The best Christmas party venues in London for work groups are Sky Garden and Madison for views, The Brewery and Tobacco Dock for big company parties, and Swingers, Flight Club and Bounce for games-led parties. Book by September for December Fridays.
Parties in London's highest public garden, with 360° views.
Sky Garden's restaurants and event spaces at the top of 20 Fenchurch Street host Christmas parties from private dining to exclusive hire.
The views across the Thames and the City are the draw.
Good to know: Ask about festive packages for groups and exclusive hire dates.
20 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 8AF
A rooftop bar and restaurant facing St Paul's Cathedral.
Madison's terrace at One New Change looks straight at St Paul's dome, with heated spaces and private areas for Christmas parties.
Good for mid-size teams in the City.
Good to know: Book a terrace area early; December dates fill quickly.
One New Change, London EC4M 9AF
A historic brewery with large rooms for big company parties.
The Brewery's Georgian halls host Christmas parties for hundreds, including shared parties where smaller teams join a larger event.
It's a short walk from Moorgate and Barbican.
Good to know: Shared party nights are good value for smaller companies.
52 Chiswell Street, London EC1Y 4SD
A vast Grade I-listed warehouse for the biggest Christmas parties.
Tobacco Dock's brick vaults and halls in Wapping host large festive events and immersive Christmas parties.
It suits companies with hundreds of guests.
Good to know: Ask about its themed shared Christmas parties.
50 Porters Walk, London E1W 2SF
Crazy golf, cocktails and street food for team parties.
Swingers' indoor crazy golf clubs in the City and the West End offer Christmas packages with golf, food and drinks.
Games keep mixed groups mingling.
Good to know: Book a private area for groups over about 20.
8 Brown's Buildings, Saint Mary Axe, London EC3A 8AE
High-tech social darts with food and drink packages.
Flight Club's social darts venues have private oches and festive packages, with scoring screens that make it easy for anyone to play.
There are several London sites.
Good to know: Private rooms suit teams of 20–60.
2a Bishops Square, London E1 6EG
Ping pong, pizza and cocktails in a lively bar.
Bounce's ping pong bars offer Christmas party packages with table hire, food and drinks, and private areas for larger groups.
Relaxed and good value.
Good to know: Book whole areas for groups to keep your tables together.
121 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD
A Victorian warehouse venue for party-style Christmas events.
Village Underground's exposed-brick warehouse in Shoreditch, with Tube carriages on the roof, hosts exclusive-hire Christmas parties with DJs and bands.
Best for creative companies wanting a party feel.
Good to know: Bring your own caterer or use the venue's partners.
54 Holywell Lane, London EC2A 3PQ
As early as you can: Friday and Thursday nights in December often sell out by early autumn. Late November and January parties are easier to book and cheaper.
As a rough guide, games-bar packages start around £40–£60 a head and three-course private dining with drinks is often £80–£150 a head; exclusive-hire venues charge more. Ask venues for their festive packages.
The Brewery in the City and Tobacco Dock in Wapping host hundreds of guests, and many offer shared Christmas parties where smaller companies join a bigger event.
Crazy golf at Swingers, darts at Flight Club or ping pong at Bounce mix games with food and drink, which suits teams who don't want a formal dinner.