Gloucestershire is home to a dazzling array of Christmas party venues, from Cotswold country houses to chic town centre venues.
Whether you’re planning a big office Christmas party, a festive night out with friends or a cosy family get-together with turkey and all the trimmings, SoGlos's Christmas party guide is packed with venue ideas to make your 2026 celebrations the best yet.
Planning your Gloucestershire Christmas party
What are popular locations for Christmas parties in Gloucestershire?
With its vibrant night life, Cheltenham is a hotspot for Christmas parties, with a variety of venues across the town centre, from The Brewery Quarter to Montpellier. There is a diverse range of venues across the Cotswolds from cosy pubs to unique dining experiences. While Gloucester, the Forest of Dean, Stroud and Tewkesbury, too all offering dedicated venues to suit intimate gatherings and large-scale corporate parties.
Where can I find unique Christmas party venues in Gloucestershire?
SoGlos's Gloucestershire Christmas party guide features lots of unique venue options, from independently run restaurants and pubs serving up the very best local food; Gatsby-inspired hotels for showstopping celebrations; to one of the Cotswolds' most unique dining experiences offering candlelit festive meals served from a circus wagon.
Where can I find affordable Christmas party venues for small teams?
Many of the venues featured in SoGlos's Gloucestershire Christmas party guide offer affordable options for small teams, especially for weeknight bookings, with great-value set menu options.
What's on in Gloucestershire this Christmas?
Alongside celebrating with friends, family and colleagues, Gloucestershire is buzzing with festive things to do in 2026, from Christmas lights switch-ons to unmissable pantomimes. Check out SoGlos's Gloucestershire Christmas events guide for our pick of festive fun in the county.
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Christmas party venues in Cheltenham
Christmas parties at Malmaison
The Venue
Cheltenham's Malmaison boutique hotel is catering to both corporate and social festive gatherings, with private room hire options available for parties behind closed doors, and sophisticated dining in its Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar continuing into early New Year.
On the menu
Get stuck into three courses from the Celebrations Menu, offering warming winter dishes and merry moreish puds. There's a choice of four starters, including a confit duck, chicken and sour cherry terrine with fig chutney, winter leaves and grilled sourdough, or a roasted marinated beetroot for plant-based diners, accompanied by whipped plant-based feta, spiced toasted seeds, fennel and dill oil.
For the main event, merrymakers can opt for a ballotine of free range turkey for traditional flavours, or choose from slow braised beef daube, roast black bream, or a root vegetable and chestnut mushroom pithivier. All mains are served with roast potatoes, clementine-glazed carrots, maple-glazed parsnips and braised red cabbage, as well as sides specific to each dish that complement their individual flavours.
To finish, be sure to find room for Christmas pudding with winter berries and vanilla custard, a rich black forest trifle or a vanilla cheesecake with mulled wine, poached pear and blackberries. For those still craving savoury notes, a selection of cheeses with chutney and crackers are available.
For guests preferring party-style picky options and finger food, dedicated Canapés and Picky Bits menus are also available, with pre-orders accepted for larger groups.
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Tucked away in the Montpellier district of Cheltenham, Malmaison is housed within a Regency-era villa that makes for an Instagram-worthy celebration spot. Inside, traditional architecture unites with contemporary design for a cosy yet modern vibe. Its stylish hotel rooms are ideal for visiting family and friends over the Christmas period, with a total of 61 bedrooms.
Malmaison can also accommodate up to 200 people for a drink’s reception, while it has limited availability for exclusive use bookings, too.
How much?
Prices start from £34.95 for the three-course Celebrations Menu. Private dining options start at £42.50 and include room hire, three courses from the Celebrations Menu and Christmas crackers, for family get-togethers and intimate celebrations that feel more personal.
When?
Christmas magic at Malmaison begins on Wednesday 18 November 2026 and runs until Christmas Eve. Christmas Lunch is also served on the big day itself this year, with further festive dining also running on Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
How to book
To find out more information, visit malmaison.com/christmas.
Christmas parties at Hotel du Vin Cheltenham
The venue
Located in the Montpellier area of Cheltenham, Hotel du Vin's popular restaurant, Bistro du Vin, serves French-inspired cuisine and dedicated Christmas menus throughout the festive period – with private dining spaces for intimate gatherings and private room hire for larger festive parties, too.
