Christmas Party Venues in Kew

What to Know Before Booking Christmas Party Venues

Christmas functions and corporate socials are part of the regular calendar at Skinny Dog Hotel, a long-running local pub at 155 High Street, Kew. Ten bookable areas across two floors mean a small team and a whole firm can both find a space that fits.

A tram stop sits just outside on High Street, and the pub hosts meetings and workshops as well as parties.

Which space for which team:

Under 25: the Dining Nook upstairs seats 24 with a drinks window of its own.
Around 40: the Bistro downstairs seats 40 behind brick walls.
Fifty to 80: the art deco Private Dining Room seats 50 or stands 80, with a bi-fold door and mirrored bar.
A large firm: the upstairs Terrace, Atrium and Dining Nook together hold 220 standing.
Starting cost: from $40 per person for canapé packages.

Exclusive hire of an area carries a minimum spend, paid off through food and drink, which varies by day and season – so a weeknight in December may compare differently from a Friday.

Corporate meetings and workshops are also hosted, so a planning session can roll into the party.
The Beer Garden Bar can be hired exclusively for up to 130, with a private entrance and covered indoor bar.
Joining the Private Dining Room to the Upper Atrium makes room for 150 standing.
Step-free access – a ramp, lifts and accessible toilets upstairs and down – helps with a mixed team.

Catering a work crowd

Choose six, eight or ten canapés per person.
Thirty-piece platters suit a casual drinks function.
Grazing tables, savoury or sweet, serve up to 50.
Two-hour drinks packages are offered, or set a bar tab.

Venues for Christmas Parties: Your Questions Answered

Is there room at Skinny Dog Hotel for a whole-company Christmas party?

The upstairs Terrace, Atrium and Dining Nook combine for up to 220 standing, with an atrium-style roof and a large bar.

Is there a sit-down menu for a Christmas lunch?

Three sit-down menu styles are available alongside the canapé packages, which suits a seated team lunch.

Can staff pay for their own drinks?

In some areas a cash bar is available, alongside two-hour drinks packages and bar tabs.

Does the pub cater for meetings before the party?

Yes – Skinny Dog Hotel hosts corporate meetings and workshops as well as Christmas functions.