Step into the magic of the festive season in Marble Arch, the perfect destination for unforgettable Christmas celebrations with colleagues or loved ones. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a larger event, Marble Arch has something for every occasion. From exclusive private dining rooms and luxurious fine dining experiences to relaxed, informal spots offering festive feasts, the area is brimming with options. Discover cosy pubs for a laid-back evening or explore must-visit bars serving seasonal cocktails, ensuring your Christmas celebration is truly memorable. There’s no better place to savour the joy of the season and make lasting memories than in the heart of Marble Arch.

Host in style: Private dining rooms for hire
ULI
The Private Dining Room at ULI can accommodate 8-12 guests on one very large circular table. Plug in your playlist and dim the lights to curate your own atmosphere whilst being tended to by your dedicated waiter.
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Briciole
Traditional trattoria offering a range of unpretentious Italian authentic classic dishes, as well as modern creations. Briciole have two light and airy private dining rooms on the ground floor with striking murals, the Venezia room and Roma room. A third private dining room downstairs seats 20 people comfortably.
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FRAMELESS
Whether an intimate dinner for 40 in an Alpine lodge or an end-of-year celebration for 400 surrounded by the Northern Lights, FRAMELESS offers a truly unique venue to immerse your guests in the festive season. Their catering partner has devised a selection of festive menus that celebrate the finest winter produce.
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Upstairs at The Portman
Upstairs at The Portman is the perfect space for a festive event. Create unforgettable memories with their sparkling champagne receptions, famous Christmas feasts and indulgent after-dinner cocktails. Explore their Christmas & Canapé menus and get ready for a magical celebration.
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The Tap Room and The Atrium at Boxcar Bar & Grill
The Tap Room is a private dining room below decks at Boxcar Bar & Grill. The room features dining tables which can be joined to accommodate 20 guests or enough space for up to 30 standing guests and has a private minibar serving pints directly to your table. The Atrium is a semi-private space on the ground floor. Filled with natural light from the skylight above, it’s available for groups of up to 16 seated and 20 standing.
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The Chippendale Lounge at The Carpenters Arms
Popular with locals, The Carpenter’s Arms is a well preserved Victorian pub with a horseshoe bar and a dart board offering traditional award-winning ales and lagers. Their first-floor private room is a beautiful, light and airy private space which is suitable for parties of 10-30 people. Areas can also be booked in the main bar and the venue is available for full hire. Minimum spends apply. Festive packages are available, including wine packages, beer buckets and Christmas platters.
For more information, please email events@markettaverns.co.uk
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The Duke of Kendal
Cosy pub in Connaught Village with a new private dining area that comfortably seats 10, though they can cater for more if required. A delightful gastro menu is available to all private dining guests or additional catering requirements can be discussed in advance.
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The Garden Room at The Italian Greyhound
The Garden Room is bright, airy and completely private from the restaurant, occupying the entire lower ground floor. It comes with its own cocktail bar, beautiful French doors that open out onto a basement garden. The space also has private WC facilities and is ideal for any festive event for 10-50 guests seated and up to 100 standing.
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Donostia
Donostia takes its name from the city San Sebastian in North West Spain and serves Basque inspired tapas and pintxo dishes prepared by a highly professional team of chefs, using ingredients driven by seasonality and quality. Their private dining room seats up to 16 people.
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The Stablehand
Enjoy a traditional British Christmas at the Stablehand. Built in 1839 on an old archery range, this neighbourhood gem with cosy wood panelling and velvet furnishings quickly became a cherished meeting spot for residents, and was frequented by notable locals throughout its history, from Winston Churchill to Tony Blair. Dine in the beautifully decorated main dining room, or opt for one of the two cosy private rooms for a more intimate gathering. Festive menus start from £39.95 for 3 courses.
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London Marriott Park Lane
Whether planning a festive lunch or dinner for the office, celebrate with a five-star dining experience all wrapped up in a Christmas package priced at £165 per person for up to 30 guests. Included in the festive package: Choose from one of three private function rooms, a three-course menu carefully crafted by five-star chefs, a glass of champagne upon arrival, half bottle house wine per person, tea, coffee and mince pies, and Christmas crackers. To enquire, please email parklane.events@marriotthotels.co.uk or call 020 7493 7000
The Cumberland Hotel
The Cumberland team will make sure your festive celebration “shines bright like a diamond.” From a three-course meal to a dance floor that’ll have you jingle bell rockin’, this venue knows how to bring the beats and Christmas treats!
