The Best Christmas Party Venues in London - Galvin La Chapelle, 45 London, Encode Hub & 116 Pall Mall
Finding a Christmas party venue that genuinely impresses your team is harder than it looks. London has no shortage of options, but the ones that combine atmosphere, service, and a setting that actually feels festive rather than functional are far fewer than the listings suggest.
This guide features four of the standout corporate Christmas party venues available on EventCage right now, spanning Michelin-starred dining in Spitalfields, a multi-space lifestyle destination in Shoreditch, one of the most prestigious event spaces in central London, and a creative East London rooftop hub. Each one is bookable through EventCage with transparent pricing and a free concierge service.
116 Pall Mall - St James’s
Nestled among some of London’s most beautiful parks and historic landmarks, 116 Pall Mall provides an exceptional setting for festive celebrations in the heart of the capital.
This Christmas, gather colleagues, clients, friends, and loved ones for an unforgettable seasonal experience. Whether you’re planning an intimate private dinner, a sophisticated drinks reception, or a grand corporate celebration, carefully curated Christmas packages are designed to make entertaining effortless.
Set against a backdrop of Regency splendour, magnificent chandeliers, and elegant interiors, 116 Pall Mall offers a truly atmospheric setting for the festive season. In partnership with Searcys, guests can enjoy expertly crafted seasonal menus showcasing the finest flavours of winter, complemented by festive cocktails, premium wines, and celebratory drinks.
Best for: Prestigious corporate Christmas parties, financial and professional services companies, large-scale festive celebrations
Location: St James’s, Central London, a short walk from Green Park and Piccadilly Circus
Available Spaces
116 Pall Mall - The Waterloo Room .A beautifully proportioned medium-sized room with period detailing and a setting that requires very little decoration to feel properly festive. The Waterloo Room works particularly well when paired with the Nash Room, with guests arriving at the Waterloo for drinks before moving through to the Nash for a seated dinner, creating a natural flow that makes the whole evening feel considered and well-structured.
116 Pall Mall - The Carlton Room. A grand event space defined by its striking gold architectural features and an atmosphere that feels genuinely special without needing heavy decoration. The Carlton Room includes a grand piano, making it ideal for live entertainment and adding a premium, curated feel to the evening. Well suited to large-group corporate Christmas dinners and client entertaining at scale.
116 Pall Mall - The Nash Room is the large Gala space at 116 Pall Mall, named after the architect John Nash and designed for events where scale and luxury genuinely matter. It is the natural choice for major corporate celebrations, awards dinners, and high-profile festive events. For companies that want the Christmas party to feel like a genuine occasion rather than just an event, this is the room to book.
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45 London - Shoreditch
45 London is a multi-space hospitality destination in the heart of Shoreditch, opening in late 2025, combining rooftop dining, a signature restaurant, a late-night lounge, co-working, and event spaces under one roof. It is one of the most versatile corporate Christmas party options in East London, particularly for companies seeking a full-evening format that flows naturally through multiple spaces.
The building has the kind of considered atmosphere that makes Shoreditch events feel premium without feeling formal. For Christmas parties, the combination of rooftop drinks, dining below, and an after-dark lounge for the tail end of the evening creates a natural progression that keeps guests engaged all night.
Best for: Multi-space Christmas parties, creative and tech companies, groups wanting the full evening format.
Capacity: 120–300 guests, depending on configuration
Location: Shoreditch, East London
Available Spaces
45 London - Rooftop: The Rooftop is the headline space at 45 London, an elevated setting with stunning views across East London, a best suited to arrival drinks or a festive standing reception. The DJ booth is well placed in the centre of The Rooftop and is popular for ticketed events. When using the entire space, the members' club can be used for presentations and arrival drinks, whilst The Rooftop can be used for the social aspect.
45 London - Members Club: The members' lounge offers a more intimate, premium setting within the venue, well-suited with VIP areas, client entertaining sections, or a quieter space within a larger exclusive hire.
