The Best Family Friendly Christmas Party Venues In London

Glowing lights strung across Oxford Street, the sound of carolers in Covent Garden, and the unmistakable scent of mulled wine wafting through the air… we cannot wait for the Christmas celebrations to begin. And while it might seem early in the day for this, legends will know that you need to get your Christmas bookings in as soon as you can, so you don’t miss the best spots. Here are our picks of luxurious yet family-friendly Christmas venues in London that we’ve got on our radar:

Balthazar

This year, Balthazar brings the shimmer of Parisian cabaret to Covent Garden, partnering with Grey Goose to transform the brasserie into a red-velvet, gold-trimmed celebration of festive glamour. Running from 10 November to 2 January, families can enjoy a menu that leans into classic French comfort, think house-cured salmon, roasted pumpkin soup, turkey ballotine and seafood tagliatelle, plus beautifully crafted desserts including a show-stopping Sticky Toffee Pudding with Grey Goose L’Orange sauce.

Parents can dip into a bespoke line-up of Grey Goose cocktails while children tuck into a dedicated kids’ menu of mac and cheese, cheeseburgers and petits goujons. It’s a lively Christmas spot with plenty of sparkle.

Parents can dip into a bespoke line-up of Grey Goose cocktails while children tuck into a dedicated kids’ menu.

Where: 4-6 Russell St, London WC2B 5HZ
Website: WWW.Balthazarlondon.com

Sticks ‘n’ Sushi

With restaurants across London — including Shoreditch, Chelsea and Greenwich — Sticks’n’Sushi is a brilliant choice for a family-friendly festive night out. The menu has something for everyone: signature yakitori sticks, fresh sushi, indulgent sides and plenty of warming plant-based dishes. Kids are treated to their own bento boxes packed with sushi, sticks, rice, edamame and crunchy veg with miso dip, making it an easy win for even the pickiest eaters. Inside, the restaurants mix Japanese minimalism with Scandinavian cosiness, channelling the spirit of Omotenashi (wholehearted hospitality) for a Christmas celebration that feels calm, generous and genuinely welcoming.

Where: Across London
Website: www.sticksnsushi.com

Restaurant 45

Bring the family together at Restaurant 45, where a new seasonal menu and dedicated kids’ dishes make dining easy and enjoyable for everyone. A relaxed, festive atmosphere ensures the perfect backdrop for quality time together. From French onion soup to battered cod, there’s lots to love if you’re looking for a delicous, winter meal.

where: 45 St Martin’s Ln, London WC2N 4HX
website: www.morgansoriginals.com

Rosi at The Beaumont

New to The Beaumont and already making an impression, Rosi is an elegant yet inviting spot for a memorable family Christmas meal. Led by Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, the menu plays with British classics in a way that feels festive, fun and a little bit indulgent. The dining room is warm and welcoming, and there’s a touch of theatre too — don’t miss the seasonal sponge, flamed tableside for maximum effect. Younger diners are well looked after with a dedicated kids’ menu (complete with games), while more adventurous children can dip into the Rosi Family Favourites Menu. A polished Mayfair option that still feels relaxed enough for the whole family.

The dining room is warm and welcoming, and there’s a touch of theatre too — don’t miss the seasonal sponge, flamed tableside for maximum effect.

Where: 8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF
Website: www.thebeaumont.com

Scott’s Richmond

Scott’s Richmond is embracing the season with a full Alpine makeover, complete with twinkling lights, evergreen garlands and a cosy riverside terrace reimagined for winter — heaters, fairy lights and sweeping Thames views included. Running throughout November and December (with live Motown every Wednesday evening), the festive menus echo Scott’s elegant seafood-led cooking.

Expect prawn and avocado cocktail, fillet of cod with bouillabaisse sauce, and roast Devonshire chicken, all available on a two- or three-course Festive Set Menu from 10 November. Children are well catered for with penne tomato pasta, roast chicken and mini haddock and chips. An indulgent family-friendly pick with a touch of Alpine escapism.

