Christmas is fast approaching, so we thought we would whip up our Top 5 Christmas Themed Venues of 2023 to encourage some Christmas inspiration! Keep reading to find out more…
Somerset House
- This year’s Christmas installation is themed ‘Urban Christmas Manor in the heart of London’ across the beautiful Lancaster Room and River Room. These spaces boast a unique blend of raw aesthetics and stunning views of the Thames.
- Across the Lancaster Room and River Room, they can hold up to 350 guests standing. They even offer private skating sessions in Skate, as an add on to venue hire for up to 250 guests.
- This venue works with an approved suppliers list for catering.
The Winters of The World
- This year’s Christmas installation is themed ‘The Winters of The World’ and unfolds a vibrant tapestry of global festivities and riveting games. Think of it as your passport to winter’s greatest hits, sans the travel! Get ready to get festive and roll those ‘Jingle Bowls’! Guests will also be able to play Corn Hole and Molky. Feel the chill of their Scandinavian forest games arena, glittered with frost and lit up by the mystic dance of the Northern Lights. Take a trip to Aspen for a vivacious round of Cornhole, or immerse yourself in the ghostly glow of a game of Mölkky. From the snowy slopes of the Alps to the enigmatic woodlands of Scandinavia, ‘The Winters of the World’ is not just another event space, it is a mesmerising global expedition, right on London’s doorstep. So, lace up, Londoners! Winter’s wildest adventures are beckoning.
- The Winters of The World can cater for up to 499 guests in both standing and seated layouts, in an après ski inspired event space in partnership with Dicks Tea Bar. They can take bookings for between 8 and 499 people on a shared and exclusive basis.
- This venue offers in-house catering and have partnered with award winning chef Jonas Lodge to serve up an alpine inspired tasting menu delivered in an informal roaming bowl food concept. Jonas Lodge has worked alongside Raymond Blanc and Heston at The Fat Duck. It’s all set to be incredible!
Ministry Venues – Borough
- This year’s Christmas installation is themed ‘White Christmas’. You will step into The White Space at Ministry Venues – Borough and experience the magic of a winter wonderland. Glistening lights will hang amongst frosted trees, to cast a warm glow that evokes the feeling of a wintery scene. Wreaths will hang on windows as a testament to the spirit of the season and birch branches around the room bring the outside in. The room will invoke an inviting ambiance, enticing guests to immerse themselves in the timeless charm of a white Christmas.
- Ministry Venues Borough can hold up to 200 guests for a standing reception and 120 for a seated dinner.
- This venue works with an approved supplier list for catering.
Barrio Covent Garden
- This year’s Christmas installation is themed ‘Noches De Navidad’. Think Christmas with a lick of Latin flavour. Turning chilly Christmas nights to Fuego festive parties. Drenched in a sea of neon’s and cacti draped in Christmas lights – Barrio’s turning up the heat extra hot this year with live DJs, Bad Santa brunches, and a merry mix of Margarita’s.
- Barrio Covent Garden can hold up to 600 in a mix of standing and seated, or up to 200 for a seated dinner.
- This venue offers in-house catering, however is also able to accommodate external caterers too!
Queen of Hoxton
- This year’s Christmas installation is themed ‘Venetian Masquerade Rooftop’. This is set to be very elegant and decedent, with lots of glamour, silk draping and large feather chandeliers!
- Queen of Hoxton can hold up to 500 standing across the whole venue.
- This venue offers in-house catering, provided by their chosen catering partner.
All of the venues suggested will have a beautiful array of Christmas decor in place this festive season. However, sometimes this can make making your Christmas party unique a bit tricky. Story Events is a creative agency who know each of these venues well so will be on hand to support in adding special and seamless twists to make your Christmas party your own!
Please get in touch here to start planning your Christmas party.