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Hilton London Metropole
Hilton London Metropole has all of your Christmas party plans covered with a range of delicious menus and flexible event spaces. Celebrating big with 100+ guests? Admiral Suite is the perfect room for you, decorated like a Winter Wonderland. Tyburn Kitchen Bar can also welcome a big group of up to 150 guests, providing a more relaxed vibe. If you’re thinking of something more intimate, the Private Dining Area in Tyburn Kitchen seats up to 20, or if you’re undecided with 20+ guests then the Drawing Room by Bow Bar is the place to be! Have a look at the Christmas Brochure or email cbs.londonmet@hilton.com to get your Christmas party booked in.

London Marriott Marble Arch
Create unforgettable moments this festive season at London Marriott Marble Arch. Whether you are organising a cosy gathering or a corporate Christmas party, their festive packages at will help you create cherished memories.
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Thistle Marble Arch
From grand Christmas parties to winter conferences, Thistle Marble Arch have a selection of spectacular spaces to suit your every need. With 12 large meeting and event spaces, with a maximum capacity of 500 in the Hyde Park suite, they can provide one of the biggest hotel event spaces in London. Or keep it casual in The Bar with canapés and cocktails.
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Victory Services Club
Host your festive event in a stunning venue while supporting a great charity. If you are looking for an affordable, luxury event venue offering a whole host of five-star benefits including excellent in-house catering and customer service, the Victory Services Club is the venue for you. Their flexible, versatile and adaptable private rooms can welcome up to 300 guests. In-house accommodation is also available.
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A taste of luxury: Fine dining experiences
Lanes of London
The Restaurant and bar offer a refined and welcoming environment making it a unique all-day dining and socialising destination on Park Lane, just a few minutes from Marble Arch. Enjoy a carefully crafted 3-course Festive Menu at £50 per person featuring Norfolk Turkey Roulade with truffle mash and chestnuts, Prawn & Scallop Cataplana with lobster bisque, Baked Three-Cheese Flan and Traditional Christmas Pudding.
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KOL
Trendy Michelin-starred restaurant also named No.23 in the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards. KOL serves innovative Mexican-British fusion food, plus mezcal & cocktails, combining Chef Patron Santiago Lastra’s deep-rooted Mexican heritage with the experience and knowledge he has acquired whilst travelling the world. KOL’s menu is a full tasting menu only.
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Tokii
When it comes to Christmas celebrations, Tokii offer a range of options, including bespoke Christmas menus with a taste of tradition and a delicious Japanese twist, bringing the best of East and West to the menus. The impeccable service and presentation are there to elevate your experience and make sure you have a memorable time.
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Locanda Locatelli
One of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants in London, noted as much for its conviviality as the quality of its food. Smart, upmarket restaurant with first-rate cooking and a strong Italian wine list.
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Lurra
Bright Basque grill restaurant with an open kitchen and a private dining room, serving traditional tapas and large sharing plates of grilled steak and fish.
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Chourangi
Home of the unexplored flavours of India, inspired by Calcutta’s 300 year old heritage, Chourangi features street food inspired dishes and sharing plates. Every plate is embellished with tantalisingly fresh, seasonal ingredients, to ensure expertly crafted and curated flavours, such as the Tangra Chilly Chicken; a stir-fried chicken with the ultimate kick of “bhut-jholakia’s”; fierce Scoville chilies, garlic, coriander and herb-soy and an elevated take on the simple curry bowl in the form of Prawn Pardanashi, featuring tiger prawns, creamy coconut milk and crushed coriander stem.
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Good food, no fuss: Informal dining spots
Kendal Street Kitchen
New modern Mediterranean casual dining restaurant in Connaught Village focusing on the best produce cooked simply. The all-day menu offers fresh pastas, Napolitana pizzas, small plates great for sharing and chargrilled meats and fish cooked.
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Briciole
Traditional trattoria offering a range of unpretentious Italian authentic classic dishes, as well as modern creations. Briciole also have two light and airy private dining rooms on the ground floor with striking murals, and a third private dining room downstairs that seats 20 people comfortably.
