Sit Down Dinner and Drinks Venue Hire

Finding the perfect sit down dinner and drinks venue hire option in London can be a difficult task, but we're here to help. From formal events with grand dining options to more casual affairs, if you're planning a corporate or personal event, the choice of party options is pretty wide. Let us do the hard work, and take a look at our list of the best venues in London to hire the ultimate dining and drinks experience.

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Last updated on 14th November 2019

Ping Pong Covent Garden

733 user reviews

Ping Pong is a contemporary and lively restaurant in the heart of Covent Garden serving up a hearty selection of dim sum, cocktails and Chinese teas. As well as the 30 Seated capacity Private Dining Room…

	Private Dining Room	Whole Venue Hire
Type of space	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	20	130
Capacity standing	40	250
Min spend midweek *	£120	From £3000
Min spend weekend *	£500	From £4000
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Junction Tavern

45 user reviews

Located a few minutes walk from either Kentish Town or Tufnell Park station, The Junction Tavern is a pub with a little something for everyone. Dog friendly with a wonderful atmosphere, they have a great…


Type of space
Capacity seated	0
Capacity standing	0
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Mint Leaf Lounge

63 user reviews

Situated next to the iconic Bank of England, Mint Leaf Lounge serves innovative Indian cuisine in an elegant and stylish setting. A deluxe enviroment for dinner and drinks alike, the restaurant is…

	Mezzanine Champagne Bar	Whole Venue	Small Private Dining Room
Type of space	Private Room	Venue Hire	Private Room
Capacity seated	24	100	30
Capacity standing	70	300	0
Min spend midweek *	£1.5k	£7k	£1k
Min spend weekend *	£1.5k	£4k	£1k
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Jones & Sons

693 user reviews

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…

	Private Dining Room
Type of space	Private Room
Capacity seated	70
Capacity standing	100
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Royal Over-Seas League

The Royal Over-Seas League is dedicated to championing international friendship and understanding throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. A non-profit private members’ club, we’ve been bringing like…

	Princess Alexandra Hall	Hall of India and Pakistan
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	130	160
Capacity standing	180	200
Min spend midweek *	Monday to Sunday: Room Hire £1,625.00 + VAT; Minimum spend @ £6,500.00 + VAT	Monday to Sunday: Room Hire £1,625.00 + VAT; Minimum spend @ £6,500.00 + VAT
Min spend weekend *	Monday to Sunday: Room Hire £1,625.00 + VAT; Minimum spend @ £6,500.00 + VAT	Monday to Sunday: Room Hire £1,625.00 + VAT; Minimum spend @ £6,500.00 + VAT
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Farzi Café

After opening seven restaurants across India, and one in Dubai, experimental Indian restaurant brand Farzi Café has brought its intriguing dishes to London. Renowned for its thoroughly modern take on…

	Ground Floor	Basement	Entire Venue
Type of space	Venue Hire	Venue Hire	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	60	70	130
Capacity standing	120	150	270
Min spend midweek *	£5,000.00	£5,000.00	-
Min spend weekend *	£8,000.00 - £10,000.00	£8,000.00 - £10,000.00	-
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Willy's Wine Bar

172 user reviews

Willy's Wine Bar in Fenchurch Street provides a welcome break from the buzz of The City and is a great place to grab a spot of lunch or an after work drink. Specializing in wines, Willy's can boast a selection…

	Whole Venue
Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	120
Capacity standing	150
Min spend midweek *	From £1500
Min spend weekend *	From £1500
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Spiritland Festival Hall

Take your events to the next level in one of London’s most elegant party spaces. Known for their elegant approach to food, drink and music, Spiritland has made a name for itself at their flagship site…

	Spiritland Royal Festival Hall
Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	180
Capacity standing	300
Min spend midweek *	4000
Min spend weekend *	7000
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Cinnamon Bazaar

8 user reviews

Cinnamon Bazaar is the latest restaurant & cocktail bar from Vivek Singh's range of Cinnamon restaurants, situated in London’s Covent Garden. They are a dining concept that mixes real Indian heritage…

	Khari Baoli	Cinnamon Bazaar
Type of space	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	25	60
Capacity standing	30	90
Min spend midweek *	£300 - £1,500	£3k - £10k
Min spend weekend *	£300 - £1,500	£3k - £10k
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Yum Yum Thai

