Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Kensington, London

Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Kensington, London

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Top Quirky Restaurants in Kensington

Ever sat in a restaurant where the ceiling's covered in teacups or your dinner arrives via miniature train? Kensington’s quirky restaurants serve full-blown conversation starters. From floral wonderlands to vintage private dining rooms near Gloucester Road and High Street Kensington, these venues are perfect for birthdays, team dinners, or just something different on a Friday night. If your group loves a side of personality with their pasta, you're in the right place. Use Tagvenue to browse the boldest spaces, compare menus and photos, and book the one that speaks your language (and your vibe).

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Celebrate at Top Restaurants for Parties

Downstairs Lounge
from £1000
minimum spend / per morning
Downstairs Lounge
55
75
Megan's on the High Street
(6)
High Street Kensington Station
Kensington, London
Lounge in a Restaurant
Private space
Our party menu is the ultimate sharing feast, featuring the best bits from our evening menu. Think brightly colored mezzes, buttermilk fried chicken with date bbq sauce, calamari with our homemade chili mayo & Turkish cheese
Whole venue
from £200
minimum spend / per session
Whole venue
34
54
Chelsea Creperie
(8)
West Brompton Station
Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
Chelsea Creperie is located in the heart of Chelsea. This a good central location for any party. The staff at the restaurant is very friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy.
Conservatoire
from £30
per person / per session
Conservatoire
50
60
Jakobs Cafe
(1)
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington
Restaurant
Whole venue
Our venue is rustic and warm, with earthy, terracotta colours, perfect for a drinks reception or informal party as well as a more intimate, sit-down dinner.
Conservatory and Terrace
from £250
hire fee / per hour
Conservatory and Terrace
35
50
La Terrazza
(2)
Earl's Court Station
Earls Court, Kensington
Conservatory in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
In the heart of Kensington on Cromwell Road, La Terrazza has a separate entrance to the hotel with access to the bright and airy conservatory, the perfect setting for a casual lunch with an extensive list of wines also served
Indoor Area
from £35
per person / per session
Indoor Area
60
96
Apadana
Kensington (Olympia) Station
Kensington, London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Semi-private area
Apadana offers classic Persian cuisine in a chic yet rustic indoor dining area with seating for up to 60 guests. The space features an onsite bar, a fireplace, and numerous Persian decor items.
Entire Venue
from £80
per person / per session
Entire Venue
80
100
margaux
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington
Restaurant
Whole venue
margaux is a French restaurant and wine bar located in the heart of South Kensington’s Old Brompton Road. margaux offers French and European classics made from freshly sourced ingredients with an extensive wine list to complement
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Full Venue Hire
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
Full Venue Hire
60
100
Cottons Notting Hill
(1)
Notting Hill Gate Station
Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
All of our rooms are connected together to create the perfect space for birthday parties, corporate parties or weddings. Looking forward to meeting you!
The Restaurant Lounge
from £1200
hire fee / per day
The Restaurant Lounge
50
60
The Lavery
(4)
South Kensington Station
South Kensington
Lounge in a Restaurant
Private space
From cocktail receptions, to seated dinners, screenings and weddings - our in-house events team is able to help execute your vision. Working closely with leading industry suppliers, we create customised solutions based on
Full-Hire
from £5000
hire fee / per session
Full-Hire
70
80
Belvedere
(4)
Holland Park Station
Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
The exclusivity of our venue is available for both seating and standing events. Due to the layout and fixed furniture, we can’t accommodate the request for sitting-down dining for more than 70 guests, unless you are happy
CONSERVATORY
from £1000
minimum spend / per session
CONSERVATORY
26
40
EVE Kensington
(1)
Earl's Court Station
Kensington, London
Conservatory in a Restaurant
Private space
Bathed in natural light and lush greenery, The Conservatory is a beautiful and uplifting space perfect for private events, brunches, or elegant evening receptions.
The Windsor Suite
from £1000
minimum spend / per afternoon
The Windsor Suite
30
40
The Milestone Hotel and Residences
(63)
High Street Kensington Station
Kensington, London
Dining Room in a Hotel
Private space
J
Jane D.
“Our wedding lunch was beautiful and the food and staff excellent. Emma was great through the whole process.”
Kings Suite
from £3500
hire fee / per day
Kings Suite
200
200
The Rembrandt Hotel
(55)
South Kensington Station
Kensington, London
Event Space in a Hotel
Private space
The Kings Suite is the largest event room at The Rembrandt, offering a maximum capacity of 200 guests for a reception. Ideal for Christmas parties, weddings, funeral receptions, christenings and other private and corporate
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Be Merry at Our Featured Restaurants for Christmas Dinners

STAGE ROOM
from £500
minimum spend / per session
STAGE ROOM
20
20
EVE Kensington
(1)
Earl's Court Station
Kensington, London
Event Space in a Restaurant
Private space
At the heart of Eve Kensington is The Parlour, a distinctive collection of three interconnected rooms — the Lounge, Restaurant, and Stage Room — that combine bold design, plush seating, and adaptable layouts.
Private Dining Room
from £80
per person / per session
Private Dining Room
18
30
margaux
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington
Dining Room in a Restaurant
Private space
Here exposed brickwork, copper and concrete are complemented by original 1930s champagne riddling racks. The private dining room can accommodate up to 30 people for dinners, parties, and launches.
Entire Venue
from £100
per person / per session
Entire Venue
45
70
Cambio De Tercio
Gloucester Road Station
South Kensington
Restaurant
Whole venue
Are you looking for somewhere different and casual? We have just what you are searching for! Our dining room is filled with art pieces in Spanish style.
Urban Neapolitan Pizzeria
from £12
minimum spend / per day
Urban Neapolitan Pizzeria
120
Adora Pizza
High Street Kensington Station
Kensington, London
Restaurant
Shared space
Adora Pizza is the perfect option for a business lunch or a meal with family and friends, whether dining indoors or outdoors. Situated within a food court, it offers 120 covers and features an on-site bar.
Restaurant and Bar
from £250
minimum spend / per session
Restaurant and Bar
30
75
Little Luigi’s
Notting Hill Gate Station
Kensington, London
Restaurant
Whole venue
With a seated capacity of up to 30 guests or standing room for up to 75, this open-plan venue is perfect for birthday parties, big family-style dinners, wedding receptions & intimate pre-wedding events, corporate lunches,
Boardroom
from £200
minimum spend / per day
Boardroom
10
Megan's on the High Street
(6)
High Street Kensington Station
Kensington, London
Boardroom in a Restaurant
Private space
The downstairs meeting room is the perfect place to host off-site meetings, seating up to 12 on a long table. There is a large screen and whiteboard available for use, and the room is closed off to ensure complete privacy.
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Quirky Restaurants for Hire in Kensington, London

FAQs about Top Quirky Restaurants in Kensington

In Kensington, prices of quirky restaurants average £950 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 Kensington, based on Tagvenue data from October 2025:

Prices of quirky restaurants in Kensington
From £400 to £2000 minimum spend per event
From £40 to £60 per person
From £400 to £1200 hire fee per day

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2025), the best options include:

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 Kensington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2025):

Small quirky restaurants up to 30 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Medium quirky restaurants between 40 and 55 guests prices average £500 minimum spend per event
Large quirky restaurants over 65 guests prices average £2000 minimum spend per event

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