Sorry to break it to you but it’s time to face the truth… Christmas is on the way. Yes we haven’t had Halloween or Bonfire night yet, but venues are booking up fast. And you don’t want to be that one who has to let your friends/office/family down when you tell them you’ve booked the Christmas party on a great date…in 2019. So The Handbook’s put together some suggestions to get you started.
Chokhi Dhani
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Getting a big group together? Then head to Chokhi Dhani who will be putting on a Christmas Fiesta menu for groups of six people ore more. Dishes are to share for the table and include papad with chutneys, vegetable samosa chaat, murgh makhmali, kebab sheek-e-khazana; turky biryani and Rajasthani paneer marwari and for pudding sticky date and winter melon seeds pudding with clotted cream. You just need to give them 24 hours warning before arriving. They will also be putting on a Christmas menu for groups of 2 or more which will include complimentary mince pies and you can add in a cheese platter.
Where: Chokhi Dhani, Nine Elms Lane, London, UK
Nearest station: Battersea Park (0.6 miles)
Website: www.chokhidhani.co.uk
The Lighterman
Whether it’s an intimate Christmas lunch with friends and family or an all-out dinner for the whole office, The Lighterman is the ideal spot for your Christmas party. Gather the gang in the Canalside Bar for a full-on feast or for cocktails and festive canapés up to 100 guests. Groups can also be hosted exclusively in the First Floor Dining Room and with panoramic views of Regent’s Canal and Granary Square, it’s certainly where the party’s at. On the menu you’ll find goat’s cheese croquettes with cranberry compote; free-range turkey breast and confit leg with pork stuffing, cranberry compote and roast trimmings; venison pie with glazed carrots and parsnips; and warm chocolate brownie with salted caramel ice cream.
Where: 3 Granary Square, London, N1C 4BH
Nearest station: London St Pancras (0.2 miles)
Website: www.thelighterman.co.uk
27 Restaurant & Bar
Arguably Mayfair’s best kept secret, 27 Restaurant & Bar has five menus to choose from this Christmas perfect for a festive banquet in their private dining room, Curzon Room. We’ve got our eye on the pumpkin soup with crispy camembert ravioli and amaretti, but then the festive three birds roast with mulled wine gravy sounds rather good and we might have to try the steamed Dover sole with lobster mousse and Champagne beurre blanc. So does the panettone bread and butter pudding with Armagnac ice cream…we might be having to book several private dinners.
Where: 27 Restaurant & Bar at Crown London Aspinalls, 27 Curzon Street, Mayfair W1J 7TJ
Nearest station: Hyde Park Corner (0.4 miles)
Website: www.crownlondonaspinalls.com
Hammer & Tongs
If Christmas is a time for feasting then look not further than Hammer & Tongs. They have four smoky, braai platters to choose from (veggie options are available too) and each one comes with a glass of wine and crackers. We’ve got our eye on the Bigger Braai (naturally), designed for six people to share it includes Cape Malay curry fish, pork ribs, 700g T-Bone, skin on dry roast chips with Monkey Gland sauce, chicken wings, Boerewors, spicy vegetable sosaties and mussel potjie – quite the banquet. There’s also the option to add a Cape Brandy pudding, but is that even really a decision? Of course we’ll add it.
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Where: 171 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3AL, UK
Nearest station: Farringdon (London) (0.4 miles)
Website: www.hammertongs.co.uk
Percy & Founders
Percy & Founders has several different areas to book this Christmas. Big groups can party in the Dining Rooms, smaller parties can take a seat at the long marble Kitchen Tables overlooking the kitchen and those looking for a more private affair can hire Percy’s Den. The unique dining room has a fully-stocked bar, pull-out drinks trolley and Bose surround sound system. This year on the menu you’ll find roasted wild mushroom soup and truffle cream; free-range roast turkey breast and confit leg with cranberry compote, stuffing and roast trimmings; and mulled wine poached pear with mascarpone ice cream.
