menu is lavish, and you can even spring for a personal cocktail bar with private mixologist on hand.

On the hunt for a fun and cool Christmas party venue? You can hire posh kebab purveyors Le Bab in its entirety for groups of up to 500! This trendy restaurant offers customisable menus and drinks packages, from kebabs to traditional Christmas fare, and is equipped to host everything from office parties to festive lunches with friends.  

Part of The Hive football centre and events space, the Amber Suite is the ideal choice for large-scale corporate parties, accommodating up to 600 guests. Their basic package includes canape and cocktail reception, a three-course meal, and half a bottle of wine per person, and any and all seasonal celebration needs can be accommodated.

An intimate townhouse in the heart of Covent Garden, the storied 3 Henrietta Street offers a range of event spaces, including a Tiki-influenced cocktail bar for canapes, a bistro for hearty British Christmas classics, and an upstairs reception room to keep the party going.

Indulge in a three-course festive feast, free-flowing drinks and music from a resident DJ at Park Plaza. The Ballroom can hold up to 450 people for dinner and has a separate private foyer attached to it for pre-party drinks.  

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.

Allianz Stadium – the home of rugby – boasts a wealth of spaces and party packages for large groups, and if you’re lucky you might even benefit from views of the famous pitch. Check out its premium event space The Lock, or for more casual events, the Union Ale House offers a relaxed pub vibe.  

Looking for a venue in Kensington? Located on the corner of Kensington Gardens, this contemporary hotel can host groups of more than 400 in its impressive Palace Suite. The space boasts its own private entrance for extra exclusivity, and of course there's a ton of space for eating, drinking and dancing, 

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Nestled beneath Swan at the Globe is the Underglobe, a subterranean space ready to host an evening of merrymaking this Christmas for groups of up to 350. This immersive space is dressed to the nines for the festive season, and there’s always a theme: this year it’s ‘Into the Woods’.  

Living up to its artistic name, the branch of art'otel in the historic Battersea Power Station has a range of event spaces decked out in unique artwork, catering to your every need. Choose from larger function rooms with views of the famous chimneys, or more intimate private dining spaces catered by Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sá Pessoa.

An imposing building on the Strand built in 1774, RSA House offers a diverse range of spaces for all your Christmas party needs. A highlight is the underground Vaults with their striking arched ceilings, and you can follow this up with a three-course festive dinner in the glass-domed Great Room.

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.

While the Inner Temple has a wide range of spaces to suit your different needs, the star of the show is surely the opulent Hall, a vast oak-panelled room with space for 240 seated Christmas dinner guests. Serve them the festive three-course menu, including turkey with all the trimmings, or discuss bespoke options if you have something special in mind.