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It’s never too early to start planning your 2026 Christmas Party. Whether you’re hosting an intimate soirée for 20 or a grand celebration for 200, festive gatherings at Bankside are anything but ordinary. Our gallery-inspired event space, The White Box, showcases curated artwork and a flexible layout to bring your unique vision to life. Menus reimagine seasonal favourites with style — from refined plated and sharing options to relaxed receptions featuring handcrafted canapés and signature cocktails.

At Bankside, every celebration is thoughtfully curated. It’s not just a party — it’s a festive experience infused with creativity, soul, and a true sense of place.

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Christmas pARTies for up to 200 people

Go big with a festive three-course plated dinner, including a welcome drink and half a bottle of wine. Prefer something more relaxed? Our delicious sharing packages and canapé options are perfect for a more informal celebration. Whether you’re dining or just dancing, we’ve got the party covered.

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Intimate drinks reception, or a big knees-up create your bespoke party with our carefully curated drinks, canapés and bowl food packages.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I host a Christmas party on London’s South Bank?

Bankside Hotel is a design-led hotel and Christmas party venue on London’s South Bank, close to the Thames, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market. With a choice of creative event spaces, food and drink packages and flexible party formats, it’s ideal for everything from intimate festive dinners to large company Christmas parties.

Why is Bankside Hotel one of the best Christmas party options in London?

Bankside Hotel offers something different from the traditional London Christmas party venue. Rather than relying on tinsel and a tree, Christmas at Bankside is thoughtfully styled, bringing together contemporary design, art and creative festive touches to create a celebration with real personality. Add flexible event spaces, curated art exhibitions, great food and drink and a brilliant South Bank location, and you have a Christmas party that feels stylish, memorable and distinctly Bankside.

How many people can Bankside Hotel accommodate for a Christmas party?

We can host Christmas parties for groups of 20 to 200 guests, with different spaces and layouts depending on how you want to celebrate. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner, a relaxed drinks reception or a full-scale company Christmas party with dinner and dancing, our events team can help find the right set-up.

Is Bankside Hotel easy to get to for a Christmas party?

Yes. Our South Bank location makes Bankside Hotel particularly convenient for guests travelling from across London and beyond. Blackfriars, Southwark and Waterloo stations are all within easy reach, with connections across London and to mainline rail services — making getting to the party, and importantly getting home afterwards, simple.

What Christmas party packages are available?

Christmas at Bankside can be as formal or informal as you want it to be. Choose from a festive three-course plated dinner, sharing-style dining or a more relaxed reception with canapés, bowl food and drinks. Our team can help tailor the format to the size, style and atmosphere of your celebration.

Can we have dinner and dancing?

Absolutely. If your idea of a Christmas party involves dinner followed by dancing, we can create a layout and package to suit. Alternatively, skip the sit-down dinner altogether and opt for cocktails, canapés, bowl food and plenty of time on the dance floor.

What makes Bankside different from other London Christmas party venues?

Bankside isn’t a traditional corporate event venue. As a design-led hotel with art and creativity at its heart, our spaces have personality without dictating how your event should look. Expect contemporary design, original art, great food and flexible spaces that can be adapted to create a Christmas party that feels personal rather than packaged.

Can we host our Christmas party surrounded by art?

Yes. Our White Box is both an event space and gallery, with exhibitions curated in partnership with Contemporary Collective. Depending on the exhibition schedule and your event requirements, guests can celebrate surrounded by contemporary artwork — giving your Christmas party a creative backdrop and a natural talking point.

What is the White Box at Bankside Hotel?

The White Box is Bankside Hotel’s 169 sqm gallery-style event space and a creative alternative to a traditional hotel ballroom. Flexible and adaptable, it can be transformed for dinners, drinks receptions, dancing and larger celebrations, while its connection to Bankside’s art programme gives the space a distinctive character.

Do you offer Christmas parties for smaller groups?

Yes. Christmas celebrations don’t have to mean a huge company party. Bankside has options for smaller groups looking for a festive dinner, drinks reception or more intimate celebration, as well as larger spaces for company-wide events.

What food and drink can we have at our Christmas party?

Our festive food and drink options range from three-course plated menus and sharing dishes to canapés, bowl food and drinks receptions. Seasonal menus combine festive favourites with Art Yard’s contemporary approach to food, while drinks packages can help keep planning simple. Speak to our team about dietary requirements and the best menu format for your event.

Can Bankside create a bespoke Christmas party?

Yes. Our spaces are designed to be flexible, so you can put your own stamp on your celebration. From room layouts and dining styles to drinks, entertainment and creative touches, our events team can work with you to build a Christmas party around your guests, budget and vision.

Is Bankside suitable for a creative or alternative company Christmas party?

Definitely. If you’re looking for an alternative to a traditional London hotel ballroom or standard corporate Christmas party venue, Bankside offers a more relaxed, design-led setting. Contemporary art, flexible spaces and a South Bank location combine to create an event that feels distinctly London and distinctly Bankside.

Why choose the South Bank for a London Christmas party?

London’s South Bank gives your guests a destination as well as a venue. The Thames, Tate Modern, Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Globe and some of London’s most recognisable landmarks are nearby, while excellent transport connections make the area convenient for guests coming from across the capital and further afield.

How do I book a Christmas party at Bankside Hotel?

Tell our Meetings & Events team your preferred date, number of guests and the type of celebration you have in mind. We’ll help you explore the most suitable spaces, festive menus and drinks options and create a party that works for your group.