How much does it cost to book lunch venues in London?

In London, prices 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 £500 to £2000 minimum spend per event - From £34 to £75 per person - From £50 to £102 hire fee per hour

What are some of the coolest lunch spaces in London?

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 and Searcys at The Gherkin both deliver 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.

What’s the price range for small lunch parties in London?

Based on Tagvenue data, prices for small lunch gatherings (10–30 guests) can start at just £10 per person, with minimum spends from £100 to £800, depending on location and exclusivity. Venues like Hyatt Place London City East offer private rooms for around £200 per session, while more upscale places such as Brasserie Blanc Southbank or The Folly require minimum spends closer to £800 to £1200 for prime lunch hours.

What are the cheapest lunch venues in London?

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.

The 16 Best Lunch Venues for Hire in London

from £200
hire fee / per session

The Orangery

20 guests

Hyatt Place London City East

(75)

Aldgate East Station

Tower Hamlets, London

#Supervenue

Italian cuisine

Dining Room in a Hotel

Private space

S

Shana
“Booked The Orangery for a private event - exceptional service and food. ”

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from £3000
minimum spend / per evening

Single Private Dining Rooms

35 guests

Searcys at The Gherkin

(85)

Aldgate Station

Tower Hill, London

British cuisine

Function Room in a Restaurant

Private space

S

Shanjida
“We booked a double room which had enough space for 30 people (but you can have max 50). ”

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from £10
per person / per session

Mala Madre Events Space

60 guests

The Last Talisman

(577)

London Bridge Station

Bermondsey, London

#Supervenue

Asian cuisine

Event Space in a Restaurant

Private space

S

Sarah A.
“I highly recommend booking here for your events. Its a lovely, intimate space and we had a great time. ”

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from £800
minimum spend / per session

Private Dining Room

24 guests

STK Rooftop - Stratford

(29)

Stratford Station

Stratford, London

American cuisine

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

M

Melissa S.
“We hired the private dining room for an influencer event & we were so pleased with the experience! ”

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from £1000
minimum spend / per session

Private Dining Room

30 guests

The Folly

(54)

Bank Station

Bank, London

European cuisine

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

L

Lisa D.
“Stellar service, organized team and the food was amazing ! Best Christmas party venue I have ever booked!!! ”

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from £10
per person / per session

The Zen Den

25 guests

The Last Talisman

(577)

London Bridge Station

Bermondsey, London

#Supervenue

Asian cuisine

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

T

Tamara W.
“All the guests loved the venue and a few are considering booking it for their birthday celebrations! ”

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from £750
minimum spend / per afternoon

Private Room

30 guests

Vinoteca Farringdon

(53)

Farringdon Station

Farringdon, London

#Supervenue

European cuisine

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

B

B
“Good value for set menu. Nice location, room is lovely. Food is decent. Staff were very friendly. ”

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from £1500
minimum spend / per morning

SAMBAROOM Private Dining Room

30 guests

SUSHISAMBA

(9)

Liverpool Street Station

City of London

Japanese cuisine

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

L

Lulu C.
“Fantastic food and service, gorgeous venue. ”

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from £50
hire fee / per hour

Private Dining/Meeting Room

30 guests

Bennie Restaurant

(66)

Oxford Circus Station

Fitzrovia, London

#Supervenue

Dining Room in a Restaurant

Private space

A

Abby
“Very beautiful location and venue. Professional and helpful staff. Will highly recommend ”

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from £750
minimum spend / per morning

Balcony Room

70 guests

Swan, Shakespeare's Globe

(74)

Mansion House Station

Southwark, London

European cuisine

Dining Room in a Historic Building

Private space

O

Omer J.
“I could not recommend this venue more for an event with a meal or standing only event. ”

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from £200
minimum spend / per session

Private Dining Room

14 guests

The Hydrant

(69)

Cannon Street Station

Bank, London

American cuisine

Dining Room in a Pub

Private space

E

Emma S.
“Good location, great private room, some plant-based food options on menu, friendly staff ”

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from £1500
minimum spend / per session

Garden Deli

90 guests

The Folly

(54)

Bank Station

Bank, London

European cuisine

Event Space in a Restaurant

Semi-private area

N

Niki F.
“Easy to book, responsive staff, nice venue, good food and drinks. ”

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Prices of lunch venues in London
From £500	to £2000	minimum spend per event
From £34	to £75	per person
From £50	to £102	hire fee per hour

Verified Reviews of Lunch Venues in London

Jessica A.

Verified review

Booked Studio Two at Clerkenwell Studio

5.0

The studio was lovely and spacious, it had everything we needed and more. Andy, the host, was extremely helpful and made the experience that much better. He was very responsive prior to the booking, and answered any questions I threw his way. Will definitely be using again.

Pauline R.

Booked Meeting Room in near Waterloo at The Travel Cafe Waterloo

A lovely venue, fabulous decor. Kevin was always on hand to look after us. Coffee is good. Great value for money.

Charlene

Booked Large Hall (with Kitchen) at St Paul's UR Church and halls Croydon

The venue was easy to access, very spacious with good amenities. Kitchen is fully equipped, everything is easy to find/use. Communication with venue was very good, prompt responses and check ins before the event.

Indigo F.

Booked Deep Space 02 at Studio 557

4.8

Alexis was very helpful in organising everything. We got exactly what we needed from the shoot and the space was quick to setup for talking heads.

Esme D.

Booked Micro Studios - Studio 004 at Cobbold Works

4.3

I arrived and there weren’t enough chairs, I contacted the team and they were very helpful and helped me get more chairs for the session. There were two large tables and lots of space. The room was clean enough and suitable for our event.

Gillian A.

Booked The Orangery at Hyatt Place London City East

4.7

The team were so helpful and it was a really great time. The food was nice the service was prompt and we had a great time.

Roger W.

Booked Frequency Meeting Room at Frequency Kings Cross

3.7

For a central London meeting room this was OK, it was clean and was reasonable value There was enough power sockets and good connection to TV etc..

Robert H.

Booked Whole Venue at Re:Centre

Absolutely perfect venue for our requirements. Madi especially went above and beyond to ensure our rental was gold standard, and I would book this room again or recommend to others for her alone.