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Discover the perfect backdrop for your festive celebrations with our selection of Christmas party venues in Blackfriars, Central London. Nestled in the heart of the city, these venues offer a blend of sophistication and festive charm, ideal for corporate gatherings. Consider space flexibility, catering options, and transport accessibility when planning your memorable event.

Blackfriars boasts Gordon Ramsay's Bread Street Kitchen for upscale dining and the chic Dandelyan bar at Sea Containers for award-winning cocktails. Ideal for event planners seeking top-tier food and drink experiences.

FOOD & DRINKS

Explore the Tate Modern for contemporary art, visit Shakespeare's Globe Theatre for iconic plays, and stroll through the Millennium Bridge, featured in "Harry Potter." Ideal for cultural and historical event backdrops.

TOURIST HOTSPOTS

Blackfriars is home to Unilever's UK headquarters and the Financial Times. The area is featured in "Mission: Impossible – Fallout," making it a dynamic business hub with a touch of Hollywood glamour.

BUSINESS

Blackfriars is a historic area known for its excellent venues and rich history. It is home to the famous Blackfriars Bridge, which offers stunning views of the River Thames. The area is well-connected, with Blackfriars Station providing easy access to both the London Underground and National Rail services.

For those interested in hosting food and drink events, Blackfriars offers a variety of unique venues. The Blackfriar Pub, a Grade II listed building, is a standout choice. Known for its Art Nouveau interior, it provides a charming setting for gatherings. Another notable venue is the Happenstance, located near St. Paul's Cathedral. This modern bar and restaurant offers a versatile space for events, complete with a private dining room and an extensive drinks menu.

Blackfriars is also close to Borough Market, one of London’s oldest and largest food markets. This proximity allows event planners to source fresh, high-quality ingredients for their events. Additionally, the area is home to several hotels, such as the Crowne Plaza London - The City, which offers excellent accommodation and meeting facilities.

In summary, Blackfriars combines historical charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal location for food and drink events. Its convenient transport links, unique venues, and proximity to Borough Market make it a top choice for event planners.

Blackfriars

The London Eye, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Hyde Park, Marble Arch... need we say more?!

LANDMARKS

Whether you want to impress clients with French fare or marvellous mezze, London is no stranger to incredible food and drinks hotspots.

FOOD & DRINK

From cafes to conference centres, the sheer amount of venues in Central London means there is something for everyone!

VENUE VARIETY

Central London is a large area comprising the City of London and the innermost parts of 6 other boroughs, including Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Camden and Lambeth. As this defined area stretches across many well populated and thriving cosmopolitan districts of the capital, it comes as no surprise that there is an endless stream of incredible event venues suitable for every kind of event, each with a unique cultural feel and offering. 

Whether you’re planning a conference, away day, dinner, awards ceremony, rooftop party or a simple team meeting, you’re sure to find the ideal venue in Central London. Plus with world-famous landmarks and iconic locations aplenty, your guests will always be impressed and entertained in equal measure! Central London has an abundance of train and tube stations connecting the areas, as well as buses, taxis, even boats! Plus, with countless hotels and accommodation offerings, out-of-town guests will have no shortage of convenient options.


Central London

Explore top Christmas Party Venues in Blackfriars, Central London. Ideal for corporate events seeking sophistication and festive charm.

Christmas Party Venues in Blackfriars

Christmas Party Venues

700-capacity Art Deco ballroom in Holborn, ideal for Christmas parties. 5 mins from Russell Square, up to 220 seated, from £110pp for festive dining packages.

The London Cabaret Show combines sophisticated entertainment with an exquisite dining experience offering an innovate live cabaret show concept. 

Combine your choice of menu with your choice of spectacular shows and entertainers to create a private dining experience that is truly unique. Dazzle guests with show-stopping West-End hits or with live bands and fire acts. When hiring the show exclusively our team can create an entertainment package to suit you and any requirements you specify.

Aerialists perform at London Cabaret Club in elegant attire, perfect for gala events.

