London’s private dining rooms come in all shapes and sizes - cosy little nooks and crannies in buzzy bistros, cavernous halls and historic buildings, basement hangouts in bars and high rise rooms with panoramic views. They all have a place of course, but sometimes you need somewhere opulent, luxurious and delicious that you know will impress. Maybe you’re planning a welcome dinner for out of town colleagues or clients? Or you’re laying on a special celebration for family and friends? Either way, it pays to have a bank of reliable restaurants that you know will deliver on all fronts.

The capital’s Michelin-starred restaurants aren’t a bad place to start your search for a swanky private dining room - Michelin isn’t the be-all and end-all of good and bad restaurants, but the guide does have a certain criteria when it comes to awarding Michelin stars that makes it a good place to look for the luxurious fine-dining. There are lots of Michelin-starred restaurants with private dining rooms in London and they all have a number of things in common - they provide a certain level of high quality, fine dining; they have well-appointed spaces for hire; and they deliver very generous, attentive service.

That said, there are lots of great restaurants all over London that provide a similar experience but haven’t yet been awarded a Michelin star. With that in mind, we’ve also pulled together a list of luxury private dining rooms that we think would also do the job if you’re looking for a glamorous experience. Combine faultless food and luxury private dining rooms at these Michelin-starred London restaurants.

Scroll down to check out a few of our favourite luxury and Michelin star private dining rooms, or check out our complete list of private dining rooms in London, where you can filter the list by ambience, cuisine, price, occasion and more.

Michelin-starred private dining rooms London

Lots of London's star-holders also have swanky private dining rooms available to hire - scroll down for a few of our favourites.

AngloThai, Marylebone

What: John Chantarasak's bold and adventurous Thai cooking earned his first bricks-and-mortar restaurant a Michelin star within the first year of opening. AngloThai is without a doubt one of London's leading Thai spots, serving exciting, boundary-pushing cuisine using ultra seasonal British ingredients. Its private dining room - named Baan - is tucked away downstairs and can seat up to 16 guests around a bespoke dining table made from indigenous Chamchuri wood in Chiang Mai. It's a truly special spot to celebrate an occasion, or host a client dinner. 
Maximum capacity: 16
Where: 22-24 Seymour Place, W1H 7NL
Book now: AngloThai

KOL, Marylebone

What: One of London’s most recognisable new wave Michelin restaurants, KOL’s interiors are a thing of beauty. Head downstairs to the private dining room and you’ll find muted plaster walls, ample natural light and KOL’s test kitchen right next door, where chefs will cook for you and 20 guests. The tasting menus feature all Santiago Lastra’s signature dishes, including the langoustine taco with smoked chilli and sea buckthorn, and scallop ceviche with bramley apple. KOL also has a mezcal bar - the Mezcaleria - available to hire for more relaxed occasions with up to 35 guests.
Maximum capacity: 20
Where: 9 Seymour Street, W1H 7BA
Book now: KOL

Restaurant St Barts, Barbican

What: St Barts is the only restaurant in London to hold both a Michelin star and a Michelin green star, making it an obvious choice for those with sustainability in mind for their next private dinner. The food is top class, made only more enjoyable by the beautiful location right next to Farringdon’s Church of Bartholomew the Great. There’s an intimate private dining room that seats up to eight guests, though groups of up to 18 can hire half the restaurant, divided by a curtain or take the whole space for dinners with up to 35 guests.
Maximum capacity: 18
Where: 63 Bartholomew Close, EC1A 7BF
Book now: Restaurant St Barts

Quilon, Westminster

What: Michelin-starred Quilon has long been one of London’s top Indian restaurants, focusing on the coastal cuisine of Goa and Kerala. Inside, you’ll find it hides an intimate private dining room for up to 18 guests, complete with a dedicated kitchen, bar and a private entrance. The private dining area is decked out in muted tones with elegant details and a custom chandelier that evokes Kerala’s native flowers. Expect classic, luxurious south-west Indian cooking with service to match.
Maximum capacity: 18
Where: 51 Buckingham Gate, SW1E 6AF
Book now: Quilon

