Ever watched the likes of Forrest Gump and The Notebook and wished you could experience a dose of that famous Southern hospitality? Well, at Americana in London's Haymarket, you can. With a fantastic location, right by Piccadilly Circus, this upmarket restaurant boasts plenty of space, grand furnishings and period details.
Americana welcomes private dining bookings and the chance to share its welcoming vibe with you. The restaurant is open to private hire, large group bookings and even to be used as a filming location, seven days a week. The team is happy to provide food and drinks all day during your booking, up until 1am Monday to Saturday and 8pm on Sunday. Now, how about choosing your perfect space? Starting with The Gallery, this stunning room is on the first floor and has enough capacity for 40 people seated or standing. It can be hired out in its entirety or on a semi-private basis, and while there isn't a hire fee, there is a minimum spend which alters depending on the day.
Whether you fancy a three-course meal or standing reception with drinks and nibbles, anything goes and the team will do their best to meet your wants and needs. Next up, and The Restaurant allows a little more flexibility on the guest list with a capacity of 70 people. Sumptuous coral booths are paired with lush, leafy palms and remember to look up, and make the most of that detailed ceiling.
If throwing a big birthday or impressive work event, this is a great place to do it. Finally, there's the swish ground-floor bar which is great for standing events of up to 30 people. The space is long and thin, so just perfect for a smaller group to mill around and socialise, although there is seating in case an intimate dinner is what you'd prefer.