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London Cabaret Club musicians performing with violins and cello in elegant event setting.

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Vibrant cabaret performance with glamorous dancers at London Cabaret Club event.

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Elegant ice bucket at London Cabaret Club, perfect for stylish events and gatherings.

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London Cabaret Club event with elegantly dressed guests and sparkling dessert presentation.

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Dinner Dance

Dining

London Cabaret Club

London

The Bloomsbury Ballroom 

Historic Georgian arches with exposed London Bridge stonework, ideal for Christmas parties up to 100 seated, from £195 per person based on recent quotes.

Featuring the exposed Sir John Rennie's London Bridge, our newly created space showcases three restored Georgian brick arches, a grade listed York stone floor and a bespoke wine cellar.

A stunning heritage backdrop for dinners with a private entrance and reception area the London Bridge Arches can be hired exclusively.

Alternatively this contrasting space can be used for breakouts or refreshments for larger events taking place throughout the venue, including expos, marketplace events and product showcases. 



London Bridge Arches at Glaziers Hall, elegantly set table under lit brick archway for events.

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London Bridge Arches in Glaziers Hall: exposed brick venue for events and gatherings.

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London Bridge Arches event space with elegant floral centerpieces for corporate dinners.

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Elegant banquet table with white flowers at London Bridge Arches for corporate events.

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London Bridge Arches in Glaziers Hall, vibrant retail space for themed events and pop-up shops.

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Reception

London Bridge Arches

Glaziers Hall

Glaziers Hall - London Bridge Arches

800-capacity City bar with cocktail lounges and wine cellar, ideal for Christmas parties. Exclusive hire from £40,000 minimum spend for 500 guests.

A great meeting spot in the heart of the city, The Anthologist offers a versatile whole venue hire perfect for corporate gatherings, private events, and everything in between. With its stylish cocktail lounges, a vibrant deli, and an impressive wine cellar, this venue is designed to impress. Ideal for breakfast meetings, interviews, private lunches, and dinners, or simply a quick coffee catch-up, The Anthologist combines excellent service with a seasonal menu that delights. Enjoy seamless connectivity with complimentary Wi-Fi, ensuring your business needs are met while you relax in a sophisticated atmosphere. Whether you're hosting a team-building event or a client dinner, The Anthologist provides the perfect backdrop for memorable occasions. Book now to elevate your next event in the heart of the city!

Intimate meeting space at The Anthologist with warm lighting for executive gatherings.

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Stylish venue with warm lighting for intimate meetings and events at The Anthologist.

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Stylish meeting room with round table and vibrant red chairs for intimate gatherings.

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Modern restaurant venue with vibrant red tables, perfect for events and gatherings.

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Modern restaurant venue with communal tables, ideal for events and gatherings.

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Business

Whole Venue

The Anthologist

Thames-view Victorian venue ideal for Christmas parties, seats 120 for dinner, 280 reception, from £140pp including festive menu and wine.

The Reading & Writing Room on 2nd floor of One Whitehall Place and overlooks the River Thames, London Eye & Whitehall gardens. 

The room displays magnificent faience tiling, and has a built in parquet dance floor under the carpet. It can be used for a wedding ceremony for up to 130 people, drinks receptions up to 250 standing and seated wedding breakfast for 130 people. 

Used in conjunction with the interconnecting Gladstone Library, the rooms provide an exquisite flexible combination of rooms for your wedding. Bespoke wedding packages are available to enable you to design your day.

Elegant Reading & Writing Room at The Royal Horseguards Hotel, perfect for weddings.

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Elegant banquet hall with fine china, ideal for corporate events and formal dinners.

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Elegant event space with white chairs and blue sashes at The Royal Horseguards Hotel.

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Elegant Reading & Writing Room with chandeliers, perfect for receptions and networking events.

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Elegant banquet hall with round tables, ideal for weddings and corporate events.