Scott’s Richmond is a treat with the kids but well worth the investment for Christmas. The river is right outside the floor-to-ceiling windows and my littles love a walk along the tow path to feed the ducks.
Robyn, Managing Director

Where: 4 Whittaker Ave, Richmond TW9 1EH
Website: www.scotts-richmond.com

34 Mayfair

34 Mayfair is making festive dining with little ones genuinely effortless: children aged 3–12 eat free with every paying adult at the Christmas brunch. The mini menu hits all the crowd-pleasers — baked macaroni, hamburgers with fries, rotisserie Suffolk chicken with matchstick potatoes, buttermilk pancakes with blueberries or bacon, and a classic 34 Ice Cream Sundae to finish. It’s elegant enough for grown-ups, relaxed enough for families, and one of the easiest central London options for parents looking to celebrate without fuss.

Where: 34 Grosvenor Sq, S Audley St, London W1K 2HD
Website: www.34-restaurant.co.uk

The Restaurant at Sanderson London

Bring the whole family together this Christmas at The Restaurant at Sanderson London. With a thoughtfully crafted kids’ menu alongside some seasonal favourites, it’s a relaxed and welcoming setting where even the littlest guests can join in on the festive fun.

where: 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3NG
website: www.morgansoriginals.com

Sam’s Riverside

Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith delivers one of the most polished family-friendly Christmas dining experiences in West London. Their festive set menus — The Holly (£55pp) and The Ivy (£70pp) — run from 24 November to 24 December and showcase comforting yet refined dishes from chef Karol Mielczarek. Think Roasted Celeriac & Apple Soup, Truffled Beef Tartare, Bronze Turkey Roulade, Roast Halibut, Christmas Pudding Soufflé and Clementine & Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. It’s ideal for families wanting a grown-up Christmas celebration that still feels warm and welcoming.

Where: 1 Crisp Rd, London W6 9DN
Website: www.samsriverside.co.uk

Smith’s Bar & Grill

Smith’s Bar & Grill brings festive cheer to Paddington with a family-friendly three-course Festive Set Menu (£70pp) running throughout November and December. The space is warm, bright and perfect for larger groups, and the Christmas Day menu is a major draw: guests enjoy a glass of bubbles followed by a full festive feast featuring slow-cooked turkey, tuna tartare, 28-day matured chateaubriand and more. It’s a reliable choice for families wanting an easy, all-in Christmas celebration without compromising on food or atmosphere.

The Christmas Day menu is a major draw: guests enjoy a glass of bubbles followed by a full festive feast featuring slow-cooked turkey, tuna tartare, 28-day matured chateaubriand and more.

Where: Central, 25 Sheldon Square, London W2 6EY
Website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk

Sea Containers London

Sea Containers offers plenty of festive experiences for the family, from a delicious festive feast in Sea Containers restaurant to award-winning cocktails in Lyaness, a cosy festive film in their private screening room, or champagne at 12th Knot that offers incredible views of the River Thames, St Paul’s and beyond.

where: 20 Upper Ground, SE1 9PD
website: www.seacontainerslondon.com

The Ivy Asia

As the festive season unfolds, each Ivy Asia location will be transformed into a shimmering world of silver hues, light and imagination, capturing the wonder of the holidays in true Ivy Asia style. The menu includes wagyu beef tataki with black winter truffle, ponzu and chives, bold and fiery Kung Pao Monkfish with toasted cashew nuts, chilli and green onions, lobster Rendang, an Indonesian curry with lychees, water chestnuts and curry leaves, served with steamed jasmine rice and a Festive Origami dessert.

where: across London
website: www.theivyasia.com

2 Chesham Hotel Belgravia

This year, Christmas at 2 Chesham Hotel has plenty in store for a very special festive season, whether it’s with family or friends. Explore the festive afternoon tea and seasonal menus, which invite families to share timeless traditions in the warmth of the lovely townhouse lounge, surrounded by soft lights and beautiful decorations. Children can post their wishes in the Santa Box or join some fun festive baking workshops, while adults unwind with fine drinks and a decadent dessert selection.

