Christmas Party Venue in Spalding: Book a Festive Cell

Looking for a Christmas party venue in Spalding that your group will still be talking about in January? Book a cell. The Cell Bar is a reservation-only, prison-themed cocktail bar and private hire event space, and it is taking Christmas bookings for parties and celebrations now.

The Cell Bar sits in the original Victorian holding cells on the ground floor of The Sessions House, a Grade II listed former courthouse built in 1843 on Sheep Market in Spalding, Lincolnshire. It has five cells, each holding up to 12 guests, and it is open for private bookings seven days a week until midnight.

Why hold your Christmas party in a prison cell?

Paper hats and tinsel have their place. But if you want a Christmas get-together with a bit more mischief in it, there is something to be said for being locked up together (voluntarily, and with cocktails). Every visit to The Cell Bar is booked in advance, so when your group arrives, the cell is yours for your booking and the night is built around you.

The setting does most of the work. These are real Victorian holding cells inside a neo-Gothic courthouse, and the theme is played purely for fun: prison jumpsuits to try on so everyone gets into character, signature cocktails with names that would make a magistrate raise an eyebrow, and themed glassware to match. It is a premium, booked experience rather than an ordinary night out, which is exactly what a Christmas celebration deserves.

Who is a Christmas cell party for?

If you are hunting for Christmas party ideas in Spalding, a private cell suits almost any grown-up group of up to 12. It works for:

• Work Christmas parties for small teams who fancy something different from the usual office do

• Friends' Christmas get-togethers, from a festive catch-up to a proper celebration

• Family Christmas celebrations with the grown-ups (The Cell Bar is over 18s only)

• December birthdays, for anyone tired of their big day getting lost in the festive rush

• Christmas date nights, with two couples' cocktails to choose from

Whatever the occasion, the format is the same: your group, your cell, your booking. If you want the full picture of how private bookings work, our guide to private hire in Spalding covers it.

What can you drink at a Christmas party in the cells?

The drinks are cocktail-led. Our signature cocktails are curated in house and include Lethal Injection, Gas Chamber, Hard Time and Long Stretch, each served in themed glassware. For couples there are two couples' cocktails, Firing Squad and Conjugal Visit. Prefer something familiar? There are classic cocktails too, plus white and red wines.

One gentle word from the warders: pace yourselves. The cell is yours until your booking ends, so there is no need to rush.

How does a work Christmas party at The Cell Bar work?

Planning a work Christmas party in Lincolnshire does not need to be a full-time job. Pick your date and reserve your cell online. Because The Cell Bar is open for private bookings seven days a week until midnight, a midweek team night works just as well as a weekend one, which can make it far easier to find a date that suits everyone.

Each cell holds up to 12 guests. The Cell Bar is strictly over 18s and ID checks may be required, so remind the team to bring theirs. If you have questions before you book, email the officers at officers@thecellbar.co.uk.

Smaller group, or just a couple of you? On Friday and Saturday nights you can also book a place in a shared cell instead of hiring one for yourselves.

How do you get to The Cell Bar in Spalding?

You will find us at The Sessions House, Sheep Market, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 1BB. It is under 250 metres' walk from Spalding station, around 30 minutes by car from Peterborough, and about an hour and a half by train from London via Peterborough. Our advice: sort your lifts or taxis home before the night, so nobody has to think about it once the cell door closes.

Curious about the building itself? You can read more about the former courthouse at The Sessions House.

When should you book festive private hire in Spalding?

As early as you can. There are only five cells, and only so many evenings in December. If your group has its heart set on a particular Friday or Saturday, reserving early is how you make sure the keys are yours.

What do people ask about Christmas parties at The Cell Bar?

Can I book The Cell Bar for a Christmas party?

Yes. The Cell Bar is taking Christmas bookings for parties and celebrations. Reserve your cell online through the booking page at thecellbar.co.uk.

How many people fit in one cell?

Each of the five cells holds up to 12 guests, which suits small teams, friendship groups and family celebrations.

How late is The Cell Bar open?

The Cell Bar is open for private bookings seven days a week, until midnight.

Can under-18s come to a Christmas party at The Cell Bar?

No. The Cell Bar is over 18s only, and ID checks may be required.

Can we just turn up on the night?

No. The Cell Bar is reservation-only, so every visit is booked in advance. On Friday and Saturday nights you can book a place in a shared cell if you do not need a whole cell.

Ready to lock in your Christmas party? Reserve your cell now and give your group a festive night behind bars they will not forget in a hurry. We will keep the keys warm.

The Cell Bar