These days, dining out in London is an everyday occurrence, rather than a special occasion treat. The fact that a casual dinner in a restaurant no longer feels that special anymore means that when it comes to marking special occasions such as a milestone birthday or an engagement dinner, it makes sense to go that one step further and hire a private dining room.
London’s private dining scene is vast and there are restaurants with private rooms everywhere from the glamorous haunts of Mayfair to the hipster-lite eateries in Shoreditch. Private dining rooms aren’t just for people celebrating though, as they’re often also used to host corporate functions such as product launches and business meetings – lunch at a restaurant certainly beats discussing the yearly budget over shop-bought croissants in the office.
Whatever your reason for searching for a private dining room in London, you’ll be glad to know that the capital has options to suit every style, function and budget. To help you get to the bottom of all of the London restaurants with private rooms, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite private dining spots, dividing them up by area to keep things simple.
With a great venue and delicious food sorted, the only thing you’ll need to worry about is the seating plan, but unfortunately, we can’t help you with that one.
Mayfair
It’s no surprise that one of London’s most glamorous postcodes boasts stunning private dining rooms by the dozen. These Mayfair private dining rooms are bound to leave jaws firmly on the floor.
Corrigan’s
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Why: The eponymous flagship restaurant of Irish chef Richard Corrigan (who also owns Bentley’s in the same neighbourhood), Corrigan’s has four excellent private dining spaces to choose from. For intimate affairs, the Kitchen Library is a great way to see the inner workings of the kitchen up close. It seats just six guests and sees you placed in the kitchen, served tasting menus by the chefs themselves. Planning something a little bigger? Opt for the Chef’s Table, which boasts clubby interiors and features a glass window into the kitchen.
Where: 28 Upper Grosvenor Street, W1K 7EH
Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester
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Why: For sheer romance, it doesn’t get much better than Table Lumiere at Alain Ducasse’s three Michelin-starred restaurant, housed inside the grand dame of London hotels. The space is partially cut off from the buzz of the main restaurant via a luminescent oval curtain, which is decorated with 4,500 shimmering fibre optics which drop dramatically from the ceiling. If you’re after something less intimate, choose the Salon instead, which benefits from high ceilings and plenty of natural light.
Where: The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Galvin at Windows
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Why: Semi-private dining spaces can sometimes lack the appeal of their totally secluded counterparts, but this area at Galvin at Windows is truly one of a kind. 28 floors high at the Hilton Park Lane, this semi-private space blends in with the main restaurant’s wood and cream colour palette, diverting all the attention to the awe-inspiring view, which overlooks London landmarks such as Park Lane and Hyde Park. The menu here is just as jaw-dropping as the view, featuring hi-spec French-leaning dishes such as foie gras ballotine with date purée, vanilla and dried fig.
Where: 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE
China Tang
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Why: The annual venue for Kate Moss’s birthday lunch, China Tang has some serious celeb pulling power. Why do the stars flock to this old-school Chinese haunt? Well, that would be for the undeniable glamour of the interiors and the accomplished menu of classic Chinese fare. The interiors include vibrant floral-print chairs and hand-carved wooden screens, while the à la carte majors in Peking duck and best-in-class dim sum. Make like Kate and host your next celebration in Pang – the most low-lit and intimate of China Tang’s three private rooms.
Where: 53 Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Soho
This area of London comes with a colourful, vibrant past. Its selection of private dining rooms is just as fun. Check out some of favourite Soho restaurants with private rooms below.
Bob Bob Ricard
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Why: Bob Bob Ricard is famous for those ‘press for Champagne’ buttons which you’ve definitely seen on your Instagram feed, and is loved by famous faces and socialites alike. It’s all about blingy interiors and over the top dishes at this popular Soho joint, and the private dining room is no different. Modelled on the Royal Dining Carriage and featuring elaborate wallpaper and a blue colour scheme, dining in the PDR, you can tuck into the decadent likes of a lobster mac ‘n’ cheese, or a chicken, Champagne and mushroom pie.
