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Capital A List specialises in sourcing and arranging Christmas events for our members at some of London’s most exclusive venues. At the end of the year, events must be memorable and run smoothly. Whether it’s an informal social gathering at a bar for drinks, a sit-down meal, or a combination of both, we know the best venues to match your requirements. Here we present a guide to some of the best exclusive Christmas party venues in London based on our members’ feedback over recent years. If you want us to arrange your Christmas party please give us a call.
Sea Containers
Sea Containers is a fantastic option and certainly one of the best exclusive Christmas party venues in London for several reasons. The venue sits on the south bank of the River Thames. It overlooks magnificent landmarks of London such as the OXO Tower, The London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral and The Shard.
The venue is a stunning piece of architecture that was recently refurbished along with the rebranding of 12th Knot and Lyaness (its rooftop lounge and cocktail bar respectively). Together with its breathtaking views, is sure to impress guests who attend.
Sea Containers offers four exclusive spaces available for private hire. Level 12, Cucumber, Sunset and Wren, with spaces suitable for between 30-150 seated or 40-400 standing. The rooms feature traditional Christmas theming such as snow and atmospheric lighting. There is also the option to hire out the entire 13th floor, which has a 600-person standing capacity.
Additionally available to hire are a DJ and equipment, a dancefloor, and a festive-themed photo booth. Sea containers’ caterers provide seasonal food menus, and you can even create bespoke Christmas food menus.
Website: Sea Containers
Address: 20 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PD
Jin Bo Law
The Jin Bo Law sky bar is located on the 14th floor of the Dorsett City Hotel in Aldgate. Here, incredible views over London include the Tower Bridge, Walkie Talkie, Gherkin and The Shard.
The interior of Jin Bo Law boasts a sleek, contemporary finish with contrasting colours surrounding its Asian inspired bar. For Christmas event hires, dedicated sofas and areas can be reserved according to group size. They fit anywhere from 10 guests to 150 guests. 150 guests is the maximum standing capacity. At the same time, 66 is the maximum seated capacity.
This exclusive 14th-floor sky bar offers a unique array of entertainment available for Christmas parties. Find live DJs, Champagne sabrages, fire dancers and oyster shuckers ensuring that the event goes down as highly memorable for everyone.
Jin Bo Law prides itself on its fantastic food offerings, which include an extensive drinks and Asian canape menu. Canapes include spring rolls, salt and pepper squid, and beetroot and goat’s cheese crostini. Small bites, sharing boards and sweet canapes are also available.
Website: Jin Bo Law
Address: 14th Floor Hotel Saint 9 Aldgate High Street London EC3N 1AH, UK
Mahiki Mayfair
Mahiki Mayfair has been a staple of the London high-end nightlife scene for many years, famous for its celebrity clientele and tiki-themed interiors. We highly recommend Mahiki as one of the best exclusive Christmas party venues in London.
Mahiki has a capacity of 300 guests set over two floors. Bespoke packages are available on request for groups of different sizes. You can have a small office Christmas party, looking to occupy one floor, or a large corporate event requiring the use of both floors. The two floors both offer private bar and bathroom facilities, a projector, a microphone and state-of-the-art sound systems.
The downstairs club floor includes the use of the hidden Karaoke beach hut. It is complete with Lucky Voice karaoke, 2 2-player arcade games and a Ciroc photo booth. The upstairs lounge area is best suited for seated lunch or dinner events for up to 100 guests. The lounge also offers a smaller area located within for corporate meetings, smaller drinks receptions and networking events of up to 70 guests.
Of course, you’ll be able to sample the many famous Mahiki cocktails on offer, as well as a range of delicious canapes and set menu options. It’s the perfect combination of exclusivity and fun.
Website: Mahiki Mayfair
Address: 01 Dover Street Mayfair London W1S 4LD
The Aviary
The Aviary is nestled on the 10th floor of the Montcalm Royal London House Hotel between the City of London and Shoreditch. Incredible views over London are offered from this exclusive rooftop restaurant, bar and grand terrace.
Amongst the unique decor presented at The Aviary are a large ornate birdcage suspended above the stairway and a pair of peacocks at the venue’s entrance.
This iconic venue is ideally suited to host Christmas events for up to 120 guests. You can find with canapes, cocktails, tailored drinks and dining packages available. There are five options for hosting a Christmas event at The Aviary. You can hire the whole venue, the 30-person capacity ‘Glass Box’ or ‘Lounge’ rooms. There’s also the 20-person capacity ‘Palm rooms’ or the 8-person capacity private ‘Igloos’.
Christmas menus are crafted yearly, typically consisting of a selection of starters, mains and desserts. Cheeseboards, mince pies, tea and coffee follow this. A selection of fine wines, Champagnes and port accompanies the dinner.
Website: The Aviary
Address: 40 Clifton Street, London EC2A 4DX
Jack Solomon’s Club
Jack Solomon’s Club is a subterranean speakeasy-style club located in central Soho. It was initially a boxing gym with its origins dating back to the 1940s.
