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Quirky Restaurant Hire

Planning a private party in London and looking for the right venue to suit you? Boasting some of the best restaurants in the world, it's no wonder that everyone's excited to get booked in. From unusual haunts and private dining rooms, to quirky restaurants for a party in London, these foodie friendly spaces have something unique and different for that all important, private affair. Check out our recommendations for the best quirky restaurant hire in London. 

Last updated on 15th July 2022

The Fable

Holborn

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Nestled conveniently between Chancery Lane and St. Paul's stations is The Fable, a quite extraordinary restaurant and bar that draws inspiration from all things mystic and magical. Inspired by enchanting…
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The Jugged Hare

City of London

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    50
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    75
The Jugged Hare is a fantastic British gastro pub for a lunch, dinner or drinks in London. Situated next to the Barbican Centre on the corner of Chiswell Street and Silk Street in the City of London, the…
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Kenza Restaurant and Lounge

Liverpool Street

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    220
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    280
If you didn't know Kenza meant 'treasure' in Arabic, you'd still feel it when you walked through the door. It's a world away from the City above - a glamorous bar to lounge in, chic alcoves for private…
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Coin Laundry

Clerkenwell

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    70
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    150
Capturing the real essence of retro, Coin Laundry successfully creates an old-school ambience with a strong emphasis on the seventies. Nestled in Exmouth Market, this swinging saloon complete with kitsch…
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Baranis

Embankment

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    120
Baranis and Cigalon is an upstairs, downstairs affair with a French accent. Baranis is the cocktail bar (located in the basement), and Cigalon is the restaurant located next door on the upper floor. At…
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Trapeze

East London

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    80
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At the epicentre of the heart of London's hip young scene in Shoreditch, Trapeze is as quirky as a dwarf riding a unicorn. Step off from the busy streets and into their treasure trove of faded circusglamour…
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Rake’s Café Bar

Liverpool Street

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    20
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    110
Rake’s, a place to escape the city, is a day to night eating and drinking destination located next to Liverpool Street station and on the cusp of Shoreditch. The modern café bar offers simple and comforting…
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The Ten Bells

Shoreditch

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    45
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    60
Smack-bang in the middle of Spitalfields lies the institution that is The Ten Bells. Alive with history this bustling, stripped back candle lit boozer still serves as a social hub for an ever changingcommunity…
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Oriole

East London

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    120
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    160
Oriole, like its sister bar Nightjar, is also a speakeasy-inspired affair in the heart of the city, hidden away below historic Smithfield Market. Named after the exotic bird species native across Africa…
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Bierschenke Beer Hall Liverpool Street

Liverpool Street

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    300
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    450
Since 2010, Bierschenke has been bringing the unique atmosphere of Munich and the Oktoberfest to the City of London. Authenticity is at the heart of the Bierschenke and their staff, dressed in traditional…
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The Brunch Society
The Brunch Society is delighted to plan a brunch of your choosing for your Office Party! Offering first class brunch events from around the world and tailored to the needs of our clients, we provide…
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Lockside Camden

Camden

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    150
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    300
Set atop Camden's food market and overlooking the picturesque Regent's Canal, Lockside is a Camden institution. Combining an extensive selection of spirits, craft beers and cocktails with an indulgentall…
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London Steakhouse Co. City

City of London

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    20
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The award-winning London Steakhouse Company restaurant & bar established in 2008 by Marco Pierre White and James Ogilvie Robertson, has been a permanent fixture on the London restaurant scene eversince…
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The Soda Room

City of London

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    150
Head downstairs at The Botanist and dance the night away at Soda Room. The club and cocktail lounge will be mixing up cocktails and tunes, Monday –Friday from 5pm to late and will play host to a range…
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Looking Glass Cocktail Club

Shoreditch

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    250
Looking Glass Cocktail Club is a stylish speakeasy bar, situated in the heart of buzzing Shoreditch, on the hip and yet undiscovered Hackney Road. Step through the opulent ‘looking glass’ to enter…
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Lockhouse