Where: 1 Upper James Street, W1F 9DF
Aqua Kyoto and Nueva
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Why: This trio of restaurants from Aqua London is also home to three private dining rooms. The group’s Japanese offering Kyoto boasts a 10-seater private dining room which is well suited to intimate gatherings, while the Spanish-leaning Aqua Nueva features two 15-seater private rooms, which can be combined to make one large room. The jewel in Aqua’s crown though, is its stunning roof terrace, which can be hired along with the private rooms, and includes enviable views of the London skyline.
Where: 240 Regent Street, W1B 3BR
City of London
Whether it's for business lunches or celebratory dinners, the City is home to plenty of private dining rooms that are worth your time. Explore the best City restaurants with private rooms below.
SUSHISAMBA
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Why: Few London venues can claim to be home to views as stunning as those witnessed from SUSHISAMBA’s 39th floor restaurant. The views from the private dining room are just as spectacular, blended with a long, dark wood table and splashes of SUSHISAMBA’s signature burnt orange hues. For evening events set against London’s twinkling skyline, the menu features an exciting blend of Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese dishes. It’s suited to daytime business meetings too though, thanks to a projector and AV equipment.
Where: 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
Duck & Waffle
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Why: Taking the title of the highest private dining room in the country (just one floor above SUSHISAMBA’s), Duck & Waffle serves a slice of awe-inspiring views alongside sharing menus which champion some of the restaurant’s most loved dishes like its eponymous signature and the ox cheek doughnut. Daytime meetings are easily accommodated for thanks to an in-house audio-visual system, while evening soirées could mean a standing cocktail reception or a sit-down meal, all while drinking in those unforgettable views.
Where: 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AY
City Social
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Why: Unlike some sky-high restaurants, City Social sits among the area’s skyscrapers at 24 floors high, rather than looming high above them. We’d argue that this is part of its charm, as you can actually make out the buildings and people on the streets below. On the menu, you can expect quality best-of-British dishes, such as ribeye steak with duck fat chips, béarnaise and peppercorn sauce. The space also boasts its own lobby, which is ideal for pre-dinner drinks before you sit down to feast.
Where: 24th Floor, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, EC2N 1HQ
Cinnamon Kitchen
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Why: A more casual spin-off of chef Vivek Singh’s high-end flagship the Cinnamon Club, popular Cinnamon Kitchen benefits from an al fresco terrace, as well as industrial-chic interiors. The 16-seat private dining room features striking patterned wallpaper and a large glass panel which acts as a window into the goings on of the kitchen. If you’re looking to book out the room for a corporate function, the team can include a plasma screen television and other audio-visual elements to help bring your event to life.
Where: 9 Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YL
Brigadiers
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Why: Part of the JKS empire (Bao, Gymkhana etc.), Brigadiers is a City worker’s party palace, which comes complete with a clutch of spaces for exclusive use. The restaurant boasts three dedicated private dining rooms, as well as two other rooms (including one where you can play pool) which can be hired out. Expect vintage Indian-style interiors and a cracking menu of sophisticated sharing dishes – think barbecue chicken wings smeared with ghee and ribeye steak spiced with a dry tandoori masala.
Where: 1-5 Bloomberg Arcade, EC4N 8AR
Helix at The Gherkin
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Why: Searcys outpost at The Gherkin may no longer be the tallest building of the City bunch, but it still offers some of the best views of the capital that you’ll find. The private dining rooms here can be booked out without any hire fee, and are named after clouds. Several of the rooms can be combined to make larger spaces, and the pared-back style of the venue means that these rooms act as a blank canvas, so you can really tailor the table settings and décor to your own individual tastes.
Where: 30 St Mary Axe, EC3A 8EP
Covent Garden
Once a no-go zone for Londoners, Covent Garden has got its cool-factor back in recent years – with private dining spaces to match. Find your perfect one in our round up of the best private dining rooms in Covent Garden.
SUSHISAMBA
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Why: The sequel to the City original may not have those sky-high views, but SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden’s private dining room more than makes up for it with its seductive interiors – think blue velvet chairs and Japanese wooden screens painted with floral details. The menu is just as thrilling, encompassing all of SUSHISAMBA’s greatest hits, while a private balcony overlooking Covent Garden’s piazza and a plasma television screen for presentations and meetings are further draws.
