The best private dining rooms for Christmas parties in London

Sitting pretty on the edge of Clapham Common, No 32 The Old Town guarantees some serious style for your Christmas party with its regal blue interiors. Take over the downstairs restaurant for your festive get-together, or head up to the first-floor bar and terrace for a celebration for up to 50 guests.

Located on the edge of Marylebone and Marble Arch, The Orchard boasts a myriad of private dining spaces with flexible layouts and sustainable, farm-to-table menus, from festive buffets to canapes, sharing platters and seated meals. From end-of-year socials to dinners with friends, The Orchard offers a stylish backdrop for everyone.

Is there anywhere more festive to spend Christmas than Covent Garden? This Gaucho site is set within an extension of the Royal Opera House, offering a grandiose yet convenient experience in the heart of London. Choose a semi-private space - there's a snug circular booth, long tables, and banquette-style seating - and gather your loved ones at Gaucho Covent Garden for Christmas. 

Finding the right venue is a real treat, and The Maine Mayfair is one of the most atmospheric. The Drawing Room is one of its most iconic, built in 1720, it’s been redesigned with a mid-century aesthetic. There’s also The Tavern, a 20-seater speakeasy-style space tucked away in the cellars.

Elegance and opulence are the name of the game at this glamorous hotel snuggled in Covent Garden. Private dining groups can book the Committee Room for up to 26, or the Library for up to 80. Rest assured, it will be transformed into a glitzy festive oasis come Christmas time.

For a chic, luxurious Christmas celebration, The Marylebone has a variety of exclusive spaces - The Courtyard boasts a charming garden wall and open fire for those colder months, while the Number Six room is a glamorous indoor space with a members' club feel. 

From big canape soirees to proper feasts, Bentley’s knows how to make a crowd merry. It’s a seafood institution with a relaxed, effortless atmosphere (and a handy 3am license too!). You’ll find several spaces to choose from, seating anywhere between 12 and 60 guests to enjoy simple but expertly cooked dishes.

For a Christmas party that's a little less traditional, Los Mochis serves up exciting Japanese-Mexican plates in the heart of Notting Hill. For seated events, book one of the two dining rooms (one on each floor), which can accommodate between 50 and 60 guests.

Spice up your Christmas with a Sri Lankan feast at Kolamba. A great choice for both relaxed and formal celebrations, the semi-private dining room can hold up to 24 guests, with the choice to split the space into two tables of 12. Choose from two festive menus: either the ‘Feasting’ or Favourites’ selection.

Hawksmoor Borough's private dining room, the Cooks' Room, seats up to 18 for a classic Hawksmoor Christmas spread of starters, hand-cut steaks and sticky toffee pudding. White butchers' tiles, leather seating and wood floors give it a proper steakhouse feel, and its spot moments from London Bridge station makes it an easy visit for city groups after work.

Casa Mayfair offers a range of private dining options, whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or larger celebration. The Sol and Mar rooms each accommodate up to 14 guests, or 36 combined, while bigger groups can take over The Garden Side space for up to 90. Swap the classic Christmas dinner for Portuguese sharing plates and flame-grilled piri-piri chicken.

With its pastel colour schemes and eye-catching vistas of Battersea Power Station, art’otel offers six different private function rooms where you can celebrate this year. Host a Christmas party for four to over 100 guests - perfect for parties of every size. Plus, the team can create bespoke packages for a personal touch.

British icon Quo Vadis offers a collection of private dining rooms for your festive occasion, from the Marx Room for 32, to the Blue Room for 23, and the bright Leoní Room seating 12. Each room is dressed for the season with candles and foliage, while seasonal menus include a choice of feasting or set options.

Celebrate Christmas at The Conduit in Covent Garden, with versatile private spaces for groups of all sizes, whether that’s the 120-person Forum or the light-filled Nobel Rooms, the perfect spot for 44 seated. Sustainable menus, and panoramic terrace views make it a festive setting full of character.

The private dining room at SUSHISAMBA’s Covent Garden outpost is a real stunner, featuring a handmade circular dining table and hand-painted wallpaper. It also comes complete with a private balcony overlooking the Piazza, which is always beautifully decorated around Christmas time. 

Impress your guests with an immersive experience at The Orangery TCR in Soho, where fresh plants and greens drive the menu and style the tables. Your party will dine among greenery grown on-site at the plant farm, with dining options including a formal meal, sharing plates, or a custom menu.

This five-star hotel boasts a couple of intimate, beautifully-appointed spaces for a festive feast, from the Chairman's Suite (up to 14) to the cosy Blue Room (up to 10). Tasteful design features include herringbone wood flooring, centrepiece light fixtures and captivating artworks on the walls. A fitting choice if you want this year's celebrations to be sleek and sophisticated.

Iconic every time of year, but especially Christmas, The Wolseley is one of the most prestigious locations for festive private dining parties. Seating up to 15 guests without room hire fees, The Wolseley offers traditional set menus, so among other delights, expect Norfolk roast turkey with all the trimmings.

