Best Christmas party venues in the South West

Ingleside House celebrates Christmas with Gatsby-inspired party nights featuring a festive three-course dinner, prosecco on arrival and dancing at Téatro restaurant.

Larger groups can exclusively hire the Pavilion for stylish private celebrations.

Set within a striking Venetian Gothic former museum on Queens Road, Browns Bristol serves festive set menus and multi-course feasts throughout December.

Elegant interiors and a city-centre location make it a stylish and practical choice for Christmas parties in the city.

Boringdon Hall transforms its five-star Elizabethan manor into a festive retreat with Christmas party nights, seasonal dining and optional overnight stays.

Guests can also enjoy festive events including wreath making, Santa experiences and seasonal entertainment.

Bristol's harbourside arts cinema hosts festive parties in its Waterside spaces, with Christmas packages ranging from classic celebrations to film screenings.

Expect seasonal food, drinks packages and waterfront views inside this Grade II-listed cultural venue, offering a unique alternative to a traditional Christmas party.

Just outside Bristol and Bath, Mad Swans offers countryside Christmas parties with festive roasts, sharing feasts and party games in its Potting Shed.

Guests can extend celebrations with overnight stays in eco cabins overlooking the Mendip Hills.

Fairy lights and swing seats set the scene for Mowgli's festive feasting menus, complete with bubbles or beer on arrival and the restaurant's signature Chat Bombs.

Semi-private spaces suit smaller groups, while exclusive hire for up to 107 guests is also available.

Square Grill's atmospheric private dining room sits beside Bath Abbey in a historic vaulted space, complemented by the restaurant's resident pianist.

Christmas groups can choose from a selection of festive menus, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available.

Set inside Bath's former magistrates' court and police station, Browns Bath combines historic architecture with festive dining.

Private celebrations can take over the elegant mezzanine, while festive set menus and seasonal feasts are served throughout December.

Housed in a converted riverside malthouse beside the River Exe, Browns Exeter offers festive set menus, buffets and drinks packages throughout the Christmas season.

Characterful interiors and flexible dining options make it ideal for group celebrations.

Owlpen Manor hosts exclusive Christmas parties in its medieval Cyder Barn and adjoining Pole Barn.

Packages include a welcome drink, three-course meal and wine, with optional DJs, magicians and photo booths available to personalise the celebration.

DEYA's Cheltenham taproom offers a relaxed alternative to traditional Christmas parties, with award-winning beers, natural wine, cider and rotating street food vendors.

Private hire and tailored drinks packages make it ideal for informal festive gatherings.

This beautifully restored 16th-century threshing barn near Salisbury is available exclusively for private Christmas parties.

Exposed oak beams, flexible event space and capacity for up to 130 guests create a characterful alternative to a traditional hotel venue.

Wick Farm hosts shared Christmas party nights in its restored medieval barns, with festive dining, live entertainment and dancing.

Exclusive hire is also available, alongside seasonal experiences including Christmas wreath-making workshops.

DRGNFLY serves festive Pan-Asian sharing menus across stylish private spaces, including the intimate Opium Den and larger private dining room.

Expect inventive small plates, cocktails and flexible celebrations for groups of up to 24 guests.

Pythouse Kitchen Garden serves festive three-course feasts using seasonal, sustainably sourced produce from its Wiltshire kitchen garden.

Smaller groups can book the cosy conservatory, while exclusive hire welcomes celebrations of up to 180 guests.

Home to Somerset County Cricket Club, the Cooper Associates County Ground offers festive celebrations across versatile event spaces.

Options include the panoramic 1875 Club and the County Room for dinners, receptions and larger Christmas parties.

Stretching a quarter of a mile into the Bristol Channel, The Grand Pier has hosted themed Christmas parties ranging from Casino Royale to Bad Santa.

Venues accommodate everything from intimate gatherings to celebrations for hundreds of guests.

Wellington School hosts themed Christmas party nights in its spacious ARC Hall, offering festive dining, entertainment and dancing.

With capacity for up to 290 guests, it's well suited to large corporate celebrations in Somerset.