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Thursday 9 January 2025

One of London’s biggest appeal is the iconic River Thames which runs through the heart of the city, and its riverside is full of appealing restaurants, historic venues and trendy bars. We’ve picked our top five locations that offer the best river views at your Christmas party venue….

12th Knot at Sea Containers London

Situated at the top of the trendy Sea Containers London hotel on the vibrant South Bank, a stone’s throw from the City of London, the hotel is less than a 2-minute walk from Blackfriars Thameslink and Underground stations. The 12th Knot is a stylish and trendy venue with stunning panoramic views of London. You can hire the popular bar as a fun and contemporary venue located on level 12 of the hotel. Offering contemporary British cuisine and innovative cocktails, 12th Knot has the capacity, experience and wow factor to host a memorable Christmas party.

Westminster Boating Base

Westminster Boating Base is a fantastic south west London venue, located in Pimlico. All of the event spaces have floor to ceiling glass windows, allowing for plenty of natural light and a dazzling view of the river. The rooms have riverfront balconies as well as its very own jetty for boat access. The venue has even been used as the setting for a number of movies including Love Actually. As a charity, the venue hire fee goes directly to support the trust’s charitable activities for young people.

Balcony Room at the Swan, Shakespeare’s Globe

Located at the historic Shakespeare’s Globe, the Swan is a beautiful bar and restaurant set over two floors with stunning views of the Thames and St Paul’s. The Balcony room is located on the top floor of the venue, and is a bright and airy, versatile event space which comes with its own private balcony, accessible through large French windows which allows guests to appreciate the panoramic views of London.

Woods Silver Fleet

With the River Thames as your private playground, an event at a Woods' Silver Fleet venue, is the perfect solution for the grandest of days. The interiors and decks of Silver Sturgeon have been meticulously crafted by renowned British designers and architects, resulting in an ambiance that exudes elegance, tranquility, and comfort. Bathed in warm, earthy tones such as pure white, oak, grey bird's eye maple, and chestnut, these spaces offer a serene retreat. With its versatile capacity it provides an impeccable setting for any occasion. 

OXO2

OXO2 is an iconic events venue in London situated in the heart of London's South Bank. A gorgeous panoramic view of London’s iconic skyline including St Pauls Cathedral and Somerset House can be seen from OXO2’s folding floor-length windows and balcony. Plus, it has 537 square metres of open gallery which has room for up to 400 standing guests and 160 seated guests. This South Bank space has two interconnecting gallery-style rooms that can be hired together or separately, and an abundance of natural light.

For more information on these or any other Christmas party venue enquiries please get in touch with us at hello@venuesearchlondon.com or call us on 0207 870 9305.