Christmas Party Venues In Covent Garden

In charge of booking your next winter social? Make things a little easier for yourself by checking out our list of the best Christmas party venues Covent Garden has to offer. Whether you're in the mood for a sit-down dinner or just drinks and dancing, we've got what you're looking for.

From new underground bars with live music, to grand Georgian buildings hosting elaborate banquets and Champagne receptions at your favourite pub, you're bound to find a spot that jingles your bells. 

Last edited by Scarlett Welch

Last updated on 11th December 2024




Be At One Covent Garden Russell Street

Be At One Covent Garden know a few things about Christmas, and they all start with having a good time. You can hire out the entire venue for up to 200 guests, or 110 seated, and there are more than 150 delicious cocktails to enjoy while you're here.

With multiple packages to help you get your festive partying kicked off right, enjoy affordable cocktail, beer and wine packages for a great time dancing under their neon lights.

Bow St Tavern

Giving you every reason to be merry and bright this season, Bow St Tavern is a pub that's a top choice of free Christmas party venues in Covent Garden - with no upfront cost and varied minimum spends.

Spirits are sure to be high with a mulled wine reception, buckets of beer and a candle-lit feast featuring turkey with rosemary roast potatoes, mushroom Wellington, shin of beef and more. Plus, you can even do karaoke here as well.

Balthazar

Situated just off of the Covent Garden plaza, Balthazar is a sleek spot nestled in between theatres. Expect sultry low lighting, elegant leather booths and touches of gold throughout, alongside a private room that seats 60 guests - or you can book standing receptions for up to 80.

They're whipping up Nutcracker-themed cocktails and desserts this festive season, as well as a three-course set menu for £29.50 per person. Think pumpkin soup, turkey ballotine with pork stuffing and moules mariniere, putting a French twist on proceedings.

inamo Onyx Room

Remember when you used to get toys for Christmas? Inamo is taking us back to the good old days with its Onyx Room. The venue is kitted out with a PlayStation, Wii console, karaoke machine and more.

Let loose in this adult playground as you enjoy drinks and foodie delights from the Pan-Asian menu - think miso aubergine, sushi sharing platters and crispy duck with pancakes. Plus, you can hire out a private space for up to 70 guests standing, or 30 seated, with minimum spends starting from only £250.

Marquess of Anglesey

If your best memories from 2024 have been in a good old English pub, then where better to spend the most wonderful time of the year. Marquess of Anglesey will be oozing even more charm than usual with the promise of Champagne receptions, espresso martini cocktail trees and a feast of epic proportions.

Their seasonal set menu offers three courses for £50, including ox cheek and blue cheese croquettes, West Country rump of beef and Heritage squash risotto, and there's a more casual drinks and sharers option too.

Blame Gloria Covent Garden

Happy Hour and 1 other offer

If you love free-flowing drinks, festive food and basement bars, Blame Gloria blows all other Christmas party packages in Covent Garden out the water. Sip freely for four whole hours while picking at treats from brisket croquettes to loaded tots.

You can also add on activities, entertainment and bespoke themes - across multiple private rooms or the entire venue, with space for up to 250 guests. Bottomless brunch is another option for a boozy blowout.

The Crusting Pipe

Pre Theatre Set Menu and 1 other offer

Escape the cold and retreat to The Crusting Pipe, a wine bar found in the heart of London's famous Covent Garden Market. Settle in for causal catch-ups over a few glasses of red, or book a private room for a seasonal sit-down dinner or tasting session.

You can often enjoy impromptu music performances from local artists on the outdoor terrace too, while you're munching on the likes of market fish of the day and fresh pea pesto linguine.

Grand Connaught Rooms

The most extravagant of all the Christmas party venues to hire in Covent Garden? It has to be the Grand Connaught Rooms. With opulent interiors made up of over 30 unique event spaces, banquet-style dinners and exquisite decorations, it's the closest you're likely to get to December 25th at Buckingham Palace. 

There are several different options for private hire here, with a total capacity of 1500 - ideal for large events. Plus, there's an exclusive rooftop terrace on the fifth floor that promises stunning views of the city.

