Best Private Dining Rooms In London

Famed for its prime cuts and sensational seafood cooked over open flame, Price Arthur offers up two private dining rooms. Upstairs is an elegant space with private access, perfect for 55 seated guests or 90 standing.

Downstairs, the main bar area gives you a view of the kitchen and comfortably caters for 100 seated or 200 standing. Whatever you go for, you can tuck into signature showpieces like bluefin tuna and whole suckling pork.

Why we recommend:

• Menus designed by Chef Adam Iglesias, featuring open-fire cooking and world-class seafood
• Choose between the buzzy, traditional ground floor or the refined restaurant above
• Home to an in-house caviar selection and Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone lager on tap

Details:

• Location: 11 Pimlico Road, Belgravia, SW1W 8NA
• Opening hours: Tue-Sat (12pm-12am), Sun (12pm-9pm), Closed Monday
• Cuisine: Basque-inspired Spanish and seafood
• Best for: Milestone 40th and 50th birthdays, high-end corporate dinners, and sophisticated Sunday lunch parties
• Price: Enquire (Minimum spends typically from £1,000–£4,000 depending on the room and day)
• Private dining room capacity: 55 seated in the Upstairs Private Dining Room; up to 150 for exclusive venue hire

Located in the heart of Mayfair, SiLVA is a modern Mediterranean restaurant that serves delicious all-day dining. This sophisticated space is decked out in plush seating and minimal white interiors, with two private dining rooms to boot.

These can fit between 10 and 25 people at a time. On the menu? everything from yellowfin tuna tartare to corn-fed chicken and Delica pumpkin risotto, paired with a cracking cocktail list.

Why we recommend:

• An elegant space for up to ten guests for optimum comfort
• Ideal for various budgets 
• Tempting Mediterranean plates perfect for sharing

Details:

• Location: 26-28 Bruton Place, W1J 6NG
• Opening hours: Tues–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Modern Mediterranean and British fusion
• Best for: Chic all-day dining for creative professionals, and elegant, light-filled private lunches, birthday and anniversary dinners 
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 14 guests

Just two minutes from Finchley Road station, Yamatora brings an elegant twist to modern Japanese dining. Fast becoming one of Hampstead's most popular spots, this place serves up a feast of bold flavours with over 90% of ingredients imported directly from Japan.

Alongside fresh sushi, standout dishes include the flaming wagyu nigiri, torched tableside, and kushiyaki skewers, grilled using a centuries-old technique. Book in for private dining and you can tuck in on the terrace or in the exclusive suite. 

• custom set menus
• drinks packages or BYOB
• stunning floral interiors

Details:

• Location: 120 Finchley Road, Hampstead, NW3 5HT
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 12pm-11pm
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Best for: refined celebrations
• Price: minimum spend from £500
• Private dining room capacity: up to 170

Xavier Rousset's newest venue, Vinoly, raises the bar for London's private dining scene. In its sleek and elegant restaurant, you'll enjoy a dedicated chef and sommelier, with menus from the mind of Michelin‑starred chef Rob Weston.

With space for 24 seated or 40 on their feet, it's perfect for intimate celebrations, corporate gatherings or all kinds of tastings. A discreet TV adds an option for sports screenings, private viewings and launch parties too.

Why we recommend:

• Menu by Michelin‑starred chef Rob Weston
• Fully equipped AV setup for screenings and presentations
• Dedicated chef and sommelier 

Details:

• Location: 33 Aybrook Street, Marylebone, W1U 4AP
• Opening hours: Mon-Sun private hire only
• Cuisine: Modern European
• Best for: Wine-pairing birthday dinners, anniversaries, and sophisticated client entertaining
• Price: Enquire 
• Private dining room capacity: 24 seated, 40 standing

Chic, boutique and super stylish, The Egerton House Hotel offers an unmatched, exclusive dining experience. Whether you're looking for cocktails and canapes or fine dining and plenty of fizz, there's a space here to suit. 

The private dining room is perfect for intimate, sophisticated dinners for between ten and 15 people. Whatever the occasion, you and your guests can tuck into the likes of saffron prawns, confit pork belly and 35-day dry-aged roast beef sirloin.

