Host your best Christmas Party in the heart of the City. Choose our famous Speakeasy (1920's) Christmas Party package at Ironmongers' Hall! Our 2018 Christmas Package can also come without a theme, strong Christmas feel decoration or if you prefer a black tie or more informal party. It includes an exclusive use of the first floor of the Hall (over 60 guests) with the Landing as location for meet and greet, the Drawing Room to accommodate the arrival drinks reception and after dinner bar, and the famous Banqueting Hall for the seated dinner dance! Seated: up to 160 guests / Standing: 250.
Once an iconic music location, Orange Yard reemerges as a 300-people-capacity venue in the heart of Soho. Originally built in 1976, the venue has played host to some big-name stars, as well as being hotbed of new talent. Orange Yard is jazzy in style with retro sofas, a polished and nostalgic decor, huge dancefloor and cosy booth seating in bright colours. Our initiate space is perfect for all your private, corporate events, Christmas parties, bar hire and drink receptions.
The King George III Room, named after his royal visit in 1787, is a unique venue with period features including a barrel vaulted ceiling and exposed brickwork. On the ground floor, the room is directly accessible from the reception and the loading bay, and is joined to the Lower Sugar Room and the Queen Charlotte. The space can hired individually, or together with the Porter Tun for bigger events. The room has solid oak flooring and air conditioning. There is a fully integrated PA system and AMBX intelligent LED lighting with thousands of color colors.
Located at the just off Covent Garden Piazza, London Transport Museum's Galleries provide the perfect back drop for any evening event from award ceremonies to product launches to panel discussions. Guests enter through the World City Walkway and are then immersed into two floors of London's transport history including the first Metropolitan Line carriage and the latest in transport technology. In the newly launched Future Engineers gallery guests can put their driver skills to the test. We work with 6 fantastic caters who will be able to create you a bespoke package.
This unique space is ideal for any bespoke event. It offers iconic views over the centre of London and a large wrap-around bar. These features will impress at any drinks reception, dinner dance, awards ceremony or corporate event. The large plasma screen TV's are perfect for product launches or other advertising.
London's Urban Winery + Kitchen offers a unique and unforgettable events space. Vagabond offers an interactive wine experience with over 100 + wines to enjoy by the glass from their by the glass machines. If that wasn't enough, Vagabond produce their own English wines in their Urban Winery. This flexible events space can host any thing from bespoke tastings, private parties, networking events to large drinks receptions, dinners and everything in between. The full venue seats 80 and stands 140. There are a range of spaces within to suit groups of different sizes.
Bounce has been designed specifically with conferences in mind, boasting a spacious area in the main hall for up to 200 seated guests which includes a 10ft wide cinematic screen with HD projector and a state of the art wireless presentation system. This expansive space can be utilised for breakout areas, syndicate sessions and team build activity options such as a ping pong masterclass.
The Palm Court is a stunning reception area and is most certainly the area within our events space with the biggest wow factor! The glass domed roof of the Palm Court creates a distinct feeling of being outside when in. Its high glass ceiling allows light to flood in by day whilst turning into a focal point, lighting up, as evening falls. This space is ideal for standing functions or drinks receptions.
For the most premier of occasion, opt for The Rooftop. Enjoy a delicious array of convivial small plates and carefully crafted cocktails complete with stunning views of the city skyline as the ultimate backdrop for your event. Opt for the premium al fresco dining of The Gallery. Alternatively relax at The Deck for a cocktail reception, our sun-drenched conservatory. Summer Reception Package: From £99pp. 1 in 10 goes FREE! Festive Dinner Package: From £120pp, 20 - 80 guests. Festive Reception Package: From £99pp, 30 - 180 guests. Available for exclusive & non-exclusive parties.
The Gallery Rooms showcase London's diverse history with a variety of unique spaces and collections. They represent a unique backdrop and feature inspiring, award-winning collections which can complement and enhance a variety of parties, corporate events, award ceremonies and special celebrations. The galleries can be hired individually or all together. If additional space is required, the Entrance Hall and Sackler Hall can be hired alongside the Gallery Rooms to accommodate up to 1000 people.
The Main Hall is a versatile venue, sure to provide a memorable experience whatever the occasion. The wonderful period building and convenient Queensway location make it an ideal choice for large events.
The pure clean lines of the Gallery offer the perfect blank canvas to realise your event - from press launches to conferences to receptions, we can create whatever you need using lighting, event accessories and design details to make your event truly memorable and unique. This room is a unique space that can be split into two separate areas, making it flexible in terms of size and shape to hold a wide range of events. The Gallery redefines style and originality to create an utterly unique experience for you and your guests. The Gallery is capable of holding up to 300 guests.