3 user reviews

Yum Yum Thai Restaurant is just that, a Thai restaurant in Stoke Newington specialising in providing customers with a bespoke dining service in a Grade II listed building. Set over multiple floors and…

	Lounge
Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	0
Capacity standing	100
Min spend midweek *	£600.00
Min spend weekend *	£600.00
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Galvin HOP

Galvin HOP is a vibrant and cool restaurant in the City of London, easily accessed from Shoreditch High Street and London Liverpool Street station. The restaurant serves a mixture of nibbles, charcuterie…

	Le Jardin	The Conservatory	Exclusive Hire
Type of space	Outdoor Space	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	30	30	60
Capacity standing	60	80	200
Min spend midweek *	£800 - £4,000.00	£1,500.00 - £4,000.00	£3,500.00 - £15,000.00
Min spend weekend *	£800 - £4,000.00	£1,000.00 - £4,000.00	£3,000.00 - £15,000.00
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Parlour

451 user reviews

The Parlour is a striking bar and restaurant with a large alfresco terrace in Canary Wharf, serving imaginative food and drinks. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Parlour is the perfect retreat…


Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	0
Capacity standing	0
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Boisdale of Canary Wharf

21 user reviews

Boisdale of Canary Wharf opened in summer 2011. The two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square comprises restaurant, oyster bar and grill, whisky bar, Cuban cigar library and shop and live music venue. The…

	The Paul Gaugin Room	The Gallery Room	The Johnnie Walker Room
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	24	40	12
Capacity standing	40	70	0
Min spend midweek *	£1,000	POA	N/A
Min spend weekend *	£1,000	POA	N/A
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Fable

578 user reviews

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…


Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	0
Capacity standing	0
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Inamo Covent Garden

281 user reviews

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…

	Onyx Room - interactive Games Room	1st Floor
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	50	68
Capacity standing	70	110
Min spend midweek *	varies daily, please enquire	N/A
Min spend weekend *	-	£40 per head
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Nutbourne

Named after the family farm, Nutbourne opened in Battersea in September 2016 and is the third restaurant for the Gladwin brothers. The restaurateurs - who already own The Shed in Notting Hill and Rabbit…

	Exclusive Venue Hire	Venue Hire
Type of space	Venue Hire	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	60	0
Capacity standing	100	100
Min spend midweek *	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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No.17 Dickens Yard

246 user reviews

Renowned group Darwin & Wallace have opened their seventh venue, this time turning their attention to West London. Located a stone's throw from Ealing Broadway tube station, No. 17 Dickens Yard isa…

	Upstairs @ No.17	Exclusive Hire
Type of space	Venue Hire	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	0	0
Capacity standing	60	200
Min spend midweek *	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Dickens Inn

153 user reviews

The Dickens Inn pub in London has a long and intriguing history intertwined with Charles Dickens and East London heritage. First the wooden warehouse building thought to have housed tea since late 1700s…

	Function Suite	Whole Venue
Type of space	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	150	500
Capacity standing	200	800
Min spend midweek *	3000	10000
Min spend weekend *	5000	25000
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Gilbert Scott

5 user reviews

The Gilbert Scott by Marcus Wareing is located in the iconic 19th-century surrounds of St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel in Kings Cross. Showcasing classic British produce throughout the year, Marcus and the…

	Chef's Table	Private Dining Room	Private Hire
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	10	18	130
Capacity standing	0	0	0
Min spend midweek *	Please enquire	Please enquire	Please enquire
Min spend weekend *	Please enquire	Please enquire	Please enquire
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Castle Tooting

742 user reviews

One of Tootings oldest pubs, The Castle has been part of the Young’s estate since 1832 and has an exciting history; American film actor, director and producer, John Wayne is known for frequenting The…

	Mini Castles
Type of space	Outdoor Space
Capacity seated	20
Capacity standing	30
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Jones Family Project

28 user reviews

Recently listed as one of the top 10 Steakhouses in London (2019) by Steak Society, and last year as having one of the best Sunday Nut Roasts in London by Condé Nast Traveller, The Jones Family Project…

	Green Room	Ground Floor Bar	Orange Room
Type of space	Private Room	Venue Hire	Private Room
Capacity seated	50	50	46
Capacity standing	90	90	100
Min spend midweek *	2500	2500	2500
Min spend weekend *	2500	2500	2500
Cost *	£2,500.00	£2,500.00	£2,500.00
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Palatino