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Weddings

Reading & Writing Room

The Royal Horseguards Hotel and One Whitehall Place

The Royal Horseguards Hotel Reading & Writing Room

Grade II listed Christmas party venue near Chancery Lane, seats 80 for dinner, 210 standing. Recent quotes from £123 per person for festive packages with DJ, decorations.

Located on the ground floor, the Reading Room is prefect for canape receptions, private dinners, award ceremonies, special celebrations. With its fireplace frieze carved by British sculptor Gilbert Bayes, bets known for the Queen of Time clock above Selfridges' main doorway, and flanked by marble columns the spacious Reading Room is exceptionally versatile.  

Featuring abundant natural light and high ceiling, the beautiful gilded wooden gallery with leather-bound books add to the dramatic grandeur of the room. 

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The Reading Room 

113 Chancery Lane 

113 Chancery Lane - The Reading Room

Historic Elizabethan venue near Temple station, ideal for Christmas parties up to 60 standing. Recent quotes from £150 per person for festive dinner packages.

Seating up to 22 guests, the light and airy Queen's room offers a more intimate setting for a private dining event. Called the Queen's Room after HRH The Queen Mother, it is decorated with paintings associated with her appointment as Royal Bencher of the Inn in 1944.

Elegant Queen's Room with wooden table, ideal for corporate retreats and exclusive events.

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Queen's Room

The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

400-capacity cocktail bar near St Paul's Cathedral, ideal for Christmas parties with three private rooms, two bars, DJ included from £17,000 minimum spend.

Dirty Martini St Pauls offers a great place to hold a corporate party, birthday party or Christmas drinks. It is ideally located in the heart of London near the iconic St Pauls and benefits from a creative and delicious cocktail menu and stylish decor. 

Stylish bar area at Dirty Martini St Paul's, ideal for networking events and gatherings.

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Vibrant bar venue at Dirty Martini St Paul's for networking events and social gatherings.

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Stylish venue at Dirty Martini St Paul's, perfect for cocktail receptions and meetings.

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Stylish event space at Dirty Martini St Paul's with vibrant ceiling art, ideal for networking.

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Stylish venue at Dirty Martini St Paul's, perfect for networking events and meetings.

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Standing

Events

Dirty Martini St Paul's

Historic Georgian venue near Covent Garden offering Christmas party packages from £166pp, accommodating 130 seated or 220 standing with festive dining, DJ and dance floor

Located on the Strand, RSA House is one of London's most iconic Christmas venues, offering 11 unique event spaces across four floors. Built in 1774, RSA House seamlessly blends Georgian design with modern facilities, and is unparalleled in its versatility, with options to suit Christmas parties large and small. From Lavish festive dinners with friends and family, to corporate drinks receptions, the team are on hand to cater to your every request. 

Christmas party venue with exposed brick walls and arched ceiling at RSA House.

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Christmas party venue with unique brick arch ceiling, ideal for corporate and social events.

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Christmas party venue with exposed brick arches at RSA House, perfect for events.

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Elegant banquet hall at RSA House for upscale Christmas parties and corporate events.

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"Stylish RSA House Christmas party with exposed brick arches and festive tree."

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Christmas Parties

RSA House

Vibrant cocktail bar near Liverpool Street with live entertainment, ideal for Christmas parties up to 200 standing, from £90 per person based on recent quotes.

The 1 Bar is the perfect venue for a huge variety of events, from corporate meetings, presentations, client meetings/gatherings to simply some post work drinks with colleagues! 

We have a large open plan main floor with stylish interior, out incredibly social space is the fantastic setting to relax and unwind or dance the night away.

Located Just a stones throw from Liverpool Street Station, our beautiful brand new bar is a chic, modern breath of fresh air joining high end standards, live music and beautifully crafted cocktails all in one location. 

Stylish event space at The 1 Bar with plush seating, perfect for networking and gatherings.

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Stylish venue with plush seating for intimate gatherings and networking events.

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Stylish event space at The 1 Bar with vibrant seating for networking and gatherings.

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Stylish event space at The 1 Bar with elegant seating for networking and gatherings.