Working out where to start with the planning process, what sort of venue to choose and how to make your Christmas Party a rip-roaring success can be a bit daunting. But we’re here to help. Christmas is a wonderful time of year and a fantastic opportunity to celebrate everything you and your colleagues have achieved that year or raise a glass with customers and clients.
Knowing what to tackle first can be the most difficult part of planning the office Christmas party, and the temptation to get carried away with the fun aspects can be very distracting. So, here are a few pointers to get you on the right track.
This is so, so important. For starters, you need to know what sort of budget you're working to, how many people you need to cater for and ideally a rough idea of where you want the day to take place. This will help frame your search for a venue later on.
Most Christmas party prices work on a package basis, that will likely be based on a 'per head' basis so it's worthwhile working out how much you have to spend per person. Most venues will offer levels of packages too, that range from just food plus wine on the table to unlimited drinks, so it's simple to work with differing budgets.
Talking about Christmas any time before October (at the earliest) can seem pre-emptive but booking your Christmas party should definitely be an exception. If you are booking for a large company, you have very specific dates, an ideal venue in mind or even a limited budget, it's important to get your enquiries in early.
The largest bookings are made as early as January, with most coming in over the summer months and being finalised by the end of September. Smaller groups can still be accommodated after that but it's likely you'll need to be more flexible the closer you get to Christmas, check out our guide here for more last minute Xmas party ideas.
If you're on a strict budget, look at less popular days such as Monday or Tuesday or pick early November or even January to hold your party. You'll get more for your money than on more in-demand days in December, particularly Thursdays and Fridays.
Central and South London are consistently the most popular locations for parties, but demand is also increasing in East London. London has brilliant venues in every corner so don't limit to yourself to what is popular, in fact it might make your life easier if you broaden your horizons. The most important part of choosing a location is the ease of getting there and back for your guests.
Big, high-production events are fantastic but they're not for everyone. You might want a venue that more closely reflects your brand, is a bit more intimate or perhaps more unusual.
Pubs are a great option for smaller groups, especially if you're looking for a great Christmas lunch, they also provide that wonderful warm, fuzzy, festive feeling - think roaring fires, Xmas jumpers and mulled wine.
If unusual is your thing, there are so many options, from museums to warehouses and beautiful bars to Victorian arches. Perhaps you could give karaoke a go or hire a cinema screen to watch Elf, there really is something for everyone.
Many large venues offer ‘shared parties’ during the festive season. This works particularly well if you’ve got a smaller group but still want to have the vibe of a grand affair. These shared parties often have the capacity for up to 1000 guests and have a high production level. From acrobats to dodgems, theming, lighting and more, these parties really do have the wow-factor.
Don't forget to browse our top venues above for inspiration and get in touch if you need a hand.
Most venues will have a carefully planned out theme that will be used across all their parties during the festive season, so all you have to do is choose one that fits what you're looking for. However, you can always go fully bespoke and dress the venue yourself to suit your brand or group more closely - bare in mind that this option is likely to be more work but can have amazing results.
There are different options for catering too, many venues have in-house caterers or a 'preferred' list of suppliers that work at that venue frequently. It's likely to be cheaper (and easier) to use one of these options but many venues will also allow you to source your own caterer if that's what you require.
There are endless styles of catering depending on the type of event you want and your budget. It could range from a drinks and canapé reception to a sit-down three-course meal. There are also bowl food options available, that provide more substantial food offerings but retain the relaxed atmosphere of a drinks reception. You could also consider street food vans or stalls that will provide a number of options for your guests. More informal food offerings are becoming more and more popular and they are a great, flexible for more budget-conscious groups.
Oh, and our final top tip, make sure you've planned how you'll get everyone to the venue, either choose something that's walking distance, has good transport links or even hire a party bus. Equally as important is making sure all your guests have a way to get home or be sure to source accommodation as part of your planning - after all you want your party to be remembered for all the right reasons.
So, we hope you're now a Christmas party planning expert, but if you need an extra hand then don't forget to get in touch.
Christmas parties are a great way to celebrate a successful year with your colleagues, friends or family and let your hair down before gloomy January arrives. London has a huge variety of spaces that can transform into your festive shindig. Whether it's a big corporate celebration or a low-key, cosy 'do', there's a space out there to suit every occasion and budget. We've pulled together some of our favourites for you to browse from across London. There's impressive stadiums, beautiful bars and elegant livery halls to choose from and of course some more unusual Christmas venues to keep you on your toes.
You can enquire directly through Hire Space at any of the venues you like the look of, or if you need a bit more help, our Venue Expert can create a bespoke proposal of suggestions, all specific to your needs. We'll give you tailored quotes and negotiate on your behalf. The service is completely free so you can concentrate on Christmas shopping and drinking festive cocktails. Happy venue finding!
On this page you can browse venues from across the UK as well get some top tips from our Venue Experts on how to plan the perfect party.
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