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Best Christmas party venues with activities in London

The dinner, drinks, and dancing routine is great. But let’s be honest, it’s time to switch it up. Want a little more excitement from your Christmas party this year? With this list of London’s best Christmas party venues with activities on hand, there’s absolutely no excuse for boredom. From showing off your put-put skills to a night of shameless singing, Christmas venues in London have all the games and excitement you need.

Updated on 04 November 2024

It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas. Even if the sun is still shining, dreaming about the twinkly lights and festive nights is enough to keep us going until December rolls around. The task of bringing the festive spirit to your work function can carry a lot of pressure, but with our recommendations for the best Christmas venues with activities, you’ll be sure to impress even the scroogiest of co-workers.

While there’s nothing wrong with the typical restaurant Christmas party, there’s also nothing overly inspiring about it either. Let's be honest, that hotel function room will not be going down in history as the night to remember. Fortunately, there are a ton of London Christmas party venues with entertainment included to choose from. Who knows, a Christmas party in a private karaoke room might be just the thing to officially secure you the title of office legend. Sometimes, a bit of friendly competition is exactly what a team needs to get into the festive spirit, and Christmas party venues with activities like bowling, mini golf, and simulated racecar driving venues are guaranteed to spark just the right level.

Alternatively, if you're looking for a location that transports you to someplace else, somewhere snowier and cosier than the endless grey of London’s winter, bring the team to try their hand at curling, with drinks and music that will leave you feeling like you’ve just stepped off the slopes. Other venues offer Christmas party activities that let you get hands-on to create your own experience, from how to cook the best festive roast and festive cocktail masterclasses to tutorials on constructing a twinkly wreath for each guest to bring home. If you’re still in need of more inspiration, take a look at our best unusual Christmas venues.

Puttshack Bank

Puttshack Bank

1 Poultry, City of London, London, EC2R 8EJ

Puttshack is London’s most tech-forward, luxurious mini golf course complete with expertly crafted cocktails and award-winning food. It’s an elevated interpretation of this much-loved activity that even includes high-tech golf balls to keep track of your gameplay, so you can forget about trying to keep score and give your full attention to the party.

Swingers West End

Swingers West End

15 John Prince's Street, Marylebone, London, W1G 0AB

Tucked away behind the bright lights of Oxford Street is London’s self-proclaimed coolest mini golf spot. With three different food vendors and frozen margaritas on tap, we are inclined to agree with them. Swingers West End is designed to emulate a 1920s British seaside town, complete with carnival games and plenty of prizes to be won.

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus

Criterion Building, Soho, London, W1J 9HR

Piccadilly Circus’ Hard Rock Cafe promises a Christmas party to be remembered. Choose from their Legends Room, the stage, or rent out their entire venue for a night full of dancing. No idea is too big for the Hard Rock, so let your imagination run free and ask their team to help you design your dream party.

The Little Blue Door

The Little Blue Door

871-873 Fulham Road, Fulham, London, SW6 5HP

This Fulham bar is serving up all the nostalgic house party vibes, complete with a dance floor and pool table. The space turns into a cosy and festive home, perfect for hosting work Christmas parties. Begin with a traditional Christmas dinner in the ‘living room’, before taking it to the ‘kitchen’ for beer pong and holiday tunes.

London Transport Museum

London Transport Museum

39 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7BB

For a Christmas party to be remembered, rent out the London Transport Museum's iconic Museum Galleries. Set across two floors, your guests can experience a personalised stamper trail, exploring the exhibitions while looking out for stamps to collect. Or, take your turn in the driver's seat with their Elizabeth Line driver experience.

Lucky Voice Liverpool Street

Lucky Voice Liverpool Street

1 The Avenue, Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 4YP

Prepare for a night of Buble, bubbly and bad singing. Lucky Voice Liverpool Street has multiple karaoke spaces, along with an extensive cocktail menu and a massive disco ball begging to be included in your Instagram story. The venue is designed with corporate events in mind, so it’s a no-brainer for Christmas parties of any size.

All Star Lanes Stratford

All Star Lanes Stratford

Montfichet Road, Stratford, London, E20 1ET

There are four All Star Lanes locations spread around London, all offering the same excellent Christmas packages, fun festive food and bottomless drinking opportunities. If you want to hire a nice private bowling area all for yourselves, check out The Loft at All Star Lanes Stratford, where you can get yourself two hours of unlimited bowling time as well as ample snacks and drinks.

