There are two types of people in November: those who booked the work Christmas party in September, and those who have just realised the office kitchen probably won’t fit everyone.
If you’re in the second camp, you’re not alone. Finding somewhere that suits the team, works with the budget and isn’t a nightmare to get home from is trickier than it sounds. And that’s before anyone starts discussing whether there should be a sit-down dinner or a dance floor.
So we asked our team at Tally Workspace which London venues they’d put on the list. They’re not every venue we can help you book (far from it), just our team’s favourites, from big all-company celebrations to smaller, more relaxed get-togethers.
This is the where. For games, themes and everything else, have a look at our office Christmas party planning guide.
The venues at a glance
*Capacities depend on the room and layout. Check the number for the kind of party you’re planning, not just the biggest figure on the listing.
Before you book: a few things we’d check
First, work out what kind of Christmas party you’re actually having. Drinks and canapés? A long lunch? Dinner, speeches and a bit of dancing? It’s surprising how much the capacity changes once you add tables. The New Victorian Loft, for example, takes 160 theatre-style but 130 at cabaret tables.
Then do the slightly less exciting maths. Take the venue hire, add food, drink, staffing, VAT and any extras, and divide by the number of guests. If you’re thinking about the £150-per-head annual staff function exemption, remember that the conditions matter and the total includes things like VAT, transport and accommodation. Our Christmas party cost guide explains the rest.
Be realistic about how much you want to organise. A blank-canvas venue is lovely if you’ve got a vision, a caterer and someone willing to sort the decorations. If you’d rather turn up and enjoy yourself, an events team and an onsite bar may be worth their weight in gold.
And think about the journey home. Taxis are always a nightmare in central London in December, so somewhere close to a station will be appreciated when it’s cold, late and everyone is trying to find their coat.
Have you left it too late to book for December 2026?
Not necessarily, but we’d get moving.
The Fridays before Christmas are 4, 11 and 18 December 2026, and they’re usually the dates people ask for first. Our clients tend to start booking once summer is over, often in September, so November isn’t ideal if you’re set on a Friday night.
If you’re flexible, try Monday to Thursday, or make it a really good long lunch. You may have more choice and a lower overall cost. Tell us what you’re planning and we can see if we can help!
For a proper end-of-year celebration
If you want to make an occasion of it, these are the places we’d start.
1. Glaziers Hall: for a big party by the river
If you’re trying to get the whole company in one room, Glaziers Hall is a good place to start. It’s a historic building right on the Thames, a couple of minutes from London Bridge station, with a main event space for up to 300 and smaller rooms for around 12 to 70.
It feels like an occasion before you’ve hung a single decoration. It is open until 11pm, so the evening needn’t end just as it’s getting going.
Tesne’s pick: “The real appeal is having seven different spaces in such a beautiful historic building. You could host a prize-giving in one room, dinner in another, and give each part of the evening its own feel.”
2. The Ministry: for going all out at Christmas
The Ministry in Borough is the sister venue of Ministry of Sound, so you get the idea. There’s a bar, a garden and an events team who can help transform the space, with rooms from The Box for 40 to The White Space for 200.
It’s the one to look at if the team wants a proper night out rather than a traditional office dinner. We’d ask the events team what’s possible on your date and how late you can stay.
Laura’s pick: “They go all out for Christmas. It’s the most decorated workspace I’ve ever seen, covered in baubles from top to bottom, and you get a proper wow the moment you walk in.”
3. One Great Cumberland Place: for treating the team
Right by Marble Arch, One Great Cumberland Place is home to The Orchard, an 8th-floor clubspace run by x+why that looks out over Hyde Park. It’s the venue to look at when you want Christmas to feel like a proper treat.
The event space has its own private terrace, an onsite events team looks after the food and drink, and it can be booked every evening from 5pm. It takes up to 75, and Marble Arch station is right next door when everyone’s heading home.
Jules’s pick: “I love the views over Marble Arch, especially with the Oxford Street Christmas lights nearby. x+why always knows how to do hospitality well, and it gives the whole place a magical feel.”
For something a bit more creative
If you’ve got a particular look or theme in mind, these spaces give you more room to make it your own.
4. The Trampery Old Street: for a more thoughtful Christmas party
The Ballroom at The Trampery Old Street is 2,000 sq ft of blank canvas, with striking monochrome floors and room for up to 200 people, plus a smaller room for 20. There’s space to go big with decorations, music or a theme, and you can bring in your own food.
The Trampery is a certified B Corp with a preferred list of local, ethical suppliers, so you can make the evening your own without starting from scratch. It’s two minutes from Old Street station.
5. The New Victorian Loft: for a big team in a space with character
The New Victorian Loft is in a converted paper factory on Underwood Street, near Old Street, with high ceilings, exposed beams and a slightly eccentric collection of furniture. It has plenty of personality before a single bauble goes up. It takes 160 theatre-style or 130 at cabaret tables.
For smaller, more personal gatherings
Not every Christmas party needs a huge room. These are our favourites for smaller teams and more intimate celebrations.
6. Menier Penthouse and Menier Lounge: for skyline views or a cosy catch-up
There’s something rather nice about having your Christmas party in a former chocolate factory. Menier’s two spaces on Southwark Street, near London Bridge, give you a choice of mood.
The Penthouse is all about the view: floor-to-ceiling windows across the London skyline, an outdoor terrace and a kitchen, with room for up to 60. You can bring in outside food. The listing shows weekdays until 10pm, so ask us if you’re hoping for a later finish.
The Lounge, on the first floor, is much cosier: exposed brick, tall arched windows, wooden floors and comfortable sofas, with room for up to 55 to eat, drink and catch up. Its usual hours are 8am to 8pm on weekdays, with evenings and weekends available on request.
7. Anomalous: for bringing your own caterer
Anomalous is spread across three connected Georgian townhouses in Angel, built in the 1770s, with original fireplaces, Art Deco details and colourful furniture. It’s not your usual corporate events space, which is exactly the attraction.
Rooms range from The Studio for 20 to The Home for 100, and you can bring in your own caterer. It’s two minutes from Angel station and lists opening until 10pm. If you’re after something that feels more like a private gathering, this is a good one to explore.
8. L’Atelier: for getting everyone together in person
If your team is hybrid or spread across different offices, you probably don’t need a huge production. Sometimes the best Christmas party is simply getting everyone into the same room.
L’Atelier is a bright, plant-filled space under a glass roof by Regent’s Canal, between Haggerston and Hoxton. It’s one open space for up to 60, so you can arrange it around your team: a long table for dinner, a quiz, a few awards or just a proper catch-up.
Not seeing the right venue?
These are only a few of our favourites. Tell us your date, headcount, budget and the sort of Christmas party you’ve got in mind, and our team will check availability here and find other options across London, including venues that aren’t on the website.