Why we recommend:

• Boutique private dining experience 
• Signature martinis and wine pairing 
• Elegant decor and five-star service 

Details:

• Location: 17-19 Egerton Terrace, Knightsbridge, SW3 2BX
• Opening hours: Mon-Sun
• Cuisine: Classic British
• Best for: Exclusive Knightsbridge Martini masterclasses, dog-friendly high teas, and intimate, luxury fireside dinners for birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, and work
• Price: Enquire 
• Private dining room capacity: 16 seated, 20 standing 

With glittering chandeliers, grand candelabras, and views of Buckingham Palace, The Rubens Hotel is one of London's most lavish private dining rooms.

Take your pick of super chic spaces for afternoon tea, intimate dinners or packed-out parties for up to 160 people. There's a menu to suit every kind of soiree, from bao buns and bowl food to fine dining and classy canapes.

Why we recommend:

• Buckingham Palace views
• Fully equipped AV setup for business lunches, screenings and presentations
• Varied menus from canape reception to formal sit-down dining 

Details:

• Location: 39 Buckingham Palace Rd, Victoria, SW1W 0PS
• Opening hours: Mon-Sun private hire only
• Cuisine: British
• Best for: Boardroom meetings, large-scale luxury conferences, and formal banquets directly overlooking the Royal Mews
• Price: Enquire 
• Private dining room capacity: various - up to 70 seated or 160 standing

KöD City's elegant, exposed brick interiors are the perfect setting for a corporate lunch, work do or your next big birthday. With plenty of spaces available for hire, it doesn't matter if you're booking for 15 people or 250.

Whether you reserve a few booths, the private dining room or the whole place, your guests can tuck into prime cuts of meat, from succulent steaks to free-range chicken and pork belly. The drinks list will keep you well served too, covering worldly wines, craft beers and plenty of classic cocktails.

Why we recommend:

• Private spaces of all sizes available to hire
• Scandi-style seating, perfect for sharing and casual conversation 
• Expertly crafted cocktails and fine wine to pair with your steak

Details:

• Location: 9a Devonshire Square, EC2M 4YN
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Modern International
• Best for: Sleek corporate mixers, City of London gatherings, and contemporary dinners for the finance-industry crowd
• Price: from £750
• Private dining room capacity: 20 guests

Nestled in one of London's coolest corners, on the cobbles of Marylebone Lane, 108 Brasserie is the perfect place to make your next party pop.

Whether you're celebrating a big birthday or getting together with the gang from the office, you can fit 16 people in The Salon, a space that draws influence from the grand meeting rooms of 19th-century St Petersburg, for Devon crab crumpets, black angus grass-fed steaks and plenty more decadent dishes.

Why we recommend:

• Sleek, stylish, cosy and cute in equal measure, seating up to 16 guests 

• A changing seasonal menu of fresh market fish, warming curries and grass-fed steak

• A fabulous wine list and curated cocktails

Details: 

• Location: 108 Marylebone Lane, W1U 2QE
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern European
• Best for: work dinners, family meals, anniversary and birthday celebrations (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th)
• Price: from £1,000 
• Private dining room capacity: 16 guests (The Salon)

Having been a firm favourite in the Covent Garden area since 1991, Boulevard Brasserie is a three-storey French restaurant inspired by 1960s Paris. There are two private dining rooms here, including the cellar space, fitting anywhere between 35 and 120 people at a time.

They aim to bring top-notch French cuisine to the heart of London, with a menu that features the likes of beef bourguignon, grilled seabass fillet, and classic steak frites.

Inspired by the flavours and hospitality of southern Italy, you're sure to feel at home at any table in Westminster's Mezzogiorno by Francesco Mazzei. But if you're looking to add a little more exclusivity to your evening, book the Rosetta private dining room for up to 18 of your favourite people.

Legendary chef Francesco Mazzei and his team will serve you hearty homemade pastas, perfectly prepared seafood and succulent slow-cooked meat. The drinks list adds even more elegance, packing in fancy fizz and fine wines from Italy's best regions.  

Why we recommend:

• Exceptional service and homely, handmade dishes
• A mix of classic pastas and lesser-known regional show-stoppers
• Dedicated white truffle menu and fine wines from across Italy 

Details:

• Location: Corinthia London, 10a Northumberland Ave, Westminster, WC2N 5AE
• Opening hours: Tues–Sun
• Cuisine: Southern Italian
• Best for: private birthday dinners (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th) and work meals 
• Price: Enquire for private rates
• Private dining room capacity: 18 guests 

If you're after London restaurants with private dining rooms, then check out Bricco e Bacco, a stunning Sicilian restaurant in Fitzrovia that's run by a family of Italian butchers. They've got a private dining room that seats 16 people, as well as a hireable lounge bar with a capacity of 44.