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The Pickled Hen
Set in the heart of Marylebone this modern restaurant and bar delivers a culinary experience that not only delights your taste buds but also supports your well-being. Their commitment is to offer nourishing and seasonal dishes with the environment in mind. Whether you are organising a cosy gathering or a corporate Christmas party, their festive menu features Christmas classics such as Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, Pressed Ham Hock Terrine, Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce.
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The Italian Greyhound
A neighbourhood bar and dining room in Marylebone, open all all day, inspired by chic-but-casual neighbourhood bacaros (bars). The venue features plenty of cosy tables ideal for leisurely lunches and dinners that roll late into the evening, as well as a private dining room and cocktail bar.
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Florencio
Located on Seymour Place, Florencio realises Chef Diego’s long-held dream of opening a Pizza restaurant in London, bringing together the influences of his upbringing in Argentina with his global travels as a Chef. Florencio is your local pizzeria, combining 48 hours fermented dough with the very best seasonal ingredients and friendly, old school service.
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ULI
Natural limed oak, soft tones of blue and contemporary art give the restaurant a clean and informal look. The menu encompasses carefully selected dishes from Asia, all prepared using traditional Chinese, Thai, Malay and Singaporean disciplines. ULI Marylebone serves lunch and dinner all week as well as an extensive range of snacks, cocktails and beverages.
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Boxcar Bar & Grill
The charcoal grill is their white-hot canvas for the country’s best growers, producers and rearers. Alongside farm produce, premium steaks, Sunday Roast and burgers, Boxcar serve wine, craft beers, spirits and cocktails.
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Wagamama
Holiday feasting looks different all over the world, from bonding over fried chicken in Japan, to sipping on noodle soup with family in Vietnam, or diving into a tub of quality streets while watching Love Actually in the UK. While the food might be different, the spirit is the same, at the heart of every celebration are memories made with those most important to us. This festive season, Wagamama invite you to discover new traditions by joining them on the bench. Check out their festive set menu now, available everywhere with standard and plant-based options available.
Tyburn Kitchen Bar
Tyburn Kitchen Bar is perfect for small and large Christmas party bookings and can welcome groups of up to 150 guests. If you’re thinking of something more intimate, the Private Dining Area in Tyburn Kitchen seats up to 20, or if you’re undecided with 20+ guests then the Drawing Room by Bow Bar is the place to be! Have a look at the Christmas Brochure or email cbs.londonmet@hilton.com to get your Christmas party booked in.

Zula Burger (opening soon)
Originally from Istanbul, ZULA are launching their first UK site just a couple of minutes from Marble Arch station. ZULA Burger was started in 2017 by young friends with a common love for burgers. Driven by their passion for food, these friends had one goal in mind: To serve quality wholesome food, all day, at an affordable price for the larger community.
Festive fun with a twist: Alternative Christmas party ideas
Moco Museum
For a creative and cultural art experience this Christmas, the newly opened Moco Museum showcases a blockbuster collection of modern, contemporary, digital and immersive works that will leave you and your party with a sense of wonder.
Group tickets are available to book at a discounted rate, making the Museum the perfect stop off or starting point for your office festivities, while the 25,000 square foot, three floor space can also be hired exclusively for those looking to celebrate on a larger scale! To enquire about private hire, please email eventslon@mocomuseum.com
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The Sportman Casino
The Sportsman Casino London is a stunning Las Vegas style casino, offering classic casino games, chic bars and an award-winning restaurant. The Sportsman provides the highest standards of casino games. Offering Blackjack, Roulette and some of the best Slots to be found in London, The Sportsman has earned its reputation as one of the best casinos in the country. Entry is free and you don’t have to be a member to enjoy everything The Sportsman has to offer. Open daily from 12 noon through to 6am.
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Tokii’s Festive Afternoon Tea
All the magic Christmas has to offer with a touch of Japanese tradition! Tokii’s Festive Afternoon Tea features Smoked Salmon Blinis, Shrimp Tempura Maki, Matcha Yule Tide Log and much more. Optional additions include a pot of Gyokuro Japanese tea, a glass of Akashi Tai Junmai Sparkling Sake or Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne.
