The 16 Best Pubs with Private Dining Rooms for Hire in London

Q: How much does it cost to book pubs with private rooms in London?

Booking costs of pubs with private dining rooms average £500 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 £350 to £1000 minimum spend per event - From £200 to £300 hire fee per event - From £16 to £25 per person

Q: What are some small pub rooms in London?

Smaller pubs with private dining rooms usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026: - The Snug at The Bull, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 30 guests. Our user said: ‘Great atmosphere and great space, would definitely book this place again for a party...’ - The Saddle Room at White Horse, Parsons Green, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 25 guests. Our user said: ‘Could not fault it. Very good value, superb host in a private dining room which we had to ourselves.’ - The Games Room at The Parcel Yard, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 20 guests. Our user said: ‘Was a fab venue. We loved the pub and it was a great room to have a small gathering.’

Q: What are some affordable pubs with private rooms in London?

Cheap pubs with private dining rooms in London start from £125 hire fee per event or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026: - Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern, from £125 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing). Our user said: ‘Very spacious, nice bar and good sound system - very affordable for the venue...’ - Upstairs Dining Room at The Woodins Shades, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 120 guests standing). Our user said: ‘Space was perfect for our needs and was very reasonable. Will definitely book again.’ - Back Room with Garden at Rising Sun Belgravia, from £15 per person (up to 50 guests standing). Our user said: ‘Great service. Drinks were good.’

Q: Which highly rated pubs have private dining rooms in London?

These rooms are rated 4.8/5 or higher on Tagvenue: Dining Room at The Market Porter in Borough Market – rated 5/5 from 48 reviews. One Client said: "Great staff, lovely dining room, food better than the usual pub fare." Orwell Room at The Wheatsheaf in Fitzrovia – rated 5/5 from 38 reviews. One Client said: "Great communication throughout, very accommodating to hosting a pub quiz." The Chesterfield Room at The Market Tavern in Mayfair – rated 4.9/5 from 142 reviews. The Wildwood Room at The Green Man in Fitzrovia – rated 4.8/5 from 312 reviews, the highest review count among these rooms. One Client said: "The room size was great and separate enough from the rest of the pub to feel private." Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern in Angel – rated 4.9/5 from 112 reviews.

	Private Dining Room at The Hydrant	The Wildwood Room at The Green Man	Upstairs Taproom Event Space at 3Locks Industrial Brewery Riverside Views
Space type	Dining Room in a Pub	Function Room in a Pub	Function Room in a Winery / Brewery
Venue	Modern pub in the heart of London with a mezzanine dining area and stunning views of The Monument to the Fire of London. Ideal for milestone celebrations, private parties, or lively gatherings with its PA system and DJ-friendly setup.	Gastropub in Fitzrovia featuring exposed brick, floral wallpaper, and a focus on ciders, ales, and hearty British meals. Ideal for intimate parties, casual celebrations, or hen dos, with a private upstairs space equipped for DJs and self-service setups.	Spacious brewery set in historic Camden railway arches, featuring craft beers inspired by the local area and riverside views. Ideal for private parties with DJs, dancing, and customizable setups.
Booking costs	from £200 minimum spend / per session	from £200 minimum spend / per session	from £500 minimum spend / per session
Capacity	14 guests seating, 15 standing	30 guests seating, 60 standing	50 guests seating, 70 standing
Location	Bank, London	Fitzrovia, London	Camden, London
What users say	‘Food was fine: as expected from a Fullers pub with very consistent quality.’	‘The pub had a lovely atmosphere and the staff were excellent. Hiring the private area upstairs was great.’	‘We recently booked out this venue for a private event, and it was absolutely fantastic!’

Pubs with Private Dining Rooms for Hire in London

FAQs about Top Pubs with Private Rooms in London

How much does it cost to book pubs with private rooms in London?

Booking costs of pubs with private dining rooms average £500 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:

Prices of pubs with private dining rooms in London as of September, 2026
From £350	to £1000	minimum spend per event
From £200	to £300	hire fee per event
From £16	to £25	per person

What are the top pub rooms available in London?

