21 best restaurants for wedding receptions in London

We know we’re biased, but is there really a better place to hold your wedding reception than a restaurant? Anywhere centred around great food and drink is a winner in our books, and an especially fitting option if the most important part of your wedding is, well, the meal.

We’ve already extolled the virtues of throwing a wedding in a restaurant. For one, they’re often a great choice if you’re looking to hold a smaller wedding, with many boasting dedicated private dining spaces. They can also be a cheaper option because you only need to pay for one meal, and don’t necessarily need to hire the venue for the whole day.

Whether you're looking for the best restaurants for a small wedding reception, or just want a more relaxed backdrop for an all-out celebration - either way, we've got you covered.

Of course, the main reason for hosting a wedding in a restaurant is the food and drink. It gives couples the chance to pay special attention to the meal, whether that’s by choosing a restaurant they’ve been to before and loved, or working with a team of chefs to create the perfect tailored menu.

The real question is: which restaurant wedding venue in London is right for you? We understand that everyone’s requirements are different when it comes to their special day, which is why we’ve included a huge range of wedding reception venues in this list. Are you planning a major or more intimate reception? Is bespoke menu creation a must-have? And do you want to decorate the space to your exact requirements?

There’s a lot to think about, and every restaurant does things a little differently, but we've rounded up multiple venue types to suit all styles and preferences. From cosy pubs and rustic wine bars to a restaurant located within the National Gallery (yes, really!), these are some of the best restaurants for wedding receptions in London. Have a browse through our top picks, then click ‘find out more’ to view capacities, menus and availability.

Isabel, Mayfair

What: One of the most glamorous reception venues on this list, Isabel is a star-studded hub for elegant dining and fun evenings packed with music and cocktails (essentially, all the elements required for a banging wedding reception). It’s hosted big names, including the likes of Victoria Beckham, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender. Dressed in glittering gold, with plush accents and silk panels, it won’t need much embellishment, plus there’s a lavishly decorated Dragon Bar for groups of 80, complete with its own bar.
Capacity: Up to 200
Where: 26 Albemarle Street, W1S 4HY
Find out more: Isabel

House of Louie, Covent Garden

What: When it comes to venues in central, House of Louie is something of a showstopper. Housed in a grand 19th-century townhouse in the heart of the West End, this venue blends Parisian elegance with the jazzy flair of New Orleans, boasting distinct charm and character across each of its floors. The venue can host up to 350 guests, if you opt for exclusive hire, with several versatile spaces from the Alligator Bar and Terrace, to the top-floor Cabana.
Capacity: Up to 350 guests
Where: 13-15 West Street, WC2H 9NE
Find out more: House of Louie

1 Lombard Street, City of London

What: The Square Mile boasts around 50 churches (as well as registry offices and other places of worship), so if you're looking to seal the deal in the City of London, this grand venue situated right next to the Bank of England would be the perfect choice for the reception. The food here is an even bigger draw than the location - the brasserie is headed up by James Holden who looks after a menu of delicious modern British dishes. Plus, everything from an intimate drinks reception to a celebratory sit-down meal for up to 120 guests can be catered for. 
Capacity: 24-400
Where: 1 Lombard Street, EC3V 9AA
Find out more: 1 Lombard Street

Cafe Mission, Shoreditch

What: Tucked inside a beautifully restored Victorian warehouse in Spitalfields, Cafe Mission is a relaxed and stylish setting for couples who want an effortlessly cool, East London celebration. Found on the top floor of a movement studio and wellness space, Cafe Mission boasts huge windows that fill the space with natural light, making it perfect for photos. For something a bit more magical, why not head out onto the expansive rooftop terrace and enjoy post-ceremony cocktails and canapes as the sun sets over the capital?
Capacity: Up to 170 guests
Where: 7-9 Fashion Street, E1 6PX
Find out more: Cafe Mission

The Cinnamon Club, Westminster

What: Known for its high-end Indian cuisine and grand Westminster glamour, The Cinnamon Club is perfect for impressive central London weddings. Once through the grand entranceway, the restaurant opens out onto a vast, 100-person space, with soaring ceilings, decorative pillars and fabulous bookshelves - your wedding photographs will shine. Elsewhere, the Reading Room is great for smaller weddings, and the Gallery is a lovely breakout room for pre-dinner drinks. Expert wedding planners are on hand to help with the planning, with food and drink taking the forefront. A number of set menus are available, including canapes, bowl food and multi-course feasts. 
Capacity: Up to 100
Where: 30-32 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU
Find out more: The Cinnamon Club

