I booked a private dining room at L’Escargot, the Green room, we were a large group of friends on a Saturday evening. We had a wonderful time, from start to finish was absolutely fantastic. The food was outstanding, the smoked salmon for starter was delicious - the ideal starter, followed by the rack of lamb which was cooked to perfection, absolutely stunning served with the potato dauphinoise and all finished off with Crème brûlée. Our waiter David was excellent, he was very attentive, friendly and accommodating. The table was set beautifully, the room with its chandeliers and period features a great setting for a banquet. The atmosphere was relaxed, comfortable and private with a sense of autonomy. We were able to play our own music and even add some of our own decorations and accessories to the table setting. Our drinks were ready on arrival, everything was seamless from start to finish. I would highly recommend L’Escargot, I’ve eaten a few times in the restaurant and now as a large group in a private dining room and every time has been a great experience. I will certainly be back. Thank you everyone at L’Escargot!
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Top Private Dinner Venues in London
Private dining rooms in London average around £1,000 minimum spend per event, from about £550 for smaller rooms to £1,500 for larger ones, or roughly £50–£65 per person plus a £200–£300 hire fee. Hire a private room for birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations or corporate dinners; from intimate tables in Soho to grand rooms in Mayfair and skyline settings in Canary Wharf. Compare your options and book free on Tagvenue.
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![Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £650
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
15 guestsSUSHISAMBA Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKate R.
“The private dining room is a lovely space for a private dinner.” -
![Private Room at Côte Brasserie St Christopher's Place in Marylebone, London]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Room
22 guestsCôte Brasserie St Christopher's PlaceBond Street StationMarylebone, London
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DDiana-grâce N.
“I celebrated my birthday and I booked the private dining room.. it was absolutely perfect!” -
![Private Dining at The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington, London]()
from £400
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityPrivate Dining
32 guestsThe Ampersand HotelSouth Kensington StationSouth Kensington, LondonOOla S.
“I used the Hotel Private Dining rooms for a 60th Birthday Drinks Reception and Dinner Party.” -
![The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey, London]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Zen Den Private Room
20 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, London
#Supervenue
FFoluke A.
“Really lovely service, lush private dining room, great food and drink, will be returning!” -
![Private Dining Room at Pergola on The Wharf in Canary Wharf, London]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
12 guestsPergola on The WharfPoplar StationCanary Wharf, London
#Supervenue
MMelanie J.
“Booked private dining room for 40th.” -
![Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank in Waterloo, London]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySmall Private Dining Room
20 guestsBrasserie Blanc SouthbankWaterloo StationWaterloo, LondonSSarah B.
“Used a small private dining room for a farewell dinner.” -
![The Salon Bleu at L'Escargot in Soho, London]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Salon Bleu
12 guestsL'EscargotTottenham Court Road StationSoho, LondonGGill O.
“Delicious food & lovely private dining room. Perfect venue for a private party.” -
![The Private Dining Room at Gaucho Tower Bridge in Southwark, London]()
from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Private Dining Room
23 guestsGaucho Tower BridgeLondon Bridge StationSouthwark, LondonAAnca V.
“Clean and coazy private dining room.” -
![Viñoly Room at Sky Garden in Tower Hill, London]()
from £1800
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityViñoly Room
18 guestsSky GardenBank StationTower Hill, LondonCCatherine D.
“A great space for a small private dining event - can hold 16. Ipecaable presenation and service.” -
![Private Dining Room at Côte Brasserie Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
14 guestsCôte Brasserie Covent GardenCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKeith G.
“Great value, food quality, service & private dining room” -
![The Barristers Court at Browns Covent Garden in Covent Garden, London]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Barristers Court
50 guestsBrowns Covent GardenLeicester Square StationCovent Garden, LondonHHazel C.
“Great private dining room! Excellent service and food and we will be returning again!” -
![River Room at The Gun in Docklands, London]()
from £850
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityRiver Room
16 guestsThe GunBlackwall StationDocklands, LondonTTrishala V.
“Wonderful private dining room experience with coworkers. Food and service was good as well.”
