Surveyors House and Westminster Rooms at No. 11 offer two distinctive settings for your Christmas party, both located in the heart of Westminster. Whether you’re planning a large-scale corporate celebration or an intimate private dinner, both venues are available to hire exclusively, with tailored packages and seasonal menus from Searcys.
Set within a Grade II listed building on Parliament Square, Surveyors House offers flexible spaces for Christmas parties from 18 to 180 guests. The venue’s Victorian interiors — including the Lecture Hall, Council Chamber and President’s Dining Room — provide a considered setting for both receptions and seated dinners. Searcys, the venue’s catering partner, provides all food and drink.
Surveyors House is a five-minute walk from Westminster Station, with easy access to St James’s Park and London Victoria stations.
This package includes:
Glass of Searcys Champagne on arrival
Three canapés and three bowls from our festive bowl food and canapé selection and mini mince pies
Four hours beer, wine and soft drinks package
House Christmas decorations
Cloakroom
Security and staffing
Sound System & Hand Held Mic
Stage with Projector & Screens
Optional Extra * DJ & Dancefloor – 5 Hour Set
Hire of Lecture Hall and Council Chamber from 12:00 to 17:00 or 18:30 to 23:00
From £120 + VAT per person
Glass of Prosecco on arrival
Three-course festive dinner
1/2 bottle of house wine per person
One hours beer, wine and soft drinks package
Filtered water
After dinner tea, coffee, and mini mince pies
House Christmas decorations, table centrepieces and crackers
Staffing and security
From £130 + VAT per person
One hour of Searcys Champagne on arrival
5-course signature Christmas dinner
Three hours of beer, wine and soft drinks
Hire of Lecture Hall & Council Chamber from 12:00 to 17:00 or 18:30 to 23:00
From £189 + VAT per person
Host a grand Christmas celebration with up to 180 standing guests (when combined with the Council Chamber) or 80 for a seated dinner in this elegant space.
Adjacent to the Lecture Hall, the Council Chamber is a flexible space, ideal for mid-sized Christmas party events, accommodating up to 50 guests in a theatre setup or 40 for dining.
An exclusive option for up to 18 guests, with direct views across Parliament Square to Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster.
Located at 11 Great George Street, Westminster Rooms at No. 11 is an Edwardian townhouse available for exclusive hire. Featuring decorative fireplaces, high ceilings, and private bars on each floor, the venue suits intimate team celebrations and larger Christmas takeovers alike, accommodating between 25 and 140 guests.
Westminster Rooms at No. 11 offers a range of Christmas packages to suit different group sizes and occasions. Single-floor hire is available for receptions of up to 80 guests and seated dinners of up to 40, with packages from £120 + VAT per person. For larger celebrations, full townhouse buyout accommodates up to 140 standing guests across both floors, with reception packages from £120 + VAT per person and dinner and dancing packages from £174 + VAT per person. All packages include exclusive venue hire from 18:00 to 23:30, a private fully staffed bar, a professional DJ, and a dedicated catering and events team.
Exclusive use of a single floor, with a private bar, festive décor and a dedicated events team. Suited to smaller teams and client entertainment groups seeking a private Christmas celebration.
Up to 80 standing guests
Exclusive use of The Parliament Room and The Drawing Room from 18:00 to 23:30 Private fully staffed bar Dedicated cloakroom Arrival glass of English sparkling wine Three festive canapés and four festive bowl food dishes Four hours of unlimited house drinks: wines, beers and soft drinks Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
Up to 60 standing guests
Exclusive use of The Speakers’ Room from 18:00 to 23:30 Private fully staffed bar Dedicated cloakroom Arrival glass of English sparkling wine Three festive canapés and four festive bowl food dishes Four hours of unlimited house drinks: wines, beers and soft drinks Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
25 to 35 seated guests
A complete Christmas celebration combining a private reception, three-course dinner and festive entertainment, all on the Ground Floor.