They serve the finest cuts of meat from all over the world, prepared using bold Sicilian cooking techniques. Think A5 Japanese wagyu, slow-cooked short rib or porcini mushroom risotto, washed down with fine wines. 

From the mezzanine Champagne bar to the variety of other private spaces, Mint Leaf Lounge is ideal if you want your curry fix to be coupled with the ultimate privacy and plenty of wow-factor.

The cocktails are pretty special too, think gold mojitos and the signature Peppery Bee with tequila, honey, espresso and orange marmalade. 

Why we recommend: 

• Private mezzanine dining with a Champagne bar

• Signature cocktails, including the Sacred Garden and the Royal Bee

• An Indian-inspired menu featuring tandoori meats and curries

Details:

• Location: 12 Angel Court, City of London, EC2R 7HB
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Indian
• Best for: Large-scale corporate events, luxury cocktail receptions, and private birthday dinners
• Price: Enquire for group packages
• Private dining room capacity: 60 guests 

Lima Cantina offers one of the most inviting private dining rooms in Covent Garden. Designed for intimate celebrations and special gatherings, this space blends warm modern design with touches of Peruvian nostalgia, setting the scene for unforgettable meals.

Seat yourself in the main dining room - perfect for up to 42 seated guests - and tuck into a spread of Peruvian favourites like Pollo a la Brasa, zingy Ceviche, and sharing plates fresh from the grill. Wash it all down with a round of Pisco Sours or South American wines while you toast your occasion in style.

Why we recommend:

• A spacious private dining room in a central Covent Garden location
• Authentic Peruvian dishes made with top-quality UK and Peruvian ingredients
• Expertly crafted cocktails inspired by Lima's vibrant nightlife

Details:

• Location: 14 Garrick Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9BJ
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Peruvian
• Best for: Lively pisco dour receptions, birthday parties, and anniversaries
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates
• Private dining room capacity: 16 guests (The Loggia)

In the heart of the Square Mile, The Greenhouses In The City gives you intimate alfresco dining slap bang in Central London. Its beautifully decorated intimate dining room serves up dreamy Middle Eastern dishes.

We're talking charred aubergine with tahini and date molasses, harissa lamb cannon, and grilled stone bass with Cornish crab and dhukka crust. All falling foliage, lush greenery and twinkling lights, it's perfect for birthdays, weddings, hen parties and all kinds of intimate celebration.

Why we recommend:

• Refined dishes from small plates and starters to mains and decadent desserts
• Easily accessible central London location
• Beautifully decorated, making it perfect for special occasions

Details:

• Location: 18-19 Long Lane, Barbican, EC1A 9PL
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, 12pm–11pm
• Cuisine: Middle Eastern
• Best for: Intimate celebrations from wedding receptions to baby showers and birthdays
• Price: Enquire
• Private dining room capacity: 18 guests

When it comes to top-notch seasonal dishes, The English Grill at The Rubens is one of London's most talked-about spots. Executive Chef Ben Kelliher and his team put on a show with fresh ingredients cooked to perfection.

Expect everything from coq au vin and salt-aged rib-eye to Iberico pork cutlets and vegetable paella. With private dining rooms for all sizes of soiree, you can enjoy all this and more at an exclusive table for ten or a get-together with up to 150 of your nearest and dearest.

Why we recommend:

• Two AA Rosettes
• Various stylish dining rooms for all sizes of parties
• Views of the kitchen through its striking glass wall

Details:

• Location: The Rubens at The Palace Hotel, 39 Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster, SW1W 0PS
• Opening hours: Mon-Sun
• Cuisine: Traditional English
• Best for: celebratroy birthday meals (40th, 50th, 60th), anniversaries, engagements and drinks receptions 
• Price: Enquire 
• Private dining room capacity: various, from 10 to 150

Inspired by Japanese Noir classic 'The Wolves', Wolves of Tokyo serves up classic cocktails, delicious dishes and a fresh take on Japanese culture in London. There's all kinds of standout dishes to enjoy, from black cod with miso to shiso sea bass and wagyu picanha.

Whatever the occasion, there's an exclusive space to fit the bill here too. The private dining room caters for 15 seated or 40 guests on their feet while the rooftop bar can host up to 200 party people. 

