Top Private Dinner Venues in Kent
Make your next event memorable with Kent's private dining rooms, where intimacy and sophistication come together for an exceptional experience. From family celebrations and corporate dinners to intimate weddings, you'll find a range of stunning locations in this county's picturesque English countryside. Explore historic market towns like Canterbury and Sevenoaks or coastal treasures like Whitstable, and discover exclusive venues that blend traditional charm with modern amenities. Find the right setting on Tagvenue and craft a dining experience that leaves a lasting impression!
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from £40
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
50 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar at BluewaterKentCConstance A.
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from £106
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Castle
100 guestsLeeds Castle - KentMaidstone, KentIdeal for: The dining room suits intimate, seated dinners and small formal receptions that favour conversation in a historic interior. What sets it apart: The room has tall leaded windows set into iron-railed Juliet balconies
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from £42
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLibrary
20 guestsHoliday Inn MaidstoneKentThe Library is a Dining Room in Holiday Inn Maidstone distinguished by a library-style atmosphere that gives the space a formal, private-dining character.
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from £14
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs at The Mariner
30 guestsThe MarinerKentThe view of the harbour from the room adds to its private dinner or small party potential. It accommodates 30 people when seated or 60 when standing.
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from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate dining room
46 guestsCôte Brasserie Tunbridge WellsKentSet in the heart of Royal Tunbridge Wells, just a short stroll from The Pantiles and the historic colonnade, Côte Tunbridge Wells offers a beautiful private dining space ideal for every occasion.
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from £25
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant Space
200 guestsBrowns Brasserie & Bar at BluewaterKentThe venue provides in-house catering for private hires and maintains service patterns suited to set menus and informal receptions. Best for: Private dining for milestone meals, birthday celebrations with table service, corporate
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from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityUpper Level with Terrace
50 guestsThe Drapers ArmsCanterbury, KentThe space can accommodate for either sit down dinners or standing events with a number of menu options available, from 3 course meals to buffets and finger food.
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from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityDining Room
30 guestsDuke of YorkKentThe Dining Room is an event space in a traditional pub, combining classic interiors with a dedicated dining setting. Design: The room has a traditional, lived-in character, shaped by dark timber furniture, leather seating,
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from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Downstairs Space
10 guestsA.T. PatisserieCanterbury, KentThe downstairs space at A.T. Patisserie is a smaller, more intimate area that works well for private events and low-key gatherings. It’s flexible enough to handle things like birthday dinners, workshops, pop-ups, or brand
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from £250
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Mallows Restaurant
60 guestsMercure Tunbridge WellsKentThis space can host up to 70 guests for an evening event, so it’s a comfortable size for a proper celebration without feeling too large. It works well for birthday parties, wedding anniversaries, and funeral receptions.
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from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
200 guestsBIG EASY - BluewaterKentBest for: Private group dinners, informal corporate socials and casual celebration meals. Location: Bluewater Shopping Centre is a major retail and leisure complex that provides cinema, bars and other restaurants nearby for
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from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Section
12 guestsAbbots Barton HotelCanterbury, KentPrivate Section is a Function Room in Abbots Barton Hotel defined by botanical-patterned wall panelling that frames a contained private dining and meeting area.
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FAQs about Top Private Dinner Venues in Kent
Booking costs of private dining rooms average £42 per person. 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 Kent, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £35 | and £60 | per person |
| Typically between £250 | and £6400 | hire fee per event |
| Typically between £600 | and £2500 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find private dining rooms 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 Kent, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 150 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 160 guests | prices average £2000 hire fee per day |
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The Restaurant at The Stanhope Arms - dining room for 50 guests
Venue said: The pub features a cosy restaurant space with a seasonal menu. A children's play area keeps kids entertained, while dog owners can bring their pets (except in the restaurant) with water bowls provided. -
Chartwell Suite at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa - function room for 20 guests
Venue said: The Chartwell Suite is a private room at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, used for smaller meetings, interviews, boardroom discussions, private dining, and group gatherings. -
Aylesford Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The Aylesford Suite at Orida Hotels Maidstone is a versatile space designed for meetings, small events, and intimate weddings, accommodating up to 40 guests.
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The Downstairs Space at A.T. Patisserie, from £100 hire fee per event (up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: A.T. Patisserie is a bakery in Canterbury that runs as a café during the day and a small event space in the evening. By day, it’s all about pastries, cakes, and coffee. -
The Mallows Restaurant at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: There’s room for a disco and dance floor if you’d like to turn it into more of a party later in the evening. It’s easy to set up the room to suit the tone of your event, whether that’s relaxed and low-key or a bit more lively. -
The Oak Room at Howfield Manor Hotel, from £35 per person (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: The Oak Room is designed for smaller meetings and away days. It has natural light and bi-fold doors opening onto a private covered decked area that can be used for breaks, lunch or additional meeting space.
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