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:

The Wildwood Room at The Green Man in Fitzrovia - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The pub had a lovely atmosphere and the staff were excellent. Hiring the private area upstairs was great.’
Private Dining Room at The Hydrant in Bank - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Food was fine: as expected from a Fullers pub with very consistent quality.’
The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis in Bloomsbury - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Great pub and service from Martin/Marcin, who helped setup the room before the event.’

What are the typical capacities of private dining pubs in London?

You'll find pubs with 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 (September 2026):

Small	up to 30 guests	prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium	between 45 and 60 guests	prices average £1000 minimum spend per event
Large	over 70 guests	prices average £500 minimum spend per event

What are some pubs with private rooms close to Central London?

These are the venues within 0.8 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:

The Grove Room at Marquis of Westminster on 50 Warwick Way - 0.5 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Great sized space for a private party. The food and drinks were fantastic also!’
The Green Room at The Riverside on Hamilton House 5 St George’s Wharf - 0.5 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Excellent location. Privacy. Good service. Everyone enjoyed the food and the occasion.’
Waterloo Bar at Slug & Lettuce Waterloo on Chicheley Street 1-63 North Block - 0.8 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘Fantastic value for money. Great, private room and the staff were incredibly helpful!’

What are some small pub rooms in London?

Smaller pubs with private dining rooms usually fit up to 30 guests standing. Here are some great options in London, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:

The Snug at The Bull, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘Great atmosphere and great space, would definitely book this place again for a party...’
The Saddle Room at White Horse, Parsons Green, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘Could not fault it. Very good value, superb host in a private dining room which we had to ourselves.’
The Games Room at The Parcel Yard, rated 4.7/5 - function room for 20 guests
Our user said: ‘Was a fab venue. We loved the pub and it was a great room to have a small gathering.’

What are some affordable pubs with private rooms in London?

Cheap pubs with private dining rooms in London start from £125 hire fee per event or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern, from £125 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Very spacious, nice bar and good sound system - very affordable for the venue...’
Upstairs Dining Room at The Woodins Shades, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 120 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Space was perfect for our needs and was very reasonable. Will definitely book again.’
Back Room with Garden at Rising Sun Belgravia, from £15 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Great service. Drinks were good.’

What events can you host at private dining pubs in London?

In London, pubs with private dining rooms are most commonly booked for 15 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:

Party	Usually between £500 and £1,300.	User who booked Private Room at The Prince Regent for 30 guests said: ‘I hired the upstairs room at Prince Regent for my birthday party.’
Private Dining	Usually between £300 and £900.	User who booked The Chesterfield Room at The Market Tavern for 14 guests said: ‘We held a corporate board dinner in the Chesterfield Room at the Market Tavern.’
Birthday Party	Usually between £500 and £1,000.	User who booked The Wildwood Room at The Green Man for 40 guests said: ‘We had a pleasant experience at this venue and our guests had a lovely time.’
Christmas Party	Usually between £500 and £1,700.	User who booked Thomas Doggett’s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge for 65 guests said: ‘The whole event was wonderfully supported.’
Christmas Dinner	Usually between £700 and £2,000.	User who booked The Drawing Room at The Marquis Cornwallis for 33 guests said: ‘The food, the service, the setting...’

Which highly rated pubs have private dining rooms in London?

These rooms are rated 4.8/5 or higher on Tagvenue:

Dining Room at The Market Porter in Borough Market – rated 5/5 from 48 reviews. One Client said: "Great staff, lovely dining room, food better than the usual pub fare."
Orwell Room at The Wheatsheaf in Fitzrovia – rated 5/5 from 38 reviews. One Client said: "Great communication throughout, very accommodating to hosting a pub quiz."
The Chesterfield Room at The Market Tavern in Mayfair – rated 4.9/5 from 142 reviews.
The Wildwood Room at The Green Man in Fitzrovia – rated 4.8/5 from 312 reviews, the highest review count among these rooms. One Client said: "The room size was great and separate enough from the rest of the pub to feel private."
Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern in Angel – rated 4.9/5 from 112 reviews.

What are some pubs with private rooms in Central London?

