The best affordable corporate private dining rooms in UK

One of the most unique dining experiences in Birmingham, The Goat King serves up unique ‘BrumJabi’ fusion, with goat, venison and wild boar prepared via traditional Punjabi slow-cooking techniques. You get to see chef-owner Ravinder Ubhi cooking in real time, and dishes like his maharaja samosa chaat, and slow-cooked pulled goat curry are ideal for bringing a group together around good food and homely hospitality.

We really rate Malmaison Hotels for their sleek, professional spaces - this boutique hotel is really built for slick corporate lunches or focused all-day workshops. Not only do they offer a huge range of affordable spaces, but the rooms are all kitted out with speedy WiFi and AV tech for meetings. Straight-forward food - think steaks, prawn cocktail and strawberry cheesecake - is good value, too.

Swap those sad outside catered sandwiches for a burst of South Indian coastal flavor. With its colourful private dining room, and a huge menu of inexpensive tapas-style Indian dishes, this lively spot is perfect for informal networking or treating the team on a budget.

We’ve picked out Bath restaurant Maaya because of its flexibility - this Asian tapas restaurant serves super-accessible sharing-style menus, making it perfect for bigger groups where you can fill the table with delicious things, from onion bhajis to samosa chaat and steaming biryanis. With exclusive hire for up to 30 seated or 48 standing, or semi-private group tables, Maaya is suitable for all sorts of more casual corporate occasions.

Break out of your creative rut at this quirky, artsy venue - perfect for team workshops and casual evening catch-ups. The colourful, high-contrast red-and-blue stripes of the 16-seater ‘Room With A View’ is great for getting creative juices flowing, but there are larger private spaces too, including a beautiful 80-capacity converted farmhouse for bigger team offsites.

The Racquet Club Hotel was once a gentleman’s club, and its private rooms retain the same old-school sophistication, making them ideal for more formal presentations and high-end board dinners. We love the stunning 22-seat private dining room for smarter occasions, but check out the Club Rooms too: the space houses a baby grand piano, as well as two full-size snooker tables, and AV tech plus a projector.

We couldn’t possibly talk about affordable corporate private dining without mentioning Dishoom. Not only is Dishoom Manchester set in a stunning old Freemason’s Hall, but the delicious menu has something for everyone, and seasoned staff are always incredibly helpful. The trick is to go with the group feasting menus - we know from experience that they’re very generous portion-wise.

Nothing cures office fatigue quite like eating stellar Indian street food while sitting on indoor rope swings. Mowgli has long been one of the UK’s restaurant value champions, and the magical space is a great icebreaker for slightly more awkward team socials. The feast menus lay on lots of different dishes per person, so the table fills up quickly with curries, sundries, fenugreek fries and chaat bombs.

Roberta Hall-McCarron’s cosy little Edinburgh bistro shows that you can do exceptional corporate dining on a budget - though you could always spend a bit extra on The Little Chartroom next door. Exclusive hire of the restaurant has capacity for 30 guests, making it ideal for team celebrations or even a networking event. The team can cater accordingly with canapes or a full menu - either way, you’re eating food from one of the best chefs in the country.

Head to this cozy Liverpool neighborhood gem for a relaxed team gathering or a low-pressure client charm offensive. The private dining room seats up to 22, stripping away all the usual boardroom with its independent, timber-lined charm, and a daily-changing, seasonal blackboard menu that offers incredible value.

Bath-based corporates, listen up - Bengal Brasserie has been a beloved fixture of Milsom Street for three decades, and is hugely popular with local businesses as a reliable go-to for corporate dinners and post-meeting debriefs. It isn’t big - exclusive hire of the restaurant seats up to 40 - but it’s ultra-comfortable, and ideal for high-quality curry feasts that won't put a dent in your quarterly team budget.

If you’re planning something on a budget, Wahaca is always a good shout - it brings colour and atmosphere in spades, alongside a bold Mexican menu that has something for everyone. The Cardiff site can be hired exclusively for larger gatherings, but there’s also a very stylish mezzanine bar that seats up to 50, for everything from drinks parties to celebratory team dinners.

With its handsome dark wood and professional gloss, Bistro du Vin is a bulletproof choice for formal client entertaining. If you’re looking to keep a lid on your costs, book one of the four private dining rooms and opt for the brilliant prix fixe menu, which offers two or three courses of ultra-classic French home cooking at massively reduced prices.

Burger & Lobster Brighton offers a discreet private dining room for up to 22 guests, as well as the famous surf and turf-focused menus. You can’t go wrong with the crowd-pleasing food, which ranges from beef burgers to grilled lobster, and it remains very competitively priced. We’re always impressed by how helpful the team is when it comes to tailoring packages to suit an event, too.

Set in central Bath, Mantra is a smart pick for corporate private dining, with a dedicated party room for up to 25 seated or 40 standing, plus exclusive hire options. Expect flexible layouts, bright, design-led interiors and crowd-pleasing Indian menus built for sharing, with plenty to suit various dietaries.

Boasting killer views of Edinburgh Castle, the DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh City Centre is a total pro at handling big conferences and corporate dinners. The SKY Suite is the main attraction thanks to stunning Edinburgh Castle views from the fifth floor, but other private spaces like The Orchardfield and The Rowan are equally well-equipped with AV tech for board meetings.

You always know what you get with Hard Rock Cafe - a highly experienced events team, reliable, crowd-pleasing food, and a bit of high-octane energy into the bargain. Music-fueled private spaces handle large crowds with ease, while their all-inclusive group party menus keep the burgers, diner classics and drinks flowing at friendly prices.

This stylish bistro is one of our favourite restaurants for private dining in Harrogate, thanks largely to the very satisfying, seasonal cooking. You have a couple of good options for private spaces too - head for the private dining room for more intimate occasions, or hire out the large 60-person terrace for more relaxed drinks parties and networking events.

Fourth and Church is the neighbourhood restaurant we all wish we had - perfect for more relaxed occasions and low-stakes client catch-ups. The cosy, candlelit, 14-seat dining room suits more intimate dinners, but it's the food that’s the real draw; Fourth and Church is right up there with Brighton’s best restaurants, thanks to smart, seasonal British cooking.