On the menu
This Christmas, enjoy three courses from the Celebrations Menu at Bistro du Vin, where classic British favourites are united with a French flair. Or, tuck into its Festive Bites for a more informal gathering.
Start with a Jerusalem artichoke, mushroom and truffle soup or a traditional prawn cocktail; before choosing from enhanced traditional main course like roast free range turkey ballotine or a pavé of cod served with curried cauliflower purée, vinaigrette of pomegranate, golden raisins, red onion and lime. To finish, there is warm sticky figgy pudding or opt for savoury nibbles with a selection of cheeses.
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Hotel du Vin Cheltenham's sophisticated interiors and relaxing hospitality mean Christmas gatherings combine the best of traditional festivities with modern touches. The seasonal ambience is elevated even further during the Christmas period, with the hotel decked out with winter garlands and warm lighting as a backdrop to making treasured memories with loved ones, close friends or work colleagues. Plus, with festive overnight deals also available, it makes for a great staycation spot near the centre of Cheltenham.
How much?
Prices start from £37.50 per person for three courses from its Celebrations Menu. Guests can also opt for a drinks package, with alcoholic packages starting at £19.95 and soft drinks at £18.95.
Guests can also raise a glass with its Festive Reason To Get Together package, starting at £57.50 per person and including a welcome glass of Champagne, half a bottle of house wine and mineral water for eight guests or more.
When?
The festive season at Hotel du Vin begins on Wednesday 18 November 2026, with Christmas bookings for its Bistro du Vin and private dining experiences running until Christmas Eve 2026.
The bistro is also serving festive and celebratory meals on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, through to New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
How to book
For more information and how to book your Christmas party at Hotel du Vin Cheltenham, visit hotelduvin.com/christmas.
Christmas party options at The Brewery Quarter
The venue
A lively hotspot in Cheltenham town centre, The Brewery Quarter offers a versatile range of Christmas party options. Try a competitive group experience, opt for cocktail-led celebrations, or enjoy relaxed dining in one of its restaurants.
On the menu
The Botanist is offering a two or three-course Christmas menu for classic festive feasting, all served up among seasonal live music and a lush botanical setting. A finger food menu is also available for large parties, with a range of picky bits from arancini to pigs in blankets.
At Brewhouse & Kitchen, choose from festive favourites with a pub grub twist, from burgers to beer braised beef cheek, and turkey with all the trimmings. While providing a more laid-back atmosphere, the venue can accommodate groups of up to 200.
Cosy Club is a stylish spot with cosy interiors to escape the chill, and a bar area that overlooks the high street. Tuck into a Christmas pie with rich red wine gravy or mustard glazed pork belly, and finish with a white truffle bombe for desert.
Finish the night with a stop at The Alchemist for experimental cocktails infused with festive sparkle and Christmas flavours like mince pie!
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The Brewery Quarter offers a wide variety of celebration styles, with venues like Flight Club, Mulligans and Escape Hunt, offering families, friends and work parties the chance to celebrate Christmas with a competitive spin.
Two new venues, Siren Craft Brew and Katie O'Brien's Irish Tavern, will also be opening their doors in time for Christmas 2026, too.
How much does it cost?
Christmas meals start at £28.95 for two courses at The Botanist; from £31 for two courses at Brewhouse & Kitchen; and from £29.95 at Cosy Club.
Social Darts at Flight Club costs £9 per person, with party packages starting at £50 per person. Alternatively, you can build your own Christmas package from £14.50 per person at Mulligans, or chose from a set package at Escape Hunt with prices starting at £29 per person.
When are Christmas parties available?
Christmas menus start on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at The Botanist and Cosy Club, and on Thursday 19 November 2026 at Brewhouse & Kitchen.
Festive party packages are available from Tuesday 16 November 2026 at Flight Club and Mulligans, and at an early date of Tuesday 1 September 2026 for Escape Hunt.
How do I book?
For more information on how to book Christmas parties at Brewery Quarter venues, visit thebreweryquarter.com/venues.