Ormer Mayfair at Flemings Mayfair

What: For the ultimate private dining experience in Mayfair, Ormer has it all - lavish dishes, exquisite decor and an awe-inspiring wine menu. Executive chef Sofian Msetfi sits at the helm of this Michelin-star restaurant, where you and your guests can enjoy three-course tasting menus along with a choice of wine pairings. With three differently sized private dining rooms, seating six, 12, or 22 guests, along with the option to hire the whole restaurant for groups of 45, you can choose a space that suits your party.
Maximum capacity: 6-22
Where: Half Moon Street, W1J 7BH
Book now: Ormer Mayfair at Flemings Mayfair

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, Mayfair

What: What can you say about Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester? One of a handful of three Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK, it’s home to peerless, classic French cooking as well as an assortment of stunning private dining rooms. The pick of the bunch is the Salon Prive, pictured above, or the Table Lumiere - a semi-private space in the main dining room, where groups of up to 7 are cocooned by a luminescent oval curtain of shimmering optical fibres. For larger groups, the Salon Park Lane can host up to 30 on two separate tables.
Maximum Capacity: 30
Where: 53 Park Lane, W1K 1QA
Book now: Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

Benares, Mayfair

What: Benares has held a Michelin star for many years now, and it remains one of the biggest names in luxury Indian cooking in London. There are a multitude of private dining rooms to enjoy the sumptuous, comforting menus; from the cosy Wine Room to the eight-seater Chef’s Table, which comes complete with a direct view straight into Benares' busy kitchen. You’ll also find that The Berkeley and Dover rooms are equally striking settings to enjoy playful theatrical takes on Indian dining.
Maximum capacity: 36
Where: Berkeley Square, W1J 6BS
Book now: Benares

Plates - The Food Studio, Shoreditch

What: Plates has made headlines as the first vegan restaurant in the UK to achieve a Michelin star, with its brilliant produce and inventive dishes. The Shoreditch restaurant occupies an exclusive food studio that doubles up as a chef's table, which can be configured for intimate occasions of two to four people, or up to 18 guests for a sit-down tasting menu. Go beyond the food with a curated wine pairing, and even an optional overnight stay in the adjacent private apartment. Total luxury, completely exclusive, and pioneering plates of food. 
Maximum capacity: 18
Where: 61 Rivington Street, EC2A 3QQ
Book now: Plates - The Food Studio

Chishuru, Fitzrovia

What: Helmed by Adejoke Bakare, Chishuru offers a Michelin-starred tour of elevated West African cooking. Private dining here is as intimate as it is colourful, complete with modern takes on dishes that made Bakare’s childhood, and an intimate but characterful setting perfect for birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, and corporate occasions alike. As for the food, expect brilliant set menus laden with dishes like sinasir (fermented rice pancakes), agidi pepper soup, and monkfish ekwang.
Maximum capacity: 16
Where: 3 Great Titchfield Street, W1W 8AX
Book now: Chishuru

Dinner by Heston at The Mandarin Oriental, Knightsbridge

What: The two-Michelin-star restaurant Dinner by Heston at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park offers a private dining experience like no other. Seating up to 12 guests in a Tudor-style room with red velvet chairs and the guidance of a dedicated Chamberlain, it delivers a journey through historic British gastronomy, reimagined with modern Blumenthal flair (yes, that means the signature ‘Meat Fruit’ featuring chicken liver parfait wrapped up in a tangerine jelly is very much on the table). 
Maximum capacity: 12
Where: 66 Knightsbridge, Hyde Park, SW1X 7LA
Book now: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park

Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields

What: One of London’s most impressive dining rooms, Galvin La Chapelle sits underneath the towering vaulted ceiling of a Spitalfields chapel. The private dining areas are perfect if you need to impress your guests, whether it’s the semi-private 27 seater Arch space, set in one of the restaurant's magnificent stone archways and concealed by floor to ceiling curtains, or the open mezzanine gallery that looks out over the buzz of the restaurant. Exclusive hire is also available for groups of up to 110.
Maximum capacity: 16
Where: 35 Spital Square, E1 6DY
Book now: Galvin La Chapelle