6 user reviews

The masterminds behind Craft, Pastaio and Sardine have brought Palatino, a new Stevie Parle restaurant drawing inspiration from the rich culinary history of Rome. Palatino takes advantage of the Italian…

	RESTAURANT HIRE	BAR	FULL VENUE HIRE
Type of space	Venue Hire		Venue Hire
Capacity seated	76	22	80
Capacity standing	120	122	120
Min spend midweek *	from 2000	500	£2000
Min spend weekend *	from 2500	350	£6000
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Scoff & Banter Oxford Street

4 user reviews

Scoff & Banter Tea Rooms celebrates that quintessential British time-honoured tradition of afternoon tea. Tucked away just off Oxford Street, you’ll find a cosy little retreat serving the very best…

	Tea Rooms
Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	56
Capacity standing	100
Min spend midweek *	From 34 per person
Min spend weekend *	From £34 per person
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Sway

339 user reviews

Recently refurbished this stunning venue combines a restaurant, bar, club and conference space all in one. Located within a stones throw of Covent Garden and Holborn, the newly refurbished Sway is theperfect…

	Whole Venue	Bar & Kitchen	Whole Basement
Type of space	Venue Hire	Private Room	Basement Space
Capacity seated	200	200	0
Capacity standing	920	350	780
Min spend midweek *	£7,000	£5,000	£3,000
Min spend weekend *	£50,000	£8,000	£30,000
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Mama Fuego

Mama Fuego is a day and night riverside venue on North Greenwich Pier by the O2. Like its sister venue Abuelo Covent Garden, Mama Fuego is Australian style with South American twist, and is famous for…

	THE SUNKEN LOUNGE	THE TRIANGLE BAR
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	50	65
Capacity standing	55	70
Min spend midweek *	From £1200	From £1500
Min spend weekend *	From £1800	From £2000
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Exhibit

503 user reviews

The Exhibit has it all under one roof! Open till 3am on Saturday until Christmas. From bottomless brunching and sing-along boozicals, exclusive cinema and karaoke suites, weekly life drawing and dancing…

	The Gallery	The Studio	The Cinema
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	60	36	28
Capacity standing	120	60	35
Min spend midweek *	POA	POA	POA
Min spend weekend *	POA	POA	POA
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Toddy Shop Bar

1 user review

Located in the Crossrail Place development in Canary Wharf, the Chai Ki Toddy Shop Bar is open all day, every day for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch and dinner. Inspired by the spirit of coastal drinking…

	Mezzanine Deck	Toddy Shop Central Tall Tables
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	20	36
Capacity standing	25	40
Min spend midweek *	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Balls Brothers Austin Friars

111 user reviews

Balls Brothers Austin Friars is a large and spacious bar; quite the jack of all trades, being the perfect venue for business meetings, informal office parties or meals out with friends. Exposed brick…

	Studio Bar	Mezzanine	Green Room
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	0	75	25
Capacity standing	50	100	40
Min spend midweek *	£500	£1k	From £250
Min spend weekend *	On Request	On Request	On request
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Hoxton, Holborn

The Hoxton, Holborn opened its doors on High Holborn in 2014, offering a place for people to sleep, eat, work and play. Its ground-floor events space, The Apartment, features six individually designed…

	The Apartment	Living Room	The Library & Drawing Room
Type of space	Venue Hire	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	50	42	26
Capacity standing	200	150	40
Min spend midweek *	from £4,500	from £1,500	from £1,000
Min spend weekend *	from £3,500	from £1,500	from £800
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Refinery, Bankside

458 user reviews

Located in the landmark Blue Fin Building on Southwark Street and a stone's throw from Tate Modern and the River Thames, The Refinery sees locals enjoying innovative cocktails, global wines and an impressive…


Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	0
Capacity standing	0
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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The Duke of Sussex - Hippo Inns

526 user reviews

The Duke of Sussex is a reflection of the needs of their local community. Their food is simple and harks back to the days when the British Pub first came. It is inspired by the Alehouses & Taverns…

	The Chichester Room
Type of space	Private Room
Capacity seated	25
Capacity standing	60
Min spend midweek *	-
Min spend weekend *	-
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Balans Soho Society Clapham