You can find pubs with private rooms across Central London, including Victoria, Vauxhall and Waterloo:

The Grove Room at Marquis of Westminster on 50 Warwick Way – 0.5 mi from centre, Victoria station 0.3 mi. A Client said: "Great sized space for a private party."
The Green Room at The Riverside on St George's Wharf – 0.5 mi from centre, Vauxhall station 0.1 mi. A Client said: "Excellent location. Privacy. Good service. Everyone enjoyed the food and the occasion."
Waterloo Bar at Slug & Lettuce Waterloo on Chicheley Street – 0.8 mi from centre, Waterloo station 0.1 mi.

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Your Guide to Hiring Pubs with Private Dining Rooms in London

What counts as a private dining room in a pub?

A pub private dining room is a space hired for a seated meal, but “private” can mean different things on venue listings. Before you book, check whether the room is fully enclosed, semi-private or part of an exclusive pub hire.

Fully private – an enclosed room with its own door and no through traffic.

Semi-private – a mezzanine, alcove or section of the main pub that may still be visible or audible to other customers.

Exclusive hire – hire of the whole pub, usually with a higher minimum spend, so there are no other customers in the venue.

Ask whether the room has a door and whether other guests need to pass through it to reach the toilets or other areas. This may not be clear from venue photographs.

A pub function room is usually larger and more flexible, and may accommodate standing receptions as well as seated events.

	Private dining room	Function room in a pub
Typical size	8–30 people seated	30–100 people standing
Set-up	Usually set up for a seated meal	Flexible seated or standing layouts
Usual booking model	Minimum spend on food and drink	Minimum spend or hire fee
Best for	Dinners, business meals, family meals	Birthdays, work parties, receptions

For groups of over 40 planning a standing event, browse pubs with function rooms in London. For groups under 12, Small private dining rooms in London include restaurant rooms as well as pubs. For events with more than 100 guests, explore pubs for large groups in London.

Which room suits your group and occasion?

Match the booking to the occasion first: seated dinners suit a minimum spend, drinks parties suit a hire fee.

Occasion	Guests	Prioritise
Birthday party	16–60 people	Standing capacity and a room bar, so guests are not queuing downstairs
Work dinner or team social	10–30 people	A fully enclosed room, a pre-ordered set menu, a station within a 10-minute walk
Christmas party or festive lunch	20–70 people	Early booking, and a clear end time in writing – December rooms are often turned over twice
Family gathering or Sunday lunch	8–24 people	One long table, a quieter room away from the main bar, and the pub's cut-off time for under-18s – it varies by licence
Anniversary or intimate dinner	8–16 people	One long table over several small ones, so the group can talk across it
Hen or stag party	15–50 people	A private bar, a sound system you can connect to, and a late licence
Wedding reception	30–150 people	The licence, before anything else – Clarence Hall at The Admiral Hardy in Greenwich seats 100

What style of pub room should you book?

Private pub rooms in London range from traditional dining rooms to spaces with their own bars, terraces and more flexible layouts. Here’s what to consider for each style.

Elegant and historic – Look for period details such as panelling, etched glass and fireplaces. These rooms work well for anniversaries, milestone birthdays and client dinners. See The Morrell Room at The Lady Ottoline in Holborn.
Gastropub – A good choice when the meal is the main event. Compare menus, dining formats and wine lists as well as the room itself. See Dining Room at The Market Porter in Borough Market.
Party pub with its own bar – A dedicated bar keeps drinks service within the private space and can work well for birthdays, hen or stag parties and larger social events. See The Gallery Bar at De Hems in Chinatown, which holds 100 standing.
Quirky, blank-canvas and interactive – Look for characterful rooms that can accommodate activities such as quizzes, music or your own decorations. See The Games Room at The Parcel Yard, a games room inside the King's Cross station pub, Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern in Angel, has client reviews citing the sound system, and Orwell Room at The Wheatsheaf in Fitzrovia, which hosts pub quizzes.
Riverside and terrace – A good option if you want outdoor space or a view, particularly for summer events. See River Room at The Gun in Docklands, The Green Room at The Riverside at St George's Wharf and Waterloo Bar at Slug & Lettuce Waterloo on the South Bank. Check whether the view is visible from the private room itself and whether any terrace or outdoor area is exclusive to your group.

Where in London can you find pubs with private dining rooms?

You’ll find pub private dining rooms across central London and beyond, with options from £150 minimum spend in Holborn and Bloomsbury and from a £100 hire fee in Angel. The right area will depend on your guest list, transport links and the type of event you’re planning.