• stylish, striking interiors 
• rooftop bar
• fresh take on Japanese dishes and classic cocktails

Details:

• Location: Olympia, 1 Emberton Walk, W14 8FJ
• Opening hours: Mon-Fri, 12pm-11:30pm
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Best for: elegant vibes and Japanese cooking
• Price: Enquire
• Private dining room capacity: up to 200

Pravaas, nestled in South Kensington, is a destination for elevated Indian dining, led by acclaimed Chef Patron Shilpa Dandekar. Her menu blends bold flavours with seasonal British ingredients, featuring dishes like patra chaat, lamb galouti kebabs and delicately seared scallops.

The intimate private dining space offers a stylish backdrop for celebrations, complete with warm hospitality and a view into the heart of the kitchen.

Elegant, relaxed, intimate and grand all in one, The Chesterfield Mayfair is perfectly suited to all manner of private dining occasions. Take your pick of the book-lined walls of The Library or the floor-to-ceiling windows and airy ambience of The Conservatory. 

Whatever brings you down here, expect stellar service and sensational seasonal dishes. We're talking hand-dived Orkney scallops, smoked duck breast and Hereford aged beef Wellington.

Why we recommend:

• Choice of private dining rooms, seating up to 40 guests
• Seasonal set menus and exceptional service 
• Right in the heart of London's most exclusive district

Details:

• Location: 35 Charles Street, Mayfair, W1J 5EB
• Opening hours: Mon-Sun
• Cuisine: Traditional British
• Best for: Award-winning 'Sweet Shop' afternoon teas, classic Mayfair corporate dinners, and quintessentially British library-style events for engagement or anniversary parties
• Price: Enquire 
• Private dining room capacity: various - up to 40 seated or 80 standing

In pride of place on the top floor of the five-star Radisson Blu Edwardian, the historic Hampshire Penthouse accommodates up to 120 guests.

Head here for sweeping views over London's most iconic landmarks while you tuck into a range of Italian, gastro, Peruvian, Japanese or Mexican menus.

Why we recommend: 

• Private dining for up to 60 guests with panoramic views of London

• A flexible menu featuring Italian, Peruvian, Japanese, and Mexican cuisines

• Stylish interiors within the five-star Radisson Blu Edwardian hotel

Details:

• Location: Radisson Blu Edwardian, 31-36 Leicester Square, WC2H 7LH
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Modern British
• Best for: Luxury brand launches, high-end marriage proposals, and private dinners with stunning vistas
• Price: Minimum spend applies
• Private dining room capacity: 60 guests

Sister to Michelin Guide-rated Chatora in Richmond, Chatora City is found just shy of Mansion House tube station. Home to a real charcoal tandoor, as well as decor inspired by India's national bird - the peacock - it's a great pick for private dining. 

Seat yourself at the glass and walnut table, surrounded by authentic Indian art, to tuck into a meal with your nearest and dearest on your special occasion. Think rich curries and meats roasted to smoky perfection, as well as a range of wines, spirits and cocktails.

Looking for a touch of luxury at your next event? Then head to Hell's Kitchen, the beloved restaurant created by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. This stylish destination is found within The Cumberland Hotel, located in Marble Arch.

They've got a private dining room for up to 30 guests, or you can even hire out the entire venue to enjoy steaks, seafood and raw dishes. Plus, their chef's table allows you to watch as the kitchen prepares an indulgent tasting menu right in front of you.

Why we recommend:

• Celebrity status
• Multiple private dining options
• Their menu is full of premium British meats and seafood

Details:

• Location: Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, W1H 7DL
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, 12pm–10pm
• Cuisine: British, grill
• Best for: an exclusive chef's table experience
• Price: Enquire
• Private dining room capacity: 30 guests

The Montague on the Gardens is a Georgian townhouse boasting English allure and a range of private suites when you want to dine in seclusion.

You and your guests will be tucking into glorious bistro-style fare in no time, from pasta primavera to ribeye steaks and grilled tuna loin.

Why we recommend:

• A selection of private suites, including the grand Blue Door Bistro

• A diverse menu featuring bistro-style British dishes

• Options for up to 150 guests

Details:

• Location: 15 Montague Street, Fitzrovia, WC1B 5BJ
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Traditional British
• Best for: Work parties at their seasonal pop-ups (like their famous Beach Bar or Ski Lodge), family graduation lunches, and celebratory dinners
• Price: Enquire for set menus
• Private dining room capacity: 30 guests

Situated right on the edge of London Bridge, The Coal Shed is a stunning steak restaurant that's ideal for throwing an exclusive party, offering some of the best small private dining rooms London's got. The sleek space features polished wooden decor and green marble tables, as well as a mezzanine for up to 30 people at a time.

