The Royal Nutcracker Banquet

  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, 8-14 Cooper's Row
£149+VAT per person
Price From
8 guests
Min Guests
Beer, wine and soft drinks included
Drink Package
  • Thursday 10th December
  • Friday 11th December

If you want a Christmas party that feels elegant, theatrical and properly festive, The Royal Nutcracker Banquet is a strong fit. Set at Leonardo Royal London City, this shared Christmas party brings together ballet performances, live music, sparkling décor, a three-course banquet and all-inclusive drinks in a way that feels more like a winter celebration than a standard office party.

From the moment guests arrive, the tone is set. A red carpet entrance and glass of Prosecco lead into a Nutcracker-inspired setting filled with Christmas trees, festive lighting and costumed performers. It has that slightly grand, storybook feel without becoming too formal, which makes it a good choice for companies wanting guests to dress up, enjoy the setting and feel like the evening has had some proper thought behind it.

Dinner is served as a three-course festive banquet, with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks included throughout the main part of the evening. Live classical musicians and Nutcracker ballet performances bring the theme to life between courses, giving the night a more polished feel than a typical hotel Christmas party. It’s festive, but not in the overly cheesy way that can sometimes put people off.

After dinner, the atmosphere shifts into a full party night. The live band takes over, the dancefloor opens and guests can move between the music, fun casino tables and glitter bar. It gives the evening a nice balance: elegant and atmospheric at the start, then relaxed and lively once everyone has eaten, had a few drinks and is ready to properly let their hair down.

The venue itself is another practical advantage. Leonardo Royal London City sits close to Tower Hill, Tower Gateway and Fenchurch Street, making it easy for guests travelling from across London and beyond. With bedrooms, a spa, pool and gym on site, it also works well for groups who want to make the evening feel more like a full Christmas treat rather than just another night out after work.

For organisers, this is a London shared Christmas party that does a lot of the heavy lifting for you. The theme, entertainment, dinner, drinks and after-party are all built into the package, so you’re not trying to create the atmosphere from scratch. If you’re looking for a Nutcracker themed Christmas party in London that feels stylish, festive and easy to manage, this is one to look at early.

Looking for more options? View our full range of shared Christmas parties in London to compare venues, dates and prices in one place.

Packages & Pricing

  • Thursday 10th December 2026- All Inclusive Standard - £149+VAT per person
  • Includes Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (4.5hrs)
  • Thursday 10th December 2026- All Inclusive Plus - £180+VAT per person
  • Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (4.5hrs) & 6 Additional Drinks Tokens Each redeemable for a spirit or glass of prosecco
  • Friday 11th December 2026- All Inclusive Standard - £149+VAT per person
  • Includes Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (4.5hrs)
  • Friday 11th December 2026- All Inclusive Plus - £180+VAT per person
  • Unlimited beer, wine & soft drinks (4.5hrs) & 6 Additional Drinks Tokens Each redeemable for a spirit or glass of prosecco

What's Included

Drinks Package

All-Inclusive Standard – Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks 4.5hrs are included in your ticket price.

All-Inclusive Plus – Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks 4.5hrs — plus 6 single spirits (with or without mixers) or glasses of Prosecco.

You’ll be welcomed with a glass of Prosecco, then all-inclusive drinks are served from 8pm until 12.30am.

Sample Event Timings

Use as a flexible guide

Sample Set Menu

Sample menu only.
For more info or dietary needs,
contact us in advance.

STANDARD MENU:
Hot Smoked Salmon with Fennel and Dill Salad, Avocado Puree, Keta Caviar, Rye Melba Toast 

Rolled Breast of Turkey Wrapped in Parma Ham with Apricot Stuffing, Thyme and Garlic Roast Potatoes, Glazed Root Vegetables, Chipolata, Brussels Sprouts, Roast Turkey Jus 

White Chocolate and Raspberry Roulade Chantilly Cream 

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN MENU:
Spiced Quinoa, Broad Bean and Chick Pea Salad with Sweet Potato Falafel and Creamy Vegan Mint Dressing

Pumpkin Gnocchi, Sprout Leaves, Roasted Butternut, Plant Based Blue Cheese, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 

Dark Chocolate and Almond Tart with Groitine Cherries 

Menus may change if certain ingredients are unavailable due to supply chain issues. We cater for all dietary requirements. Once you’ve booked, we’ll send you a function sheet so you can let us know about them. If anyone in your party requires Kosher food, please get in touch. It comes via a separate caterer and incurs an additional charge. 

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FAQs

Are drinks included in the price?

Yes. Your All-Inclusive Standard ticket includes unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks. Alternatively, you can upgrade to All-Inclusive Plus. This gives you unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks — plus 6 single spirits (with or without mixers), or glasses of Prosecco. With all options, all-inclusive drinks are served from 8pm until 12.30am. Please note that everyone in your group must be on the same package. We cannot mix and match the ticket types.
No. We don’t impose a strict dress code, although a number of guests will opt to wear evening gowns or ‘black tie’ attire as a great excuse to dress up and look your best. We won’t turn anybody away, so please wear what you find most comfortable for an evening like this, we just want you to have a great time. For men, the full `black tie’ look is a tuxedo, dress shirt, black bow tie and shiny patent leather shoes. However, if that isn’t your style, don’t worry. A normal suit will be fine. For women, this is a rare chance to wear a formal gown – although, again, you don’t have to. If a full-length, floor-swishing number isn’t your thing, opt for the refined sophistication of a knee-length cocktail dress.
Yes they will. Once you’ve booked, we’ll send you a function sheet. Use this to let us know the names and dietary requirements of any guests. We’ll inform the chef so each person is catered for appropriately. The only exception to this is Kosher food. It can’t be prepared at the hotel and comes via a separate caterer, so it incurs an additional cost.
To secure your booking, we’ll need a deposit of £55 + VAT per guest at the time of booking. The balance will be due 6 weeks (42 days) before the event.
We’ll be as flexible as possible. Please let us know about any changes before 1st November and we’ll do our best to accommodate them. Provided there is availability, we’ll add to your booking —although please bear in mind, we cannot guarantee this. If you want to add guests, please contact us. If there’s availability for extra guests, full payment will be required in order to secure the booking.
The minimum is 8 people. The maximum number for private dining rooms at this venue is 272.
There are some on-street metre parking available outside the hotel. The nearest car park is Tower Hill Car Park, 50 Lower Thames Street.
You’re within easy reach of Tower Hill and Aldgate tube stations. Tower Gateway DLR and Fenchurch Street Station are also just a short walk away.

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Location

  • Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, 8-14 Cooper's Row, City of London, London, EC3N 2BQ, United Kingdom

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