Muse by Tom Aikens, Belgravia

What: Tom Aikens is one of the UK’s most celebrated chefs, and Muse is his most personal restaurant yet - Tom serves complex, seasonal dishes that tie directly into moments from his own past, often with sensational results. The restaurant can accommodate any group between six and 26 guests, whether as semi-private hire on the ground floor or a larger group upstairs. That being said, the 6-seat chef’s counter on the ground floor is the place to be for one of London’s most intimate dining experiences.
Maximum capacity: 26
Where: 38 Groom Place, SW1X 7BA
Book now: Muse by Tom Aikens

Sketch: The Lecture Room & Library, Mayfair

What: Perhaps London’s most recognisable three Michelin-starred restaurant, Sketch’s quirky design and endless art pieces have graced Instagram feeds a million times over. If you’re looking for something jaw dropping, there’s nothing quite like Sketch. Walk through the restaurant and you’ll find The Millicent Fawcett Room - a stunning 8-seat private dining room with cosy velvet chairs gathered around a central dining table. For larger private dining events, the entirety of The Lecture Room & Library can accommodate 48 for lunch and dinner.
Maximum capacity: 8-48
Where: 9 Conduit Street, W1S 2XG
Book now: Sketch: The Lecture Room & Library

Wild Honey St James, St. James's

What: Wild Honey chef patron Anthony Demetre is one of London’s most highly regarded and consistently inventive chefs, so it was no surprise when Wild Honey St James won a Michelin star in 2022. The surrounding Sofitel St James hotel is slick and smart without being ostentatious, and the 20-seat private dining room - called 'The Hive' - is made ultra-comfy thanks to velvet tub armchairs. It also features an impressive collection of contemporary artwork including a bespoke piece by artist Eleanor Carlingford, alongside a book collection to peruse before and after dinner. Wild Honey also offers a 20-seat semi-private space - The Gallery - plus full hire for up to 150.
Maximum capacity: 20
Where: 8 Pall Mall, SW1Y 5NG
Book now: Wild Honey St James

The Stafford, St James’s

What: This historic five-star hotel has been welcoming guests for over 100 years, offering a variety of indoor and outdoor private spaces for your next dinner. The intimate Argyll Room is ideal for groups of 14, boasting its original features, whilst the Wine Cellars offer a unique, subterranean backdrop for up to 44. Menus come courtesy of the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, led by chef Michael Caines. You and your guests can enjoy multi-course feasts or bespoke options for a rather luxurious celebration.
Maximum capacity: 44
Where: 16-18 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NJ
Book now: The Stafford

Jamavar, Mayfair

What: Jamavar’s Sapphire Room is tucked away above the Michelin-starred restaurant, offering an intimate backdrop for up to eight guests. Larger parties are also catered for with the option to take over The Game Room, The Dining Room, or combine the two for up to 108. Expect group dining menus packed full of authentic Indian cuisine - think Malai stone bass tikka, Old Delhi butter chicken, and mango rasmalai. Carefully curated wine pairings are sure to complete the experience.
Maximum capacity: 108
Where: 8 Mount Street, W1K 3NF
Book now: Jamavar

Luxurious private dining rooms London

There are plenty more luxurious private spaces dotted around London, so fret not if you're favourite Michelin-starred spot doesn't have space - one of these might.

Isabel, Mayfair

What: One of the most striking private dining rooms on this list, The Dragon Room at Isabel is eclectic and atmospheric, and the menu follows suit. It’s all about discovery, offering up imaginative dishes that draw inspiration from the traditions across various Latin and Mediterranean cuisines. This is a restaurant with fantastic food, as it's kitted out with speakers and space for live music, we’d save this one for those classy dinners that might turn into more energetic evenings.
Maximum capacity: 40
Where: 26 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HY
Book now: Isabel