Wondering what's on the menu? Think fine quality meats and the best of seasonal ingredients, from wagyu striploin steak to double smash burgers and bluefin tuna tostadas.

The sister restaurant of Maison François, Café François is a modern-day French spot set within the bustling Borough Yards. Drawing influence from the classic cafés found in Paris, the contemporary delis of California and the stylish bistros of Montreal, it serves up affordable French classics with a global influence.

Stop by for an elegant afternoon tea, an epic Sunday roast or a long afternoon over the a la carte. There's all kinds to get your tastebuds around, from steak tartare and salmon rillettes to moules mariniere and bavette steak.

Stop by Gazette in Putney, Battersea or Clerkenwell any time, and you're sure of a fantastically French experience. Chef Pascal Even and his team serve up show-stopping snail platters and fresh tartare prepared right at your table.

Book the private dining room, or even the entire restaurant, and it's got even more je ne sais quoi. Up to 120 guests can tuck into the likes of canard, poulet Breton and chateaubriand in your own little world.

Why we recommend:

• Exceptional service with dishes prepared at the table 
• From the terrines to the sauces, absolutely everything is made in-house
• Fully catered festive and non-festive private dining menus

Details:

• Location: 147 Upper Richmond Road, Putney, SW15 2TX
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, dining times vary
• Cuisine: French
• Best for: Relaxed riverside family gatherings and charming, rustic French wedding receptions
• Price: Enquire for private rates
• Private dining room capacity: 20 guests

Planning a shindig in the city? Take a look at Lasdun. Right in the heart of the National Theatre, there are several spaces available for hire.

The intimate private dining room is perfect for smaller soirees, seating up to ten. For something a little larger, take exclusive hire of the restaurant for up to 50 or the whole place for 100 seated guests.

Why we recommend:

• Menus designed by Michelin-recognised chefs Tom Harris and Jon Rotheram
• Located inside the National Theatre with stunning views of the Thames and the London skyline
• Features live jazz on Thursday and Friday nights, centred around a magnificent baby grand piano

Details:

• Location: National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, SE1 9PX
• Opening hours: Mon-Sat (4.30pm-late); Lunch on Wed and Sat (12pm-2pm); Closed Sunday
• Cuisine: Modern British
• Best for: Post-theatre celebrations, refined corporate networking,a nd milestone birthdays (30th, 40th, 50th)
• Price: Enquire 
• Private dining room capacity: Intimate private room for up to 12 guests; exclusive hire for up to 100 seated or 200 standing

An all-day British brasserie located on Level 36 at Sky Garden, Darwin needs to be seen to be believed. You can hire the whole space for private dining, meaning you'll have up to 60 guests enjoying these stunning views.

If you're after something smaller, you can book the chef's table for up to 20 guests too, located right in the centre of the venue. 

The Dining Room and The Cellar Room at Sun Street Hotel are the perfect choices for your next work get-together or celebration. The Dining Room is an elegant space, designed for an exceptional culinary experience, with a menu that showcases the finest seasonal ingredients.

The Cellar Room, with its intimate lighting and stunning wine collection, provides a unique and sophisticated atmosphere for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner or a more casual gathering, these two spaces offer a memorable and stylish backdrop for your private dining needs.

For a fabulous private dinner in the City of London, snap up Balfour At Bow Wine Vaults' snazzy basement space, which seats up to 50 guests.

At this space situated just behind St Paul's Cathedral, you can dive into elevated traditional fare, from calves' liver to fish and chips, paired with a tipple from the extensive wine list.

Why we recommend:

• A snazzy basement dining room, The Vestry, with space for up to 50 guests

• A curated wine list featuring global and English selections

• Elevated British fare, from fish and chips to calves' liver

Details:

• Location: 10 Bow Churchyard, City of London, EC4M 9DQ
• Opening hours: Mon–Sat, times vary
• Cuisine: Modern British
• Best for: Wine tastings work socials, birthday dinners, and corporate networking in a storied setting
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates
• Private dining room capacity: 25 guests