The staff were really friendly and accommodating, the pub was warm and festive - it was the perfect spot for our Christmas party! The food was delicious , and i really appreciated the effort put into our per-ordered drinks, I would recommend the back room for a work Christmas party
Top Unique Restaurants in London
Are you looking for an out-of-the-ordinary venue for your next party in London? Do you want your guests to celebrate right in the middle of something fun, whimsical and memorable? If so, then you've come to the right place! Here on Tagvenue, we provide you with a curated list of quirky restaurants – unusual places that offer the subtle and not-so-subtle touches that make each dining experience so much better! Add a little sparkle to your next event by choosing one of these outstanding venues instead of your average joint. Get your search started by narrowing down your choices early with our smart filter and then book your new quirky restaurant experience right away!
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from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityGolden Blossom Room
36 guestsSticky Mango Tower BridgeTower Hill StationSouthwark Borough, LondonSSharmarni D.
“I would 100% go back to eat and also for the private room. The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully x” -
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Zen Den Private Room
20 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, London#Supervenue
DDavine L.
“Very nice restaurant, treated me like the birthday girl I was, felt very special.” -
from £750
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityJosper Room
24 guestsEmber YardOxford Circus StationSoho, LondonHHarriet S.
“We had our team Christmas Lunch in the Josper Room and it was awesome!” -
from £55
per person / per morningCheck availabilityBalcony Room
70 guestsSwan, Shakespeare's GlobeMansion House StationSouthwark, LondonSSarah R.
“I hired the Balcony Room for my 30th and had the best experience. The views and location were surreal.” -
from £2000
minimum spend / per morningCheck availabilityWhole Venue
110 guestsThe Refinery New Street SquareChancery Lane StationHolborn, LondonHHw
“Lovely venue for a get together or business meal Great location easy to find as well” -
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMem Saab Dining Rooms
32 guestsColonel SaabHolborn StationHolborn, LondonAAfrah A.
“The food was great and the restaurant was really beautiful! We really liked the paintings and historic pieces.” -
from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
30 guestsThe FollyBank StationBank, LondonLLisa D.
“Stellar service, organized team and the food was amazing ! Best Christmas party venue I have ever booked!!!” -
from £50
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityPrivate Dining/Meeting Room
30 guestsBennie RestaurantOxford Circus StationFitzrovia, London#Supervenue
AAudrey B.
“We had such a great time at the restaurant – all our guests had fun and the hospitality was amazing.” -
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-Private Room B
30 guestsPARO - Awarded Best Indian RestaurantCovent Garden StationCovent Garden, LondonKKetachi U.
“It is a beautiful restaurant and great value for money. I will definitely be recommending to friends.” -
from £8000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
120 guestsGalvin La ChapelleLiverpool Street StationSpitalfields, LondonCChloe -.
“Fantastic space, excellent food and impeccable service.” -
from £1
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityMala Madre Events Space
60 guestsThe Last TalismanLondon Bridge StationBermondsey, London#Supervenue
SSarah A.
“I highly recommend booking here for your events. It’s a lovely, intimate space and we had a great time.” -
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.”
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FAQs about Top Unique Restaurants in London
Booking costs of quirky restaurants average £1500 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:
| Typically between £750 | and £2800 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £39 | and £70 | per person |
| Typically between £300 | and £470 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
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Golden Blossom Room at Sticky Mango Tower Bridge in Southwark Borough - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The restaurant itself is decorated beautifully x...’ -
Josper Room at Ember Yard in Soho - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great experience overall! The food and drinks offered a nice variety with good quality and flavour.’ -
The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman in Bermondsey - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘Was so pleasantly surprised by the private dining space we hired tucked away from everyone else.’
You'll find quirky restaurants 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 40 and 90 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £3500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.9 mi from Central London, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Mezzanine Exclusive at Casa do Frango Victoria
on Sir Simon Milton Square - 0.7 mi from centre.
Our user said: ‘The food was a massive hit with everyone and the space was beautiful.’ -
Courtyard Garden 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.’ -
Seminar Room | PDR | Meetings at The Black Penny - Southbank
on 17 Casson Square 17 Casson Square - 0.9 mi from centre.
Venue said: The room can accommodate up to 10 guests seated together (plus 2 guests on corners of the room) at one table making it ideal for private dining, seminars, meetings, and exclusive events.
