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5 of our favourite Traditional Christmas Party Venues in London

Friday 4 July 2025

 Traditional Christmas party

Whilst London offers a huge variety of modern, cool and contemporary venues and event spaces, those seeking a more traditional Christmas party venue are spoilt for choice. Here are our top five…......

Craving those classic Christmas vibes? These traditional office Christmas Party venues offer wood-panelled walls, giant chandeliers, roaring fireplaces and all the festive decorations and trimmings. The perfect setting for teams that want to celebrate the season in elegant and timeless surroundings.

Being steeped in history and tradition and with some venues having hosted dinners and feasts for over 300 years (including Guildhall and Banqueting House, to name but two), London has a wide range of Livery Halls, banqueting rooms and ballrooms that are perfect for creating that traditional festive party celebration.

With the right venue secured, discreet uplighting, a beautifully lit tree, candelabras on the tables, ivy dressing, carol singers and of course, Christmas crackers, all go to complete the traditional feel at your chosen London Christmas party venue.

Here are five of our favourite Traditional London Christmas venues:

Banqueting House

Hire Banqueting House as a versatile and inspiring event space that can accommodate up to 500 guests for a standing reception. Banqueting House was created for entertaining in 1622, and offers two main spaces, including the Main Hall and the Undercroft. The Main Hall is spacious enough to accommodate large events yet still appropriate for smaller celebrations, as it is light and quiet room that boasts wonderful acoustics and magnificent pillars soaring toward one of the world's great masterpieces, Ruben's ceiling.

Alternatively, the Undercroft is an intimate atmospheric space that offers guests a pleasant complement to the soaring, majestic Main Hall. Once enjoyed as a drinking den by King James I and his riotous, party-loving courtiers, it still serves as a wonderful space for drinks receptions and late-night parties.


8 Northumberland Avenue

8 Northumberland Avenue is just a short walk from Charing Cross station and Trafalgar Square and is described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence'. Hire 8 Northumberland as an incredibly grand venue for your Christmas party, conference, standing reception, product launch or exhibition.

8 Northumberland Avenue has a rich history dating back to 1887, when The Northumberland Avenue Hotel Company wanted to build a 500-room hotel that would exceed the expectations of Victorian travellers.

The Ballroom is the jewel of the venue and perfect for an incredible Christmas at 8 Northumberland Avenue. The high ceilings, impressive chandeliers alongside cutting-edge technology makes the Ballroom perfect for glamorous Awards ceremonies, Product launches, Premieres and receptions of all kinds.


Plaisterers' Hall

Hire Plaisterers Hall as an elegant and beautiful finished space with neo-classical décor throughout. Plaisterers Hall is the largest events venue of its kind in the city of London, with the main space, the Great Hall, offering corniced ceilings with stunning chandeliers and floor length windows overlooking the original London Wall.

Plaisterers Hall opened in 1972 after fire and bombing destroyed the previous halls during 1666 and 1882. This exquisite venue is perfect for conferences and meetings, awards ceremonies or charity events, receptions and parties and informal entertaining, as the Great Hall has the capacity to accommodate up to 600 guests for a standing reception and 370 for a seated dinner.


Lincoln's Inn

The oldest of the four Inns of Court, the historic buildings are set in beautiful, private grounds in Central London.

The Old Hall, a fine example of Tudor architecture, dates back to 1490 and has many notable features including the wooden screen at the south end, designed by Inigo Jones, and Hogarth’s painting of “Paul before Felix” on the North wall. The Crypt beneath the Old Hall was for centuries used for storage of fuel, food and wine. Now the brick groin vaulting has been restored to its former glory and is used as a reception area.The Great Hall was opened by Queen Victoria in 1845 and is the largest hall of any of the Inns and is considered to be one of the most distinguished buildings designed by Philip Hardwick working in the Tudor Revival style. 


Banking Hall

Hiring the Banking Hall in Cornhill for corporate events offers a seamless blend of historical grandeur and modern amenities, creating an exquisite backdrop for a wide range of professional gatherings. Nestled in the heart of London's financial district, this iconic venue exudes sophistication and prestige.

With its rich history dating back to the 19th century, the Banking Hall showcases stunning architecture featuring neoclassical design elements, soaring marble columns, and intricate detailing. The main hall itself is a masterpiece, boasting high ceilings adorned with elegant chandeliers that provide an opulent ambiance.


These are just a few of the many great venues available to hire for work Christmas parties in London. Our team of free venue finding experts are on hand to create the perfect shortlist of venues in London for your next event.

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Author

Sam Gill

Founder Director, Venue Search London
As Founder of Venue Search London and with over 30 years of UK event experience, Sam has a vast knowledge and understanding of the London venues scene, having previously operated and designed some of the most iconic event spaces in the capital. He believes that selecting the right venue is at the very heart of every successful event.

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