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Stylish venue with plush seating for intimate meetings and events at The 1 Bar.

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Exclusive Venue Hire 

The 1 Bar

Award-winning Israeli-Spanish restaurant in Covent Garden, ideal for Christmas parties. Seats 140 or 180 standing, from £10,000 minimum spend including VAT.

Penelope's is Hotel AMANO's signature restaurant. Located on the ground floor, the restaurant has an opulent yet comfortable design. Elegant across the board, they showcase the finest ingredients and flavour combinations to reflect their Israeli-Spanish influence. The restaurant is available for exclusive hire for up to 140 seated guests. It also features an elevated section that can be semi-private for up to 25 guests. 
Diners can expect dishes served family style such as Paella Israeli style with whole lobster, frekkeh, and gin-tomato sauce. 

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Penelope's Restaurant 

AMANO Covent Garden

Grade II* listed Art Deco Egyptian Room in Covent Garden, ideal for Christmas parties. Seats 150 for dining, from £8,000 per day, 2 mins from Holborn station.

Host your next event in the Egyptian Room, a hidden gem exuding luxury and exclusivity. Its ornate ante-room leads into a space adorned with stunning grand pillars and rich gold detailing provide a captivating atmosphere for intimate gathering, receptions and ceremonies.

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Egyptian Room 

60 Great Queen Street 

60 Great Queen Street - Egyptian Room

Thames-side Christmas venue in OXO Tower with St Paul's views, up to 400 standing, festive packages from £185pp, 2 mins from Blackfriars station.

Experience Winterland at OXO2, nestled within the iconic OXO Tower by the Thames. Breathtaking views of St Paul's Cathedral and the London Skyline create the perfect backdrop for your festive celebration. Indulge in signature cocktails by our Liquid Chef while immersing yourself in the cool, crisp aesthetics of this enchanting venue. 

Our culinary specialists have curated a selection of delectable dishes that perfectly complement the festive ambience. From mouthwatering canapés to sumptuous feats, our food offerings are designed to satisfy and impress every palate. 

Winterland Christmas event space with elegant tables and festive decor for holiday gala.

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Elegant banquet space with blue linens, ideal for weddings and corporate galas.

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"Winterland Christmas welcome display with deer and trees for festive events"

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Winterland Christmas entrance with frosted trees, perfect for seasonal events.

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Winterland Christmas entrance with frosty decor and festive trees for a magical event.

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Winterland Christmas

OXO2

OXO2 Winterland Christmas

750-capacity modern venue with vibrant cabaret atmosphere, ideal for Christmas parties. Near Embankment station. Up to 300 dining, 750 reception. £10,000 exclusive hire.

Vibrant event space at Eight Embankment with central stage for corporate gatherings.

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Elegant event space at Eight Embankment with sleek stage, ideal for fashion shows and galas.

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Versatile event space with runway and black chairs, perfect for fashion shows and corporate events.

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Vibrant event space at Eight Embankment with elegant staircase, ideal for corporate events.

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Eight Embankment

Historic City livery hall accommodating 120 seated, 250 reception. Perfect for corporate Christmas parties with three-course dining from £103pp based on recent quotes.

Why not host a private dinner at one of the Livery Halls, located at the heart of the City of London? The Great Hall at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall offers an exquisite setting for your special occasion, accommodating up to 120 guests in an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication. With its stunning architecture and rich history, this venue provides a unique backdrop for memorable dining experiences. Enjoy bespoke on-site catering tailored to your preferences, ensuring a delightful culinary journey. Equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning and audiovisual facilities, the Great Hall seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary comfort. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, hosting a corporate event, or planning a festive gathering, Barber-Surgeons’ Hall is committed to making your event a resounding success. Elevate your dining experience in this remarkable venue, where every detail is meticulously crafted to create unforgettable moments.

Elegant dining table in Great Hall, Barber-Surgeons’ Hall for corporate events.

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Great Hall at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall, elegant dining setup for corporate events.