Best exclusive hire restaurants in London

One of London’s most iconic restaurants, the OXO Tower is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your guests, especially if you hire the whole shebang. The events team here are incredibly experienced and helpful too, so no event or request is too much. Exclusive hire of the whole Tower (including the restaurant, bar and brasserie) gives you room for up to 750 guests, making OXO Tower perfect for everything from big parties to product launches, awards dinners and more.

Glamorous Bocconcino Soho makes a statement as soon as you enter - the gleaming terrazzo flooring, marble bar and moody lighting makes this perfect for special events where you want a venue to impress your guests. The stylish Italian menu has something for everyone too.

Having held multiple Michelin stars across a number of restaurants, Atul Kochhar has been one of London’s most influential Indian chefs. His current restaurant Kanishka is equally superb, and you can hire this fine Mayfair restaurant in its entirety, getting you access to the restaurant and bar as well as a number of private rooms.

Duck & Waffle has hosted some of the capital’s most exclusive private events over the years, including movie premieres, after parties and product launches. Exclusive hire of the whole venue gives you all the time in the world to drink in those 40th floor views of London, with standing space for up to 250 guests.

SUSHISAMBA City might grab most of the Instagram love (it’s also available for exclusive hire, by the way) but we love SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden’s jungle-like interiors and beautiful tiled floors. Housed inside Covent Garden’s famous Grade II-listed Market Building, it couldn’t be easier to find, and the menu doesn’t disappoint either.

Exclusive hire of this exquisitely detailed Peruvian restaurant covers both floors - the stunning ground floor restaurant and the upstairs Member’s Club, which is decked out in gold and marble, and boasts a covered al fresco patio. Coya Mayfair’s location is a big bonus too - you’ll find it right opposite Green Park, just a minute’s walk from Hyde Park Corner.

Ixchel’s dusky desert tones, tassled cushions and seagrass lamps really conjure a vibe of rustic Mexico. Exclusive hire includes an array of cosy booths and little alcoves, with room across two floors for up to 170 guests seated, or more for a reception. The restaurant also has a tequila bar too, making this a great choice for birthday parties and big celebrations.

You’ll find this bright, modern venue inside the renovated Battersea Power Station, where it serves measure Modern European cooking with fantastic views of the Thames from the outdoor terrace. Exclusive hire of the whole restaurant packs in a whopping 450 guests, so this is ideal for big parties.

If you want to bask in the sun with a rum cocktail and a plate of jerk chicken, Limin is the place for you. With a prime spot on the South Bank, Limin comes into its own in the summer, when the large al fresco terrace catches the sun's rays. Mahabir’s Trinidadian cooking is fantastic too, delivering comforting, flavour-forward food suitable for any occasion.

One of London’s most iconic addresses, each of Sketch’s restaurants is available for exclusive private hire. Larger events are best in The Parlour, with its famously Instagrammable wallpaper and neon accents. There’s also the three Michelin-starred Lecture Room & Library, and of course, and The Glade - a smaller lounge designed to emulate an enchanted forest.

The beauty of exclusive hire of Arcade Battersea (or indeed, Arcade Tottenham Court Road) is that you have all the food and facilities of this fantastic food hall at your fingertips. When it comes to the catering you can build a bespoke menu from any of vendors that are part of Arcade, and the hall has lots of interesting spaces too, including a pool room and a private bar.

Sette is the London-based sister restaurant to acclaimed New York restaurant Scarpetta, housed inside the glitzy Bvlgari Hotel London in Knightsbridge. That makes it ideal for those planning something glamorous, and exclusive hire also gets you access to Nolita Social next door - the restaurant’s dedicated bar and lounge.

One of the City’s most striking venues, 14 Hills has lots going for it - a foliage-laden dining room, pitch-perfect modern European cooking and beautiful views out over the city from the 14th floor of 120 Fenchurch St.

There are numerous options inside the glitzy art’otel at Battersea Power Station, but special mention has to go to Henrique Sa Pessoa’s glorious Portuguese restaurant JOIA, which inhabits the top two floors. Choose between the stunning art deco JOIA Bar, which boasts huge panoramic windows and impressive views of the renovated power station, and JOIA restaurant itself.

Fancy hiring out a bit of restaurant royalty for a special event? Quags has been part of London restaurant life since the 1920s, and the glamorous dining room with central bar is perfectly designed for glitzy birthday parties or fancy corporate occasions. Although usually set up for dining, the venue can also be cleared out for a standing reception, with room for up to 600 guests.