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Private Dining Rooms - Tagvenue’s Picks
Based on Tagvenue’s data, as of October 2026, here’s an overview of some of the best spaces you can book for your event in London:
Private Dining Room at SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden
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River Room at The Gun
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Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman
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| Space type | Dining Room in a Restaurant | Dining Room in a Pub | Event Space in a Restaurant |
| Venue | Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian restaurant atop Covent Garden’s Grade II-listed Market Building, under an Eric Parry glass roof. Suits private dinners and terrace cocktail celebrations overlooking the piazza. | Grade II listed pub on the Thames in Docklands, offering stunning river views, refined British cuisine, and a secret gin garden. Great for private parties with a dance floor and DJ options. | Trendy cocktail bar and Pan-Asian restaurant on Bermondsey Street, known for creative cocktails, sharing plates, and a lively vibe with DJ sets and Happy Hour deals. Ideal for engagement parties, birthdays, or custom celebrations with its dance floor, PA system, and flexible music options. |
| Booking costs | from £650 minimum spend / per session | from £850 minimum spend / per session | from £1 minimum spend / per day |
| Capacity | 15 guests seating | 16 guests seating | 60 guests seating, 90 standing |
| Location | Covent Garden, London | Docklands, London | Bermondsey, London |
| What users say | ‘We reserved the private dining room at the Covent Garden location.’ | ‘Perfect for a business dinner. Would definately recommend this venue...’ | ‘Was so pleasantly surprised by the private dining space we hired tucked away from everyone else.’ |
FAQs about Top Private Dinner Venues in London
Booking costs of private dining rooms 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 £700 | to £1650 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £55 | per person |
| From £200 | to £300 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Private Dining at The Ampersand Hotel in South Kensington - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We made use of the Library for the drinks reception and their Games Room for the Private Dining.’ -
Private Room at Côte Brasserie St Christopher's Place in Marylebone - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘I celebrated my birthday and I booked the private dining room..’ -
The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great private dining room, staff excellent, wonderful cocktail making class, clean, delicious food and drinks...’
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 London, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average £850 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 25 and 40 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 45 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 1.1 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
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The Jacobite Room at Boisdale of Belgravia
on 15 Eccleston Street - 0.8 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We decided with y now husband to visit the place yearly to have dinner on our anniversary.’ -
Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank
on 9 Belvedere Road - 1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We held a work function here in a private dining room and it was perfect for our needs.’ -
Prince of Wales Room at Quaglino's
on 16 Bury Street - 1.1 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘We absolutely loved our experience in the Prince of Wales Room at Quaglino’s!’
Central London: Home to a mix of private dining options, from the cultural charm of Covent Garden to the luxury of Mayfair and Marylebone, offering settings that range from traditional British pubs to modern rooftop restaurants.
North London: Areas like Islington feature boutique restaurants with intimate dining experiences and locally sourced menus, great for small gatherings.
Canary Wharf: This financial district offers trendy private dining rooms with skyline views and world-class chefs, fantastic for impressing clients or celebrating special occasions like birthdays or engagement parties.
Notting Hill & Chelsea: Known for their charming streets, these districts provide sophisticated private dining, from rustic Italian in Notting Hill to refined French cuisine in Chelsea.
Shoreditch & East London: For a trendy vibe, these areas feature avant-garde decor and innovative menus, reflecting the local arts and fashion scene.
Fulham & Richmond: Located on the outskirts, these districts offer a laid-back atmosphere for casual family gatherings or relaxed corporate events, with diverse menus.
London Bridge & South East London: These areas offer private dining rooms with stunning Thames views and exceptional cuisine, creating a memorable dining experience.
Liverpool Street & The City of London: This cosmopolitan area offers stylish venues for business dinners, combining privacy, elegance, and culinary excellence.
Your Guide to Hiring Private Dining Rooms in London
Which room suits your occasion?
Match the room to the reason you're gathering. Select any collection to browse spaces built for that occasion.
