Best exclusive hire restaurants in the UK

Housed on the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories offers unparalleled views of the city alongside glamorous dining. Combine the restaurant, bar and terrace for exclusive hire that collectively has room for up to 540 guests. Perfect no matter the size of the event.

A floral rooftop paradise located in Leeds' Trinity Centre. Here, outside drinks are a must with incredible views of the city below and a neutral space that can be adapted to each individual style. Why not hire the restaurant and terrace for a large event of up to 160 people?

Fine dining cuisine with the ambience of your favourite local pub? It's a win-win. This gastropub in the heart of Surrey comes complete with a beer garden and works for up to 150 guests. Spruced up versions of pub classics are to be expected on the group menus.

A top spot in Surrey, Mimi's is perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle of city life. At its heart it aims to portray the simplicity of Mediterranean cuisine with delicately plated dishes served in this classic bistro. A small but cosy outdoor terrace would be an excellent place to end your event with a couple of drinks.

Dine amongst the olive trees at Zeitoun with a selection of hot and cold mezze that are perfect for sharing at your next event. A statement bar will keep the drinks flowing throughout the night with a menu packed full of innovative cocktails. 

An exclusive chef's dining experience with Andrew Sheridan is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Here, two benches, each seating eight people, are available to book as part of this immersive experience. Start the evening with drinks upstairs before heading downstairs for a dark and moody evening in the dining room. 

Seamlessly merging fine dining amongst a historic backdrop, this multi-level restaurant retains archaic features from its former days as a schoolhouse: think stone walls, arched ceilings and intricate wooden beams. Three different spaces come together for your private event with seasonal menus that can be adapted to suit your needs.

Sitting between some of Bath's biggest historical landmarks, The Circus offers an ever changing menu of modern European dishes in a relaxed atmosphere. Exclusive hire seats 30, so this is an ideal option for a more intimate, allowing for privacy even with a smaller group.

Charming riverside dining could make a great choice at this family-run restaurant in Oxford. With dining domes, a floating terrace and a stylish dining room, the restaurant can host up to 65 guests seated with domes that fit up to 30. Cocktail and canape receptions or fine dining menus make it an ideal spot in the heart of the city centre.

This venture from Niall Keating is simple yet elegant, embodying the mysteries and superstitions of the moon within its dining space. Exclusive hire at Lunar is sure to be an experience whether you've bagged a seat at the chef's table or you’re dining under the full moon in The Lunar Bar.

At Zouk Tea Bar and Grill exclusive hire gets you the restaurant as well as the terrace, bar and mezzanine level. Serving up that holiday feel, this place is sure to have your party buzzing with fairy lights and botanical backdrops for added appeal.

Celebrate in the sky with mesmerising views from Birmingham's tallest building. Menus of classic French cuisine are available in the forms of a set menu or a couple of canapes with exclusive hire available for up to 100 guests seated or 150 standing. 

A 16th century coaching inn, this Sussex location retains its historic detail with wooden-beams and a moody boudoir-style interior. Nowadays, you can enjoy dinner in The Big Room which seats 60 banquet-style for dramatic dining.

Enviable sea views from this beach side location, Rockwater makes the most of its setting with glass fronted dining rooms that allow diners to gaze at spanning shorelines. Combined with white fur chairs and a retractable roof, it's sure to be a magical evening under the stars.

A harbour view seems like an essential for a private event, especially one in Bristol. Housed in a 19th century transit shed on the banks of the water, Harbour House allows exclusive hire for up to 200 - so there’s no need to keep the guestlist short!

Whilst it may not look like much from the outside, Black and Green delivers high quality cuisine amongst the backdrop of a classic neighbourhood joint. The name symbolises a commitment to classical and sustainable dining which is exactly what you can expect. Exclusive hire will see diners in the heart of the kitchen, ideal for smaller groups of up to 18.

Taking up residence in a Grade-II listed country house, Moor Hall's restaurant comes surrounded by five acres of stunning gardens. An open kitchen adds a touch of theatricality, allowing diners to watch as their dishes are made in this outstanding, two Michelin-starred temple of gastronomy.