Noreen offers a stylish setting for private events in Marylebone, combining contemporary design with a menu inspired by the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant. Set on St Christopher’s Place, the restaurant feels tucked away from the busiest parts of central London while remaining easy to reach, making it a strong choice for birthdays, engagement dinners and intimate celebrations with pals.
The interiors are brimming with warm character that suits special occasions while still feeling cool and current. Patterned banquettes curve around the dining room, while dark timber, tactile fabrics and colourful fringed pendant lights add depth and personality. A split-level layout creates a natural sense of separation between tables, helping larger groups feel gathered together without losing the restaurant’s broader atmosphere. Looking to host an event outdoors? The terrace can seat 35 guests for outdoor private dining in the summer.
Food is designed to be shared, which gives private events an easy, sociable vibe - which is how we like it. Guests might begin with warm cardamom buns and date butter, alongside marinated olives, creamy hummus with red pepper purée and roasted garlic oil, or badenjan made with burnt aubergine, pomegranate tahini, walnuts and Aleppo chilli. Raw dishes add freshness, including sea bass ceviche sharpened with lime achar and chilli mabooch, or bluefin tuna dressed with tamarind ponzu and citrus.
From the grill, the menu becomes more substantial. Kabab laham pairs minced beef and lamb with cucumber laban, while lamb chops arrive with sabzi crème fraîche and vine-leaf tabbouleh. Grilled lamb rump is marinated with harissa, oregano and rosemary, and the chicken dishes range from garlic-and-thyme tawook with toum to boneless thighs served with red pepper purée and fennel salad. Seafood is equally considered, with sea bass finished with Arabian fish baharat, citrus tahini and samphire.
The drinks list continues the regional influence. Cocktails include a hibiscus and sumac tea serve with vodka and mastika, an Arabic coffee martini with date molasses and spices, and a pomegranate spritz with sage and bubbles. Alcohol-free options are given just as much thought, from black lime and mango sharbat to chilled hibiscus-sumac chai.