Where: 35 The Market Building, WC2E 8RF
Masala Zone
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Why: If you’re looking to host a large number of people for lunch or dinner, the Covent Garden outpost of casual Indian group Masala Zone is a great choice. The room features bursts of colour and is decked out with eye-catching paintings and decorative objects. The room can accommodate up to 42 guests for a seated dinner and 70 for a standing reception. Dining here, you’ll come across the likes of riffs on Indian street food, traditional thalis and spiced dishes from the grill.
Where: 48 Floral Street, WC2E 9DA
Smith & Wollensky
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Why: The London outpost of New York steakhouse Smith & Wollensky is a smart affair, with waiters dressed up in suits and 1920s-style interiors which see parquet floors and leather banquettes. The restaurant boasts three private dining rooms, all with clubby, art-deco interiors, crystal light fixtures and emerald green chairs. Of the trio, the Theodore Roosevelt room is the most grand, with room for 50 guests for a seated dinner, and a 55-inch flat screen television to use should you need it.
Where: 1-11 John Adam Street,WC2N 6HT
Bunga Bunga
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Why: Private dining may typically be reserved for refined and subdued affairs, but it can also be lots of fun. At this raucous sibling to Bunga Bunga's Battersea original, you’ll find The Martini Room, a semi-private space which is separated from the main dining room by a set of sliding doors. You can enjoy Martinis (obvs) alongside a six-course menu of pizza and other Italian classics. From Thursday through to Saturday, you can open the sliding doors to enjoy the live variety show in the main room which is sure to entertain your guests.
Where: 167 Drury Lane, WC2B 5PG
Café Murano
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Why: Angela Hartnett’s slightly more casual spin-off of her Mayfair fine-dining flagship comes complete with a charming private dining room. Christened Pastificio, the space is an Italian deli and wine bar by day, before transforming into a private dining space in the evening. With shelves lined with bottles of wine and artisan Italian produce, Café Murano has a cosy vibe, backed up by a menu featuring the likes of buffalo mozzarella with clementine, and ravioli with lemon and ricotta.
Where: 36 Tavistock Street, WC2E 7PB
Shoreditch
Shoreditch may no longer be the hippest of hoods, but it's still got enough edge to keep things interesting. This selection of restaurants with private dining rooms is the perfect place to start planning your party.
Nobu
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What: Nobu may be famous in the US for Kardashian sightings and being namechecked in Drake songs, but at the Shoreditch outpost, it’s the private dining options that we find most exciting. Here, you can book two different semi-private spaces and in the warmer months, the outdoor terrace is also available to hire. While you’re dining here, you can expect to chow down on the likes of pimped-up tacos with fillings such as avocado and caviar or lobster wasabi sour cream, as well as miso black cod and a variety of sushi rolls.
Where: 10-50 Willow Street, EC2A 4BH
Fitzrovia
Forget about the hustle and bustle and high-street chains of nearby Oxford Street, as Fitzrovia is home to a wealth of attractive and delicious restaurants with priavate rooms - we’ve picked some of our favourites below.
YOPO at The Mandrake
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Why: If you’re on the hunt for an intimate space that’s equal parts sexy and show-stopping, look no further than the dramatic private dining room at YOPO, The Mandrake hotel’s flagship restaurant. The room can accommodate up to 20 guests for a sit-down meal and is decked out with an abundance of red lacquer which is the product of 28 different paint processes. It’s an arresting space and the perfect setting in which to enjoy YOPO’s modern European menu that benefits from flashes of South American influence.
Where: 20 – 21 Newman Street, W1T1PG
Westminster
Westminster might be best known for its politics, but its restaurant scene is exciting too. If you’re looking for to host a private dining function in the area, these restaurants with private rooms should be enough to tempt you.
Wild Honey St James
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Why: Striking the balance between the traditional and the contemporary, the private room at Wild Honey St James features a long oval table, flanked by green velvet tub chairs and chic light fixtures hanging from the ceiling. Seating 16, it’s well suited to intimate special occasion dinners or low-key corporate meetings, while the menu combines French technique with seasonal British ingredients – think the likes of roasted halibut with crushed potatoes and seaweed butter, or Devonshire crab salad with brown crabmeat fritters.
Where: 8 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5NG
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