Children can post their wishes in the Santa Box or join some fun festive baking workshops, while adults unwind with fine drinks and a decadent dessert selection.

where: 2 CHESHAM STREET, BELGRAVIA, LONDON, SW1X 8DT
website: www.2cheshamhotel.com

Kindred

Kindred’s Grade II-listed Hammersmith building offers flexible Christmas party spaces from intimate 16-person dinners in Butterwick to full building takeovers for 300. With a dedicated events team, seasonal food, crafted cocktails and multiple atmospheric spaces, from the sophisticated Library (Up to 42 dining, 60 standing) to the buzzy Hall (Up to 120 dining, 150 standing), Kindred adapts to any celebration style across its historic setting.

where: Queen Caroline Street, W6 9BW
website: www.wearekindred.com

Kerridge’s Bar & Grill Private Dining Room

The Private Dining Room at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill is a stunning spot to host a lovely festive meal, with a team led by Michelin-Starred chef Tom Kerridge. The private dining room can seat up to 16 guests, with the potential to accommodate up to 18 if required.

The Private Dining Room at Kerridge’s Bar & Grill is a stunning spot to host a lovely festive meal.

Where: 10 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5AE
website: www.kerridgesbarandgrill.co.uk

Tavolino

For special nd-of-year gatherings, the group menu at Tavolino brings a touch of Italian indulgence to your festive plans.With great views of Tower Bridge, the festive menu celebrates seasonal winter dishes from burrata with roasted squash and hazelnuts and fritto misto to glazed celeriac with pomegranate and walnut. For mains, enjoy rich beef shin pappardelle with truffle and finish with a warm chocolate torta or panna cotta with winter berries.

where: 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2DB, UK
website: www.tavolino.co.uk

Meraki

Party in style at Meraki this Christmas and take your tastebuds on a gastronomic journey to Greece thanks to their menu which offers a feast of flavours. For an intimate Christmas book into The Living Room, with space for up to 26 seated guests, or soak up the atmosphere of the restaurant whilst enjoying their set festive menus. Expect seafood to be showcased, as well as a range of Mediterranean-style dishes including charcoal-grilled chicken, beef carpaccio, grilled broccoli and lamb kebab. They’ll also have a sharing canape menu for those who want a more informal dining option.

Where: 80-82 Great Titchfield St., London W1W 7QT
Website:www.meraki-restaurant.com

Ceru

With restaurants in Queensway, South Kensington and Farrindon, Ceru is a lovely spot to take the family for Christmas. With lots of veggie dishes alongside their signature meat dishes, the menus are almost entirely gluten-free, so there’s something for everyone.

The menus are almost entirely gluten-free, so there’s something for everyone.

where: Queensway, South Kensington and Farrindon
website: www.cerurestaurants.com

Pizarro

To enjoy a Spanish twist on your traditional festive feast, head over to Pizarro in Bermondsey. For groups of 8 or more, they’ve made it easy to experience the best the restaurant has to offer with set menus. Highlights include jamón ibérico, bacalao a la donostiarra (cod with garlic, chilli and vinegar traditional basque sauce), pollo relleno a la catalana (whole free range chicken stuffed with minced meat, fruit and brandy), and flan con nata (traditional Spanish caramel pudding and whipped cream). Groups of seven or less can order from the a la carte menu, and you can even pre-order whole suckling pigs at £260 for a full-blown feast.

Where: 194 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3TQ
Website: www.josepizarro.com

Eataly

Eataly offers a range of cool events and activities for the festive season, including team-building activities, cooking classes, and exclusive hire of Eataly restaurants. If you’re considering a cocktail party with live music or a formal dinner at a restaurant or bar of your choice, the team will create a bespoke event for you. A great choice for small groups this makes a fun spot for a festive family outing.