From sky-high glasshouses to five-star ballrooms, these London venues make merry-making seriously chic. Whether you're planning a glittering gala dinner, a festive reception with a view, or an intimate private dining experience, we've curated the capital's most luxurious spots to impress clients and reward teams. Our venue experts are on hand to tailor recommendations to your brief.
1. Pan Pacific London
Celebrate christmas at Pan Pacific London, where five-star polish meets Singaporean flair. The Pacific Ballroom’s 6.5m ceilings, dramatic lighting and private entrance create a show-stopping canvas for receptions and gala dinners for up to 400, with seamless built-in AV, a pre-function lounge, staffed cloakroom and a VIP room.
Make a night of it: check in to luxe bedrooms, toast the season at Silverleaf (up to 100), or host intimate private dining in Maxwell (50) with menus from Straits Kitchen. Two minutes from Liverpool Street, this sleek, easy-to-reach address is ideal for awards, client hospitality and end‑of‑year revelry.
Location: Liverpool Street, Shoreditch
Capacity: 400 Reception
2. Sky Garden London
Perched atop 20 Fenchurch Street, Sky Garden London brings christmas parties to life with a lush glasshouse and sweeping city panoramas. Exclusive hire gives you serious scale and sparkle: host up to 700 for a standing reception, 300 for a seated dinner, or 250 for a dinner dance. It’s a ready‑made winter wonderland for awards, client hospitality and end‑of‑year revelry.
In the City, moments from Monument, it’s easy to reach and unforgettable to experience. Choose the buzzing City Garden or the secluded Fenchurch Terrace to set the tone, layer in champagne and entertainment, and let the skyline deliver the wow. Our venue experts can tailor menus, production and flow to your brief.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 700 Reception
3. 8 Bishopsgate
Perched on the 50th floor above Liverpool Street, The Lookout at 8 Bishopsgate pairs sky-high drama with polished service for a christmas party that means business. Floor-to-ceiling views set the scene for champagne receptions up to 250, elegant dinners for 130 or an 80‑guest dinner dance, with flexible layouts and slick in‑house tech keeping the programme seamless. Minutes from the station, it’s a breeze for guests, while our experts can curate menus, entertainment and production to turn your festive brief into a show-stopper.
Location: Liverpool Street
Capacity: 250 Standing
4. Searcys at the Gherkin
For a christmas party with serious sparkle, Searcys at the Gherkin delivers sky-high glamour and flawless service. Take over Helix and Iris for up to 260 guests and toast the season above the skyline, with 360-degree views, gilded sunsets and contemporary menus paired to vintage cuvées. The setting suits anything from stylish receptions to elegant dinners, with slick flow between bar and dining.
Planning something more intimate? Level 38’s private dining rooms host 18–60, or hire the whole floor for up to 130 for networking, dinner and dancing. Expect impeccable Searcys service, seasonal British menus and sparkling wine lists, all seconds from Liverpool Street.
Location: City
Capacity: 300 Reception
5. SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden
Set your christmas party buzzing at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden, where Japanese‑Brazilian‑Peruvian flavours meet high‑octane design. The exclusive‑hire space hosts 300 for sky‑high receptions or 120 for dinner, with a striking bar, flexible layouts and slick AV to keep speeches snappy and dance floors lively. Think robata‑grilled sharing plates, signature sushi and theatrical cocktails that bring the festive sparkle.
Hosting something more intimate? The Private Dining Room seats 15 with its own balcony, while the Piazza Terrace welcomes up to 60. Steps from Covent Garden Tube, it’s a vibrant backdrop for client entertaining or team celebrations with serious flair.
Location: Covent Garden
Capacity: 300 Reception
6. The Inner Temple
Nestled in London’s legal quarter, The Inner Temple pairs centuries‑old grandeur with a sleek, newly refurbished finish for a christmas party that feels truly special. The Hall’s soaring Georgian setting hosts up to 400 for festive receptions or 276 for elegant dinners, with flexible layouts, polished service and modern AV keeping speeches seamless and dance floors busy.
Minutes from Blackfriars and Temple, it’s brilliantly placed for City and West End teams. Plan an intimate toast in the Pegasus Bar (50), or add winter‑garden moments on The Terrace if the weather plays ball, for a celebration that balances heritage, prestige and polished delivery.
Location: Temple
Capacity: 400 Reception
7. Riverside Rooms
Set in County Hall on the South Bank, steps from Waterloo, Riverside Rooms gives christmas parties a quintessentially London backdrop: oak‑panelled elegance, picture‑perfect views of the Thames, Westminster and the London Eye, and three interconnecting spaces to style your way. It’s a versatile canvas for sparkling receptions, themed dinners or awards with heritage polish.
Keep planning fuss‑free with bundled venue, AV and Seasoned events catering, then dial up the wow with private pods on the London Eye or attraction add‑ons. Capacity for up to 350 means big‑team celebrations feel effortless and brilliantly connected.
Location: South Bank
Capacity: 350 Reception
From sky-high showstoppers to heritage halls, these London venues make festive entertaining both spectacular and seamless. Share your brief and budget, and our venue experts will curate a shortlist, arrange site visits and lock in dates, so you can deliver a christmas party that dazzles clients and rewards your team in style.
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Beth French
Beth French is a Senior Relationship Manager at Hire Space, bringing a wealth of experience in venue finding and event management. Beth's expertise ensures every event is a success.
