The best historic Christmas party venues in London

A blank-canvas City livery hall with bundles of period character, Furniture Makers' Hall works equally well for lavish standing receptions and small seated dinners.

The David Burbidge Room suits dancing and larger gatherings, while the oak-staircased Mike Clare Room, with its marble fireplace, suits an intimate feast for a small group around one table.

Set in the turreted former Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, Le Gothique brings Gothic castle drama to a Wandsworth Christmas party.

Its Gothic bar, mezzanine restaurant and hidden, canopy-covered walled garden all lend themselves to informal, characterful celebrations, with free off-street parking and set-menu packages starting from under £30 per person.

Tucked into a Grade II-listed Mayfair townhouse, this members' club suits smaller, more personal Christmas gatherings. The wood-panelled Library and Drawing Room offer grandeur on an intimate scale, with views over Hyde Park and access to a private terrace.

Seasonal menus range from beef fillet to canapé receptions, with wine packages including a Champagne or Prosecco arrival drink.

A Georgian-era Inn of Court in Temple, Inner Temple Hall's oak-panelled Hall suits both grand corporate dinners and lavish standing parties, with a late licence available at weekends.

Curated all-inclusive packages cover food, drink and décor, with entertainment supplied by long-standing partner Blank Canvas, from live bands to casino tables. On-site accommodation is another highlight.

The Home of Cricket, Lord's brings unparalleled sporting heritage to your Christmas party, combined with award-winning in-house catering and dedicated event planning.

The Grade II-listed Long Room, hung with the MCC's cricketing art collection, is best for festive seated dinners, while the more contemporary Thomas Lord Suite handles large-scale standing receptions.

This Searcys-run St James's institution greets guests with an impressive stairwell, before leading through to the likes of a grand ballroom and the vaulted, underground Champagne Bar.

Festive packages include a three-course dinner, table crackers, a DJ and dancefloor, while smaller rooms like Café Duke bring quirkier period character for parties wanting somewhere a little different from the traditional ballroom.

A Grade II-listed Victorian livery hall off Warwick Lane, Cutlers' Hall leans into its Dickensian character each December, with candle-style chandeliers, deep red carpets and a live grand piano.

The Livery Hall suits traditional festive dining, while the adjoining Court Room shifts the mood for drinks and dancing later in the evening, all within one exclusive-hire building.

Overlooking the Thames and Big Ben from the South Bank, this 1922 building was once home to London's local council and retains its original cream-toned facade and period detail.

Twelve private dining and event spaces span the heritage-panelled King George V Room to smaller options suited to team dinners, and on-site guest rooms mean out-of-town colleagues don't need to travel home.

Above Lincoln's Inn Fields, this surgeons' institution transforms its top floor into a winter-woodland setting each December, complete with a terrace looking out over the London skyline.

Its scale makes it well suited to large corporate soirées, while the leather-bound Lumley Library offers a cosier, more traditional alternative for smaller office parties and dinners.

Behind Chartered Accountants' Hall, this City institution is well placed to host corporate parties, intimate dinners and drinks receptions, whether that's in its domed, stained-glass Great Hall or the intimate reception.

Packages typically include a DJ, dancefloor and festive styling, and the Rialto-inspired Members' Room adds an unexpected flourish for team celebrations and client entertaining.

Built in 1622 for royal entertaining, Banqueting House on Whitehall remains one of London's grandest historic addresses.

The Rubens-ceilinged Main Hall lends itself to all-out parties, while the candlelit Undercroft, once King James I's private drinking den, suits smaller, more atmospheric parties.

Originally built in 1921 as a luxury car showroom, this Piccadilly institution is now one of London's most celebrated restaurants.

Its hidden private dining room, reached by its own staircase and decorated with black lacquer and gold detail, holds an intimate group for candlelit festive dining. A seasonal set menu and dedicated events planner suit small, special-occasion Christmas dinners.

Home to British royalty for almost 400 years, Kensington Palace is fit for purpose if you want your Christmas party to make an impression.

The chandelier-lit Cupola Room and the 1704 Orangery, set within its own gardens, both suit large-scale celebrations, with twinkling lights and crisp winter air adding to the atmosphere. Approved suppliers handle catering, florals and entertainment throughout.

Set within Grade II-listed Burlington House on Piccadilly, this scientific institution's festive spaces mix period grandeur with modern facilities.

The book-lined Library suits candlelit dinners or drinks receptions, while the AV-equipped Science Room works well for parties involving speeches. Named among London's best unusual Christmas party venues, it's a memorable choice for a party.

Open since 1832 and unchanged in name ever since, Brown's Hotel in Mayfair brings literary and historic pedigree to its six event spaces. The hand-papered Clarendon Room suits sizeable standing receptions, while the Lord Byron Room offers an intimate supper for a small group.

In-house catering and pre-bookable guest rooms complete the offer for teams wanting to stay over.

A magnificent grade I-listed venue near Baker Street, One Marylebone pairs Palladian architecture with flexibility, from a vast, chandeliered main hall to the intimate lower-ground Vaults with its own dance floor.

External caterers, live bands, DJs and magicians are all welcome, making it suited to large corporate parties as well as celebrations that run late into the evening.