For a private dining experience steeped in history and delivered with flair, Gray’s Inn offers one of the most memorable settings in Central London. Tucked behind Chancery Lane, this centuries-old institution blends legal heritage with contemporary elegance, creating a striking backdrop for intimate dinners, milestone celebrations, and corporate entertaining alike.
Whether you're planning a formal dinner with clients, a birthday celebration with friends, or a refined reception with family, Gray’s Inn offers a variety of atmospheric spaces perfectly suited to seated, full-menu dining. The Benchers’ Library, with space for up to 20 guests, is a warm and characterful spot for smaller gatherings, while the Bingham Room accommodates up to 60 and offers classic Georgian proportions and period charm. For larger groups, the Large Pension Room (100 guests) or the grand and historic Hall (up to 175) provide unforgettable spaces for more expansive dinners.
Menus are curated by Searcys, one of the UK’s most established and respected caterers, who will be in residence at Gray’s Inn from January 2025. Searcys’ private dining offering champions seasonal British ingredients with a refined touch. Starters might include salt-baked heritage beets with goats’ cheese and toasted granola or a generous plate of London cured smoked salmon with whipped horseradish. Mains range from hearty comfort - like Suffolk free-range chicken with potato gratin and seasonal greens - to elegant seafood options such as Cornish cod with crushed potatoes and seaweed tartare. Finish on a high with indulgent puddings like sticky toffee with clotted cream ice cream, or a tropical Searcys rum-roasted pineapple with coconut yoghurt.
What sets Gray’s Inn apart is not just the sense of occasion that comes with dining in a building dating back to the 14th century - it’s the combination of that storied past with the professionalism and polish of modern-day event execution. With expert staff, exquisite menus and a choice of distinctive spaces, private dining here feels both timeless and elevated.