Jack Solomon’s features on our list of the best exclusive Christmas party venues in London due to its intricately designed and decorated interiors. They pay homage to boxing and show girls of the past. The club has an old-school glamour vibe with velvet furnishings, low lighting and red leather walls. It now acts primarily as a live music venue. The venue houses some of the top musicians and world-renowned DJs. It is also a fantastic venue for private hire.
Jack Solomon’s Club has a capacity of 300 guests and also has a chic and exclusive side room named ‘The Red Room’. It is perfect for smaller, intimate events with up to 50 guests.
Christmas party events can be booked on any night of the week. One of the highlights is the whisky-centred cocktails menu. Find bar snacks and unique canapes such as pit roast beef croquette and crab rarebit, as well as a selection of desserts. Live music acts are recommended as part of the evening’s festivities.
Website: Jack Solomon’s Club
Address: 41 Great Windmill St, London W1D 7NB
Reign
Reign is among the best VIP nightclubs for hosting a Christmas party. With a Showclub-themed downstairs and a mezzanine with a restaurant area upstairs, it is a top choice for an unforgettable and luxurious event.
The venue can host up to 400 guests over its two floors. Its signature features include an illuminated jellyfish tank. There’s also a raised stage area on which the entertainment takes place, including aerial acrobats, fire breathers and burlesque dancers. On top of that, find a teppanyaki bar on the mezzanine. The sound system and lighting are state-of-the-art, and there are LED boards on which personalised logos and messages can be displayed, which is a novel feature for a Christmas party.
Reign offers bespoke creative food and drink menus and performance packages to suit all budgets, as well as personalised decorations to suit your theme. Up to 65 dining guests can be seated on the ground floor with a further 20 guests seated upstairs on the mezzanine.
It’s one of the best exclusive Christmas party venues in London, and an event held here is set to be a spectacular evening like no other, encompassing both sophistication and glamour.
Website: Reign
Address: 217 Piccadilly, St. James’s, London W1J 9HN
100 Wardour Street
100 Wardour Street is an amazing and grand venue in central London, spread over two floors, making this an obvious choice if you’re looking for one of the best exclusive Christmas party venues in London.
The ground level floor is ‘The Lounge’, featuring a grand bar that acts as a natural focal point for Christmas parties. The surrounding space has secluded booths and cosy corners for a sense of privacy while still being able to absorb the atmosphere of the venue. The capacity of The Lounge is up to 460 standing.
Downstairs is ‘The Club’, which is also perfect for any large Christmas party. There is a sweeping staircase leading to the beautifully designed bar and stage. The standing capacity is 412.
Also available is ‘The Den’ for smaller Christmas events up to 80 guests standing capacity. It is a cosy and intimate drawing room.
As well as an impressive selection of canapes, bowl food, starters and desserts, one of the highlights of hosting your event here is the entertainment performed on the central stage in the club area.
Website: 100 Wardour Street
Address: 100 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 0TN
Quaglino’s
Quaglino’s is a simply stunning building in Mayfair and well known as a top place to host a Christmas party for those looking for an extravagant and luxurious setting. This venue has been around since the 1920s, with a distinctive art deco design and a beautiful staircase leading down into the magnificent lower floor.
The venue, which is set over two large floors, has two spectacular private dining rooms, semi-secluded areas, two striking bars and an impressive stage. What makes Quaglino’s stand out is the ability to host your Christmas party here using the current sumptuous, elegant design, or you can transform the entire venue to create your unique event.
Quaglino’s highly skilled events team can work with you on all aspects of your Christmas party organisation, from flowers, lighting, production, entertainment and cuisine.
There is an astounding 600-person standing capacity, with capacities in the separate rooms ranging from 15 to 60 to suit all parties.
Website: Quaglino’s
Address: Quaglino’s 16 Bury Street London SW1Y 6AJ
Fare
Fare London is a chic Mediterranean restaurant, pizzeria, café, and bar that combines relaxed elegance with refined culinary flair. The venue’s industrial-chic décor—complete with bold windows, exposed pipework, white metro tiles, and suspended greenery—creates an atmospheric and welcoming setting that’s modern and timeless.
When it comes to festive celebrations, Fare truly stands out. Their Christmas 2025 offering allows for everything from intimate dinners for two to festive canapés or bowl-food receptions for up to 200 guests. A three‑course seasonal menu (8–150 guests) and a more casual bowl-food or canapé service (20–200 guests) offer flexible, tailored options to suit different group sizes and vibes. Plus, the cosy wine room—complete with its own bar—provides a space that is perfect for cocktail hours or holiday toasts.
Website: Fare
Address: 11 Old St, London EC1M 7AD
Brunswick House
Brunswick House is an exceptionally atmospheric setting for an exclusive Christmas party. This Grade II–listed Georgian mansion, originally built in 1758 for the Duke of Brunswick, exudes grandeur and a unique character only enhanced during the festive season.
Stepping inside is like entering a world where history meets style. The interiors are adorned with architectural salvage and antiques curated by LASSCO, the antiques firm behind the venue—think gilded chandeliers, statuary, old-world furnishings, and warm fireplaces creating a cosy, luxurious space. The layout is ideally suited for a Christmas celebration: cocktails can flow in the Saloon and Smoking Room, a festive meal can unfold upstairs, and the cellar—vaulted and moody—transforms into a dance floor or late-night drinks haven.