Where: Fitzroy Place, 1 Pearson Square, London, W1W 7EY
Nearest station: Goodge Street (0.2 miles)
Website: www.percyandfounders.co.uk
Londrino
Londrino in Tower Bridge have four menus to choose from this Christmas and they know that turkeys aren’t just for Christmas…because you won’t find any, instead they are serving up the likes of cinnamon buns with white and brown crab meat; deer saddle with winter mushrooms arcoda and red wine jus and caramel ice cream. Their private dining room can seat up to 35 feasters but it’s set to be busy so make sure you book now.
Where: 36 Snowsfields, Southwark SE1 3SU
Nearest station: London Bridge (0.2 miles)
Website: www.londrino.co.uk
Ivory Vaults
Winter is coming. This Christmas step into Ivory Vault’s winter wonderland fantasy and experience a medieval wonderland, set within a land of archaic culture where winter reigns long. This event will take you on a journey complete with knights and jesters, acrobats dragons, and unicorns. Come ready to eat a five course banquet with wine and ale and to finish the night with dancing till late
Where: Ivory Vaults Ivory House St Katharine Docks London, E1W 1BP
Nearest station: Tower Hill (0.4 miles)
Website: www.ivoryvaults.com
The Petersham
If you’re looking for a unique space to host your Christmas event then you need to check out the cellars at The Petersham hotel which have been reinvented to host parties throughout November, December and January. And as we all know that trying to organise everyone’s diaries in December is a bit like trying not to put on weight over Christmas (almost impossible) you can also exclusively hire the whole of the restaurant throughout January to host a belated Christmas soiree, which is also something to look forward to in bleak January.
Where: The Petersham Hotel, Nightingale Lane, Richmond, TW10 6UZ
Nearest station: Richmond (0.8 miles)
Website: www.petershamhotel.co.uk
Tom's Kitchen Chelsea
If you’re looking for a snug space for your Christmas lunch or brunch then Tom’s Kitchen, Chelsea has three spaces to book. The Drawing Room for a dinner with seven of your nearest and dearest, The Blenheim Suite for a Christmas Party for 22 guests or if you’re hosting a bigger event then you can take advantage of the first floor which can host up to sixty guests standing.
Where: Tom's Kitchen, Chelsea, London, United Kingdom
Nearest station: South Kensington (0.6 miles)
Website: www.tomskitchen.co.uk
Gaucho Tower Bridge
With jaw-dropping views out to the Thames, Gaucho Tower Bridge is a true destination restaurant unlike any other. The breath-taking backdrop of City hall and London’s iconic Tower Bridge in winter provide a stunning location for that special Christmas celebration. The top floor of the restaurant is available for exclusive use from Sunday to Wednesday, and the unparalleled view can be appreciated at any time of the day from dawn to dusk. With a more intimate wine room for smaller private functions, and a larger private dining space for 24, our Tower Bridge location will bring the wow-factor to any Christmas meal.
Where: 2 More London Riverside, SE1 2AP
Website: www.gauchorestaurants.com
Hotel Café Royal
Picture this a Christmas grand ball or banquet in the Hotel Café Royal’s historic gilded Pompadour Ballroom with a private terrace that looks out over Regent Street’s twinkling lights. With beautifully restored features and ornate detailing, once it is dressed up for Christmas, it’ll be like something out of a grand Christmas past. If you’re looking for a Christmas feast then head to Laurent where they’ll be serving a Christmas menu that includes smoked salmon and warm crumpets, ribeye, grilled poussin ‘diablo’ and milk chocolate peanut butter croquant and sticky toffee-banana pudding.
Where: 68 Regent Street, Piccadilly, W1B 4DY
Nearest station: Piccadilly Circus (0.1 miles)
Website: www.hotelcaferoyal.com
St Martins Lane
Looking for something other than turkey and Brussel sprouts? Then look no further than the must-taste fusion philosophy at Asia de Cuba. Gather round one and dig into the likes of seared tuna to chilli-rubbed scallops. That said if there is someone who does still want turkey then they do that too, complete with all of the trimmings. Or if you’re really wanting to indulge, you can add turkey as an additional dish. Just join them at the table, and they’ll provide the rest.
