If the thought of another predictable Christmas party fills you with dread, The Little Neon Door offers something far more fun. Part cocktail bar, part restaurant and part gloriously chaotic house party, this Shoreditch favourite transforms festive celebrations into the kind of night people actually remember.
Located just moments from Old Street station, it's an easy choice for teams, friendship groups and clients travelling in from across London. But convenience is only part of the appeal. Designed to feel like a fictional flatshare rather than a traditional venue, The Little Neon Door is packed with personality, from its cosy Sitting Room and lively Kitchen and Living Room to the Games Room upstairs, complete with Nintendo 64, ping pong, table football and its own private bar with a total caapcity of up to 300 people.
Come Christmas, it's easy to imagine the house getting a suitably festive makeover. Think twinkling lights draped across bookshelves, kitsch decorations hanging from unexpected corners and plenty of playful touches that feel more house party than corporate function. It suits the venue perfectly. After all, The Little Neon Door has built its reputation around throwing some of London's best parties, and the festive season feels like its natural habitat.
Food is equally geared towards keeping guests happy throughout the evening. The menu already majors on sociable sharing dishes and crowd-pleasers, from wild mushroom, taleggio and truffle arancini to homemade crisps topped with jamón and smoked aioli. Pizzas such as the duck-topped What the Duck? and the truffle-loaded Every Day I'm Trufflin' are ideal for groups, while bespoke event menus, canapés and bowl food can help tailor celebrations to suit the occasion. During the festive period, expect seasonal specials and Christmas-inspired twists to make an appearance alongside the venue's usual favourites.
Of course, no Christmas party is complete without drinks, and cocktails are one of The Little Neon Door's calling cards. Inspired by the venue's DVD collection, they're served in everything from trophies to disco balls, bringing an extra dose of theatre to the festivities.