Best Private Dining Rooms In London

Opposite Hyde Park and Kensington Palace, The Milestone Hotel & Residences gives off an air of exclusivity before you've even set foot inside. Once you do, you'll find numerous spaces prime for entertaining.

Seating just eight, the Oratory and Hideaway are perfect for intimate dinners, while Cheneston's restaurant packs in 22 seated or up to 30 standing. Wherever you choose to dine, expect show-stopping dishes packed with British produce - think dry-aged sirloin steak, smoked duck breast and homemade buckwheat linguine.

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• Location: 1 Kensington Court, Kensington, W8 5DL 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: British
• Best for: Intimate royal-adjacent celebrations, and traditional English heritage group dining overlooking Kensington Gardens for your anniversary
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 27 guests (The Windsor)

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Liverpool Street, the Andaz Studio is a fully self-contained loft-style space presenting the perfect room for breakfast, lunch or interactive evenings.

You can choose menus from any of the hotel's five restaurants, guaranteeing something for everyone. There's no better place in the City. 

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• Location: 40 Liverpool Street, City of London, EC2M 7QN 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: International 
• Best for: Live cooking demonstrations, company meals, and interactive corporate workshops
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 48 guests 

• Location: 54 Goodge Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 4NA 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern Spanish and Italian tapas
• Best for: Networking over charcuterie, intimate Fitzrovia group dinners for birthdays and anniversaries
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 40 guests 

If you wish to feast on silky ribbons of fresh pasta in the heart of London, hire all or part of the private mezzanine space at Spagnoletti and host up to 50 seated guests.

The interiors are quirky, and the menu is refined, serving only nine dishes, including tagliatelle with green asparagus pesto and an egg yolk dressing - all of which was designed by Head Chef and pasta master Girolamo de Gennaro, alongside Executive Chef Manuele Bazzoni. 

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• Location: 1 Euston Road, King's Cross, NW1 2RT 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern Italian
• Best for: Industrial-chic King's Cross group dinners for work or birthdays (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th) 
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 12 guests 

Hire out the mezzanine at Arepa & Co, Bethnal Green, which has a seating capacity of 25 guests, to tuck into a traditional Venezuelan menu of small plates.

This includes cachapas (corn pancakes), rice bowls (filled with black turtle beans and fried plantain) and the namesake dish, arepas. 

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• Location: 254 Paradise Row, Bethnal Green, E2 9LE 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Venezuelan, Latin American
• Best for: informal birthday parties that require gluten-free dining, and plenty of rum cocktails
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 25 guests

When it comes to private dining rooms, London's 14 Stories has space for 22 people to dine in a special room, boasting floor-to-ceiling windows and plenty of foliage. Here, you can look out over the entire city while you dine.

As for the food? British cuisine with a distinct French flair is whipped up here, from chicken supreme to sirloin steaks with peppercorn sauce. 

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• Location: 120 Fenchurch Street, City of London, EC3M 5BA 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern European
• Best for: Sky-high networking, golden hour birthday parties, and work rooftop gatherings overlooking the East London skyline
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 22 guests

Combining Mexican food with Peruvian small plates, including paprika-dusted calamari, spicy vegan empanadas and chargrilled cabbage steak with jalapeño truffle butter, is Leicester Square Kitchen.

Private dining can be arranged for between 32 and 72 people, in a sultry space filled with dark furnishings and low lighting. 

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• Location: 31-36 Leicester Square, WC2H 7LH 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Contemporary Mexican and Peruvian
• Best for: pre-theatre dining, birthday dinners, and anniversaries 
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 32 guests

Are you a wine lover? Then choosing  Vinoteca in Farringdon as your private dining location is a no-brainer. You can also add a wine tasting experience for up to an hour with your booking for £30 per guest.

Their exclusive room here has space for thirty people, meaning you can sip through bottles and enjoy European dishes among your closest companions. 

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• Location: 7 St John Street, Farringdon, EC1M 4AA 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: European
• Best for: Client meetings with a focus on rare vintages, birthday dinners for wine lovers
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Dining room capacity: 30 guests

Housed in a Grade II-listed 19th-century building, The Gun is a beautiful pub on the Thames, whipping up dishes like pan-roasted Cornish monkfish and cod loin bouillabaisse, venison loin and beer-battered haddock with chips.

This beautiful spot has sweeping views over the river and stunning, refurbished spaces to dine in. 