Paddington

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    250
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    300
Overlooking the Grand Union Canal in Paddington Basin, Lockhouse is a melting pot of uber-modern style with urban, vintage charm, offering an iconic and unique backdrop. Serving an authentic mix of classic…
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The Lampery Restaurant and Bar

City of London

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    90
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    100
The Lampery is an all-day dining, food & drink hotspot providing good, honest cooking in the heart of historic London. The contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar is located within the Apex City of…
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Jones & Sons

Dalston

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    70
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    100
A trendy restaurant bar in Dalston, Jones & Sons is located in an old Victorian textile factory; an understated space where everything is in the details. A lot of effort went into designing this venue…
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Humble Grape Fleet Street

City of London

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    130
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    220
With a range of 30 wines by the glass, 400+ biodynamic, natural & sustainable bottles to drink in or take away, and an incredible menu of seasonal British food designed to compliment the wines we offer…
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Dans Le Noir

Farringdon

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    85
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    0
Dans Le Noir ? is an amazing experience, not far from Farringdon Station, where you can dine in complete darkness and then head over to the Bar for a few to drink in the lit bar area. So why dine in the…
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The Trading House

St Pauls

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    110
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    450
Welcome to the place for adventures in tastes and experiences. In days gone by, explorers and adventurers were the talk of London town. Behold a residence where you can still trade and travel the globe…
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inamo Onyx Room

Central London

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    70
The stylish award-winning Onyx Room at inamo Covent Garden is a fabulous fun and flexible location for all kinds of private parties. Featuring stunning back-lit onyx panels, and a huge 65” screen with…
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Market Halls - Top London Sites
You want roti; your friend wants a vegan burger; your sister is gagging for a good BBQ alternative; solving craving conundrums across London, Market Halls are here to put your lunch and dinner woes torest…
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Vagabond Paddington

Paddington

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    100
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    220
Vagabond have brought their unique interactive wine experience to the heart of Paddington Central. This area, on the banks of the Grand Union Canal is fast becoming one of London's hottest food and drinks…
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The Dixon Hotel

East London

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Dixon hotel is a new Autograph Collection hotel in the trendy Bermondsey area, just south from Tower Bridge. Built as a magistrates court and police station in 1905, now a modern lifestyle hotel haskept…
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Chotto Matte

West End

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    160
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    250
Internationally acclaimed power-house Chotto Matte serves up high quality Nikkei cuisine; described as the marriage of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine, showcasing stunning signature dishes devised and crafted…
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Small Beer Brew Co

South London

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    140
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    170
Located in the heart of Bermondsey, Small Beer Brew Co. is the world’s first small beer brewery, specialising in brewing classic beer styles below 2.8%. As well as being home to brewing innovation,The…
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14 Hills

City of London

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    170
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    350
Beautifully nicknamed 'the forest in the sky', 14 Hills is a foliage-adorned restaurant and bar in the heart of London’s Square Mile. Perfectly poised on Fenchurch Street, the space caters to lunch and…
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Dirty Bones - Restaurants in London
When it comes to a meal with heart, there's no better than Dirty Bones. NYC-inspired, big on cocktail flavours and vibrant from morning until night thanks to their fun-time attitude, this venue group are…
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Blues Kitchen Camden

Camden

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Sister to venues in Shoreditch and Brixton, Blues Kitchen Camden is one of our absolute favourites. Located on bustling Camden High Street, this is as much a delicious BBQ restaurant as it is a thriving…
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London In The Sky

East London

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    100
London’s highest-flying restaurant is back for its third year of residency at The O2. Returning with all of your favourite experiences, London in the Sky will be opening from 28th April - 30th June…
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The Little Yellow Door

Notting Hill

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    180
The Little Yellow Door  "It was their vision of the perfect house party; a place where people could meet in an unpretentious environment; and have whatever party they wanted, from chilling in the corner…
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Bourne & Hollingsworth

East London

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    120
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    210
Welcome to B&H Buildings Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings is a multi-faceted clubhouse in Clerkenwell, just off Exmouth Market, featuring a restaurant, greenhouse, cocktail bar, cookery school…
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Floripa

