Covent Garden at Christmas may be the busiest place in London, but there's a well-kept secret that we think you need to know about. 3 Henrietta Street is a gorgeous, five-storey townhouse, home to a collection of restaurants, bars and private event spaces to host your festive party. The site itself not only boasts beautiful period aesthetics, but is laden with stories from the past. Today, each floor of the townhouse has been thoughtfully restored to offer a unique space for socialising, drinking and dining.
So, if you're looking for a very special venue for your Christmas party, 3 Henrietta Street certainly beats the back room at the local pub. Whether you're planning an intimate team dinner or a larger celebration, the building offers a variety of spaces that can be booked individually or combined to create a bespoke festive experience.
You might start the evening at Dovetail Bar at El Ta'Koy, a warm, atmospheric cocktail bar tucked away on the lower ground floor. Perfect for welcome drinks or a private cocktail reception, the space can also be paired with vibrant Hawaiian-inspired sharing plates from El Ta'Koy for a lively start to the festivities. For dinner, head upstairs to Pivot Bar & Bistro, where award-winning chef Mark Greenaway serves modern British festive dishes overlooking Covent Garden's iconic Christmas lights. The first-floor restaurant is available for exclusive hire and seats up to 26 guests, making it ideal for team dinners and festive celebrations.
Or, if you're after something more informal, Doughnation Pizza offers a fun, relaxed setting in the conservatory, complete with artisanal pizzas, festive cocktails and free-flowing prosecco. Finally, The Onion Room provides an elegant private dining and events space overlooking Covent Garden's Piazza. Seating up to 20 guests or accommodating 30 standing, it's equipped with AV facilities and can be catered by any of the building's restaurants, making it the perfect setting for festive dinners, drinks receptions or presentations.