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Christmas kicks off in Aldgate

A round up of the best places to celebrate the festive season.

With Christmas and the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s getting to the time for festive food, drinks and parties! Make sure you don’t miss out on the best Aldgate has to offer: fabulous drinks, delicious food and amazing experiences. So be sure to check out Aldgate’s fantastic venues below and book yourself a festive treat:

Festive Food & Drink

  • Bar + Block
    66 Alie Street, London E1 8PX
    Make it a Christmas to remember at your local Bar+Block! Now taking bookings for the festive season.
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  • Barcelona Tapas Bar & Restaurant
    1 Middlesex St, London E1 7AA
    Why not try something different this Christmas with the authentic taste of Spain at Barcelona Tapas!
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  • Clayton Hotel City of London
    10 New Drum Street, London E1 7AT
    The best stories are shared over a delicious meal served in welcoming surroundings. Book Christmas lunch or dinner at Clayton’s Grill Bar & Restaurant and expect the warmest welcome full of Christmas cheer.
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  • Leman St Tavern
    31 Leman Street, London E1 8PT
    The lovely heated and covered beer garden is the ideal spot for those long overdue drinks with your pals, office lunches or a relaxed family meal on weekends.
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  • Mumbai Square
    7 Middlesex St, London E1 7AA
    Transport yourself to the heart of India with Mumbai Square, and enjoy their new Christmas menu!
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  • Slug & Lettuce Aldgate
    30-33 Minories, London EC3N 1DD
    From Crimbo feasts to big group buffets, Slug & Lettuce Aldgate have got all the season’s eatings you could dream of, waiting for you to enjoy with your friends and family. From mouth-watering festive small plates and burgers to Christmas buffets, they have something to suit every festive occasion!
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  • The Culpeper
    40 Commercial St, London E1 6LP
    Why not host your Christmas party at this stunning versatile venue! The Culpeper are now taking bookings in their ground floor pub and first floor restaurant.
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  • The Hoop & Grapes Aldgate
    47 Aldgate High St, London, EC3N 1AL
    If you’ve ever been to The Hoop & Grapes for Christmas, you already know they can throw a festive bash you’ll remember for years to come. Their Festive and Christmas set menus are filled with mouth-watering seasonal delights, their Drinks Packages with merry-making drinks and an atmosphere that’ll have you glowing like a Christmas tree.
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  • The Running Horse
    7 Piazza Walk, Leman Street, E1 8FU
    Join The Running Horse this Christmas with your friends, family or co-workers and enjoy the festive atmosphere whilst you indulge in their delicious Christmas menus!
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  • VQ Aldgate
    Ground Floor, Hotel Saint, 9-13 Aldgate High Street, London EC3N 1AH
    VQ have just released their Christmas menu, which they’ll be serving round-the-clock from the heart of Aldgate! To get a sneak peek of what they’ll be offering check out their Instagram @vqrestaurants.
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  • YUU Kitchen
    29 Commercial Street, London, E1 6NE
    Depart from the traditional Christmas dinners at Yuu Kitchen, a Pan-Asian haven nestled near Spitalfields Market. Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas extravaganza with colleagues or a lively gathering with friends and family, their quirky restaurant and bar is the ultimate venue for your holiday festivities in London!
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    Festive Parties

    • Boom Battle Bar
      19 Chaucer Gardens, London, E1 8QG
      With activities ranging from Beer Pong to Axe Throwing, Boom Battle Bar has got something for everyone this holiday season. They have flexible options for teams of any size plus great value food & drinks packages.
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    • Clayton Hotel City of London
      10 New Drum Street, London E1 7AT
      Celebrate this Christmas party season with work colleagues at Clayton Hotel City of London. Their experienced team will take care of every detail to ensure you enjoy an unforgettable evening.
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    • Dabbers Social Bingo
      18–22 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7DB
      From venue hire to bringing bingo to you, the team at Dabbers Social Bingo is dedicated to making your celebration unforgettable! With live entertainment, London’s finest DJs, charismatic hosts, dazzling dancers, delicious cocktails, and mouthwatering street food, they’ve got all the ingredients for a party like no other.
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    • Patch East Bar
      80 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 3DH
      Having been established in 2004, Patch has experience of a vast array of stylish Christmas events: from formal canapé and champagne receptions to extravagant sit-down dinners or simply the wild office party!
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    • som saa
      43a Commercial Street, Spitalfields, London E1 6BD
      While Christmas isn’t formally celebrated in the Land of Smiles, throughout December, you’ll see food vendors, tuk tuk drivers and even the occasional elephant in a Santa hat. This Christmas, som saa will be taking group bookings of 7 or more.
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    • The Hoop & Grapes Aldgate
      47 Aldgate High St, London, EC3N 1AL
      If you’ve ever been to The Hoop & Grapes for Christmas, you already know they can throw a festive bash you’ll remember for years to come. Looking to book for a large party? They’ve got just the package: their Festive Buffets have tasty mix-and-match mouthfuls for any size crowd.
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    • The Running Horse
      7 Piazza Walk, Leman Street, E1 8FU
      Join The Running Horse this Christmas with your friends, family or co-workers and enjoy the festive atmosphere whilst you indulge in their delicious Christmas menus!
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    • Tower Suites by Blue Orchid Hotels
      100 Minories, London EC3N 1JY
      Celebrate your Christmas party or festive celebrations in London with Tower Suites Hotel! The Royal Suite and The Skyline, the hotel’s spectacular roof top venue, are available to book now for whatever your festive need.
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Notes to editors

About Aldgate Connect

Aldgate Connect straddles two boroughs – the City of London and Tower Hamlets – and works with both to champion the local area.

In April 2020, following the success of the Aldgate Partnership, the local business community voted to establish a formal Business Improvement District (BID) in Aldgate. 

Through mandatory business levies and voluntary contributions, the BID will raise £3.9m over its first five-year term, which will be directly reinvested into projects that will enhance the area and deliver for the local community and turn Aldgate into a better place to live, work and visit