Where: 45 St. Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4HX, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Leicester Square (0.2 miles)
Website: www.stmartinslane.com
Diciannove Italian Restaurant
AA Rosette awarded Italian restaurant, Diciannove, has a Christmas menu of Italian favourites, including pan-fried cod with sautéed stem broccoli and purple broccoli; wild salmon with avocado and pomegranate and chocolate tart with cocoa whipped cream.
Where: Diciannove Italian Restaurant, New Bridge Street, London, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Blackfriars (0.3 miles)
Website: www.diciannove19.com
Mews of Mayfair
Tucked away in a cobbled courtyard is Mews of Mayfair and there you’ll find their Lounge Bar which has just been re-furbished in collaboration with Belvedere. It can be both fully hired for 150 revellers or semi-privately hired. They also have a number of spaces to book for Christmas lunches and dinners including The Wine Room, the Map Room on the top floor and the airy Gallery.
Where: 10 Lancashire Court New Bond Street W1S 1EY
Nearest station: Bond Street (0.3 miles)
Website: www.mewsofmayfair.com
Voltaire Cocktail Bar & Vaults
Located on the foundations of King Henry VIII’s Bridewell Palace, Voltaire is the perfect subterranean spot in Blackfriars, ideal for festive gatherings of; 4-70 guests or exclusive party hire for 100-180 guests to host your Christmas party. The bar features old stone vaults that kept prisoners under lock and key, and later housed the treasures of a Bank that was built in its place. Fast-forward to the present day and the vaults are located on the outdoor terrace and have been transformed into heated private VIP zones, complete with personal waiter and available to reserve. Christmas packages include free flowing prosecco and sharing platters, we have our eye on the pudding platter of: cranberry brûlée, Baileys cheesecake, chocolate yule log, fresh fruit tart and mince pies.
Where: 19 New Bridge St, London EC4V 6DB, UK
Nearest station: Blackfriars (0.3 miles)
Website: www.voltairebar.com
Marriott County Hall Hotel
Throughout Marriott County Hall you’ll find Grade II listed private dining rooms as well as The Library and Gillray’s Steakhouse with its iconic views of London. All of which will be decked out for Christmas, can be booked for your parties and what’s even better is that 1 in 10 goes free! For more details and how to get the offer check it out here.
Where: London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth, SE1 7PB
Website: www.marriott.com
Lucky Voice Islington
The Lucky Voice elves are putting together a whole host of Christmas events from festive film nights and boozy brunches to cocktail masterclasses and of course Christmas karaoke. With plenty of private rooms to book for parties you can sing Wham!’s Last Christmas on repeat if you so fancy, just hopefully better than Bridget Jones sang at her Christmas party…
Where: 173-174 Upper Street, London N1 1RG, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Essex Road (0.3 miles)
Website: www.luckyvoice.com
Sanderson Hotel
Whether it’s for a festive lunch or a big Christmas dinner, celebrate the most wonderful time of the year the right way with an exquisite 3-course meal at the Sanderson. From delicious chicken terrine to start, followed by the likes of pheasant, complete with traditional Christmas pudding to satisfy your sweet tooth. Then head to nearby Oxford Street to see the lights…and somehow avoid the Christmas shoppers.
Where: 50 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NG, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Goodge Street (0.4 miles)
Website: www.sandersonlondon.com
Savage Garden
New rooftop bar Savage Garden offers a sky-high destination for all your festive needs this season. Located 12-storeys up, the venue boasts two terraces as well as a private dining space, Ferus, suitable for intimate dinners for up to 57 guests. Wildside, the all-weather terrace, can accommodate up to 140 and will be festively dressed this Christmas creating the ultimate winter backdrop for your event, whilst the Beefeater Pink South Terrace offers uninterrupted views of the city’s glittering skyline, accommodating up to 120. At the bar, you’ll find suitably savage cocktail serves, exciting bar food and small plates that look as good as they taste.
