Who says the christmas party has to be in December? More and more companies are switching to January, unlocking better availability, keener prices and fresher guest enthusiasm once the peak-season rush is over.
Whether you’re planning a glittering gala or a high-energy social, these London picks prove that a new-year celebration can be the most memorable (and budget-savvy) christmas party of all.
1. Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus
Kick off the new year with a January christmas party that actually rocks. At Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, you'll get a central, high-energy backdrop of iconic memorabilia, authentic American favourites and a 360-degree bar to keep spirits high.
Go big with Full Venue Hire for up to 650, or take the Lower Ground for 450, with a 5x7m stage, custom lighting, HD projection and 10 LCD screens for live moments. Smaller crew? The private Legends Room suits 40-60. Add canapes or classic menus and plug in live music for a show-stopping start to the year.
Location: Piccadilly Circus
Capacity: 650 Standing
2. Horizon 22 Events
Horizon 22 Events
Swap tinsel fatigue for sky-high sparkle at Horizon 22, the capital’s highest event space. Perched 254 metres up with floor-to-ceiling views of London’s winter lights, it’s made for a January christmas party with impact. Exclusive Hire keeps the space all yours, with seamless arrivals via a private entrance and high-speed lifts, flexible layouts for 280 dining or 500 standing, and late-night hours to 3am. Moments from Bank, it’s a premium setting to toast the new year in serious style.
Location: Bank
Capacity: 500 Standing
3. 8 Bishopsgate
8 Bishopsgate
Ring in the new year 50 floors up at 8 Bishopsgate’s The Lookout, where panoramic city lights turn a January christmas party into a true skyline spectacle. Moments from Liverpool Street, this sleek, contemporary space sets a premium tone the minute the lift doors open.
Design a sky-high celebration your way: host 250 for a buzzing reception, seat 130 for a winter banquet or add a dancefloor for 80. With flexible layouts, polished production and service to match the view, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser once the December rush is done.
Location: Liverpool Street
Capacity: 250 Standing
4. Sky Garden London
Sky Garden London
Trade tinsel for treetops at Sky Garden, perched atop the Walkie Talkie with panoramic winter views over the City. This lush, glasshouse-style space brings instant wow for a January christmas party, blending skyline drama with a laid-back, botanical vibe that keeps energy high long after the December rush.
Go big with exclusive hire for up to 700 standing or 300 dining, or scale to City Garden and Fenchurch Terrace for more intimate receptions. Seamless transport links at Monument make arrivals easy, while skyline backdrops do the heavy lifting for branding and photos.
Location: City of London
Capacity: 700 Reception
5. Clays Canary Wharf
Clays Canary Wharf
Shake off the post-December lull with a high-energy January christmas party at Clays Canary Wharf. This immersive take on clay target shooting gets teams mingling and competing across eight spacious pegs, with slick tech, leaderboards and plenty of bragging rights. Two bars keep the cocktails flowing, while heated terraces with dockside views offer a stylish breather between rounds, and flexible hire from 15 to 300 guests means you can scale the fun to suit.
Location: Canary Wharf
Capacity: 300 Standing
6. Trafalgar St James
Trafalgar St James
Swap December chaos for sky-high calm at Trafalgar St James, where The Rooftop serves winter sparkle with heated terraces, blankets and jaw-dropping views over Trafalgar Square. Host up to 180 for a buzzing January christmas party with curated menus and cocktails, or keep it intimate in Rockwell, the plant-filled bistro and wine bar for up to 100. With Charing Cross on the doorstep and slick in-house production, it’s a seamless setting for speeches, canapés and late-night toasts above the city.
Location: Trafalgar Square
Capacity: 180 Reception
7. One Birdcage Walk
One Birdcage Walk
Swap peak-season frenzy for stately splendour at One Birdcage Walk, a Westminster gem overlooking St James’s Park. With grand architecture and a central address moments from Parliament, it sets a refined yet celebratory tone for a January christmas party that still feels special.
Toast the new year in the Venetian palazzo-styled Marble Hall and Gallery for buzzing receptions up to 210, or opt for the oak-clad Elizabethan Library for intimate dinners up to 120. Flexible layouts, elegant backdrops and easy access via Westminster station keep the focus firmly on mingling and merriment.
Location: Westminster
Capacity: 210 Reception
8. KOKO
KOKO
KOKO brings serious star quality to a January christmas party. Fresh from a multi-million restoration, this Camden icon blends 125 years of musical heritage with cutting-edge production and a showstopping stage graced by Amy Winehouse and The Rolling Stones.
Host up to 1,500 standing or 200 dining, moving between hidden bars, boxes, balconies and the main auditorium. With expert in-house teams and Mornington Crescent close by, it’s primed for big reveals, sharp production and a packed dancefloor.
Location: Camden
Capacity: 1500 Reception
With the December rush out of the way, a January christmas party in London unlocks better availability, keener budgets and all the wow-factor, from skyline icons to high-energy hotspots. Ready to make it happen? Ask our venue experts for tailored recommendations or enquire directly with your favourites above.
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