A good office Christmas party gives everyone room to catch up, raise a glass and enjoy something worth sharing. At The Running Horse in Aldgate, The Yard puts your group at the heart of the pub, with high tables, bench seating and easy access to the main bar. Add festive platters and drinks, and you have a relaxed setting for bringing colleagues together after work.
Make The Yard your gathering place
The Yard is right by the main bar, where the energy of the pub meets a space your group can make its own. It seats up to 45 or holds up to 80 standing, so it’s well suited to an office party where people want to mingle rather than stay around one table. The area can also be broken up to suit smaller numbers.
High tables and bench seating give guests places to gather, while the location keeps drinks within easy reach. It’s a natural choice for after-work drinks, team celebrations and festive get-togethers that call for a lively pub atmosphere. The space is semi-private, so your party can have its own area while still feeling part of the action.
Put festive platters at the centre
For a standing party, food that’s made for sharing helps keep the evening easy-going. The Running Horse offers festive platters for groups and larger parties, with Christmas classics alongside new festive additions. They’re a fitting choice when colleagues are moving between conversations and the evening isn’t built around a formal sit-down meal.
There are other festive menu options to consider, too. The Christmas menu has two- and three-course choices, with vegan and vegetarian dishes available. For drinks parties and smaller get-togethers, the festive canapé menu includes vegan and vegetarian options. The team can talk through the menus and help shape a package around the kind of gathering you’re planning.
Away from the seasonal menus, the pub serves fire-roasted food, including rotisserie chicken, alongside craft beer on tap and well-made cocktails. It’s a distinctly pub-style way to celebrate: good food, proper drinks and time to catch up with the team.
Room for a bigger office celebration
If your guest list is larger, The Running Horse has semi-private spaces for groups from 10 to 80, as well as full venue hire for up to 200 guests. Taking over the whole pub gives your party the run of the venue, from the bar to the kitchen and its different spaces. It’s an option for a company celebration that brings colleagues together on a bigger scale.
The events team can help you compare the spaces and menus, whether you’re planning a standing reception or a more intimate gathering. The venue’s Christmas celebrations are designed for groups of different sizes, with bespoke menus and packages shaped around your night. Let the team know what you have in mind and they can put together a tailored proposal.
Celebrate Christmas in Aldgate
The Running Horse is a stone’s throw from Aldgate East, making it a handy place to gather colleagues in the City. Choose The Yard for a standing party close to the main bar, explore festive platters for sharing, or ask about taking over the whole venue. The aim is simple: let the pub handle the food, drinks and details, so your team can enjoy the occasion together.
To start planning your office Christmas party, get in touch with The Running Horse events team through the website. Share your group size and the kind of evening you’re looking for, and enquire about the spaces, festive menus and a tailored proposal.