Where: 12th Floor, Doubletree By Hilton Hotel London, Tower Of London, 7 Pepys St, EC3N 4AF
Website: www.savagegarden.co.uk
Sky Garden
Situated at the top of one of London’s most distinguishable buildings, Sky Garden will not only give you views of London’s twinkling Christmas lights, it also has several spaces to choose from when it comes to Christmas events. There’s the City Garden which can host up to 300 guests, dinners for up to 130 people can be held on the terrace or you can take over the whole Sky Garden with a reception for up to 700 people.
Where: Sky Garden, 20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 8AF, UK
Nearest station: Monument (0.2 miles)
Website: skygarden.london
The LaLiT London
The space where Baluchi, the pan-Indian restaurant within the boutique hotel The LaLiT London now sits, use to be the assembly hall for the 19th century St. Olave’s Grammar School. They’ve restored the vaulted ceilings but added in magnificent, eye-catching Hyderabadi hand-crafted glass chandeliers, creating a striking setting for your Christmas event and because it used to hold a whole school, it can fit up to 400 guests. Expect to find a Christmas menu of classic Indian flavours with special seasonal twists.
Where: 181 Tooley Street, London SE1 2JR, UK
Nearest station: London Bridge (0.4 miles)
Website: www.thelalit.com
Balthazar
Balthazar, in the centre of Covent Garden, has a private dining room which can seat up to sixty guests on the first floor with its own bar, lounge and private entrance. With antique timber floorboards, vintage wall sconces, an original pewter bar top and glass shades from Clignancourt in Paris it’s a delightful space for Christmas lunches or dinners. There are three set menus to choose from this year, all with indulgent dishes such as duck pie, steak tartare and Christmas pudding with Cognac crème anglais.
Where: 4-6 Russell Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5HZ
Nearest station: Covent Garden (0.2 miles)
Website: www.balthazarlondon.com
House of Song: Studio 88 and The Piano Works, West End
If your mouse has been hovering over play on your Christmas playlist since August then we suggest you head to Studio 88 off Wardour Street or The Piano Works, West End in Farringdon for your Christmas party. Where you can rock around the Christmas tree, embracing your inner Mariah Carey with the non-stop live music at your request from their house musicians. Both venues have a capacity of 400 and can be booked out in full or you can book for a three-course lunch, dinner or a buffet.
Where: Wardour Street and Farringdon
Website: www.thehouseofsong.co.uk
Jin Bo Law
Offering one of the most stunning views of the city, this gorgeous cocktail bar at the top of Dorsett City Hotel should be a top spot for your Christmas party and not just because it’s a sky-high bar. This year they have three packages to choose from such as the Jin Bo Law premium package which includes a terrace BBQ, decadent dessert cocktails and a cocktail masterclass.
Where: 14th Floor Dorsett City, 9 Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AH
Nearest station: Aldgate (0.1 miles)
Website: www.jinbolaw.co.uk
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square
At Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, both Mei Ume and La Dame de Pic London will be offering Christmas menus throughout December, both of which you can have in the private dining rooms both of which seat up to 14 or if you want to go all out why not just hire the whole restaurant? In the spectacular Rotunda they will also be serving a festive canapé menu if you’re looking for a spot for Christmas drinks.
Where: Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square, Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Tower Hill (0.1 miles)
Website: www.fourseasons.com
Fifteen
Spread across two floors, Fifteen can be booked for exclusive, partial or single-floor hire. And this Christmas they have two feasting menus for you to indulge in. Dishes include: roasted Cornish bass, turnips, sherry & brown butter glaze; fried gnocchi with Jerusalem artichokes, truffle, cavolo nero and for pudding, a spiced apple and sourdough bread pudding with custard.