Area	Room to look at	From	Good for
Holborn and Bloomsbury	Private Dining Room at The Perseverance, near Russell Square (0.2 mi)	£150 min spend	Weekday evenings – it sits between the City and the West End
Fitzrovia	The Wildwood Room at The Green Man, near Goodge Street (0.2 mi)	£200 min spend	Thursday or Friday work socials – rooms up to 60 standing from £200
Covent Garden and the West End	Constabulary at Bow Street Tavern, near Covent Garden (0.1 mi)	£500 min spend	Early evening, before the theatre crowd
Chinatown	The Gallery Bar at De Hems, near Leicester Square (0.1 mi)	£500 min spend	Late-evening parties – 100 standing capacity
Bank and the City	Private Dining Room at The Hydrant, near Cannon Street (0.2 mi)	£200 min spend	Tuesday to Thursday, the core window for business dinners
Marylebone and Mayfair	The Chesterfield Room at The Market Tavern, near Green Park (0.2 mi)	£300 min spend	Well ahead for December – client dinners and milestone occasions
Borough Market and London Bridge	Dining Room at The Market Porter, near London Bridge (0.2 mi)	£1,500 min spend	Midweek, if you want a quieter room
Angel and Islington	Upstairs Private Room at The Chapel Market Tavern, near Angel (0.2 mi)	£100 hire fee	Weekends – 35 seated or 70 standing from a £100 hire fee
King's Cross and St Pancras	The Games Room at The Parcel Yard, near St Pancras (0.1 mi)	£250 min spend	When guests travel in by train – book around train times, not pub hours
West London: Fulham and Putney	The Coach House at White Horse, Parsons Green, near Parsons Green (0.1 mi)	£200 min spend	Weekend daytimes – residential areas suited to family gatherings
Docklands and Greenwich	River Room at The Gun, near Blackwall (0.4 mi)	£850 min spend	Summer, and for Canary Wharf work dinners

Browse by district: Central London · West End · London Bridge · Borough Market · Marylebone · Islington · Chelsea · Old Street · Pimlico

Should you book on a minimum spend or a hire fee?

Most of the pub private dining rooms listed here are priced on a minimum spend, with only one charging a hire fee instead. The main difference is whether you commit to spending a set amount on food and drink or pay a fixed fee for the room itself.

	Minimum spend	Hire fee
What it is	The amount you commit to spending on food and drink	A fixed charge for the room, paid on top of food and drink
Cheaper for	Grops planning to eat and drink at the venue	Events where you prefer to pay separately for the space
Watch for	Whether the service charge counts towards it	Whether there is also a minimum food or bar spend

Next, check how food and drinks are charged and served, as this can affect both your budget and any pre-order requirements.

Model	How it works	Best for
Set menu	2 or 3 courses, usually pre-ordered 7–14 days ahead	Larger seated dinners
Sharing menu	Platters brought to the table	Relaxed group meals
À la carte	Guests order individually	Smaller groups
Drinks package	Pre-agreed drinks or bar spend	Drinks-led events
BYO	Own drinks, usually with corkage	Less common in pubs

Neither a fully all-inclusive package nor true dry hire appears among the rooms listed here. If you’re looking for either option, ask the venue before you shortlist, as the current venues are primarily based on minimum spend, hire fee or per-person pricing.

How to choose the right pub private dining room in London

Book 6 to 8 weeks ahead for most dates according to Tagvenue data, and by early October for a December Friday. Once you have a shortlist, use these five checks to compare your options before you book.

Capacity – Check the seated capacity rather than relying on the maximum guest number, which may refer to a standing layout. Tell the venue whether you want one long table or several smaller tables.
Location – Consider how easily guests can reach the venue by public transport. Every room named above is within 0.4 miles of a station.
Budget – Ask what the food and drink you actually want would cost per person, rather than judging the room by its entry-level minimum spend alone. This gives you a more realistic estimate of the total cost.
Facilities – Confirm whether the room is fully enclosed or separated by a partition, and ask about a private bar, screen, microphone and speaker connection. Check how dietary requirements and allergens are handled and when pre-orders are due.
Restrictions – Check the room's end time, whether another booking follows yours, and how late the pub is licensed to stay open. Ask whether you can bring your own cake or decorations and whether any major sporting events will be screened during your booking.