54 user reviews

Balans Soho Society has brought their ‘too much of a good thing is a very good thing indeed’ ethos and their award-winning all day menu south of the river. Inside there are nods to the mix of high…

	Back Area	Whole Venue
Type of space
Capacity seated	60	120
Capacity standing	80	180
Min spend midweek *	£2000	£5000
Min spend weekend *	£4000	£10,000
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Humble Grape Islington

62 user reviews

Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of Islington is an emerald-tiled bar known as Humble Grape. Similar to their sister sites in Liverpool Street, Fleet Street and Battersea, the Islington branch…

	Semi Private Dining Room	Conference	Whole Venue Hire
Type of space	Private Room		Venue Hire
Capacity seated	30	30	0
Capacity standing	40	40	70
Min spend midweek *	From £1500	-	£5000
Min spend weekend *	-	-	£5000
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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West End on the Thames

20 user reviews

West End on the Thames are specialists in events on the River Thames, and have fast become London's leading boat venue provider. They have been awarded a 5* recommendation in recognition of their brand…

	Boat Hire
Type of space	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	180
Capacity standing	0
Min spend midweek *	N/A
Min spend weekend *	N/A
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Humble Grape Fleet Street

181 user reviews

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…

	Exclusive whole venue hire	Private Events Space	Private & Central Events Space
Type of space	Venue Hire	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	130	55	100
Capacity standing	220	0	150
Min spend midweek *	-	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-	-
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Princess Victoria

132 user reviews

Built in 1829, this historic public house was one of the original gin palaces in London. With over 100 different gins on offer and 40 craft beers and ales, Princess Victoria is a top place to drink inthe…

	Function Room	Full Venue Hire
Type of space	Private Room	Venue Hire
Capacity seated	50	125
Capacity standing	90	180
Min spend midweek *	-	£1500-£8000
Min spend weekend *	-	£4000-£12,000
Cost *	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Brigadiers

0 user reviews

Brigadiers is brought to you by the the team behind the Legendary Gymkhana and Trishna. Based in Bloomberg Arcade by Bank Brigadiers is an Indian Barbecue restaurant and sports bar, with a variety of…

	Kukri Room	Bidi Room	Pot Luck Room
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	10	14	18
Capacity standing	0	0	0
Min spend midweek *	-	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-	-
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Ealing Park Tavern

156 user reviews

Pub and restaurant group ETM - behind well loved pubs The Jugged Hare in the city and One Canada Square in Canary Warf - are the creative force behind Ealing Park Tavern. This gastro pub follows the lead…

	The Oak Room	The Saloon	Garden Cabana Party
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Outdoor Space
Capacity seated	32	0	10
Capacity standing	70	20	70
Min spend midweek *	-	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-	-
Cost *	-	-	-
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Scoff & Banter Kensington

15 user reviews

A charmed spot for afternoon tea and roast dinners alike, Scoff & Banter Kensington is stunningly decorated with reclaimed furniture and fittings, intricately detailed high ceilings in keeping with…

	The Sung	Vanderbilt Suite	Victoria & Albert Suite
Type of space	Private Room	Private Room	Private Room
Capacity seated	30	14	100
Capacity standing	50	14	140
Min spend midweek *	From £22 per person	£450	£850
Min spend weekend *	From £22 per person	£350	£500
Cost *	-	-	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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No 29 Power Station West

654 user reviews

As part of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment, No 29 Power Station West can be found in South London, overlooking the Thames. The all day bar and restaurant is the fifth addition to the Darwin amp…

	House Bar - Exclusive Hire	River Bar - Exclusive Hire	Private Dining Room
Type of space	Venue Hire	Venue Hire	Private Room
Capacity seated	120	0	18
Capacity standing	500	120	0
Min spend midweek *	-	-	-
Min spend weekend *	-	-	-
Cost *	-	-	-
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Nobu Shoreditch

2 user reviews

Located just a few steps away from Old Street station, Nobu Hotel Shoreditch marries the raw creative energy of Shoreditch with Nobu’s value of luxury, craft, fun and culinary theatrics. The entire Nobu…

	Kaijo
Type of space	Private Room
Capacity seated	150
Capacity standing	200
Min spend midweek *	£12,000
Min spend weekend *	£12,000
Cost *	-

* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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Kitty Hawk

1035 user reviews