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Festive Afternoon Tea at Lanes of London
Set against the unrivalled backdrops of Hyde Park and Marble Arch, just a few minutes from Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, Lanes of London serves British inspired food using the finest seasonal and local produce. Their festive afternoon tea at £50pp features Chicken & Truffle Cream Cheese Bonbon with Olive Snow, Snow Globe Deco Ball, Chocolate & Nutmeg Mousse with ginger bread reindeer, and seasonal scones with Cornish clotted cream & cranberry jam.
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
The ideal spot to host your festive celebrations, whether you’re looking for a team Christmas party, a gathering with valued clients or any other fun-filled occasion. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland offer two packages that encompass all the best features of Winter Wonderland to suit every preference (minimum 20 people) as well as bespoke private hire options (minimum 150 people).
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Townhouse
Looking for a new and exciting location to host your Christmas party? Townhouse offers just that with aesthetically designed spaces, flawless treatments and stress-free planning. This luxury modern nail salon offers group packages, private events and they can even come to you if you already have a venue and just need that extra touch.
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Snug & toasty: Cosy pubs for the perfect festive feast
The Larrik
Imposing Victorian corner pub with a great selection of real ales, wines and cocktails. Mixed menu of classic British dishes including fish and chips and Welsh rarebit, plus internationally inspired offerings.
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The Portman
Whether it’s the annual office work bash, a boozy catch up with friends, or a cosy festive dinner, The Portman is your perfect Christmas destination. Create unforgettable memories with their sparkling champagne receptions, famous Christmas feasts and indulgent after-dinner cocktails. Explore their Christmas & Canapé menus and get ready for a magical celebration. The upstairs dining room makes an ideal private party venue and can be booked in advance.
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Duke of Kendal
Cosy pub in Connaught Village with a wonderful array of gourmet dishes, alongside a fine selection of cocktails, wines, draught ales, spirits & more. Just a short walk from Marble Arch, Hyde Park and Paddington.
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The Green Man
Impressive craft beer range featuring selections from local breweries to international favourites, ensuring the perfect pint to complement their mouth-watering burgers.
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The Carpenters Arms
Popular with locals, The Carpenter’s Arms is a well preserved Victorian pub with a horseshoe bar and a dart board offering traditional award-winning ales and lagers. Their first-floor private room is a beautiful, light and airy private space which is suitable for parties of 10-30 people. Festive packages are also available, including wine packages, beer buckets and Christmas platters.
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The Lord Wargrave
Whether you’re looking to enjoy a festive feast with the family, bring the team together for the office party or enjoy a few drinks with friends, their friendly team will be on hand to ensure you’re well looked after this Christmas. If you’re celebrating with a few friends or planning something bigger, they have a Festive Menu and drinks packages.
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Raise a glass: Must-try bars
The Malt Lounge & Bar
The Malt Lounge & Bar is a Japanese-inspired bar located on the ground floor of The Prince Akatoki London that puts a twist on your traditional London bar. Their collection of whiskies and sake are rare and unique, with a focus on premium Japanese and international whiskies, signature cocktails shaken by expert mixologists and a stock variety of Japanese homegrown sake.
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Sound
London’s no.1 live music experience! Sound is the ultimate spot for live music, sport, food & drink and a buzzing atmosphere. Located within The Cumberland Hotel on the corner of Oxford Street and Park Lane, it’s the perfect venue for festive celebrations.
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Bow Bar
Bow Bar is your spot for late-afternoon and night-time drinks. Cocktails, craft brews and small bites take centre stage in a sleek and modern atmosphere at the Hilton London Metropole. For something more intimate, the Drawing Room by Bow Bar can accommodate 20+ guests. Have a look at the Christmas Brochure or email cbs.londonmet@hilton.com to get your Christmas party booked in.

Salt Whisky Bar & Dining
Salt Bar offers authentic Indian cuisine and a contemporary bar experience. Their whisky collection of more than 200 bottles from all around the world would easily impress the most sophisticated whisky connoisseurs.
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Seymour’s Parlour at Zetter Townhouse
The dark and decadent Seymour’s Parlour is just the place to host cocktail soirees. The lounge is dark and sumptuous, feeling more like the private residence of a notorious ancestor. When the lights go down, all senses are risen, aromas of bespoke cocktails and the sounds of jazz capture all in the parlour in this majestic hold.
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Boxcar Bread & Wine (opening soon)
This new neighbourhood baker & wine bar, opening in Connaught Village this October 2024, will be your new go-to for shared plates and wine.
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