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• Location: 27 Coldharbour, Canary Wharf, E14 9NS 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Gastropub, British seafood
• Best for: Riverside summer parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and client dinners with a view
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 70 guests

The Berlin Lounge at  Fidelio Cafe has space for 25 seated guests, which is ideal for small dinners or meetings where you also want food, thanks to their all-day menu of European cuisine.

Our recommendations? The veal steak, potato mousseline, shallot petals and jus would make the perfect pick at this Farringdon spot. 

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• Location: 91-95 Clerkenwell Road, Farringdon, EC1R 5BX 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: European
• Best for: intimate Farringdon work dinners accompanied by live piano performances
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 25 guests

STK Stratford is hands down one of the best places for private dining, thanks to its stylish setting and well-regarded steaks.

With room for up to 24 guests or a bistro that fits 60, enjoy a dinner party as you and your guests chow down on lobster, steaks and pasta with cracking views of East London. You can even hire a beautiful outdoor terrace area, too.

The Ante Chamber at Piazza Italiana is ideal when it comes to searching for the top private dining restaurants London has to offer.

Not only is this stunning spot packed with grandiose decor like chandeliers and high ceilings, but the Italian fare is delicious, and there's a list of sommelier-chosen wines to accompany. White crab ravioli, anyone? 

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• Location: 38 Threadneedle Street, City of London, EC2R 8AY 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Italian
• Best for: Opulent celebrations in a historic setting, boardroom lunches, and luxury weddings within a Grade II-listed building
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 18 guests

Found close to Barbican station, Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is a modern British restaurant and cocktail bar boasting private rooms that can hold up to 90 guests for dinner.  

Expect functions ranging from breakfasts to evening meals, conferences, receptions or weddings, with a menu that features oysters sourced from the UK and slow-cooked lamb shoulder. 

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• Location: 56 Chiswell Street, City of London, EC1Y 4SA 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern British
• Best for: Corporate entertaining, networking breakfasts, and sophisticated wedding breakfasts.
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 90 guests 

Specialising in coastal Indian cuisine, Trishna is located in the heart of London's Marylebone Village.

There's space for up to 12 guests in Trishna's Koliwada Room, or you can hire out the entire venue for up to 60, so you can tuck into aromatic dishes like paneer tikka anardana, or peanut garlic prawns with your nearest and dearest. 

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• Location: 15-17 Blandford Street, Marylebone, W1U 3DG 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Coastal Indian
• Best for: Intimate Michelin-standard private celebrations (30th, 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays)
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 12 guests

This luxurious establishment has entertained the likes of Evelyn Waugh and the Queen, having the last word in sleek style.

With private dining capacity of up to 80 people for the restaurant, Quaglino's is a top choice for luxury dining, with a menu that includes everything from pumpkin tortellini to Dover sole on the bone. 

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• Location: 16 Bury Street, West End, SW1Y 6AJ 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: European brasserie
• Best for: glamorous private late-night dinners, anniversaries, and milestone celebrations like 30th, 40th, 50th, and 60th birthdays
• Price: enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 80 guests 

Cottons Notting Hill Gate is a Caribbean-inspired restaurant that combines delicious cuisine with a lively atmosphere, making it an excellent venue for everything from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations.

From the Glass Room, which accommodates around 34 guests, to the St-Kitts room for a more intimate 20, there's space for all of your friends.  

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• Location: 157-159 Notting Hill Gate, W11 3LF 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Caribbean
• Best for: Birthday parties, tropical-themed celebrations, and work groups looking for a great rum selection
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 12 guests 

After private dining in Soho, London? Inamo's award-winning interactive games room is for meals with a twist, as it's got karaoke, PS4 and Wii consoles, and a retro arcade table, alongside access to all your favourite sushi or other plates.

They've even got a second venue in  Covent Garden too, with equally great private dining options. 

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• Location: 134-136 Wardour Street, Soho, W1F 8ZP 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Japanese
• Best for: birthday dinners and tech-savvy work parties
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates
  
• Private dining room capacity: 22 guests 

Ayllu is known to be a romantic spot thanks to its dark, sultry interiors and plush seating, but it's also a great choice for private dining with a room that seats up to 60 guests.

Located beneath the grounds of Paddington Central, this destination is all about Peruvian and Japanese fusion, whipping up everything from salmon ceviche to beef tataki or aubergine bao buns. 

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• Location: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington W2 6EY 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Japanese and Peruvian 
• Best for: birthday dinners or brunches (21st, 30th, 40th, 50th), and work dinners with sharing style dishes 
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 60 guests 

Sotto Cucina & Bar, nestled in Aldgate, is home to a gorgeous private room called The Orangery, filled with fresh botanical decor and a bold colour scheme. For a semi private space, The Nook is also available. 

