Banking Hall Christmas Party

A grand City landmark for festive celebrations

Banking Hall is a Grade II listed Art Deco landmark in the heart of the City of London. Once the headquarters of Lloyds Bank, it is defined by soaring ceilings, monumental columns and a dramatic bifurcated staircase. The scale and symmetry make an immediate impact on arrival.

At Christmas, Banking Hall offers an elegant setting for end-of-year celebrations,

The City’s setting for Christmas events

RECEPTION

For standing festive celebrations of up to 520 guests across both levels and 450 in the main hall, Banking Hall offers a flexible, open layout beneath its landmark ceiling height. Music, lighting and drinks support a natural flow through the space, creating a relaxed but high-impact evening.

DINNER

For seated Christmas dinners of up to 250 guests, the hall becomes a dramatic dining room. Tables are set between the columns, with production and lighting creating a refined backdrop for dining, speeches and live moments throughout the night.

CELEBRATIONS

For celebrations that move from dining into late night entertainment, Banking Hall comfortably hosts up to 220 guests with space for a dance floor, allowing the evening to transition smoothly from dinner to music.

Our festive packages at Banking Hall bring together catering, production, entertainment and event management in one clear offering. Each package is designed to remove complexity from planning, ensuring your event feels seamless, well paced and professionally delivered from arrival to last dance.

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What’s included

All festive packages at Banking Hall include

– Exclusive venue hire

– Seasonal menus from trusted catering partners

– Resident entertainment

– Festive theming package

– Sound and lighting package

– Dedicated event management and on-site support

– Security and front of house staffing

Standing Reception Package – from £125 per person

Prices may vary depending on guest numbers and dates.

– Glass of Prosseco or Mocktail on arrival

– Canapé reception, including eight canapés per guest

– Two additional drinks per guest

– Winter theming package

– Resident DJ / Disco and dance floor

– Sound and lighting package

– All necessary event staff including cleaning, cloakroom and security

– Dedicated event manager

Seated Dinner Package – from £310 per person

Prices may vary depending on guest numbers and dates.

– One hour Prosecco and mocktail reception

– Three course seated festive dinner

– Drinks package throughout the evening

– Jazz duo entertainment

– Sound and lighting package

– All necessary event staff including cleaning, cloakroom and security

– Dedicated event manager

Celebrations shaped by heritage and delivered with care

Festive events at Banking Hall are delivered by teams who understand how to work with a space of this scale and significance. Vibration Production provide technical delivery that enhances the building’s architectural features, using lighting and sound to create atmosphere without overpowering the room. Full Circle curate entertainment that complements the tone of each event, from live jazz during dinner to DJs that bring energy later in the evening. Alongside our hospitality and event management teams, they ensure every celebration is delivered with precision, care and confidence.

Why Banking Hall works so well at Christmas

A room that already feels like an occasion

The scale, symmetry and Art Deco detail do the work for you. At Christmas, the space feels dressed before anything is added.

Celebrate in central

Set firmly in the City, Banking Hall is easy for guests to reach and easy to leave, which keeps the focus on the evening rather than the logistics.

Packages that remove the guesswork

Food, drink, music and production are accounted for from the outset, making planning clearer and decisions quicker.

A team that knows how to succeed

From arrival to last drink, experienced teams keep everything moving smoothly, so the night feels relaxed rather than managed.

Let’s bring your festive event to life

Our experienced events team will guide you through every stage, from choosing the right package to shaping the flow of your evening. Get in touch to check availability, pricing and options for your Christmas celebration.

Banking Hall Christmas Party