45 London - The Club: The Club floor can be the late-night anchor of any 45 London Christmas party, DJ-led, high energy, and the right format for companies that want the evening to run well past dinner. Available as part of a full venue takeover or separately.
Galvin La Chapelle - Spitalfields
Galvin La Chapelle is one of London’s most distinctive event spaces, a converted Victorian school chapel in Spitalfields with soaring vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and the kind of grandeur that hotel ballrooms spend millions trying to replicate. It holds a Michelin star, which means the food matches the setting.
For a corporate Christmas party, it works best as a seated dinner or an exclusive hire for up to 120 guests. The space has a naturally festive quality and the architecture does the decorating for you. It suits companies that want the Christmas party to feel like a genuine occasion rather than "just" an event.
Best for: Seated Christmas dinners, senior leadership events, client entertaining .
Capacity: Up to 120 seated, exclusive hire available.
Location: Spitalfields, East London, only a short walk from Liverpool Street
Available Spaces
Galvin La Chapelle - Exclusive Hire . The full restaurant taken exclusively for your event. Theatre-height ceilings, candlelit atmosphere, and Michelin-starred catering make this one of the most impressive Christmas dinner settings in East London. Best suited to groups of 60–120 guests looking for a seated dinner format.
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Encode Hub - Shoreditch
Encode Hub is a creative event and co-working space in Shoreditch with a rooftop terrace that has quickly become one of East London’s most in-demand venues for corporate events. It has a distinctive edge, raw, considered, and nothing like a standard Christmas party venue, which is exactly what makes it work for the right company.
The rooftop is the headline space, particularly for a festive drinks reception or a more relaxed Christmas celebration. Full venue hire gives access to multiple floors, making it a strong option for companies wanting something more informal and atmospheric than a traditional sit-down dinner.
Best for: Relaxed Christmas parties, creative and tech companies, drinks receptions, rooftop events
Capacity: Flexible across floors, best suited to groups of 50–200
Location: Shoreditch, East London
Available Spaces
Encode Hub - The rooftop terrace overlooks the Shoreditch skyline and is the venue's most popular space for corporate Christmas events. Open-air with a relaxed, creative atmosphere, best suited to drinks receptions, informal standing parties, or a pre-dinner reception before moving downstairs.
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The Event Space opens up the ground floor and additional spaces beneath the rooftop, giving you the full range of the building for a multi-level Christmas party. Details on the individual downstairs spaces are available directly through the EventCage listing.
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How to Book Any of These Christmas Party Venues
All four venues are listed on EventCage with transparent pricing and availability. You can search, compare, and enquire directly, or use the free EventCage concierge service to get a shortlist tailored to your brief within 24 hours, including site-visit arrangements if needed.
The best Christmas party dates in London, particularly Friday and Saturday nights in November and December, are typically fully booked by August. If any of these venues match your brief, it is worth moving quickly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I book a site visit before committing?
Yes. EventCage can arrange site visits at any of these venues as part of the free concierge service. For events of 50 guests or more, a site visit is strongly recommended before signing a contract.
Q: Do these venues get booked up early?
Yes, particularly Galvin La Chapelle and 116 Pall Mall, which are among the most in-demand Christmas party venues in London. Friday and Saturday nights in November and December are typically filled by August.
Q: What is the price range across these venues?
Pricing ranges from approximately £75 to £200+ per head, depending on the venue, format, and package. All pricing is available transparently on each venue’s EventCage listing page.
Q: Can I hire just one room rather than the whole venue?
Yes. At 116 Pall Mall and 45 London in particular, individual rooms and spaces are available for hire separately. EventCage lists each space individually so you can compare options and find the right fit for your group size and budget.
All four are bookable through EventCage with transparent pricing and no agency fees. If you’re not sure which is right for your group, EventCage’s free concierge service can build a shortlist to your brief within 24 hours, including site visits at any of the venues above.
The best dates go fast. If one of these venues is on your shortlist, the time to move is now.
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