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Occasion |
Best type of space |
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Birthdays |
Restaurant private rooms and rooms with a view |
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Anniversaries and romantic dinners |
Small, characterful rooms |
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Family gatherings and showers |
Relaxed brasserie and pub rooms |
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Corporate dinners and client entertaining |
Rooms in the City Centre and Canary Wharf |
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Weddings and receptions |
Restaurant private rooms |
Which room suits your group, whether it is work, friends or family?
Choose polished view rooms for clients, relaxed brasserie and pub rooms for friends, and warm restaurant rooms with set menus for family.
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Group |
The vibe |
Best type of space |
Ideal size |
Budget guide |
Recommended spots (within budget) |
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Work / clients |
Polished, private, impressive |
Rooms with a view; City and West End restaurant rooms |
20–45 |
from ~£900, up to £2,000+ for premium rooms |
Liberty Room at Smith & Wollensky and Private Dining Room at Yauatcha City |
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Friends |
Relaxed and sociable |
Brasserie and pub private rooms |
8–22 |
from ~£250 min spend, or ~£25–£50 pp |
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Family |
Warm and celebratory |
Restaurant private rooms with set menus |
14–40 |
~£500–£800 min spend |
Boa Vida at Casa do Frango and Small PDR at Brasserie Blanc Southbank |
Popular private dining room styles
Here are the private dining aesthetics London does best, what each looks like, and the spaces that suit them.
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The style |
The feel |
Aesthetics – what to expect |
Spaces that suit it |
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Skyline and views |
Impressive, client-ready |
Floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic city or Thames views |
Private Room at 14 Stories – skyline views, up to 22 – all rooms with a view |
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Grand and glamorous |
Occasion, celebratory |
High ceilings, Art Deco detailing, dramatic dedicated rooms |
Prince of Wales Room at Quaglino's (St James's) and The Jacobite Room at Boisdale of Belgravia |
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Intimate and characterful |
Personal, tucked-away |
Cosy, low-lit rooms with a hidden-gem feel |
Fruit & Veg Private Room at Arthur Hooper's (Newington) |
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Hotel elegance |
Refined, calm, full-service |
Polished lounges and libraries, dedicated staff, quiet privacy |
Private Dining at The Ampersand Hotel (South Kensington) |
London areas best for private dining
Each area brings its own dining character. A top pick in each, rated on Tagvenue.
- South Kensington and Chelsea – elegant, refined settings for milestone dinners.
Top pick: Private Dining at The Ampersand Hotel, rated 4.9/5 – guests used the Library for the drinks reception and the Games Room for dining. - Mayfair and Marylebone – upscale, Michelin-adjacent dining for corporate and celebration meals.
Top pick: Private Room at Côte Brasserie St Christopher's Place (Marylebone), rated 4.8/5. - Belgravia and St James's – grand and traditional, strong for anniversaries and client dinners.
Top picks within 1.1 mi of the centre: The Jacobite Room at Boisdale of Belgravia (0.8 mi) and Prince of Wales Room at Quaglino's (1.1 mi). - Canary Wharf and the City – skyline views and world-class kitchens, ideal for impressing clients.
Top pick: Viñoly Room at Sky Garden in Tower Hill, rated 5/5, seats up to 16. - South Bank and London Bridge – Thames views and easy central access.
Top pick: Small Private Dining Room at Brasserie Blanc Southbank, 1 mi from the centre.
It's worth exploring nearby spots too. Widening your search often turns up a better fit for your budget or size. More areas: Soho, Covent Garden, Shoreditch, Islington, Richmond, Notting Hill, Clapham and Fitzrovia.
Pick your cuisine type
London's private dining rooms cover every major cuisine and dietary need, clustered in predictable areas and spanning casual to premium.
