Christmas Party Venue Hire in London
Throw an exclusive festive party to remember at Tobacco Dock, one of London’s most memorable and interesting Christmas party venues. With atmospheric spaces, flexible layouts and capacity for everything from private seated dinners to large-scale standing company parties, we’ll help you create a celebration worth raising a glass to.
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Festive Atmosphere
Historic architecture, atmospheric spaces and seasonal styling create a distinctive setting for a Christmas celebration.
Exclusive Hire
Exclusive venue hire gives you the freedom to shape the entire Tobacco Dock experience around your Christmas celebration.
Inclusive Packages
Straightforward packages bring together venue, catering and essential event services, making Christmas celebrations simple to plan and easy to budget.
Specialist Christmas Team
Our trusted Christmas party partner brings an extended specialist team with the expertise and experience to deliver memorable festive celebrations.
Unsung London Location
Located on the border of Zones 1 and 2, Tobacco Dock offers an easily accessible London setting with a distinctive sense of place.
A Christmas Party Venue Made for Atmosphere
Looking for an exclusive Christmas party venue in London with more character than a standard hotel function room? Welcome to Tobacco Dock.
Our historic industrial setting brings together exposed brickwork, timber beams, atmospheric vaults, striking architecture and flexible blank-canvas spaces that can be shaped around your brief.
From elegant seated dinners and drinks receptions to immersive themed parties, live entertainment and floor filling DJ sets, Tobacco Dock gives you the freedom.
to take advantage of our comprehensive and competitive packages, or build a bespoke Christmas party around your team, brand and guest experience.
Whether you’re planning an office Christmas party, client event or employee awards evening, Tobacco Dock offers the scale, character and support to make the night feel like a true end-of-year celebration.
If you’re looking for smaller groups (less than 400), please take a look at the event organiser friendly shared Christmas party packages.
Christmas Party Capacity
From team dinners to company-wide celebrations, Tobacco Dock has the space to make your guest list work. With the Great Gallery hosting up to 1,500 reception guests, plus a mix of room types across the venue, you can bring together dining, entertainment, guest arrival areas and back-of-house support in one iconic location. Choose from intimate rooms, large main-stage spaces, exhibition areas and 50+ breakout rooms, giving organisers the options to create the right delegate flow and conference experience.
Everything Your Christmas Party Needs in One Venue
A brilliant Christmas party takes more than a good guest list. It takes food, lighting, entertainment, service, timing and a team who knows exactly how to keep the celebration going. Tobacco Dock works with trusted service partners across catering, AV, entertainment, floristry, theming, graphics and branding, helping you deliver a Christmas party that feels seamless from first guest arrival to the final song of the night.
WHERE IS TOBACCO DOCK LOCATED?
Tobacco Dock is located in the heart of East London’s entrepreneurial hub, centrally located between Bank and Canary Wharf.
Easily accessible from both in and outside of London, located on the border of Zone 1 and 2. Our closest stations are Wapping (Overground) and Shadwell (Overground and DLR) stations.
Christmas Party Venue FAQs
How many guests can Tobacco Dock host for a Christmas party?
Tobacco Dock can host Christmas parties for a wide range of guest numbers, from smaller team celebrations to large festive events. The Great Gallery can accommodate up to 1,500 standing guests or 910 seated guests. When combining additional space, capacity for a standing party can reach over 4,000 guests. All capacities are subject to final layout and health and safety sign-off.
Can Tobacco Dock host a large Christmas party?
Yes. Tobacco Dock is well suited to large Christmas party venue hire in London, with flexible spaces for dining, drinks, entertainment, dancing, branding and guest flow.
Can Tobacco Dock host smaller Christmas parties?
Yes. Smaller rooms, bars and shared party nights are available for teams who want the atmosphere of a larger celebration without hiring a full venue exclusively.
Do you offer shared Christmas party nights?
Yes. Shared parites are available for groups of eight or more, giving smaller teams the atmosphere and entertainment of a larger Tobacco Dock Christmas party.
Can we hire Tobacco Dock exclusively for Christmas?
Yes. Exclusive Christmas party packages are available for companies looking to create a private celebration, with food, drinks, entertainment and styling tailored to the event.
Can we have a seated Christmas dinner?
Yes. Tobacco Dock can host seated Christmas dinners, festive banquets, dinner dances and formal company celebrations with catering, bars, entertainment and production planned around your guest numbers.
Can we host a standing Christmas party?
Yes. Standing parties can include arrival drinks, canapés, bowl food, street food, cocktails, bars, DJs, dancing and different spaces for guests to explore.
Can we include live entertainment or a DJ?
Yes. Tobacco Dock can support live bands, DJs, performers, themed entertainment, sound, lighting, staging and dancing, depending on your chosen space and event format.
Can we brand our Christmas party?
Absolutely, the venue has countless branding opportunities to personalise the space. Tobacco Dock offers strong branding opportunities that include entrances, signage, screens, bars, table plans, photo backdrops, furniture and creative installations throughout the guest journey.
Where is Tobacco Dock located?
Tobacco Dock is located in Wapping, London, within easy reach of the City, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge and wider London transport links. Please see our Location page for more details