Christmas Parties at Leonardo Hotels
The venue
Cheltenham's Leonardo Hotel is going all out this year by throwing some pretty spectacular parties. From a Jingle Bell Ball to an 80s-themed Christmas disco, you can find the right kind of celebration for you and your work colleagues or friends, so you can dance and dine the night away.
On the menu
The hotel is hosting Jingle Bell Ball, Winter Wonderland Live Band Ball and an All I Want For Christmas Is The 80s party events across the coming months, with each including a three-course festive meal.
Starters include roasted winter vegetable soup, a chicken and smoked ham hock terrine, or an avocado, soya bean and black rice salad. Follow up with a golden roast breast of turkey, a roast fillet of salmon, or a butternut, chickpea and sweet potato wellington. All are served with seasonal sides such as maple glazed root vegetables and roast potatoes.
Before heading to the dance floor for a boogie, enjoy a sweet treat for a bit of extra energy: go for the Christmas pudding to keep things classic, or, dig a spoon into baked vanilla cheesecake or a dark chocolate and clementine tart.
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With live entertainment, DJ-led discos and plenty of celebratory dining options, the Leonardo Hotel is cranking up the excitement for Christmas 2026. Its Sleigh The Night disco and buffet is ideal for partygoers looking for picky food rather than sit-down dining, and the festivities are due to continue after the big day itself with a New Year's Eve Gala Dinner, where guests can tuck into four courses, enjoy a glass of bubbly on arrival, and head to the dancefloor to usher in the good vibes for 2027.
And, with 122 bedrooms inside the hotel, guests can extend the occasion with an overnight stay.
How much?
Prices start at £40 per person for the Jingle Bell Ball, £47 per person for the Winter Wonderland Live Band Ball, £42.95 per person for the 80s disco, and £32 per person for the Sleigh The Night event. The New Years Eve Gala Dinner is priced at £84 per person.
When?
Christmas events at the Leonardo Hotel start on Friday 27th November 2026 with the Jingle Bell Ball kicking off the party season.
How to book
For more information, visit leonardohotels.co.uk/cheltenham.
Christmas parties at Sef Steakhouse
The venue
Sef Steakhouse, located inside Cheltenham's modern Quadrangle building, is the place to go for a Christmas meal that mixes classic dishes with some modern, festive twists.
While famed for its steak, Gloucestershire's festive diners can also opt for a completely different flavour this party season with options including salt cured cod and stuffed courgette.
On the menu
The Festive Menu at Sef Steakhouse offers three courses or four courses to choose from.
Starters include duck breast, lamb and chestnut scotch egg, a warming roasted butternut squash soup or grilled king prawns. Moving on to mains, diners can tuck into meaty dishes like lamb shank or braised short rib, both accompanied by sides including flavoursome garlic and chive mash and seasonal vegetables, before making room for one of four desserts: dig into eggnog panna cotta with a cranberry sauce, a classic sticky toffee pudding or poached pair in mulled wine with bright raspberry sorbet. Guests can also enjoy a festive cheese board with grapes, chutney and crackers.
If you're dining on the big day itself, Sef is serving a dedicated Christmas Day menu, with mains including honey roasted turkey, beef or mushroom pithivier, and turbot.
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Independent restaurant Sef Steakhouse has become well known in Cheltenham, but did you know the team behind it have more than 30 years of experience running successful restaurants in Turkey and Kuwait, too? This Christmas, they are putting those years of knowledge into creating a festive menu brimming with unique options.
How much is it?
Prices start at £49 for three courses and £59 for four courses from the Festive Menu.
The Christmas Day 2026 menu is £120, including starter, main, dessert and added seasonal extras like mince pies and an amuse bouche as a gift from the kitchen to celebrate the festivities.
When is it?
The festive menu is available from Tuesday 24 November 2026 at Sef Steakhouse until Christmas Eve. The separate Christmas Day menu will only be available on Friday 25 December 2026.
How to book
To find out more information on Christmas bookings at Sef Steakhouse, visit sefsteakhouse.co.uk.
Christmas party venues in the Cotswolds
Christmas meals, live music and Festive Dinner Dance at The Seagrave Arms
The venue
Charming 17th century Cotswold inn and restaurant, The Seagrave Arms, is known as a hidden foodie gem, with a menu that makes seasonal, local produce the star and a host of awards including an AA Gold four-star rating, an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, and an AA Breakfast Award.
