Festive season venue hire & bookings

It’s 16 September – which means it’s 100 days till Christmas. Time to get ahead and book your team’s Christmas dinner or party. Waterloo’s packed with festive options, from pubs and restaurants to full event spaces, make the most of early-bird offers and packages! Head to each venue’s website for full Christmas menus and booking details.

Duke of Sussex – Christmas bookings & private rooms
Festive menus, drinks bundles and cosy spaces for friends, family or colleagues. Book by 30 Sept with the code EarlyBooking2025 for a complimentary glass of fizz per guest. Four private rooms a short walk from Waterloo/Southwark/Lambeth, three can combine into one larger space.

The Pineapple – event hire
Birthdays, team dos, quizzes, family get-togethers – they’ve got you. Book a small corner or a larger area and the team will make it work.

The Albert Arms – private rooms
First-floor function room plus a bookable dining room for private dining, celebrations or exhibitions. Christmas ‘Sawaros’ package: min. 8 people, advance booking required.

The Hercules – meetings to Christmas parties
Private rooms averrableavaoble to book along with their selection Christmas buffet, set menu or à la carte. Spaces: Carousel Room (up to 60 seated / 120 standing, with AV), Meeting Room (12 / 20) and The Snug (15 / 20).

The Three Stags – festive dining
Kennington Road favourite with Christmas à la carte and buffet options, plus a private dining room for smaller groups.

The White Hart – party buffet menus
Flexible buffet party menus (meat and meat-free options, dessert add-ons available). Ideal for work dos or festive get-togethers.

The King’s Arms – cosy rooms on Roupell St
Two characterful upstairs rooms: Roupell Suite (20 seated / 30 standing, HDTV/HDMI) and Bonsie’s Suite (8/15). Add drinks packages and Thai party menus.

The Windmill – your way
Christmas buffet or à la carte – simple, central and great for teams.

The Wellington – classic pub Christmas
Choose your festive format: Christmas Dining Menu, Christmas Buffet Menu, or à la carte.

Molly Mc’s – karaoke, or not
Book private karaoke rooms, or snugs & bar areas if you’d rather skip the singing. Add Thai party food, drinks packages and live-music vibes.

Chaplin Bar (Marlin Waterloo) – Choice of two Christmas packages 
Exclusive bar hire for up to 80 standing (5-11pm, £1,000 min spend). Choose finger-food buffets (£30/£25) or canapés (£15) – all include a welcome drink. Fully licensed bar, Wi-Fi & screen, and refundable up to 7 days.

IWM London – unique Christmas parties
Make it memorable beneath dramatic suspended aircraft.

• Atrium Dinner from £159+VAT pp (min 100): Roof Terrace Prosecco, Atrium hire (7:30-11pm), festive three-course set menu + coffee, ½ bottle wine & water pp, staffing, security, uplighters & furniture.

• Atrium Reception from £140+VAT pp (min 100): Atrium hire (7-11pm), arrival Prosecco, 3-hour unlimited drinks, 5 festive canapés or 3 bowl dishes, staffing, security, uplighters & furniture.

HUMBUG at The Vaults – full takeover 
Choose full venue (up to 300), private balcony (25-60, private bar) or main space (25-152, tables of 8 with reserved seating & pre-booked F&B). Minimum spends from £40pp / £320 per table. Drinks packages or tab, street-food partners, and festive add-ons (think Santa’s room, crackers, welcome moments).

TAS The Cut – festive set menu
£43pp Turkish-Med feast (bread & crackers included): mezze starters, hearty mains and pistachio baklava to finish. Private-hire options available for bigger teams.

The Glitch – cosy private hire
Bar-area hire for smaller, fuss-free parties. Projector, sound, 2 mics, lights, dry hire with £100 tab credit, bring your own food! Availability: Tue 6:30-10pm; Wed-Fri 8-11pm. £350 package (email: theglitch@vaultcreativearts.org).

Park Plaza London Waterloo – party nights & big rooms
Check out their Exclusive Party Nights package and book flexible, contemporary spaces for everything from intimate dinners to big celebrations – plus a spacious foyer for arrivals, networking or breaks.

Circe’s Rooftop – winter pods & terraces
Fully covered and heated with winter igloos (pods for 9) and three private terraces (up to 450). Early bookings can unlock organiser perks!

Tonight Josephine – full-send festive
All-out parties with food, drink and entertainment packages. Think festive bites, platters, per-hour drinks bundles, prosecco/cocktail receptions, and the option to go bigger with DJs and cabaret.

Alaska Waterloo – late-licence blank canvas
Industrial-chic space 2 minutes from Waterloo. Up to 120 standing, late licence (to 2am), stage, LED lighting, quality sound, projector; external catering allowed.

Fiorenza – bespoke Italian
Plan a private dining event with tailored menus and wine pairings, or opt for a bespoke Christmas menu for the whole team. Add cocktails and live music (piano or DJs) to dial up the party.

Paladar – Latin flavour, gluten-free
Vibrant, 100% gluten-free menu. Private Amazon Lounge (up to 20) and all-weather Courtyard Garden (up to 32), with group Fiesta Sharing Feast menus for 10+!

Auberge – French inspired food, multiple private hire spaces
Auberge is the perfect spot for private hire – whether it’s an intimate gathering or a large celebration. Their dedicated events team will help you plan every detail, and their seasonal menus make it an ideal choice for festive occasions. Check out their events brochure here.

Mamuśka! – Festive Polish feasting
Celebrate Christmas with Polish flavour at Mamuśka! Choose from pierogi buffets, canapés, sliders and more – with optional extras like karaoke, DJs, and photo booths. Perfect for group bookings in a unique, atmospheric space. Check out their private hire spaces.

LSBU – Festive lunches & dinners, exhibition-space ready
Host your Christmas lunch or dinner in LSBU’s striking exhibition spaces – flexible layouts, professional AV, and a buzzy setting that feels anything but corporate. Menus and pricing available; ideal for small or large groups. Book now – quote WAWLLSBU (LSBU returns 10% of room hire to WeAreWaterloo; catering excluded)