One of the venue’s crowning features is its flexibility. You can book the entire house exclusively—allowing guests to drift between three floors of spaces. You can also opt for a single room or floor to suit a more intimate gathering. Capacity ranges from 12 to 110 seated, or up to 250 standing.
Cuisine at Brunswick House is in the hands of Jackson and Frank Boxer. They bring their passion for produce-led, modern British cooking to the festive menus. Thoughtfully composed and creatively presented, the food—and a sommelier-selected wine list—adds genuine depth and refinement to the experience.
The venue blends historic charm and intrigue (from John Dawson’s 18th-century expansion to its later life as a railwaymen’s institute) with luxury. It offers architectural drama across multiple distinctive rooms. Find support for curated, in-house catering. It also delivers a Christmas party experience that’s unequalled in warmth, elegance, and narrative richness.
Website: Brunswick House
Address: 30 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 2LG
Pavilion Club
Dating back to 1884, this former London & Country Bank—later the Danish Club—has been reborn as a six‑floor private members’ club that blends heritage architecture with modern luxury. Russell Sage Studio crafts the interiors. They conjure Art Deco-inspired flair through velvet furnishings, mosaic floors, and a leafy mezzanine with cascading ivy.
Standing at the heart of the venue, a 360° bar dazzles—its jewel-toned bottles glow beneath high ceilings. The pièce de résistance? A third‑floor terrace offering sweeping views over Hyde Park—an ideal setting for festive drinks under candlelight, even in winter.
Michelin-starred Chef Tom Kerridge helms culinary offerings. He delivers a seasonal, accessible menu with crowd-pleasers like the Pavilion Bacon & Smoked Cheddar Burger and other inventive British dishes. Spread across six floors are two members’ bars, 17 private offices, meeting rooms, a penthouse suite, and flexible event spaces.
During the festive season, the club’s ground‑floor Social Club radiates warmth with gilded baubles, soft lighting, and a cathedral of greenery. Ascend to the third‑floor terrace for an alfresco toast above the glowing treetops of Hyde Park. It is especially magical at night when the park’s Winter Wonderland lights twinkle in the distance.
Website: Pavilion Club
Address: 64 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7JF
The Ivy Asia
A peerless choice for exclusive Christmas parties in London, The Ivy Asia radiates glamour and has quickly become a holiday season standout.
Launched in 2021 under The Ivy Collection banner, The Ivy Asia now boasts flagship venues in London—Chelsea, Mayfair, and St Paul’s—and captures a bold Asian-inspired aesthetic. Its interiors are a feast: illuminated floors crafted from green or pink semi‑precious stone, cherry blossom canopies, gilded bars, antique accents, and ornate architectural features that create a multi‑sensory experience. Lighting is a key player here. Designer-led illumination enhances textures and tones, casting a warm, dramatic glow over the tiki-style furnishings, artwork, and architectural artistry.
This year, the venue transforms for the holidays with the theme of the Silver Origami Swan. It is a motif symbolising grace, creativity, and togetherness. Expect shimmering installations, movement, and light that evoke seasonal wonder and elevate every festive gathering. The festive set menu offers a layered experience of flavour and artistry. Expect starters, main dishes, shared sides, and dessert creations with playful, festive names like “Reindeer” or “Doughnuts”.
For intimate celebrations, the brand offers exquisitely designed private spaces across its London venues. Chelsea’s Hanami Room (up to 18 seated or 30 standing) and Mayfair’s Sakura Room (24 seated or 40 standing) each brim with refined Asian elegance. For larger events, the main dining areas deliver drama and ambience—ideal for formal dinners and festive receptions.
The Ivy Asia is not just a restaurant—it’s a fully immersive expression of festive glamour.
Website: The Ivy Asia
Address: 8-10 N Audley St, London W1K 6ZD
The Anthologist
The Anthologist—by Drake & Morgan—is a striking city-centre escape with festive potential (seasonal menus, cocktails), perfect for an exclusive Christmas party.
Stepping through its glass façade, guests enter a curated environment where exposed brick, antique mirrors, and a marble mixology table set a sophisticated tone. Signature talking points include a romantic lover’s swing seat, two atmospheric cocktail lounges, and a deli counter supplied by Borough Market artisans.
This venue shines in versatility. It hosts intimate dinners in the mezzanine, chef’s table, private dining room (complete with a retro 1950s kitchen/bar), the snug, or outdoor terrace. It also offers a full venue hire for up to 350 seated or 700 standing.
Culinary experiences are driven by Executive Chef Robert Mitchell and his team—crafting European menus rooted in seasonal, local ingredients. Expect imaginative festive bites alongside a curated cocktail list to complement the celebration. Why The Anthologist earns its spot? Its blend of industrial elegance, flexible and character-rich event spaces, high-design details, and custom culinary offerings makes it an emblem of festive luxury.
Website: The Anthologist
Address: 58 Gresham St, London EC2V 7BB
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