The Escapologist

Happy Hour and 1 other offer

Late-night cocktail bar The Escapologist is luring revellers into its basement hideaway for the best private hire Christmas party in Covent Garden. Bag all-inclusive drinks for four hours alongside a festive food selection, featuring chorizo and pork sausage rolls, smoked salmon bruschetta, crispy camembert and more.

They also offer a number of entertainment packages, from live musicians and DJs to cabaret performances. Plus, minimum spends start from just £500, with space for anywhere between 25 and 200 guests.

Opera Tavern

This Christmas, Opera Tavern in Covent Garden offers the perfect setting for a festive celebration, combining classic charm with contemporary style. Nestled in one of London's most iconic areas, this stylish tapas and charcuterie bar is ideal for both intimate gatherings and larger Christmas parties, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all.

Book La Scala Room for 43 guests and enjoy a seasonal menu that features a mouth-watering array of festive tapas. Think pil pil prawns, roasted Jerusalem artichoke and more. 

Crown & Anchor

The Crown & Anchor can be found in the trendy seven dials district, serving craft lagers, cask ales, fine wines and many different London gins. They've got affordable private hire options here too, with a great Christmas buffet menu for festive soirees.

Tuck into the likes of rosemary hasselback potatoes, mushroom and chestnut sausage rolls and Yorkshire puddings with roast beef, washed down with plenty of fizz. You can also hire their private room for up to 60 guests, with minimum spends starting from £500.

Salsa! Temple

🌮 Fajita Fridays 🌮 and 1 other offer

A South American bar and club by Temple station, Salsa! is a great choice for seasonal soirees close to Covent Garden. There are a number of different private spaces that you can hire, or you can enjoy exclusive use of the entire venue too, with room for anywhere between 25 and 920 people at a time.

if it's a dinner party that you're after, then be sure to check out their festive menus as well. They're offering a tapas buffet for £31.95 per person, as well as bowl food or a three-course meal for £36.95 - which includes a welcome cocktail, an after-dinner shot and a free salsa class.

Cecilia's Wine House

Looking for a hotspot for that Christmas party? Check out Cecilia's Wine House for premium glasses of vino in lively surrounds. Located on Drury Lane in Covent Garden, this venue is as Central as they come.

Be sure to hire out the entire two-floor venue for that ultimate festive bash, where you can enjoy wine, cheese boards and caviar with up to 100 people at a time.

The Admiralty

Book your Christmas party at The Admiralty and literally deck the halls. Looking out onto Nelson's Column, the ship-like pub boasts over three floors with an abundance of rooms to hire. Whether you like fine wine or a decent pint, this venue caters for all.

There's a scrumptious festive menu to enjoy as well, featuring Usk Vale turkey breast, slow-braised shin of beef and a nut roast. Enjoy two courses for £44, or three for £48, with buffet options available too.

The Piano Works West End

Happy Hour and 1 other offer

Throw your Christmas party at one of the best Covent Garden bars: The Piano Works. Not only will you and your guests be able to celebrate the festive season with delicious food and drinks, but there will also be epic live entertainment, where the band plays your requests.

For an exclusive event, you can hire the entire venue for up to 600 guests, or 350 seated. They also offer Christmas-themed bottomless brunches for smaller groups.

Sandbox VR London

Located close to Covent Garden in Holborn, Sandbox VR London is the ultimate choice for a quirky Christmas party venue. They offer state-of-the-art VR experiences, from Squid Game challenges to fighting off aliens, the perfect way to bond with your team.

They can cater for groups of anywhere between six and 180 people, with a number of affordable food and drinks packages up for grabs too. Plus, you can sip cocktails from the UK's first ever robotic bartender.

Dirty Martini Covent Garden

Happy Hour and 2 other offers

With a variety of happy hour offerings running throughout winter, Dirty Martini is the top choice for cheap Christmas party venues in Covent Garden. Book a VIP area for up to 50 guests, with minimum spends beginning at £4,000.

The whole bar is also available to hire; guests will be treated to a selection of canapés for as little as £28 per person, plus free-flowing drinks and even an add-on cocktail masterclass, if you fancy shaking things up a bit (literally).