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Cuisine |
Where & typical price (pp) |
A private room for it |
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Modern British |
The City, South Bank, Mayfair · ~£50–£80 |
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French & European |
Marylebone, Covent Garden · from ~£25 |
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Italian |
Soho, Mayfair · £60–£80 |
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Indian |
Mayfair, Holborn, Brick Lane · ~£35–£60 |
Colonel Saab (Holborn) |
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Chinese & Cantonese |
Soho, Chinatown, the City · £50–£68 |
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Japanese & sushi |
Mayfair, Soho, the City · ~£60–£90 |
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Plant-based & vegan |
Brixton, Soho, Camden · ~£25–£35 |
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Verified Reviews of Private Dining Rooms in London
I recently celebrated my 30th birthday at Gaucho 02 and I had a very pleasant experience. I appreciated the professionalism of the manager and team who assisted with the booking process. It was a smooth process to book the venue and they were also extremely responsive when it came to my questions. In terms of the actual private dining room at the restaurant, it was beautiful and gave a very elegant and classy style which is just what I wanted. It is not the biggest of rooms but it fit me and my guests comfortably, we were 24 people in total which is the max the venue holds.
A well organised team made our day very special last Saturday…. The venue is gorgeous and immaculate…. I did my research and we mostly had the Beef Wellington, so good! It’s a little bit more than some other Private Dining rooms but the quality of the food, the surroundings and the lovely staff made up for all of that. All of our requests were fulfilled and the tv was in the room for a friendly presentation…. The only disappointment was the cake, it was not representative of the rest of the day and went to slush on the way home. It was not as described.. I would definitely recommend this venue for a special occasion…
Cosy private dining room which I had booked for my boyfriend's 30th birthday celebration. Depsite the somewhat lacking communication with the Tagvenue sales manager, things went down smoothly at the venue. Tuttons' staff was very accommodating in letting us decorate the room beforehand and keeping it a secret from the birthday person until the very end by saying the table is not ready and preparing every guest about his arrival. They even brought out a cake which we'd brought ourselves. The waitress even let us stay a while beyond our booked time slot because there was no booking for the room afterwards. Despite a small hiccup with the bill, everything was great. Thank you Tuttons for making the day smooth sailing and happy for my boyfriend's important day.
If you are looking for an intimate private dining space in Notting Hill, make sure you speak with Nati and The Mall Tavern Team! To everyone who helped make my night, I just want to say a huge thank you for everything! The night was amazing I’m still on a high from it! Thank you to the team who made sure all my guests were well fed and had plenty of cocktails. Everyone complimented the food, drinks, service and the venue repeatedly throughout night. My cake is so yummy! And looked amazing. Thank you for going through the trouble of making something bespoke for me that matched my theme and thank you again for letting me use the space, it worked perfectly for the intimate and fun dinner party I had envisioned and looked amazing with the lights and decor. 10/10 all round!
We had an absolutely AMAZING night with Julia and her fabulous team at Walkers of Whitehall. I can't sing their praises enough. We were a rowdy group of 34 and we felt so looked after all night. Julia answered all my questions super quickly and when there was a slight mix-up with the drinks packages on the group menu, she threw in two extra bottles of wine for free. The food was EXCEPTIONAL and very good value for the price. I was particularly impressed by the beautifully cooked steak! The food was staggered by dish when brought out, but this was entirely expected for a group of our size and didn't detract from our night at all. I had brought four large number balloons and some other decorations and the staff very kindly agreed to dispose of them so I didn't have to worry. All in all it was a wonderful night for our group's Annual Dinner and in such an amazing location as well - and we loved the vaulted bar. THANK YOU to all at Walkers for a fantastic night.
Fantastic team at the Vestry who worked so hard to make our night a roaring success. I would recommend to everyone. Thank you for the amazing service and excellent value. We loved the food! Thank you for working with me on vegan options, too. Incredible cocktail baristas who were so speedy and made such tasty cocktails! We were so delighted we were able to have the whole venue at no extra hire cost - it looked stunning and suited us perfectly.
Alex was absolutely amazing. He had one of his staff be with me when my guests started to come and helped me with everything I needed, tables, chairs, oven knob that I couldn't get to work, freeing space on the counters for me, etc. New Roots Cafe is a great value given the excellent location. I am a chef and I hosted this dinner for my friends. I had cooked my food at home and reheated at the kitchen premises. Kitchen is small but handy and gets the jobs done.
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