Where: 15 Westland Place, London N1 7LP, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Old Street (0.2 miles)
Website: www.fifteen.net
The Langham, London
One of the best parts of Christmas? The food. And all the event menus, from canapés to banquets, at The Langham are overseen by double Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux Jr so you can guarantee that the food is going to be excellent however big or small your event may be. As well as The Langham’s indoor event spaces, this year they are partnering with Grey Goose to transform their courtyard garden into a French winter village and you’ll be able to book the whole garden for your soirees.
Where: 1c Portland Place, Regent Street, London, W1B 1JA, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Oxford Circus (0.3 miles)
Website: www.langhamhotels.com
Hilton London Wembley
Hilton London Wembley has everything sorted for your Christmas party. The sparkling wine is chilling, they’ve got the DJ playing until late, the three -course meal is being cooked and the little Christmas extras are being sorted. All you need to do is choose who to invite.
Where: Lakeside Way, Wembley HA9 0BU, UK
Nearest station: Wembley Stadium (0.2 miles)
Website: www3.hilton.com
Barbecoa St Paul's
Barbecoa have five menus to choose from this Christmas, including a festive sharing menu and the chef’s choice menu that starts with a glass of sparkling wine. Dishes include wood-roasted prawns with ox heart chorizo and aioli; fillet steak with roasted bone marrow and béarnaise and the indulgent Snickersphere pudding filled with peanuts and salted caramel.
Where: 20 New Change Passage EC4M 9AG
Nearest station: Bank (0.2 miles)
Website: www.barbecoa.com
8 Northumberland Avenue
This year witness the ‘Neon Carnival’ and run away with the ‘Winter Circus’ at London’s most central venue, 8 Northumberland. Back for one night only, the Northumberland Brothers are planning a magical evening to enchant all their guests. The all-inclusive packages include everything you need for the perfect night. A sparkling wine and cocktail reception, lavish 3 course dinner, unlimited drinks, live entertainment and photo booths alongside elaborate theming is a recipe for a night to remember.
Where: 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY, United Kingdom
Nearest station: London Charing Cross (0.1 miles)
Website: www.8northumberland.co.uk
South Place Hotel
From winter wonderlands, to gold discos and Christmas carnivals, celebrate the spirit of the season at South Place Hotel. This year the theme has come from lyric ‘all that glitters is gold’ from Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. With five private dining rooms and two exclusive bars available for parties from 10 to 200 guests, you can expect a sparkling party at South Place Hotel this year.
Where: 3 South Place, London, EC2M 2AF, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Moorgate (Great Northern) (0.2 miles)
Website: www.southplacehotel.com
Puttshack
Don’t just want to stand around making small talk with your colleagues? Bring out your competitive streak and take out your passive aggressive anger that has been building up in the office by taking them all on at the new cutting-edge mini golf phenomenon, Puttshack. There’ll be blasting out the Christmas party tunes, serving up the cocktails and pouring the hot buttered rums, all you need to do is start practising your swing.
Where: Westfield London, London, UK
Nearest station: Shepherds Bush (0.2 miles)
Website: www.puttshack.com
Hampton Court Palace
There are few venues that embody the tradition and nostalgia of Christmas more than Hampton Court Palace, offering guests the chance to celebrate the festive season in a truly one-of-a-kind setting steeped in history. Parties of 50 and above can enjoy a Christmas lunch in the elegant Garden Room adorned with seasonal decorations, with a glass of sparkling on arrival, sumptuous three-course menu, wine and mince pies. After lunch, guests have the freedom to explore this magnificent Tudor palace. If you’ve got a group of more than 80 then you can enjoy an evening Christmas Party in the Garden Room, transformed into a twinkling ice palace. After a three-course menu, drinks and mince pies, guests can take to the dance floor to the sounds of a DJ until the early hours.
