If you're looking for a smart venue to host a private dinner in Central London, you won't find much better than The Groucho Club. This world-renowned arts club is steeped in history - founded in the 1980s by a group of female publishers, The Groucho Club was intended to be an antidote to the stuffy gentlemen's clubs of the era, and it flies the flag to this day for creative pursuits and the arts. You'll find The Groucho Club just off Dean Street in Soho - an area which has long been the heart of bohemian London.
With a history as a private members club, it's no surprise that The Groucho Club boasts a number of private dining rooms, and each has it's own distinct feel. Moving from smallest to largest, you have the Snooker Room and the second-floor Mackintosh Room, which both have capacity for 16 dinner guests; the latter has plenty of natural light and is ideal for more formal occasions, whilst the former boasts a full-sized snooker table, state-of-the-art sound system and an 85-inch screen, as well as plush armchairs to sink into. It's a great place to enjoy a more casual dinner whilst playing a few rounds of snooker with friends.
The Mary-Lou and Carter rooms have room for about 30 seated guests, and both shine a light on some of the club's most impressive artwork; the Mary-Lou Room features a stunning fireplace, for example, and the walls of the Carter Room are lined with some of the Groucho Club's most special pieces.
Large parties should head to the elegant mirrored bar and wood floors of the Gennaro Room, or take a look at the first floor Dining Room; with its stunning glass roof and crystal chandelier, this is a striking location for dinner, and the space connects to the Mary-Lou Room, so the two are available as a pair for larger occasions.
The Groucho Club team are experts when it comes to managing the catering and hospitality for private events. There's a choice of food menus, from bowl food and snacks to set menus for sit down meals. Whatever your occasion, you're in good hands here.