Albert's Schloss Soho

Found just west of Covent Garden on Shaftesbury Avenue, Albert's Schloss Soho is great choice of your Christmas party. The alpine restaurant and Bavarian-inspired beer hall is the crowning jewel of parties and entertainment in the area, with seven different nights of shows every week to coincide your party with - from a haus band to cabaret and pianists.

Spaces here can host between 55 and 120 guests, with three-course Christmas dinners, bowl food and a range of festive feasting platters on-hand to keep everyone fed.

The Petersham

One of the most decadent locations on our list, The Petersham is a huge restaurant flaunting floor-to-ceiling windows, Genoese chandeliers and stunning floral displays. They've got a dedicated team to cater to your event, with a private room that seats 35 or entire venue hire for up to 120 people.

their festive menu has an Italian twist to it, with sample dishes including pumpkin risotto and slow-cooked beef. And if you're looking for outdoor Christmas party venues in Covent garden, they've got a spacious terrace too.

The Conduit

You won't find a much more sophisticated spot to host your Christmas party at than The Conduit - a five-storey venue in the heart of Covent Garden. There are a range of different private areas here, from an intimate dining room that seats 10 to a huge space that can fit up to 190 people at a time.

There's even a gorgeous rooftop pergola that overlooks the city below. Minimum spends start from a little as £50 per person, and you can choose from a number of set menus that begin at just £65, as well as a canape option.

Blind Spot

Seductive speakeasy Blind Spot is hidden inside St Martins Lane hotel, making a statement with signature cocktails and deluxe interiors. It's a setting that calls for everyone to dust off their finest frock and immediately start popping the Champagne. 

Indoor Christmas party venues in Covent Garden don't get classier than this, with space for up to 120 people if you go for exclusive venue hire. Plus, you can munch on tasty canapes while you're at it.

Byron – Covent Garden

This Wellington Street destination is a great choice for casual soirees, with space for more than 130 people if you book the whole venue. The Christmas set menu at Byron is a bargain too, offering up two courses for £19.95 or three courses for £24.50.

Start with the likes of camembert bites or giant pigs in blankets with maple mustard mayo for dunking, with everything from The Cheesemas (beef patty, bacon, fried smoked cheese, cranberry sauce, maple mustard mayo and rocket) to Clucky (buttermilk fried chicken, smashed avocado, Sriracha hot honey, Sriracha mayo and pickled red onions) for mains.

Tuttons Restaurant

Prix Fixe Menu, January 2025

One of the most famous restaurants in the whole city, let alone Covent Garden, Tuttons is a sophisticated spot nestled on the historic piazza. The decor here features plush red leather booths, simple wooden furnishings and mirrors lining the walls, and you can hire either their small or large vault for between 20 and 35 people.

Minimum spends start from only £250 here, with plenty of festive feasting to get stuck into. Enjoy three sumptuous courses for £48 per head, ranging from whiskey cured salmon to wild mushroom and masala risotto or roast turkey with braised red wine cabbage and baby potatoes.

The Long Acre, London

The Long Acre, located between Covent Garden and Leicester Square, is perfect for a lively Christmas party. It combines a trendy main bar with a spacious club downstairs, offering ample room for dinner, drinks, and dancing.

With HD TVs, delicious cocktails, and a private basement bar available for hire, it's ideal for groups looking to celebrate with style and energy. Whether for mingling over drinks or hitting the dance floor, this spot brings festive vibes to any holiday celebration, especially with festive set menus featuring themed burgers and North Pole Puddings too. 

Bunga Bunga Covent Garden

The sister venue to their much-loved original site in Battersea, Bunga Bunga Covent Garden is an exciting immersive experience and lively bar that's perfect for Christmas. There are multiple different options to get involved in, from seasonal karaoke to pizza making classes or dinner and a show.

Their festive set menus start from £55 per person, featuring oven-baked focaccia, sundried tomato pizzas, tiramisu cocktails and more. Topping it all off, you can hire a private space to suit groups of all sizes, catered entirely to your needs.