Where: Hampton Court Palace, Surrey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Hampton Court (0.2 miles)
Website: www.hrp.org.uk
Sofitel London St James
Sofitel London St James is able to cater for all sorts of Christmas events, from intimate drink receptions with Christmas canapés to lavish banquets for up to 200 guests. Add in VIP extras or choose one of their exclusive packages. Their dedicated ‘magnifique’ Christmas planner will ensure that you have a seamless service and stress-free experience, because as much as love Christmas, all the planning can be hideously stressful.
Where: Sofitel London St James, Waterloo Place, London, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Piccadilly Circus (0.3 miles)
Website: www.sofitelstjames.com
116 Pall Mall
This year 116 Pall Mall will be transforming into a Georgian masterpiece to mirror their heritage and to create a grand setting for their Christmas parties. They have a selection of elegant rooms to choose from including the original vaulted wine cellar and seven unique rooms surrounding a 10-foot chandelier and grand staircase. With a capacity of up to 600 for drinks and canapés it makes the ideal venue if you’re having to organise a big office party. You can even upgrade to a Champagne reception, just quote ‘Handbook Christmas’ when enquiring or booking your event with 116 Pall Mall.
Where: 116 Pall Mall, Westminster, London, SW1Y 5ED, United Kingdom
Nearest station: London Charing Cross (0.3 miles)
Website: www.116pallmall.com
Bvlgari Hotel London
Alongside a Christmas afternoon tea (keep your eyes peeled for our guide to the best Christmas teas coming soon), festive menus in Rivea and Christmas overnight packages, the Bulgari have several spaces you can book for magnificent Christmas events, whatever the vibe is that you’re looking for. Book out The Spirit Room with its large fireplace for an intimate cocktail reception, head to the cinema for festive films with plenty of popcorn or if you’re looking to go all out then the ballroom with its two handcrafted solid silver chandeliers can hose up to 280 guests for a reception.
Where: Bulgari Hotel London, 171 Knightsbridge, London SW7 1DW, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Knightsbridge (0.2 miles)
Website: www.bulgarihotels.com
Haymarket Hotel
Fancy a Christmas pool party? Not a problem at Haymarket Hotel, their pool area can accommodate up to 220 guests for a reception or 160 guest for dinner. Leave the pool open and customise it with floating candles or cover it up and turn it into a dance floor. Want to add a little drama? No, we’re not saying jump in the pool, rather host a lavish cocktail party or private dinner in The Shooting Gallery. Used in the 1800s as place for men to practise shooting, it is now filled with eclectic furniture and artwork by Oliver Messel.
Where: 1 Suffolk Place, London, SW1Y 4BP, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Piccadilly Circus (0.2 miles)
Website: www.firmdalehotels.com
The Stafford London
Nestled in the heart of historic St James’s, The Stafford London is a magical place to celebrate in style this Christmas. Choose from four intimate private dining rooms or the exquisite 380-year-old wine cellars and three menus that includes the likes of H Forman & Son smoked salmon, beef Wellington and Madagascan vanilla crème brûlée with spiced fig jam and warm fig rolls. Then let their expert events team design an unforgettable bespoke Christmas celebration for you and your guests.
Where: 16-18 St James's Place, Mayfair, London, SW1A 1NJ, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Green Park (0.2 miles)
Website: www.thestaffordlondon.com
Jumeirah Carlton Tower
With a menu of seared foie gras with peach purée, Gressingham duck and truffle brioche crumbs; traditional roast Norfolk turkey, apricot and chestnut stuffing, bread sauce and chipolatas wrapped in sweet cured streaky bacon and Christmas pudding with brandy sauce followed by cheeses, The Rib Room is the place to go for traditional dining this Christmas. There are three private rooms to choose from accommodating up to twenty so it’s perfect for an office lunch.
Where: 1 Cadogan Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 9PY, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Knightsbridge (0.4 miles)
Website: www.jumeirahcarltontower.com
Coq d'Argent
Terraces aren’t just for summer, add in a heater and bingo you can host your Christmas party outside. Coq d’Argent can accommodate up to 100 guests for a reception in their winter terrace which this year will be inspired by Courchevel in collaboration Hennessy. Filled with French chalet-inspired decorations, the terrace will have a bespoked drinks menu with alpine pairings and a festive menu.
