Party Venue Hire

Banqueting House for your party in central London.

Banqueting House is one of London’s most exclusive private party venues. Since 1622, it has hosted kings, queens, and courtiers. Today, it can be yours for an extraordinary evening. From milestone birthdays and corporate dinners to Christmas parties, the venue delivers heritage splendour in the heart of Westminster. 

Key advantages:

• Large capacity, up to 450 guests standing in the Main Hall or 350 guests seated; 350 guests in the Undercroft for a standing reception.
• Easy to reach central London location with excellent transport links, including buses, the London Underground, and just a 5-minute walk from Embankment or Charing Cross train station.
• A host of approved suppliers ensures seamless production, dining, and décor
• Extensions available to 01:00 (subject to availability), so you can keep the celebration going into the early hours.

What a party looks like here

Guests arrive to a candle-lit welcome in the Undercroft, then ascend to the grand Main Hall
for dining, speeches and live music. After dinner, return downstairs for a club-style afterparty- keeping the celebration flowing.

An example evening programme:

• Guest Arrivals: Welcome drinks in the Undercroft, with live music or a sparkling
  reception to set the tone.
• Dinner: Guests move upstairs to the Main Hall for a candlelit banquet beneath the
  Rubens ceiling.
• Entertainment: Speeches, live performances, or after-dinner entertainment to suit
  the occasion.
• Dancing: Return downstairs for the after party, with a band or DJ keeping the
  atmosphere lively late into the evening.
• Late-Night Moments: Midnight snacks or cocktails in the Undercroft before
  carriages.

Christmas Parties at Banqueting House

Banqueting House has witnessed more than 390 Christmases since it first opened its doors in 1622. Today, it continues that legacy as one of the capital’s most memorable Christmas party venues.

Just steps from Whitehall and the Thames, it offers a grand yet convenient setting where colleagues and clients can come together to celebrate the season. With its rich history, central location, and unrivalled atmosphere, Banqueting House is a truly iconic setting for a Christmas party in London.

Availability and pricing

Banqueting House is now available to hire for Christmas and private parties. Evening venue hire starts from £18,000 + VAT. All day and evening hire starts at £26,000 + VAT. Time extensions are available until 1 a.m.