Ten of the best private party restaurants in London
London boasts a plethora of exceptional restaurants ideally suited for private parties. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, the city’s diverse culinary scene offers a multitude of options to suit every taste and occasion.
A private dining room provides the perfect solution if you are looking for a party venue in the capital, offering complete privacy for guests as well as bespoke events packages and the ability to play your own music and decorate the room exactly as you wish.
Many London restaurants are also available to hire exclusively for seated private dining and standing drinks party events.
London’s private dining rooms provide the ideal environment for parties – be it a a birthday, wedding or anniversary event or corporate Christmas party.
With hundreds of private dining rooms at London restaurants, hotels and pubs available to hire for exclusive private parties, here are a selection of some of the finest venues in London that cater to private events, ensuring a memorable experience for you and your guests.
Private Party Restaurants in North London
1. The Creative Space at Jamie Oliver HQ – Islington
Benwell House, situated on Benwell Road in London N7, is the headquarters of the Jamie Oliver Group. This dynamic venue is available for private party hire, providing a distinctive setting for a range of events. Featuring an open-plan kitchen, Jamie’s expert chefs craft bespoke menus that highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients. The space comfortably hosts seated dinners for up to 75 guests and drinks parties for up to 120 standing guests. Its inviting ambience is enriched with curated artwork, vintage furnishings, and seasonal décor, embodying Jamie Oliver’s signature style.
Price Indication £20,000
Private Party Restaurants in The West End
2. The Main Dining Room at Cocochine – Mayfair
Located on Bruton Street, off Berkeley Square, in a meticulously restored former mews house, Cocochine provides a unique party environment adorned with Andy Warhol artworks. Under the expertise of chef Larry Jayasekara, the restaurant serves seasonal British cuisine with the main dining room seating up to 35 guests, making it an ideal choice for private dinner parties in London’s West End. Price Indication: £150/head
3. The Private Dining Room at Bocca di Lupo – Soho
Bocca di Lupo, on Archer Street in Soho, is a well-known Italian restaurant located in the epicentre 0f London’s West End district. Chef patron Jacob Kenedy’s restaurant is famous for offering a range of traditional and regional Italian dishes with a modern twist, focusing on authenticity and high-quality ingredients. The name Bocca di Lupo, meaning “mouth of the wolf,” hints at the robust, flavourful approach to Italian cooking to provided. The restaurant’s vibe is relaxed with private parties of up to 32 seated guests or up to 45 standing guests accommodated in its private dining room which features Italian terrazzo panelling and mythological wall paintings by artist Stewart Helm with KEF Hi-Fi speakers helping enhance the ambiance.
Price Indication: £75/head
4. The Private Room at Scott’s – Mayfair
Scott’s, an upscale fish restaurant on Mayfair’s Mount Street, has an opulent private dining room which is perfect for parties of up to 40 seated guests or up to 50 guests for standing drinks receptions. The room boasts a tropical fish tank with a marble top and walls adorned with gilded and painted glass mirrors, creating a marine-inspired ambiance. Lunch and dinner parties of up to 24 can be seated at one long table with up to 32 guests seated at round tables. Bespoke party menus highlighting Scott’s renowned seafood dishes, along with curated wine pairings by their sommelier, are available for private events.
Price Indication: £95/head
Private Party Restaurants in The City of London
5. Private Dining Rooms at Searcys at The Gherkin – City of London
The ideal venue for parties in London’s oldest financial district with panoramic views of the capital city, Searcys at The Gherkin, located at 30 St Mary Axe, has five private rooms seating up to 50 dinner party guests or up to 60 guests for standing drinks parties. Exclusive party hire is also available for larger banqueting events of up to 100 seated guests or drinks receptions of up to 130 standing guests.
Price Indication: £95/head
Private Party Restaurants in East London
6. Private Parties at Boisdale of Canary Wharf – London Docklands
Located in the vibrant core of the London Docklands financial district, Boisdale of Canary Wharf features rich mahogany interiors, plush red and green furnishings and walls adorned with eclectic artwork, providing a warm and inviting party ambience. With live performances of jazz, blues, and soul, provides an unforgettable group dining and entertainment experience. The restaurant’s four private rooms seat 12 – 40 guests for dinner parties and can accommodate 14 – 60 standing guests for drinks parties. For larger parties, Boisdale of Canary Wharf can be exclusively hired, hosting up to 250 seated guests or 500 guests for standing canapé drinks and receptions. Live music can be arranged by the venue’s music director, ensuring an unforgettable party for your guests.
Price Indication: £75/head
7. Party Spaces at The Light Bar – Shoreditch
The Light Bar on Shoreditch High Street – within easy walking distance of Liverpool Street station and Spitalfields, where The City meets the East End – is set within a beautifully restored Victorian power station. The venue has a a selection of distinctive spaces for private parties and events. The top-floor Upstairs Loft is a self contained restaurant and bar event space accommodating up to 65 guests for dinner parties or 120 standing guests for drinks and canapés receptions. For standing drinks parties, the ground floor Engine Room accommodates up to 250 guests, The Backyard Rum Lodge – a secluded, heated, and covered terrace – accommodates up to 100 guests and the semi-private Copper Bar accommodates up to 40 guests. The Light Bar’s Shoreditch industrial-chic design makes it a versatile choice for parties on the eastern edge of the City of London.
Price Indication: £70/head
Private Party Restaurants in South West London
8. Private Parties at The Caledonian Club – Belgravia
The Caledonian Club – located on Halkin Street in the heart of London’s Belgravia, close to Hyde Park Corner and Knightsbridge tube stations – provides a sophisticated setting for private parties and events. Set within a historic Edwardian mansion, this private members’ club offers a selection of elegant and versatile rooms accommodating 10 – 100 seated guests for private dinner parties or large standing drinks events of up to 250 standing guests.
Price Indication: £90/head
Private Party Restaurants in South East London
9. Private Rooms for Party Events at The Ivy Tower Bridge – Southwark
The Ivy Tower Bridge offers a range of private rooms perfect for hosting parties, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. The restaurant’s three private dining rooms are decorated with vibrant vintage prints and artwork, reflecting the heritage of the local area. The Tower Bridge View Room – as its name implies – has stunning panoramic views through a large glass wall of the River Thames, Tower Bridge and City of London and can accommodate dinner parties of up to 50 seated guests or standing drinks parties of up to 150 guests.
Price Indication: £70/head
10. Private Parties at Sea Containers Events – South Bank
Sea Containers Events, situated on London’s lively South Bank, close to Blackfriars Bridge, features a range of versatile spaces perfect for private parties and events. Each space is crafted to offer a distinctive atmosphere, complemented by breathtaking views of the London skyline. For smaller events, The Wren Room accommodates up to 24 dinner party guests with the Cucumber Restaurant available to hire as a private party restaurant for up to 100 seated guests or as an event space for private drinks parties of up to 200 standing guests.
Price Indication: £70/head
Please note that price indications per head for the private dining restaurants featured in this article are purely indicative and that we recommend you should always contact the Events Team at the individual venues for detailed event pricing including room hire charges, where applicable.
Established in 2008, Private Dining Rooms operates a unique venue finding service for private dining rooms in London and our Events Team can be contacted on 020 7305 5044.
