Best Last-Minute Event Spaces to Book in London

Finding the perfect spot for your Christmas social or corporate Christmas party can be a challenge in 2026, especially when you’ve left the planning a little later than intended. With so many emerging venues and exciting places to explore in the city, it can feel like there are almost too many options to choose from. And with Christmas getting closer, narrowing them down is yet another thing on the to-do list. So we’ve done it for you… Here are a few spaces to have on your radar for this year’s celebrations.

Pan Pacific London

Our Uncommon Liverpool Street neighbours at the Pan Pacific London offer a diverse range of spaces, so there’s plenty to explore whether you’re bringing everyone together or keeping things a little smaller this year. The Pacific Ballroom can hold up to 400 guests, with more intimate rooms like the Green Dragon, which holds up to 70 guests, and Leadenhall, for smaller groups of up to 32. With a handy Liverpool Street location, classy interiors and attention to detail, it’s a lovely option for gathering your team this Christmas.

Cavendish Venues

If you’re still deciding which part of London to bring everyone to, fellow B Corp Cavendish Venues offer a range of elegant event spaces across the West End and the City. There’s even a private roof terrace at their Basinghall venue if you fancy a little outside space alongside the celebrations, and a birds-eye-view of the bustling down below. With plenty of variety across their portfolio, you’ve got room to find somewhere that feels right for your team.

Rosewood London

Just around the corner from our Uncommon Holborn location, Rosewood London has 11 versatile event spaces under one roof. Their Grand Ballroom offers space for as many as 430 people if you’re planning a bigger celebration, whilst their range of historic boardrooms provides a setting for a more intimate affair. There’s plenty of scope to find a space that suits the occasion, with the character of their historic rooms adding to the appeal alongside their impeccable location in the heart of charming Holborn.

Uncommon

And of course, Uncommon offer event spaces across all five of our London locations. At Liverpool Street, you’re right across from the station, with our 8^th floor terrace and a Lounge Bar, holding up to 120 for a rooftop reception. Over in Holborn, our rooftop comes with spectacular city views, plus our lower ground floor lounges which holds much larger groups of up to 250 in a cosy setting, all just minutes from the Underground. If you fancy a stroll through Covent Garden in its Christmas element to finish your festive night, then look no further than Uncommon Holborn.

At Borough, you’ll find rooftop views of The Shard, with Borough Market and London Bridge on the doorstep, while Fulham and Highbury & Islington each have a stylish Lounge Bar for up to 100 and 80 guests respectively. Across our spaces, you’ll find DJ inputs, presentation facilities and the freedom to bring in your own suppliers or choose from our recommended list. Add in our team on hand to help and our B Corp status, and we’re a pretty good option if you’ve left it a little late.

Host your next event at Uncommon

So, whether you’re after a rooftop for drinks, a lively lounge for the whole team, or somewhere a little more intimate, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to Christmas party venues in London this year. There’s still time to find a space that feels right for you and your team, and the sooner you ask, the more options you’ll have.

If you’d like to see what we have to offer at Uncommon, take a look at our event spaces or browse our London rooftop event spaces.

To check availability or arrange a viewing, get in touch with our events team at [email protected] We’d love to help you celebrate!