Exclusive use of The Parliament Room and The Drawing Room from 18:00 to 23:30 Private fully staffed bar Arrival drinks reception Three-course Christmas fine dining menu Four hours of unlimited house drinks: wines, beers and soft drinks Reception and dancing space on the same floor Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
£180 + VAT per person
Exclusive use of both floors across the townhouse, with private bars on each level and a dedicated events team throughout.
Up to 140 standing guests
Exclusive venue hire from 18:00 to 23:30 Exclusive use of both floors Dedicated cloakroom Arrival glass of English sparkling wine Three festive canapés and four festive bowl food dishes Four hours of unlimited house drinks: wines, beers and soft drinks Fully staffed bars on both floors Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
Exclusive venue hire from 18:00 to 23:30 Exclusive use of both floors Dedicated cloakroom Two cloakroom attendants Dedicated reception host Arrival glass of Champagne One festive winter cocktail or mocktail per guest Four festive canapés and four festive bowl food dishes Four hours of unlimited premium drinks: two red wines, two white wines, beers and soft drinks Fully staffed bars on both floors Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
Optional upgrade: Spirits and Mixers Package from £10 + VAT per person, per hour (maximum three hours; no shots policy applies)
From £150 + VAT per person
40 to 60 seated guests
Festive dining paired with drinks, entertainment and dancing across both floors.
Sample event flow: arrival reception on the Ground Floor (18:00); three-course Christmas fine dining dinner in The Speakers’ Room on the First Floor (19:00); drinks, dancing and entertainment across the Ground Floor reception rooms (21:00).
Exclusive venue hire from 18:00 to 23:30 Exclusive use of both floors Arrival glass of English sparkling wine Three-course Christmas fine dining menu Four hours of unlimited house drinks: wines, beers and soft drinks Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
£186 + VAT per person
A relaxed Christmas dining experience centred around sharing, conversation and seasonal hospitality.
Sample event flow: arrival reception with English sparkling wine and three festive canapés (18:00); plated main course in The Speakers’ Room on the First Floor (19:00); dessert station, drinks and dancing on the Ground Floor (21:00).
Exclusive venue hire from 18:00 to 23:30 Exclusive use of both floors Arrival glass of English sparkling wine Three festive canapés Family-style Christmas feast Dessert station Four hours of unlimited house drinks: wines, beers and soft drinks Professional DJ for up to four hours Dedicated catering and events team
£174 + VAT per person
A warm and sophisticated space on the Ground Floor featuring high ceilings, a fitted bar and an ornamental fireplace, accommodating up to 60 standing guests or 36 for a seated dinner, with direct access to the adjoining Drawing Room for combined events of up to 90 standing.
The most richly decorated room at No. 11, with deep navy walls, a signature L-shaped banquette layout and original architectural drawings of the Houses of Parliament, accommodating up to 30 standing guests or 26 for a seated dinner.
The largest space at No. 11, situated on the first floor with warm period detailing, a dedicated bar and a sweeping curved staircase, accommodating up to 60 for a reception or 44 for a seated dinner on two long tables.
An intimate private dining room on the Ground Floor for up to 12 guests, with views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey – well suited to smaller team celebrations and close-knit client entertaining.
Searcys brings over 175 years of hospitality expertise to both venues, with all festive menus crafted from seasonal, sustainably sourced ingredients. The Christmas menu offers a three-course dinner with a considered selection of starters, main courses and puddings, including vegetarian and vegan options throughout, alongside a canapé selection, festive bowl food, and night munchies for longer receptions. Full menu details are included in the Christmas brochures for each venue.
Christmas dates at both venues are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To discuss your requirements, request a show-round or confirm availability, contact the events team.
Autumn Drinks Reception Offer
Westminster Rooms at No. 11
No room hire fee. No service charge. Exclusive hire available for events in October and November 2026.
Whole venue — up to 160 guests from £5,000 + VAT Single floor — up to 90 guests from £3,000 + VAT
All spend redeemable against food and drinks.
