Covent Garden 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 on one of the area's most coveted streets, spanning a breadth of floors each with a different dining concept.
The site itself not only boasts beautiful period aesthetics, but is laden with stories from the past. Built in 1780, the building has worn many hats, from being the residential home of nobility, to offices for stockbrokers, a studio for lace makers and even a bakery. Today, though, each floor of the townhouse has been exquisitely designed to offer a different 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. If you're planning the shindig for the entire company, taking over the whole venue might be your best bet. This multifaceted venue can host up to 130 people across its four floors and every space is optimised for a different purpose, meaning you can lead your guests on journey throughout the evening.
El Ta'Koy is a darkly-hued, atmospherically lit restaurant and bar from acclaimed Cuban chef, Luis Pous, whose dishes take influence from the flavours of Asia and Latin America. The concept sits in the basement and is also inspired by the Tiki bars of Hawaii and is an ideal spot to start your evening, treating guests to cocktails and canapes.
For dinner, you could move into the Pivot Bar and Bistro which serves hearty, home-cooked British classics in a sophisticated setting. Here, there's capacity for 30 guests seated, or you could serve another course of food on small plates and boards standing.
Finally, the Onion Room on the top floor is a fabulous reception space with AV equipment to keep the party going. Crack open a few bottles and allow your guests to mingle for the last few hours of the party, for a perfectly executed evening.