Tucked away on the South Bank, Brasserie Blanc offers a selection of elegant private dining rooms for your festive celebration. Choose from small, medium, or large spaces, seating 22 to 62 guests, complete with French-inspired menus and plenty of wines from across the country.

A Peruvian-Japanese restaurant might not scream Christmas to you, but Ayllu guarantees to make your festive party a celebration to remember. Book a large table for friends and family or take over a corner of the restaurant, and tuck into ceviche, tacos, oysters and delicious cocktails. 

Fonda brings stylish Mexican dining to Heddon Street, offering a colourful alternative to the traditional Christmas party. Smaller groups can gather around a 10-seater table on the ground floor, whilst the Sala Rosa dining room can accommodate up to 34 seated, or 50 standing, for a private celebration. Expect sophisticated Mexican cooking, from yellowfin tuna crudo to truffle quesadillas.

Make this year's bash a glamorous affair with a booking at Bocconcino’s private Sotto room. The 25-seat space is nestled on the lower ground floor and features a private bar, DJ deck, a beautiful red colour palette and ambient lighting. Course, indulgent Italian fare is the order of the day – think burrata, pasta, steak and tiramisu.

Set on the waterfront in Canary Wharf, No. 35 Mackenzie Walk is the top dog if you’re on the hunt for a contemporary Christmas private dining space with a neighbourhood feel. Choose between the private dining room, which seats 50 right by the open kitchen, or a semi-private area for up to 30.

For large-scale Christmas dinners, cocktail parties and drinks receptions, Sagardi is hard to beat. Situated in Shoreditch, this Basque-inspired restaurant offers exclusive hire, huge banquet tables and special set menus. To eat, choose from tasty canapes, charcuterie-style nibbles and buffet-inspired plates with everything from premium Iberian cured ham to mini chargrilled ox burgers. 

For a smaller private dinner with real atmosphere, Sir Gilbert Scott's Room at Hawksmoor St Pancras is a find. Tucked just off the Martini Bar within the hotel's Grade I-listed Gothic Revival splendour, it seats up to 14, intimate enough for a close-knit Christmas dinner, grand enough to feel like an occasion.

Accommodating between nine and 24 guests, The Wolseley City's private room feels made for Christmas parties. Along with a brilliant set menu packed with traditional favourites, dining rooms feature gold trim, floral displays, candelabras, and references to Egyptian revival decor.

Specialising in Southeast Asian and Western fusion, Pan Pacific offers three private dining rooms each with modern features and cosy accents. To take your event to new heights, the team can take care of name cards, decorations and floral displays and provide a sommelier for the evening.

The beauty of choosing The Chesterfield for your Christmas dinner is that every occasion can be tailored to suit your vision. From the cosy library to the light-filled conservatory, there are a wealth of private spaces to choose from, while decor and menus can be tweaked according to your tastes. The one constant? Expect quintessentially British luxury from start to finish.

For a swanky spot in the heart of the city, 1 Lombard Street pulls out all the stops come Christmas, the perfect venue for those looking to impress. With its detailed columns and eye-catching domed ceiling, you can opt for exclusive hire, host up to 50 in the 1776 dining room, or settle in at The Lombard Club for a more intimate do.

If one thing’s for sure, the Irish have merry Christmasses down pat. Warm hospitality, fantastic British Isles produce, and great vibes are all on the table at Corrigan’s. Menus are modern, but grounded in tradition. Enjoy them with up to 24 round the table in the Lindsay Room for a hit of proper Mayfair luxury.

Beloved for its indulgent menus of Mexican and Japanese cuisine, Los Mochis City location could be the perfect spot for Christmas with a bit of a twist. Their private dining room seats up to 22, or 30 standing, with panoramic views of the city to help seal the deal.

Chet’s refined private dining rooms suit both smaller or larger groups for Christmas dining. The Apartment, a collection of up to four rooms for hire, takes on a stylish midcentury design, with spaces for up to 34 guests. Enjoy a sophisticated setting complete with earth-toned interiors and dark wooden furnishings that are sure to upscale your event. 

Tucked away on Charlotte Street, Luso offers flexible spaces for a private Christmas party, whether it’s an intimate celebration in the cosy 12-seater Adega, which comes with its very own wine cellar, or a larger event for 36 in the semi-private upstairs space. One thing’s for sure, guests can enjoy sharing-style Portuguese menus for a festive feast that centres around seafood and wood-fired dishes.

It’s a simple but gorgeous private dining room already, but The Chelsea Townhouse has a few aces up its sleeve. Not only will the team create a bespoke seasonal menu and take care of every detail, but The Mulberry Room also makes a lovely spot for small festive dinner parties, complete with direct access to the private gardens.

Home to the Michelin-starred restaurant Wild Honey, Sofitel St James is one of the most impressive Christmas party locations. Full of festive cheer, Sofitel St James offers several exceptional set-course dinner packages to be enjoyed in privacy, surrounded by striking contemporary artworks.

Sure to bring some festive cheer this Christmas, Guinness Open Gate Brewery's private dining room boasts an industrial atmosphere for groups of 20, complete with exposed brick and your own private bar. On the food front, enjoy sharing platters, seafood dishes, or freshly baked pies - whatever you fancy.