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The Salon Bleu at L'Escargot, rated 4.9/5 - dining room for 22 guests
Venue said: The room is arranged around a central dining table layout suitable for plated service. Ideal for: The room suits intimate, seated dinners and small, formal gatherings that require a quiet, private dining environment. -
West 16th Studio at West 16th, rated 5/5 - dining room for 25 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small groups are best suited to relaxed, seated meals or focused studio-style meetings that use a single continuous seating run. What guests say: The space is light and airy with a roomy feel, and it presents as... -
The Chef's Room at The Last Talisman, rated 4.7/5 - dining room for 25 guests
Our user said: ‘Great service and perfect space for a small group - food was very tasty!’
In London, quirky restaurants are most commonly booked for 15 to 55 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of November 2026:
| Private Dining | Usually between £150 and £800. |
User who booked The Zen Den Private Room at The Last Talisman for 20 guests
said: ‘Provided a great venue for a great birthday celebration, great food and drink and everything was catered for.’ |
| Party | Usually between £200 and £1,100. |
User who booked Mala Madre Events Space at The Last Talisman for 40 guests
said: ‘The space, staff, food and location are all absolutely excellent!’ |
| Christmas Party | Usually between £750 and £3,200. |
User who booked The Oasis Restaurant at Cabana @ St Giles for 80 guests
said: ‘we had alot of fun! staff were amazing! food was so good!’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £150 and £900. |
User who booked Private Party Venue - Lounge at Le Bab Covent Garden for 75 guests
said: ‘We had an amazing night! Thank you so much Imogen and the team...’ |
| Christmas Dinner | Usually between £500 and £1,200. |
User who booked The Venetian Room at Bolton's for 10 guests
said: ‘We got a private room, and it was the best decision.’ |
When hunting for a quirky restaurant in London, it helps to start with some idea of the kind of venue you want. Are you focused on the food, atmosphere, or entertainment? Or perhaps all three? Most of your obvious choices will be found in the centre of London, north of the Thames. Marylebone, Faringdon and Covent Garden are chock full of restaurants and exciting venues for the open-minded. Widen your search keep your most desired feature in mind, and be prepared to read up on the restaurant to make sure you have found what you need.
A quirky restaurant is one in which your expectations will be subverted, and the normal trappings of fine dining are altered in strange and delicious ways. This can include surprising settings, unusual menus, fantastic dinner shows and just an overall sense that the usual commonplace eating experience has been replaced by something delightful and new. Quirky restaurants in London can be a great option to elevate any occasion, from a lively birthday celebration with friends to a special dinner for 2 with a memorable twist.
When hiring this type of venue there are a few key things to keep in mind. First, if you discover one that seems perfect for your needs, book early. These types of singular venues tend to fill up quickly, so make sure you have a table when you need it. Also, particular types of these venues may have age restrictions, so double-check for your younger guests. Finally, if there are any particulars that are important to the interests of your party - find them out early. For example, make sure you clear up any questions about food allergies or dietary restrictions ahead of time.
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Verified Reviews of Quirky Restaurants in London
Myself and a friend booked out the upstairs room for a joint birthday party for around 40 guests. It was brilliant, great service, especially as it was a Saturday, it was nice and quick to order drinks and food. Really friendly staff who helped us with any issues and the night ran really smoothly because of this. Just want to say a really big thank you to the team at a The Green Man, we will definitely be back!
Thank you so much to Amber, Kelly, Beth and the whole team at the Ship for making my birthday celebration so wonderful. As a venue, they were so great to work with, quick to reply and give answers to all my many questions and were so friendly throughout the whole process (from booking to on the night). We had a group of 30, but the venue would have been perfect for between 20-40. I have told all my guests to book the Ship for their celebrations and would definitely come back in the future.
The organisation was outstanding! I was supported from the beginning. Communication was easy and quick and the prices are very fair! I had an amazing evening thanks to the Famous Cocktail Bar! I would definitely recommend the bar for any occasion, especially birthdays and other parties.
I hosted my 40th birthday at Walkers of Whitehall. Incredibly lovely staff. Super helpful. Antony and Julia were really easy to deal with pre-event and answered all my questions quickly. Aria and Julia and Hassan were around on the day to help and were super friendly and attentive. Was able to decorate the place and play our own music. Would highly recommend the venue.
What a brilliant venue. I can’t thank the Kings Head enough for helping make my 50th birthday party wonderful. Right from the actual booking, answering my many questions by email in the lead up to the party and looking after us really well on the night. I definitely recommend the Cellar Bar as a place to hold a private party. We were able to play our own music at a decent volume and everyone really enjoyed themselves and loved the venue. Thanks to all the staff for your hard work.
Staff were lovely, food was excellent, the table was decorated beautifully and the whole event went really well. Everyone was really impressed with it, thank you so much!
Very positive experience, very helpful team, tasty cocktails and nibbles. Reasonable prices and good fun!
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