Humbug at The Vaults

Dive into a fully immersive Christmas Dive-Bar with Humbug at Waterloo Vaults!

After two years of sold-out shows, Humbug is back — bigger, brighter and ready to deliver the ultimate Christmas celebration.

Step inside Santas' favourite dive-bar. A raucous, magical festive experience where live music, immersive performances, and games come together in a show like no other. Enjoy themed cocktails, award-winning street food, beer-can bowling, a shrine to Mariah Carey, and a sing-along party that will have everyone on their feet.

With hundreds of satisfied corporate clients, Humbug is the perfect place for teams looking to swap the traditional Christmas dinner for something interactive, entertaining, and truly unforgettable.

Humbug is not just a themed bar, it's an immersive experience that redefines Christmas celebrations. This is a ticketed show, combining the spectacle of walkthrough theatre sets, dazzling special effects, a live band, and a world of festive mischief. At its heart, Humbug is an outrageous, one-of-a-kind production that blends immersive storytelling with the energy of a wild Christmas party.

From the moment guests walk through our doors, they're stepping into another world, a world where anything can happen, and every corner is bursting with surprises.

So bring your festive A-game and together we can cheer up Santa… just in time for Christmas!

Three Private Hire Options Available at Humbug:

Full Venue - Book the whole venue and choose the entertainment and tailor the Food & Beverage packages - a full customisable event for up to 300 party people.

Private Balcony - For groups of 25-60 people. A dedicated area in the main room with a great view of the stage. With a private bar and food brought to your tables.

Main Space - Groups of 25 - 152 (booked in tables of 8). In the heart of the action, get reserved tables, pre-booked food and beverage packages, and a tab behind the bar.

Food & Drinks at Humbug Waterloo

We've partnered with award-winning street food vendor; BANG BANG BURGERS to serve up incredible flavours that are fast, festive, and unforgettable. Book indulgent sharing platters perfect for groups, with mouthwatering burger slider that hit the spot. Our menus deliver big on quality and taste, elevating the Humbug experience for every guests. Veggie, vegan, gluten free, halal all catered for.

How much does the Humbug Christmas party cost?

Humbug prices will vary depending on your choice of menu and drink packages but as standard we have the following:

• £40 – ticket entry to the show
• £35 per person minimum spend on drinks
• £26 or £29 per guest on food dependent on the menu chosen

Please do make an enquiry with your requirements and interests and our Christmas Party Specialists will be happy to help plan your Humbug Christmas experience!

Stunning former Boiler House set in the heart of Brick Lane is a landmark in itself with the Truman emblazoned chimney which can be seen for miles. The venue has 4 private event spaces that can be cordoned off , meaning depending on your number of guests you have multiple spaces to hire from 40 people to much larger whole-venue takeovers up to 288 people. Our unique festival space has 3 brilliant bars, epic street food traders and loads of extra room for you to play around with, including a line-up of incredible add on entertainment options to make your, Christmas Party extra memorable.

Located just 5 minutes from Shoreditch High Street and Old Street Stations, Humbug enjoys a prime and easily accessible location in the heart of East London. With excellent transport links, getting to Humbug couldn’t be more convenient.