Located in the village of Weston Subedge, near Broadway, the inn also has seven cosy guest bedrooms, and regularly hosts themed foodie events and live music nights, too.
On the menu
On its festive menu, starters including treacle soda bread with whipped salted butter, Jerusalem artichoke soup, scallop ravioli with caper and chive butter, poached egg with chestnut mushroom mousse, or pâté en crout with pickles; while main courses include roast turkey with all the trimmings, treacle-braised blade of beef with creamy potato, turkey curry with sprout pakora and chestnut and cranberry rice, caramelised red onion frangipane tart with Lincolnshire poacher cheese, or poached cod with almonds and Pernod sauce.
For dessert, choose from figgy pudding baked Alaska or hot chocolate mousse with hazlenuts and marshmallow. Or for those who prefer a savoury finish, four British cheeses with rosemary biscuits, lavosh crackers and plum chutney.
The Seagrave Arms is also hosting two special Christmas events, with a Festive Dinner Dance including a three-course, sit-down dinner with live music and entertainment.
There's also a performance from local pianist and singer, Andrew James, who provides an evening of live music to accompany the festive menu.
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The festivities don't end at Christmas, with The Seagrave Arms also hosting a New Year's Eve house party on Thursday 31 December 2026 to see in 2027 in style.
Guests can enjoy food, drinks, live music, casino tables and even magicians, with more surprises still to be revealed.
How much?
Festive meals at The Seagrave Arms cost £42 for two courses and £50 for three.
The Festive Dinner Dance costs £65 per person, while the venue's usual pricing applies at the Andrew James Live event.
The New Year's Eve house party costs £35 per person.
When?
The Seagrave Arms' Christmas menu is available from Tuesday 1 December 2026.
The Festive Dinner Dance takes place from 6.30pm on Thursday 10 December 2026, and Andrew James performs live from 6.30pm on Saturday 12 December 2026.
How to book
To book Christmas parties and events at The Seagrave Arms, visit theseagravearms.co.uk/events.
Private dining and luxury festive escapes at Cowley Manor Experimental
The venue
Cowley Manor Experimental in the Cotswolds blends country manor heritage with chic modern design and luxurious facilities, including an award-winning spa and a celebrated restaurant.
From cocktail parties to three-course festive lunches, the hotel's private dining options are ideal for sophisticated celebrations with family, friends or teammates this festive season.
The hotel offers four unique spaces, with The Garden Room accommodating from 18 to 34 guests and The Study accommodating up to 14 guests for lunch or dinner; and The Games Room for up to 34 guests and The Library for up to 10 guests for cocktail receptions.
Or for truly exclusive celebrations, hire the whole hotel, including its 36 bedrooms, for a full house party.
On the menu
British chef Jackson Boxer curates the menus at Cowley Manor Experimental, championing the finest produce from Gloucestershire – including fruit, vegetables and herbs grown in the hotel's own kitchen garden – in dishes which also pay homage to Experimental's French roots.
Some of the hotel's signature dishes include warm Single Gloucester and truffle gougeres, Gloucester Old Spot pork loin, Bibury trout, Cornish lobster tagliolini, fallow venison with black garlic and hen of the woods, and 70 per cent Guanaja chocolate mousse with caramelised white chocolate.
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For those looking for an indulgent escape this Christmas, Cowley's three-night festive stay includes a three-course Christmas Eve dinner; Christmas Day breakfast with Buck's Fizz, a five-course festive feast with Champagne, followed by an evening grazing buffet; Boxing Day brunch and a three-course dinner, with pre-meal entertainment from a magician; plus breakfast and full spa access before checking out on Sunday 27 December.
It's also offering a two-night New Year's Eve package including a six-course tasting menu with Champagne, plus another glass to toast the new year at midnight as you watch a fireworks display, followed by a DJ in the bar and lounge; New Year's Day brunch, Qigong class and sound bathing; followed by breakfast on Saturday 2 January 2027, with full use of the spa throughout your stay.
How much?
Festive private dining costs from £90 per person.