The Camberwell Arms, Camberwell

What: Gastropub weddings are all the rage, and with places like The Camberwell Arms knocking about, the reasoning is obvious. Great, seasonal menus, unfussy but considered service, and cosy interiors as well as bright upstairs function rooms, this revamped boozer has it all. The upstairs private dining room (which boasts its own bar) accommodates up to 50 seated guests, complete with sharing menus and long tables laid with seasonal flowers. After, celebrate with 65 standing guests later in the evening, or take the party downstairs to increase the guestlist to 150.
Capacity: 50-150
Where: 65 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR
Find out more: The Camberwell Arms

Brindisa Tapas, Richmond

What: With a lovely outdoor terrace overlooking the riverside, Brindisa Tapas Richmond is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the area. A quick walk from Richmond underground station, the wedding celebrations kick off with a Spanish aperitivo on arrival - big jugs of sangria are a great way to go. Once you've taken some wedding pictures against the backdrop of the River Thames, dig into one of Brindisa's extravagent banquet menus - we're talking whole suckling pig and cheese boards - or opt for canapes, with plenty of croquetas and empanadas to go around. 
Capacity: Up to 150 seated and 180 standing
Where: 5 Whittaker Avenue, TW9 1EJ
Find out more: Brindisa Tapas Richmond

The Wharf, Teddington

What: Riverside restaurant The Wharf can be hired on an exclusive basis for your big day, with the capacity to host up to 230 guests across its bar, restaurant and terrace. Every wedding is treated with the personal touch it deserves here, thanks to a dedicated team who are on hand for every step of the planning process. They’ll also work with you to create the perfect menu, from drinks and canapes to a seasonal feast for your wedding breakfast. The best bit? Owing to the restaurant's proximity to the Thames, the bride and groom can arrive in style by boat for the ultimate entrance.
Capacity: Up to 230 guests
Where: 22 Manor Road, TW11 8BG
Find out more: The Wharf

Le Cafe Du Marche, Barbican

What: Day to day, this independent French restaurant is a popular haunt for classic French cooking and live jazz music, but it also functions as a charming wedding venue for relaxed and convivial celebrations. Its private dining room, Le Grenier, is a popular choice for receptions, and can be hired along with the ground floor restaurant for larger celebrations if required. Decorate the restaurant however you please, and delve into menus of traditional French fare.
Capacity: 50-70
Where: 22 Charterhouse Square, EC1M 6BX
Find out more: Le Cafe Du Marche

The Wolseley, City of London

What: Ideal for a more intimate celebratory dinner of up to 24 guests (or a slightly larger drinks reception of up to 50), The Wolseley is a glamorous retreat from the bustling Square Mile, inspired by the sophisticated decor of European brasseries. Dine on a set menu (with varied vegetarian options) of modern British and European cuisine, or hire the semi-private mezzanine overlooking the restaurant for a more lavish event complete with a private bar. You'll also have your own dedicated events coordinator to help take the stress out of wedding planning.
Capacity: Up to 50 guests
Where: King William Street, EC4N 7HR
Find out more: The Wolseley

Pedro's Wine Bar, Bermondsey

What: Celebrate the first few hours of being married beneath the railway arches of London Bridge. Surrounded by Victorian brickwork and striking architecture, this Portuguese wine bar and restaurant is perfect for rustic wedding receptions. Spanning two floors, Pedro's Wine Bar can accommodate up to 150 guests, with floor-to-ceiling glass frontage, impressive wine displays and flexible seating which can be cleared away to accommodate a dance floor. Need we go on?
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Where: Unit 128 Druid Street, SE1 2HH
Find out more: Pedro's Wine Bar

Crispin at Studio Voltaire, Clapham

What: Set within a restored Victorian mission hall in Clapham, this gallery-cum-event-space combines art with striking architecture, offering a unique backdrop for couples who are looking to impress. Vaulted ceilings and dramatic windows feature across its versatile spaces, which can host ceremonies and receptions alike. Menus here are as refined as the interiors, with your choice of canapes, sharing feasts or sit down dinners - whatever you fancy.
Capacity: 150-300
Where: 1A Nelsons Row, SW4 7JR
Find out more: Crispin at Studio Voltaire

Bellanger, Islington

What: Inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, this Islington haunt is bursting with character and style, from its original Victorian features to newer art deco furnishings. The dining room can accommodate receptions of up to 48 guests, either around two long tables or five round tables, with the option to personalise the space with flowers if liked. On the food front, choose from a selection of curated menus with Mediterranean-inspired plates of fresh, seasonal cuisine.
Capacity: Up to 48 guests
Where: 9 Islington Green, N1 2XH
Find out more: Bellanger