Snap this snazzy space up to enjoy a gorgeous meal centred around Sicilian fare, with dishes including crab linguine, grilled seabass and lamb cutlets. 

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• Location: 10-12 Creechurch Lane, Aldgate, EC3A 5AY 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Sicilian-Inspired Italian
• Best for: Authentic family-style private group dining, and intimate Aldgate-based business dinners
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 25 guests

• Location: 41 Gracechurch Street, City of London, EC3V 0BT 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: International
• Best for: Large-scale office Christmas parties, and whimsical garden-themed birthdays
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 30 guests 

Boasting chic spaces and the option to hire out the entire venue for your event or dinner, Sartoria is the ideal Mayfair restaurant for private dining or celebrations.

Take in the gorgeous interiors, all while chowing down on fine dining fare, from the likes of burrata to grilled octopus and amaretto tiramisu.  

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• Location: 68 King William Street, City of London EC4N 7HR 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern British
• Best for: work parties with 360-degree City of London views, boardroom dinners, and glamorous rooftop wedding breakfasts
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: ten guests

The Rooftop St James is a prime example of hotels with private dining rooms in London, as it's found on the highest floor of The Trafalgar and right next to the famous landmark.

They serve up international small plates and have a variety of spaces available to hire, including The Rooftop, Room, and Rockwell. 

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• Location: 2 Spring Gardens, St James's, SW1A 2TS
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: International
• Best for: Iconic Trafalgar Square views, high-profile cocktail receptions, and work summer sundowners
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 16 guests 

Wildflowers Restaurant is located in Belgravia, inside a former timber yard. The downstairs features a large open kitchen where they cook seasonal Mediterranean dishes over coal, or if you head upstairs, then you can visit their sophisticated Bar Flor. 

As for private dining room hire in London, their exclusive room fits up to 12 people, and you can enjoy the likes of moules farcies with a garlic and parsley butter while you're here. 

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• Location: Unit 2, 57 Pimlico Road, Belgravia, SW1W 8NE
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Best for: Floral-adorned garden-to-table private lunches, chic lifestyle brand launches, and refined anniversary parties 
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 12 guests

This private members' club has a number of spaces where you could seat guests in style for dinner.

Whether you've got a party of 30 or 80 in mind, Beaufort House Chelsea will make sure you're catered for with tasty plates from their award-winning brasserie. 

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• Location: 354 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UZ 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Modern European
• Best for: Glamorous Chelsea weddings, milestone birthday parties, and anniversaries
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 30 guests 

The Lounge at Monmouth Kitchen in Covent Garden has space for 12 diners and is available for inclusive hire, so you can dine on a contemporary selection of Italian and Peruvian small plates in total privacy.

Whether you're more into spicy chicken tacos, burrata Pugliese or spicy nduja pizzas, this place has got something for everyone with cocktails to match. 

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From gorgeous balconies to outdoor dining spaces and indoor private rooms, there are plenty of places to seat your guests at The Exhibit.

Not only that, but this Balham hotspot has canape platters available to pre-order and the divine cocktails to match. And if you're after affordable private dining rooms in London, minimum spends here start at just £400. 

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• Location: 12 Balham Station Road, Balham, SW12 9SG 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Italian American (pizza, vodka pasta, and bavette steak)
  
• Best for: Casual birthday parties, cocktail masterclasses, and lively team nights out
• Price: Minimum spend from £400 
• Private dining room capacity: 30 guests

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• Multiple locations across London 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Best for: Boho-chic baby showers, dog-friendly brunch gatherings, and fairy-lit evening birthday parties
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 24 guests (Deli)

This Hammersmith spot is a strong contender for the best private dining room in London, thanks to each area having its own unique design and the handmade cocktails at the bar.

From ten guests to 150, Kindred is the perfect space for all kinds of occasions. Aside from the gorgeous interiors, you can also expect a range of tasty plates from across the world to be served. 

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• Location: Bradmore House, Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith, W6 9BW 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Seasonal modern British
• Best for: Creative networking events, community-focused workshops, and team dinners
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 16 guests

Looking for the best private dining London has to offer? Sticky Mango is the place to go.

With a range of different (but all equally beautiful) rooms available to book, it's a top restaurant to munch on East Asian fare, available as group set menus or a la carte - we're talking Singapore chilli lobster, miso-glazed black cod and truffle egg fried rice. 

