For cosmopolitan couples planning a London wedding with style and swagger, Isabel in Mayfair offers a glamorous and refreshingly unconventional setting for a reception. Located on Albemarle Street, just a short drive from beautiful ceremony venues like Old Marylebone Town Hall or Chelsea Town Hall, it’s a striking space that brings together global flair, exquisite food and an irresistibly moody, cinematic atmosphere.
Forget white tablecloths and bland banquet halls - Isabel is all golden tones, silk jacquard panels and hand-painted de Gournay wallpaper, with lighting that glows like candlelight and interiors that feel plucked from a Wes Anderson dream. It’s a venue made for couples who care as much about ambience as they do about canapés.
The main dining room can seat up to 110 guests or host up to 200 for a standing celebration, with a buzzy bar and flowing layout that’s perfect for dancing between courses. Downstairs, the Dragon Room adds another layer of fun - a richly decorated lounge-style space with its own bar, ideal for late-night cocktails, DJs or just kicking off your heels.
When it comes to food, Isabel’s menus bring European elegance with a Latin American twist. Think hand-dived scallops with aguachile and samphire, or grilled white asparagus with hollandaise, blackberries and radish to start. For mains, you might opt for indulgent Champagne risotto finished with Billecart-Salmon Réserve and gold leaves, or share a whole grilled Dover sole with roasted potatoes and extra virgin olive oil. For something heartier, the 12-hour beef short rib glazed in bulgogi sauce is a standout, or go for blackened chicken with carrot purée and a rich jus reduction.
Isabel’s expert events team works closely with each couple to tailor everything from menus to music, making the planning feel smooth and bespoke rather than cookie-cutter. It’s perfect for fashion-forward couples, creative professionals or anyone looking to break the mould with a wedding reception that’s bold, beautiful and totally unforgettable. For a wedding celebration that feels more like a scene from a film than a function, Isabel is a seriously chic choice.