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Top Private Room Restaurants in Essex
Essex isn’t just about seaside towns and rolling countryside—it’s also a foodie hotspot with a rich dining culture. We’re talking Colchester’s famous oysters (once a Roman delicacy!) to the county’s love for hearty roasts and fresh seafood, Essex knows how to serve up a meal to remember. If you’re looking for restaurants with private rooms, whether for a celebration, business meeting, or family gathering, you’ll find plenty of exclusive dining spaces with tailored menus, customised seating, and excellent service. From Brentwood to Chelmsford and Southend, you can enjoy private dining in stylish brasseries, rustic inns, and even waterside eateries with stunning views. Whatever the occasion. Ready to book your perfect spot? Find the best private dining venues on Tagvenue today!
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![Bar and Lounge at Viet Kitchens in Essex]()
from £175
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBar and Lounge
80 guestsViet KitchensEssexAuthentic Vietnamese Restaurant with Bar and Lounge capacity for 100 person. Private party room and Karaoke. Live Music and DJ if required.
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![Entire Venue at 1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar in Essex]()
from £32
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
77 guests1935 Rooftop Restaurant & BarEssex1935 Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is a contemporary restaurant and bar offering a comfortable setting for dining, drinks and private gatherings. Design: The interior combines pale finishes, soft lighting and upholstered seating.
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![Entire Venue at Mowgli Street Food Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
56 guestsMowgli Street Food ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexIn the centre of Chelmsford, Mowgli offers a space where Indian street food takes the spotlight. Designed to feel like a home away from home, the restaurant features Mowgli’s swing seats, lanterns, and a calm atmosphere that
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![Event Space at The Brentwood Kitchen in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEvent Space
36 guestsThe Brentwood KitchenBrentwood, EssexWhat makes TBK different. We're not a traditional function room, that's exactly the point. TBK feels like a cool independent restaurant and cocktail bar that just happens to be yours for the evening.
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![Main room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain room
50 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards is a restaurant housed in a converted brick building that retains period architectural details and a compact, characterful layout for private events.
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![Restaurant at Marco's New York Italian Brentwood in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
120 guestsMarco's New York Italian BrentwoodBrentwood, EssexThe restaurant area has a capacity of up to 150 guests and is ideal for dinner parties, corporate events, cocktail receptions and other special occasions.
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![Entire Venue at BOBO & WILD - Chigwell in Essex]()
from £45
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
30 guestsBOBO & WILD - ChigwellChigwell StationEssexA casual café-restaurant with an easygoing character, moving from relaxed daytime dining to informal evening meals. Design: The venue has a relaxed café-restaurant character and an informal daytime dining feel.
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![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexPrivate Dining Room — Dining Room in Bill's Colchester Restaurant. A window-lined dining room defined by large timber-framed sash windows that flood the space with daylight.
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![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
45 guestsKushiEssexKushi is a contemporary Indian restaurant defined by an intimate, design-led interior featuring curved arches and low, table-level lighting. Design: The venue's interior pairs dark marble-topped tables and brass table lamps
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![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe Essex County Cricket Club dining room is a private dining room in the Galvin Green Man centred on a single long wooden table that organises the space for private, seated meals.
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![Private Dining Room at Koryu in Colchester, Essex]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
45 guestsKoryuColchester, EssexIf you’re looking for an exclusive space in the city centre for you and your friends, family or colleagues, we offer private fine dining, in our stunning downstairs location.
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![Private Dining room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPrivate Dining room
14 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards private dining room, The Stable, retains many of the building’s original stable features with a smart stable door completing the room. The Stable is separate from the main dining room and can seat up to 14 guests.
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FAQs about Top Private Room Restaurants in Essex
Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms average £38 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £29 | and £39 | per person |
| Typically between £250 | and £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £250 | and £1000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find restaurants with private 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 Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (November 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 60 and 90 guests | prices average £600 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 110 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
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The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine tasting experience to start your dinner perfectly. -
Semi Private Area at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, rated 5/5 - event space for 18 guests
Venue said: The menu features everything from burgers and small plates to pasta, salads and seasonal specials, alongside vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. -
Taru on the Hill at Taru on the Hill - lounge for 40 guests
Venue said: Taru on the Hill is offering contemporary Indian Cuisine in the heart of Buckhurst Hill, a beautiful town in Essex. We can cater 120 people in our restaurant for any occasion, any small or big.
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Entire Venue at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 86 guests seated)
Venue said: The restaurant offers full table service, along with a staffed bar serving beer, wine, cocktails and coffee. Outdoor seating is also available, and the layout can be adjusted for different group sizes and event formats. -
Oak Suite at Holiday Inn London Brentwood, from £190 hire fee per day (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: Situated within the Academy Conference Centre near all the other rooms, the Oak can be booked as either a main meeting room or as a breakout room to support the other larger suites. -
Karaoke Room at No Name Bar and Games, from £50 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests seated)
Venue said: The karaoke room is a private space for up to 25 people, set up for smaller groups and casual events. It’s a popular choice for birthdays, hen or stag parties, or just a night out with friends.
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