The three-night festive escape package costs from £3,140 per person.
And New Year's Eve at Cowley costs £1,990 per person.
When?
Private dining is available on request throughout the 2026 festive season.
How to book
Visit experimentalgroup.com/cotswolds/festive-season-cowley-manor.
Christmas party venues in Gloucester
Christmas parties at Brickhampton Court
The venue
For 'partees' both big and small, Brickhampton Court caters to all kinds of Christmas gatherings. Located in the Gloucestershire countryside between Cheltenham and Gloucester across 200 acres of land, visitors can overlook its tree-lined golf course and warm up inside its contemporary indoor spaces. With space for 24 all the way up to 120 guests, there's plenty of room to go all out this party season.
On the menu
Begin your meal with artisan breads, marinated olives, olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar, plus local-made Netherend butter, before choosing from two or three seasonal courses.
Starters on offer include a hearty roast butternut squash soup, a pressed chicken and wild mushroom terrine, beetroot tarte tatin, or a house smoked fishcake.
Along with a classic hand carved turkey dinner option, diners can also choose from braised and pressed beef short rib or a mushroom, chestnut and cranberry wellington that's ideal for plant-based guests. All main courses are served with family-style honey roasted carrots, parsnips and rosemary, buttered sprouts and mulled wine braised red cabbage.
Those with a sweet tooth can enjoy velvety chocolate cremeux, clementine panna cotta tart, cheese and biscuits, or an aromatic Christmas pudding.
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Easily accessible and located just five minutes off Junction 11 of the M5, Brickhampton Court is the place to be for golfing fanatics, festive celebrations with colleagues, or a wholesome family celebration. Build up an appetite on the golf course before your festive dinner, or join in on Christmas Carols with the Got to Sing choir on Thursday 10 December 2026 at 7pm to amplify that special feeling of Christmas magic.
How much?
Choose between two or three courses for Christmas dinners and lunches, with prices starting at £30 for two courses and £38 for three. Buffets cost £30 for two courses. For large groups looking for a more personal celebration, private hire charges start at £60.
When?
Christmas lunches begin on Monday 30 November 2026. Festive dining and celebration bookings can be taken throughout all of December this year into January 2027.
How to book
Visit brickhampton.co.uk/christmas for more information.
Christmas parties at Coal Kitchen
The venue
From intimate festive dinners to full venue takeovers, Coal Kitchen at Gloucester Quays offers a distinctive setting for Christmas parties of every size. Set inside the Grade II-listed Pillar & Lucy Warehouse, this independent Gloucester venue can accommodate groups from eight to 150 seated guests or up to 200 for drinks, canapés and a buffet.
On the menu
Coal Kitchen's Festive Menu includes plenty of merry favourites and coal-roasted dishes with rich, smoky notes. To start, choose from smoked beetroot, winter soup with sourdough for dipping, prawns, duck rillettes, or heritage carrots. All are served with dressings and extra touches.
Then, guests can choose from two roast dinner options: with classic roast turkey parcel and coal-grilled sirloin of beef available – or, opt for grilled Loch Duart salmon or winter squash for an alternative dining experience. All plates are complete with plenty of festive extras, from pigs in blankets to roasties and charred veg.
If you've got some room left for dessert, Coal Kitchen guests can choose from Christmas pudding, smoked pear and ginger crumble, dark chocolate and chestnut torte, or tuck into a vegan spiced clementine and date pudding.
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Coal Kitchen is giving organised party planners an extra special treat this year. Customers who book a Christmas party for eight or more guests on a Monday or Tuesday during November or December will receive a complimentary bottle of fizz for the table, plus a £50 Coal Kitchen voucher for the main organiser to enjoy in January. Make sure you mention SoGlos when booking!
How much?
Coal Kitchen's Festive Menu dining is priced at £36 for two courses or £45 for three – you can also enjoy a chilled glass of prosecco on arrival for an extra £6.
When?
The Christmas Menu at Coal Kitchen is available from Monday 9 November 2026.
How to book
For more information, visit coalkitchen.co.uk/christmas. For corporate parties, private hire and groups of 12 or more, call 01452 523760 or email events@coalkitchen.co.uk