Bob Bob Ricard, Soho

What: This one’s all about glamorous interiors and luxurious private dining, and the menus follow suit - offering up the more lavish things in life: caviar, lobster, and a stunning beef Wellington. Champagne at Bob Bob Ricard is a must, just hit the ‘press for Champagne’ button to get the bubbles going. Bob Bob Ricard has two sites, with the Soho private dining room taking cues from interiors on the Orient Express, and serving an a la carte menu that includes truffle and champagne pies, and salmon en croute with a champagne sauce.
Maximum capacity: 16
Where: 1 Upper James Street, W1F 9DF
Book now: Bob Bob Ricard Soho

1776 at 1 Lombard Street, City of London

What: 1776 is a refined private dining room in the heart of the City, seamlessly blending classic British elegance with modern touches. This light-filled space is ideal for both corporate events and intimate celebrations, thanks to sparkling chandeliers, mint green walls, and curated artwork which create a grand yet welcoming atmosphere. Menus showcase seasonal British produce with signature dishes such as Himalayan salt-aged sirloin steak, seared seabass with confit fennel, and peachy almond tarts. Every detail, from bespoke menus to curated wine pairings, is meticulously planned.
Maximum capacity: 50
Where: 1 Lombard Street, EC3V 9AA
Book now: 1776 at 1 Lombard Street

Bentley's, Mayfair

What: Richard Corrigan’s Mayfair institution has hosted many a raucous party across seafood platters and oysters over the years, and it boasts a suite of four different private dining rooms for a wide range of occasions. We particularly love the Swallow Street Rooms, which are ideal for late night dinners, drinks and singalongs on the upright piano, though the 16-seat Swallow Library and the Crustacea room (accommodating up to 15) are tempting too.
Maximum capacity: 60
Where: 11-15 Swallow Street, W1B 4DG
Book now: Bentley's

Mosimann’s, Belgravia

What: Anton Mosimann is a name that’s synonymous with luxury fine dining around the world, and this private dining club in the heart of Belgravia is widely regarded as one of the finest of its type in the world. Anton runs the club alongside sons Philipp and Mark, and inside you’ll find the club has a huge array of opulent spaces for large and small groups, so whether you’re a party of two in the Montblanc (the world’s smallest private dining room), going for full hire with up to 110 or looking to feed 30 in the Lanson Library or The Davidoff (pictured above), all the bases are covered.
Maximum capacity: 50
Where: 11B W Halkin Street, SW1X 8JL
Book now: Mosimann’s

Park Chinois, Mayfair

What: Park Chinois’ signature 1930s Shanghai speakeasy vibes make a particularly unique setting for a private dinner, and that’s before you get to the luxurious dim sum on offer. We think the Salon Rouge is the most striking of all the private dining spaces, thanks to its rich red interiors, but there are loads of other options, including the intimate 9-seater Salon Noir and big private spaces like the 110-capacity Salon de Chine and the 120-seater Club Chinois.
Maximum capacity: 120
Where: 17 Berkeley Street, W1J 8EA
Book now: Park Chinois

10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St. James's

What: The former residence of Prime Minister William Gladstone, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace is one of London’s most impressive Georgian mansions, and these days, this magnificent Grade I-listed townhouse is available for private events and dinners. The 50-seater Radhakrishnan Room (pictured above) is perfect if you’re looking for a touch of period charm, with its soaring ceilings, ornate gilt carvings and lovely views of The Mall. Food, meanwhile, is taken care of by Searcys, an award-winning caterer with restaurants across London.
Maximum capacity: 100
Where: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, SW1Y 5AH
Book now: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace

Clos Maggiore, Covent Garden

What: A regular on Instagram feeds everywhere, Clos Maggiore’s sprawling blossom canopy ceiling is just as impressive in real life as it is in photos. Exclusive hire of the iconic conservatory can accommodate 50 guests, but the private dining room is comforting in an old-school way, with wood-panelling around the walls, an open fire and lovely views across Covent Garden below. Meanwhile, the menu blends French and Italian influences seamlessly, and offers both a la carte formats and tasting menus with wine pairings.
Maximum capacity: 22
Where: 33 King Street, WC2E 8JD
Book now: Clos Maggiore

If you're looking for a private dining room in London depending on size, we've got a variety of lists for different capacities that you can check out. Click the links to see a list of great private dining rooms for 10, private dining rooms for 20, and private dining rooms for 30 in London.