For a full planning timeline, see our Definitive Event Planning Checklist. Ready to compare rooms? Browse all pubs with private dining rooms in London.

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Ben W.

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Booked The Gallery Bar at De Hems Pub

5.0

Favourite pub in London. Great selection of beers, beautiful space upstairs that looks and feels high quality. Great catering for food and drinks throughout the event and communication with staff beforehand. Another huge upside - their deposit and minimum spend policy was very very reasonable, especially when compared with other venues as central. Cheers guys! Absolutely excellent day, highly recommend.

Gary H.

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Booked Private Dining Room at The Hydrant

4.7

We wanted an informal setting (with privacy) for a group dinner. This fitted the bill perfectly although the room appears intended for meetings rather than dining and staff seemed surprised that we were there for dinner. Thereafter service was fast and excellent with staff friendly and confident. Food was fine: as expected from a Fullers pub with very consistent quality.

Ria V.

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Booked Botanical Bar at The Oliver Conquest

5.0

Literally everything was perfect: - Great space for 40-50 people. Nice wooden panels, spacious, and you can open the windows so it doesn't feel too stuffy or loud - Amazing drinks (they have 230 types of gin and really nice cocktails!) - Great pizzas - Extremely reasonably priced - Nicest, chillest, most helpful team ever. Craig was super easy to communicate with beforehand to organize food, and the barman Cosmir was so nice and fun! I could go in early to decorate as well. - Upstairs bathrooms were clean and well-stocked - Stayed open til 12am

Suzy B.

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Booked Discotheque at Queen of Hoxton

4.8

I had an amazing time! I had my 22nd birthday here on a Friday - the infinity dancefloor was really cool, everyone had a great time, and the bartender (I'm so sorry, I can't remember his name!) got me a birthday cake that they brought to me at midnight, which I thought was so sweet. My party was supposed to end at 1am but we stayed later until close at 2am. Also, I was supposed to put my phone on the aux but didn't have a Apple-jack converter, so everyone from QOH tried to help find one for me - even contacting Colours to see if they had one there. So attentive and lovely, I would definitely book another party here

Alex W.

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Booked Back Room at The George & Monkey

5.0

We had our family Christmas meal at G&M today. We had lots of kids with us so it wasn’t a quiet affair, but Julija, her staff and even a couple of locals were so friendly and accommodating, even when we had to slightly change and add to orders. On top of that, the food was delicious! For reference we had all the roasts (beef, chicken, vegan and vegetarian cauliflower steaks). Also if you’re hungry try out the baked Camembert - it’s to die for (as is the vegan chocolate slice). Julija helped with all the planning and coordinating and made it all very easy. We’ll definitely be back!

Teresa W.

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Booked The Rooftop Terrace bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge

5.0

The venue location is absolutely next to none, the terrace is such a lovely space with glorious views of the city and St Paul's. The staff are very friendly and extremely helpful, making a huge effort to look after the guests and provide for all their needs. We asked them to move various pieces of furniture round and they were very accommodating. The venue specifies that music has to be turned down to a conversational level at 11pm but the staff were flexible and allowed us to keep it on a little longer with the doors to the terrace closed. The food is really good and was enjoyed by everyone at our event. Personally we experienced no negatives at all throughout the whole process and would highly recommend to everyone.

Helen F.

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Booked Function Room at The Joker

4.6

The space was great - we were able to arrive earlier to decorate it how we wanted and play our own music, even til quite late on a Sunday! The staff were all really friendly and attentive, and Roxy was also great beforehand answering any questions I had and organising the food order. She was even going to order in extra Aperol Spritz's for us! Which we didn't go for in the end but she was willing to accomodate what we wanted. I booked it for a surprise 30th birthday of around 50 people and it went amazingly well, would definitely recommend this venue for a party. The food was really tasty too!

Lucy S.

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Booked Whole Venue Hire at Hope and Anchor

5.0

Organising the event was so easy. Jamie was so helpful and they had everything we needed. The pub itself is a great space and the room upstairs was perfect for is. Really fun venue. Food great, beer great, service great.

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