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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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![Kushi Suite at Kushi in Essex]()
from £600
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityKushi Suite
45 guestsKushiEssexThis is a modern-day Indian Restaurant that offers the perfect backdrop for exclusive entertaining, weddings, birthdays, and engagement parties with onsite catering and a cocktail bar for those intimate gatherings of up to -
![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. -
![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. -
![Main room at Haywards in Essex]()
from £2000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain room
50 guestsHaywardsEssexHaywards was established in 2013 by Jahdre and Amanda Hayward, it was open for 10 years as an award-winning 3 AA rosette fine dining restaurant. Now focussing on events since the summer of 2023, offering high-quality bespoke -
![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. -
![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
20 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![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. -
![The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Marriages Millers Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexAll of the above makes The Marriages Millers Suite the perfect space to hold a meeting, presentation, private dinner or lunch, baby shower. Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine -
![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, EssexThe private dining room at Bill's Colchester offers a dedicated space for group meals, with large sash windows that fill the room with natural light and create a bright, comfortable setting. -
![The Countryside Suite at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Countryside Suite
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe room also features a flat-screen TV, sound system and air conditioning - perfect for setting the mood for your dining experience. -
![Private Hire at The Brentwood Kitchen in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £600
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Hire
36 guestsThe Brentwood KitchenBrentwood, EssexAfter parties. Whatever the occasion, TBK makes it one to remember. The space is stunning. The food is exceptional. -
![Entire Venue at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
86 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexThe 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.
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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:
| From £25 | to £39 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £250 | to £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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 35 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £700 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 120 guests | prices average £1000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller restaurants with private rooms usually fit up to 35 guests seated. Here are some great options in Essex, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man - dining room for 18 guests
Venue said: The Essex County Cricket Room boasts natural light and is an intimate dining space which features imagery of the successes of the local club. This makes the perfect setting for a winning evening! -
Semi Private Area at Bill's Colchester Restaurant - 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. -
Screen 6 at Everyman Chelmsford, rated 4.5/5 - screening room for 31 guests
Our user said: ‘Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)...’
Cheap restaurants with private rooms in Essex start from £15 per person or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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Entire Venue at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 86 guests seated)
Venue said: The restaurant is also dog-friendly, with treats available for four-legged visitors. The bright ground-floor dining room is complemented by an outdoor terrace for alfresco dining and drinks. -
Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 35 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.’ -
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.
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