Shoreditch

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    180
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    300
Floripa London  is a melting pot of Brazilian beach bar, London bloc party club which remixes  the best of London's incredible music scene. Named after the party island off the coast of Brazil, Floripa…
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Barrio Soho

Soho

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    90
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    175
The new Happy Amigo Hour has landed! Until 9pm every Monday to Thursday and until 7pm Fridays, enjoy 2-4-1 house cocktails, £20 Bottle of Prosecco, £4 Sol and £3 Tequilas. Not forgetting £3 tacos as…
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Darwin Brasserie

City of London

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    60
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An all-day British brasserie located on Level 36 at Sky Garden, Darwin is the perfect spot for indulging in delicious food and taking in the incredible views over the city. Experience the beautiful surrounding…
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Comptoir Libanais London Bridge

London Bridge

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One of the latest restaurants to be added to London Bridge dining scene. Comptoir Libanais London Bridge hosts Middle Eastern and Lebanese classics that are served all day round. Accompanying the Comptoir…
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Barrio Brixton

Brixton

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    95
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    200
The new Happy Amigo Hour has landed! Until 9pm every Monday to Thursday and until 7pm Fridays, enjoy 2-4-1 house cocktails, £20 Bottle of Prosecco, £4 Sol and £3 Tequilas. Not forgetting £3 tacos as…
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100 Wardour St

Soho

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100 Wardour St is Soho's ultimate party venue with dinner and live music, party brunches and a dancefloor where you can get your groove on until the early hours.  The ground floor at 100 Wardour St is…
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Inamo Covent Garden

Covent Garden

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    68
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    110
When restaurants make a quantum leap into the future London leads the way. At inamo Covent Garden, guests use sleek tablets to place their orders, and can then interact with the striking interactive tabletop…
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Restaurant Ours

Knightsbridge

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    200
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    350
Restaurant, cocktail lounge, private dining room and terrace. Simple yet stand-out, Restaurant Ours brings the outside in to create an unexpected space hidden in the heart of Knightsbridge. An internationally…
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Bateaux London

Embankment

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    250
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    400
Bateaux London provides must-do Dining Cruise Experiences that combine fresh food, exclusive views of London and upbeat live entertainment to create one of London's most unique experiences on the Thames…
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Proud Embankment

Embankment

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    400
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    750
The racy cabaret group Proud have opened their largest venue yet, underneath Waterloo Bridge. Proud Embankment is two storeys of glitz and glamour, with space for a stage, dark and sumptuous interiorsand…
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Hush Mayfair

Mayfair

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    66
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    100
Hush Mayfair  Tucked away in the historic heart of Mayfair, you'll find Hush's hidden townhouse which remains as one of London’s favourite dining destinations, encompassing two unique dining spaces…
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BAO King’s Cross

King's Cross

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    48
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    120
BAO King's Cross is inspired by the western style cafes in Asia, from the Boleros of Taiwan to the Kissetens of Japan. Experience Room Service on the first floor featuring TV screen and mini-bar or host…
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Temper City

City of London

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    60
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    60
temper brings steak, tacos and a carefully curated selection of tequila, gin and wines to the City of London. The second temper site in the capital serves up barbecued joints of meat, ethically-sourced…
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Pizza Pilgrims Selfridges

Central London

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    90
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    150
Where Yellow meets Green.  Pizza Pilgrims brings you their favourite pizzas on the 4th floor of Selfridges.  A pizzeria restaurant engrained in sustainability, there you’ll find seats made of pineapple…
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Trader Vic's

Mayfair

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    220
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    300
Indulge in the French-Polynesian menu drawing influences from an eclectic variety of cuisines from Asia and the Americas whether sweet, sour or spicy, BBQ'd, wok-fried, oven baked or griddled! Slurp your…
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Amuse Bouche

VENUE CLOSED, NOW OPEN AS 52 NORTH Amuse Bouche is a stylish venue serving a variety of champagnes too suit all budgets. A light canape menu is available offering oysters, platters and desserts.
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