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• Location: 33 Coin Street, Waterloo, SE1 9NR 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: South-East Asian
• Best for: South Bank birthday dinners (21st, 30th, 40th, 50th), and work meals
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 30 guests 

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• Location: One, 4 Tower Bridge, Crown Square, London Bridge, SE1 2SE
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary
• Cuisine: Rare-breed meat and sustainable seafood
• Best for: Birthday celebrations, wedding dinners, and impressive client dinners near Tower Bridge
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 20 guests 

Fancy food from an award-winning restaurant for your special night?  London Steakhouse Co. City has a 20-capacity private space with the delicious cuts and finest meals to match.

Master butcher and Royal warrant holder Aubrey Allen will whip up only the best meaty dishes for you, alongside delicious cocktails like limoncello-based spritzes.

For fun private dining rooms in London that fit between 18 and 35 people, Souk is a great shout.

The interiors here have true Moroccan charm, while the North African-inspired cuisine, shisha and cocktails are sure to impress - think dishes like spicy lamb couscous, slow-cooked beef tagine or falafel with tahini sauce. 

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Boasting a plethora of fabulous private dining spaces, The Little Orange Door is suitable for all occasions, including birthday parties, anniversary celebrations with a quirky edge, and work events. 

Whether you fancy hiring out the entire venue or booking 'The Ultimate Dinner Party' boasting personalised place settings and non-stop games, this Clapham spot is sure to impress. 

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• Location: 16A Clapham Common South Side, Clapham, SW4 7AB 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: International
• Best for: Quirky Clapham birthdays, informal weekend brunch parties, and home-style social events
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 34 guests

Fulham's The Little Blue Door is a hidden house party bar concept that also caters for London private dining across two bookable rooms.

Think a delish menu inspired by countries from around the world, all in a quirky setting filled with colourful furniture and plants. You can even hire out the whole venue, fitting up to 100 people seated. 

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• Location: 40 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 7BD
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Classic French brasserie
• Best for: birthday celebrations (30th, 40th, 50th, 60th), anniversary dinners, and charming mid-sized group lunches
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 35 guests (First Floor Parlour)

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• Location: 4 Great St Thomas Apostle, City of London, EC4V 2BH
• Opening hours: Mon–Sat, times vary
• Cuisine: Indian
• Best for: Corporate curry nights, festive group feasts, and birthday meals
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 16 guests

Seating 14 guests in its private snug, Aspen and Meursault is a plush spot when you're having an intimate celebration.

You'll get to choose from a wide selection of wines, along with delicious spicy chorizo bites, and boozy cheese boards to share. 

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• Location: 96 Westbridge Road, Battersea, SW11 3PH 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: European small plates
• Best for: Sophisticated wine-tasting evenings, and intimate birthday or work dinners
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 14 guests

Looking for pubs with private dining rooms in London? Just a short walk from Chelsea Harbour, The Fulham Arms brings an authentic and quintessentially British air with a relaxed atmosphere to SW6.

Their cosy upstairs dining room is available for private hire and the ideal spot to relish hearty pub grub made using local and wild seasonal ingredients that have been responsibly sourced. 

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• Location: Crossrail Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5AR
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: International
• Best for: Large-scale Canary Wharf office parties, and birthday celebrations (21st, 30th, 40th)
• Price: Minimum spends from £500
• Private dining room capacity: 12 guests

For lovers of Mexican and East Asian cuisine, you can get everything you hoped for and more at Kix Bar + Kitchen in Dulwich, a stylish restaurant full of neon lights and colourful artwork.

You can hire both a private dining room and their alfresco secret garden space, while devouring sharing plates of tuna tataki, Tex-Mex tacos, fluffy bao buns, and so much more.

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• Location: 176A Norwood Road, Dulwich, SE27 9AU 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Japanese and Mexican
• Best for: Chelsea birthday drinks, and work team socials
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 28 guests

A fantastic restaurant located right on the banks of the Thames, The Oyster Shed is sure to sort you out when it comes to exclusive hire rooms too.

Seating up to 28, it caters for many different events with its menu of whole dressed Cornish crab, slow-braised lamb shoulder and of course plenty of oysters. 

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• Location: 1 Angel Lane, City of London, EC4R 3AB 
• Opening hours: Mon–Sun, times vary 
• Cuisine: Seafood 
• Best for: birthday dinners (30th, 40th, and 50th), and anniversaries 
• Price: Enquire for private hire rates 
• Private dining room capacity: 28 guests