London is packed with exciting lunch venues, especially in neighbourhoods like Shoreditch, South Bank, and Covent Garden. Whether you're after 360 degree views of the city, casual street food that surprises your guests, or upscale modern dining, there are many for you to choose from. Many venues cater to small groups with affordable rates while more exclusive spaces can be on the pricier side, depending on location and size. Tagvenue makes it easy to find and book top-rated lunch venues across the city. Browse our top picks, choose your favourites, and book the best places to eat today.
Booking costs of lunch venues average £1000 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in London, based on Tagvenue data from July 2026:
| From £500 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £30 | to £50 | per person |
| From £200 | to £330 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
Private Dining Room at The Perseverance
in Holborn - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I hired out the private room to celebrate a hen-do and the room was perfect!’
Balcony Room at Swan, Shakespeare's Globe
in Southwark - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I hired the Balcony Room for my 30th and had the best experience.’
Afternoon Tea Room at Browns Covent Garden
in Covent Garden - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I held my 30th Birthday party here and the staff were incredible from pre-booking all the way to the event.’
You'll find lunch venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £630 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 40 and 60 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 80 guests | prices average £2500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.9 mi from central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for lunch venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 100 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 80 guests |
| Pub | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 40 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £100 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 90 guests |
| Bar | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 70 guests |
If you’re looking for style and atmosphere, STK Rooftop Stratford offers sleek interiors and skyline views, while The Light Bar in Shoreditch blends industrial chic with a cosy atmosphere.
For something smaller, SUSHISAMBA delivers luxury and iconic views, ideal for impressing clients or celebrating milestones.
For a quirky, laid-back vibe, The Last Talisman in Bermondsey is a crowd-pleaser, featuring bold decor and pan-Asian bites near London Bridge.
Great budget-friendly options include The Travel Cafe Waterloo, which has hire fees as low as £30 per hour. Angel Venue in Islington is another affordable choice with hourly hire from £25, making it suitable for casual meetups or workshops with food provided separately.
Page last updated in July 2026
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