Cinnamon Kitchen, City of London

What: The iconic restaurant run by renowned chef Vivek Singh boasts not only top-tier modern Indian cuisine, but a licence to perform civil marriage ceremonies at its Liverpool Street branch. A relatively intimate seated ceremony can be hosted on the secluded terrace, which is perfect for all seasons, since it's fully protected from the elements. Afterwards, you have the option either of the private dining room for 16 guests, or exclusive hire of the entire restaurant for 130, followed perhaps by a boogie until the early hours in on-site bar Anise.
Capacity: Up to 130 guests
Where: 9 Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YL
Find out more: Cinnamon Kitchen

Clarette, Marylebone

What: Situated inside a Tudor townhouse, wine bar and restaurant Clarette is sure to provide a characterful backdrop to your wedding reception. Features include stained glass windows, original fireplaces and a historic black and white facade, while colourful art deco furnishings inject a contemporary edge. There’s a cosy private dining room with an impressive wine wall that up to 18 seated guests can enjoy, or if you're looking for a blowout reception, then exclusive hire includes use of the al fresco terrace, wine bar, dining room and private dining room.
Capacity: 18-100
Where: 44 Blandford Street, W1U 7HS
Find out more: Clarette

The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea

What: Iconic Chelsea pub The Cadogan Arms underwent a lavish revamp before re-opening in 2021, an ambitious project that has cemented its ranking as one of the most beautiful pubs in London. Stained glass walls, ornate chandeliers and wood-panelled walls are just some of the distinctive features on offer here, while seasonal menus and a thoughtfully curated wine list comprise the food and drink offering. Enjoy elevated pub classics in cosy surrounds at this atmospheric spot.
Capacity: 35-150
Where: 298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG
Find out more: The Cadogan Arms

Searcys St Pancras, King's Cross

What: If you're looking for somewhere truly unique for your special day, why not consider getting married in one of London's most iconic railway stations? The St Pancras branch of brasserie and Champagne bar Searcys is fully licensed for weddings, and after a romantic ceremony on the Grand Terrace overlooking the station, the longest Champagne bar in Europe is all yours. What's more, you're in the perfect spot to jump on the Eurostar for a honeymoon on the continent.
Capacity: 50-400
Where: Grand Terrace, St Pancras International Station, N1C 4QL
Find out more: Searcys St Pancras

Soutine, St John's Wood

What: Bring a touch of Parisian romance to your London wedding with Soutine. From The Wolseley Hospitality Group, this boulevard-style café features polished wooden furniture and charming, vintage artworks. For your wedding reception, take over the gorgeous 40-guest private dining room, and indulge in anything from seared Scottish scallops to fillet steak au poivre and chargrilled monkfish with beurre meunière.
Capacity: Up to 40 seated
Where: 60 St John’s Wood High Street, NW8 7SH
Find out more: Soutine

Sunday in Brooklyn, Notting Hill

What: Bring big, bold, Brooklyn-inspired flavours to your wedding day with Sunday in Brooklyn's family-style dinner. Nestled in Notting Hill, the glamorous restaurant hosts up to 150 guests across two beautifully designed floors, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a private bar and a late-night dancefloor in The Brooklyn Parlour. Of course, food is the main event: think bourbon-glazed chicken skewers, crispy chicken Milanese, grilled aubergine with brown miso, and New York-style mini roast beef sandwiches. Yum!
Capacity: Up to 150
Where: 98 Westbourne Grove, W2 5RU
Find out more: Sunday in Brooklyn Notting Hill

Sune, Hackney

What: If you're looking for an effortlessly cool wedding venue in the heart of East London, Sune is just the ticket. Surrounded by some of Hackney's best vintage stores and bookshops, the laid-back restaurant offers European-inspired plates, chic interiors, and drink packages to suit. The full venue hosts up to 70 wedding guests, with group set menus made for sharing. Kick things off with Maldon oysters and mignonette, before tucking into starters, like charred flatbreads and whipped cod's roe, and finally, land on the mains - think Tamworth pork chops and BBQ whole plaice. 
Capacity: Up to 70
Where: 129A Pritchard's Road, E2 9AP
Find out more: Sune

Restaurant Michael Nadra, Primrose Hill

What: Nestled in the heart of Primrose Hill, Restaurant Michael Nadra is a stylish wedding venue with a bunch of versatile event spaces to choose from. With exposed brick archways and a long banquet table, The Horse Tunnel is great for around 26 guests, while The Fireplace Room hosts up to 42 seated in a warm, cosy setting. When it comes to food, choose from three-course set menus, buffets, canapes or bowl food, with dishes like salmon ceviche, roasted duck breast, and homemade tagliolini with black truffle. 
Capacity: Up to 150
Where: 42 Gloucester Avenue, NW1 8JD
Find out more: Restaurant Michael Nadra

Keen to hire a wedding venue in London but want to expand your search? Take a look at our pick of the best hotel wedding venues in the capital, which offer food, service and accommodation to boot. Alternatively, check out these London-based wedding venues with on-site accommodation.