A long dining table with a white tablecloth is set with wine glasses, plates, and cutlery in a warmly lit restaurant, with wooden chairs and festive foliage decorations in the background.

Christmas at Paternoster Chop House

Celebrate the festive season beneath St Paul’s Cathedral with traditional British festive dining, Christmas parties and unforgettable celebrations in the heart of the City of London.

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Celebrate Beneath St Paul's

Christmas Parties, Group Dining and Festive Dining in St Paul's

Celebrate the festive season at Paternoster Chop House, where traditional British dining and warm hospitality come together just moments from St Paul’s Cathedral. From Christmas parties and festive group dining to seasonal celebrations with colleagues, friends and family, discover one of the City’s most iconic destinations for a traditional British Christmas.

Discover Your Celebration

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Group Dining

👥 Ideal for groups

Celebrate the festive season with colleagues, friends and family in the heart of the City. Perfect for Christmas lunches, festive dinners and seasonal gatherings just moments from St Paul's Cathedral.

A private dining room with a long set table, dark green chairs, red curtains, framed artwork on red walls, and a large window with red curtains and a decorative tapestry.

Semi-Private Dining

👥 Up to 35 standing | 24 seated

Enjoy a more intimate festive celebration in Paternoster Chop House's semi-private dining space. Ideal for business dinners, family celebrations and Christmas gatherings with added privacy.

Outdoor restaurant terrace with white tablecloth-covered tables and wicker chairs. Large parasols provide shade, and the building has yellow walls with glass doors leading inside. The setting appears elegant and inviting.

Exclusive Hire

👥 Up to 250 standing | 130 seated

Make Paternoster Chop House exclusively yours for an unforgettable Christmas celebration. Perfect for larger festive parties, corporate events and exclusive seasonal gatherings beneath St Paul's Cathedral.

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Paternoster Tavern

👥 Standing receptions up to 110 guests | Private Club Room up to 35 guests

Looking for a more relaxed festive celebration? Just steps from Paternoster Chop House, Paternoster Tavern is perfect for Christmas drinks receptions, informal gatherings and private celebrations in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral.

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A sliced beef Wellington on a wooden board, surrounded by a glass of red wine, sauce in a metal jug, a pan of diced cheese, a bowl of vegetables, and festive holiday decorations.

A Feast Worth Gathering For

Christmas Menus and Festive Dining

Discover festive menus created for Christmas parties, group dining and seasonal celebrations at Paternoster Chop House. From festive lunches with colleagues to traditional Christmas dinners beside St Paul’s Cathedral, enjoy classic British dishes, seasonal ingredients and warm Chop House hospitality throughout the festive season.

A cosy, dimly lit room with exposed brick walls, a decorated Christmas tree, blue tufted bench seating, small round tables with red menus, and vintage decor including framed pictures and shelves with plants.
A warmly lit restaurant with round tables covered in white cloths, set with glassware. Red and blue cushioned chairs surround the tables. Greenery and red decorations hang from the ceiling. A red tufted banquette lines the back wall.
Two women at a bar hold up cocktails in a toast. The bar is decorated with fairy lights and shelves filled with bottles and glasses. The scene is warm and festive.
A long dining table with a white tablecloth is set with wine glasses, plates, and cutlery in a warmly lit restaurant, with wooden chairs and festive foliage decorations in the background.
A barman’s hand sprinkles garnish over a purple cocktail at a bar, with a bottle of Singleton 12 whisky and five colourful cocktails lined up on the counter. Glasses and bottles are visible in the background.

Start Planning Your Celebration

Book a Table

Celebrating with 12 guests or fewer?
Book your Christmas table online and receive instant confirmation.

Make an Enquiry

Planning for 13 guests or more?
Our events team will help create the perfect Christmas celebration.