Where: No 1 Poultry, Poultry, London EC2R 8EJ, United Kingdom
Nearest station: London Cannon Street (0.1 miles)
Website: www.coqdargent.co.uk
Crowne Plaza London - The City
Whether you’re celebrating with colleagues or hosting clients, book your party at Crowne Plaza London – The City in Blackfriars and you’re sure to be the Christmas star. They’ve put together a fabulous package that are guaranteed to get your work’s Christmas event off to a great start. Book your Christmas banquet in the festive Bridewell Suite for 60 to 144 guests. Dishes on the three course menu includes: smoked salmon and beetroot gravlax terrine; turkey roulade with roasted potatoes and trimmings and Baileys dark chocolate tart with mascarpone.
Where: Crowne Plaza London - The City, 19 New Bridge Street, London EC4V 6DB, United Kingdom
Nearest station: London Blackfriars (0.1 miles)
Website: www..cplondoncityhotel.co.uk
The Rubens at the Palace
The Rubens at the Palace will be celebrating its first Christmas as a five-star hotel with a whole host of Christmas parties. We particularly like their afternoon tea parties, where you can host a giant Christmas tea party for up to 200 people. If you’re looking for a dinner then they can host up to 100 people in the private dining room for a three course meal complete with mince pies, canapés, crackers and party hats.
Where: 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria, SW1W 0PS
Nearest station: London Victoria (0.2 miles)
Website: www.rubenshotel.com
Bocconcino Restaurant
They’ve put the decorations up, they’re chilling the Prosecco and they’re cooking up the likes of homemade pappardelle with wild mushrooms; watercress beetroot, figs, goat’s cheese and pomegranate salad and burnt meringue cake. All they need now is you and your friends and with two unique private dining rooms that can be you and 119 friends. Why not add in a Prosecco reception too? It is Christmas after all.
Where: 19 Berkeley St, London W1J 8ED, UK
Nearest station: Green Park (0.2 miles)
Website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uk
The Lanesborough
Whether you’re looking for a chic cocktail and canapé party or grand festive feast in one of the luxurious private rooms, you can guarantee that The Lanesborough will have decked the halls and will be putting on parties to remember. On the menu you’ll find the likes of poached lobster with honey endives, bisque and vanilla oil; chestnuts pearl barley and winter vegetable risottos and Christmas chocolate baubles.
Where: The Lanesborough, Hyde Park Corner, SW1X 7TA
Website: www.oetkercollection.com
The Perception at W London
From suit up to sun down, soak in trailblazing interiors, bar-raising cocktails, mouth-watering bites and exhilarating experiences of W London – Leicester Square; all overlooking the hustle and bustle of the streets of Soho below. The versatile and boldly designed spaces provide the perfect backdrop to festive parties and office celebrations – you’d actually want to attend your work party if it was held here, rather than your office break out space. From seated dinners to canapés and bowl foods whatever, you’re looking for W London – Leicester Square will help you steal the scene.
Where: 10 Wardour Street, Leicester Square, London, W1D 6QF, United Kingdom
Nearest station: Piccadilly Circus (0.2 miles)
Website: www.theperceptionbar.com
Chinese Cricket Club
Enjoy a sensational feast of Chinese dishes to share this Christmas season at Chinese Cricket Club. Named in honour of the Chinese National Cricket team, the AA Rosette award winning restaurant in Blackfriars has interiors that gently channel warm colours of green cricket pitches and is decorated with cricket memorabilia and framed pictures of China’s first international team. Dishes include crispy aromatic duck served with pancakes, sliced spring onions and cucumber with hoi sin sauce; beef fillet with black bean sauce and s teamed sea bass fillet with soy sauce.
Where: Chinese Cricket Club Restaurant, New Bridge Street, London, United Kingdom
Nearest station: London Blackfriars (0.1 miles)
Website: www.chinesecricketclub.com
