Left your office christmas party a tad late? Don’t panic — London’s brimming with standout spaces that can turn festive plans around fast, from sleek cocktail hideaways to grand showstoppers with turnkey packages and brilliant AV. Explore our handpicked, availability-friendly picks and get in touch with our venue experts to secure a date your team will actually put in their diaries.
1. Troxy
Need a big, bold backdrop at short notice? Troxy delivers. This Grade II-listed Art Deco cinema-turned-venue brings headline-worthy in-house AV and serious scale, moments from Shoreditch and Limehouse. Expect instant atmosphere and slick tech without a lengthy build – ideal for last‑minute festive plans.
Host a sparkling dinner for up to 780, or ramp up a standing reception for 1,500 with late licence, immersive lighting and a dancefloor your DJ will love. With all‑inclusive christmas packages, curated suppliers and an expert team, Troxy makes pulling off a sensational party refreshingly simple.
Location: Tower Hamlets
Capacity: 1500 Reception
2. Bounce Old Street|Shoreditch
Need something fun and failsafe at short notice? Bounce Old Street|Shoreditch brings instant festive energy to Bounce Old Street|Shoreditch with UV glow, iridescent art and competitive ping pong built in. The private Play Room fits up to 100 for a punchy christmas social, with two tables, an Interactive Ping Pong X table, LCD screen, plug and play sound and a private bar with a dedicated mixologist.
Planning bigger? The main space and whole-venue options host up to 450, with 19 activity tables, a 40ft bar and flexible layouts for dining, awards or a dancefloor-heavy bash. Just minutes from Old Street station, slick AV and friendly staff make this a turnkey pick so you can lock the date and let the games begin.
Location: Shoreditch
Capacity: 450 Standing
3. Pan Pacific London
Planning a polished christmas party at pace? Pan Pacific London makes it effortless. Just two minutes from Liverpool Street, the Pacific Ballroom brings 6.5m ceilings, a private entrance, a chic pre-function area for festive arrivals, and integrated AV that’s showtime‑ready. The space flows beautifully from reception to dinner to dancing, with a VIP Room and cloakroom to keep things seamless for up to 400 guests.
Smaller squad? Toast the season at Silverleaf, the hotel’s design‑led cocktail bar for up to 100, or book Maxwell for elegant private dining. With five‑star service, bedrooms on‑site and standout bars and restaurants, it’s a one‑stop, last‑minute win.
Location: Liverpool Street, Shoreditch
Capacity: 400 Reception
4. The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn
After a last-minute festive setting with gravitas? The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn delivers heritage and ease in equal measure. Steps from Chancery Lane and Holborn, the grand Hall pairs soaring ceilings and rich wood panelling with capacity for 170 dining or 180 for a sparkling reception. An experienced team, elegant layouts and reliable AV keep things seamless from arrival to speeches to dancing, while the Large Pension Room suits 60 for dinner or 110 standing. A late licence is available to keep the celebrations going.
Location: Chancery Lane
Capacity: 1000 Standing
5. Qube Elephant Lounge & Bar
Sprinting to sort a christmas party? Qube Elephant Lounge & Bar has the festive fundamentals ready to roll. This elegant, contemporary lounge blends plush seating and ambient lighting with a fully stocked bar for instant atmosphere. Flexible zones move you smoothly from arrivals to speeches to dancing, while DJ options and quality sound set the tone for a proper knees‑up.
Moments from Elephant & Castle, the Main Space hosts up to 180 standing — ideal for a buzzy end‑of‑year social or networking‑meets‑party format. Expect premium cocktails, bespoke catering and a can‑do team who can turn plans around fast, so you can focus on playlists, not logistics.
Location: Elephant & Castle
Capacity: 180 Standing
6. National Army Museum
Looking for a last‑minute festive setting that still makes a statement? In Chelsea, the National Army Museum pairs modern, flexible spaces with show‑stopping moments – think arrivals in a light‑filled foyer before cocktails beneath a suspended Lynx Helicopter in the atrium. With ready‑made christmas packages and an experienced team, you can lock in a seamless reception for up to 400 or an elegant dinner for 120 without the long lead time.
Need more room? Spill into the mezzanine café with floor‑to‑ceiling windows over Royal Hospital Road, or add private views and guided tours for a bespoke twist. Moments from Sloane Square, it’s easy to reach, versatile, and camera‑ready – ideal for turning last‑minute plans into a night your team will actually remember.
Location: Chelsea
Capacity: 400 Reception
From grand Art Deco showstoppers to playful ping‑pong hotspots and five‑star ballrooms, London’s last‑minute‑friendly venues are ready to make your christmas plans shine. Share your date, numbers and brief, and our venue experts will secure availability, sharpen packages and sort the details fast – so all you have to do is turn up and toast the year.
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Ell Searles
Ell Searles is a skilled Relationship Manager at Hire Space, with a keen eye for venue finding and event planning. Their expertise ensures flawless and unforgettable experiences for all clients.