Pitch London

Pitch London

12 Meard Street, Soho, London, W1F 0EQ

With live music, an Asian restaurant and a chic bar, this indoor golfing venue is so much more than just a putter's playground. Pitch offers the opportunity for activities while allowing the less competitive employees the chance to relax and make the most of the sprawling lounge and extensive cocktail menu

Stem+Stem

Stem+Stem

12 Bow Lane, City of London, London, EC4M 9AL

It’s Christmas, so why not go the mile and bring everyone together to make festive arrangements? Stem + Stem offers several classes from wreath-making workshops to Christmas centrepiece masterclasses using British-sourced foliage and florals with delicious canapes and bubbles on arrival. The best part? You can also dive into menus curated by a Michelin-trained chef.

Babylon Park

Babylon Park

8 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, London, NW1 8QU

This massive indoor gaming centre has classic tabletop games like air hockey, pool and snooker tables, but also mixes it up with VR headsets, shooting galleries, and even a rollercoaster. Where better for a big group of kids (or adult-sized kids) to enjoy a bit of friendly competition?

F1® Arcade

F1® Arcade

1 New Change, City of London, London, EC4M 9AF

A truly unique experience, Christmas parties at F1 Arcade offer over 60 state-of-the-art racing simulators, allowing you to rip down the famed F1 tracks with a cocktail in hand. Foster some team bonding with the option to team up, or embrace the spirit of competition and go head-to-head.

The Curling Club

The Curling Club

South Bank, South Bank, London, SE1 8XX

Nothing screams Christmas quite like a snow-covered peak, but if you can’t get your team an apres-ski, The Curling Club is the next best thing. Start with an hour of exclusive access to your own curling sheet, before treating yourself to some ski-inspired snacks and drinks, with great music and live entertainment all night long.

The Little Scarlet Door

The Little Scarlet Door

12-13 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DL

Set behind Soho’s Greek Street, The Little Scarlet Door hosts the coolest house party-inspired festivities. It’s a nostalgic space, with twinkling lights and a basement dedicated to boogieing the night away. Get everyone involved with a cocktail making class in the ‘kitchen’ before gathering by the fireplace downstairs for a game on their Nintendo 64.

Swingers City

Swingers City

8 Brown's Buildings, City of London, London, EC3A 8AL

At Swingers City location you’ll be transported from the foot of the Gherkin to the depths of the British countryside. Embrace the golf club theme and treat yourself to a cocktail from the caddy while perusing the nine-hole course. The location has numerous spaces available for hire, including the option for exclusive hire of the entire venue.

Albert

Albert's Schloss London

20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, Leicester Square, London, W1D 7EU

Located on Shaftesbury Avenue, Albert’s Schloss is the closest thing to a team holiday without leaving central London. It comes with four bars to serve up festive cocktails and Bavarian beers, an all-day restaurant and a giant disco ball. If that's not enough, there will also be a daily cabaret performance and live music to enjoy.

The Avenue Cookery School

The Avenue Cookery School

3 Enterprise Way, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1FZ

If you’re looking for a fun party, without sacrificing the tradition of a Christmas dinner, The Avenue Cookery School could be your perfect fit. It’s an entirely bespoke experience. So whether you fancy a sushi-making and cocktail workshop or a more festive dinner party setup, The Avenue can create an evening tailored exactly for you.

Lucky Voice Waterloo

Lucky Voice Waterloo

Unit G21 & G22 Ground Level , Waterloo, London, SE1 7LY

With eight private pods to choose from, Lucky Voice Waterloo offers a karaoke setup away from the crowds of the station, so everyone can feel comfortable singing their hearts out. Once you're feeling more confident, move it over to the dance floor, where you can enjoy the tunes with a cocktail in hand.

Lane7 Victoria

Lane7 Victoria

70 Victoria Street, Victoria, London, SW1E 6SQ

Who said you had to pick just one game? Host your Christmas party at Victoria’s Lane7 and spend the night losing yourself in the competition, whether that be bowling, mini golf, shuffleboard or even beer pong. Once you’ve built up an appetite dig into one of Patty and Bun’s famous burgers offered at Lane7.

All Star Lanes Brick Lane

All Star Lanes Brick Lane

95 Brick Ln, Shoreditch, London, E1 6QL

All Star Lanes has Christmas nailed with lots of great packages, and of course, the timeless opportunity to reign supreme as the office bowling champ for another year. Small parties can hire a lane and bowl away with pizza, festive food and bottomless drinks included, or you can hire a private area.

If these activity-based locations aren’t tickling your fancy, take it back to the basics and have a look over our collection of the best restaurants to host Christmas parties in. Or, why not try out the SquareMeal concierge service, and let somebody else do the hard work.


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