Top Restaurants with Private Rooms in South Kensington
Are you ready to enjoy museum days, elegant streets, and dinners that stretch into the evening? Restaurants with private rooms in South Kensington set the tone for intimate dining spaces ideal for special occasions, birthdays, polished business meals, and family gatherings done properly. From spots near Exhibition Road to chic corners off Old Brompton Road, this neighbourhood delivers on both food and atmosphere. Scroll on, explore your options, compare standout spaces, and claim your perfect table behind closed doors tonight.
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from £1000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor Mezzanine
65 guestsPJ's Chelsea BrasserieSouth Kensington StationSouth Kensington, LondonHHelen S.
“Beautiful venue, very attentive staff and great food.” -
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityConservatoire
50 guestsJakobs CafeGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, LondonJakobs is a restaurant with both a bar and a private backroom space in a conservatoire. Our venue is rustic and warm, with earthy, terracotta colours, perfect for a drinks reception or informal party as well as a more intimate,
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from £80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsmargauxGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, Londonmargaux is a neighbourhood European restaurant defined by a refined Old World wine list and a menu of classic continental dishes. Design: The dining room pairs earthy exposed-brick walls and a raw concrete floor with metal-mesh
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from £80
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
18 guestsmargauxGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, Londonmargaux is a French restaurant centred on a curated Old World wine list and refined European dishes. Venue highlights: The dining room’s exposed brick and earthy finishes create an intimate setting for private dinners and
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from £50
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityRestaurant
39 guestsThe Gore HotelGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, LondonIIrina B.
“We celebrated my 50th with a black-tie dinner & dance party in the Tapestry and Mulberry rooms at the Gore.” -
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
120 guestsASK Italian South KensingtonGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, LondonASK Italian South Kensington is a modern Italian restaurant arranged for relaxed, sociable gatherings. Design: Orange banquette seating, light wood tables and trailing greenery create a bright, playful dining room.
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from £75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsTapas Brindisa South KensingtonSouth Kensington StationSouth Kensington, LondonOur restaurant provides a lively setting for hosting birthday celebrations, corporate outings, and social parties. It accommodates up to 50 guests in a dining layout and is equipped with a TV and an on-site bar.
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from £3000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Private Hire
130 guestsPJ's Chelsea BrasserieSouth Kensington StationSouth Kensington, LondonJJon H.
“Great service, very attentive throughout the process right from booking to attending.” -
from £75
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBasement
24 guestsMacellaio RC South KensingtonSouth Kensington StationSouth Kensington, LondonThe Basement is a private dining room in Macellaio RC South Kensington, characterised by a low ceiling and a central sculptural chandelier. Design: The room has deep teal walls, framed artworks and geometric ceiling panels
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from £1700
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityThe Study
20 guestsTown House at The KensingtonSouth Kensington StationSouth Kensington, LondonThe Study is a private dining room in Town House at The Kensington centred on a long, formal table. Design: The room presents traditional wood panelling, muted grey walls, ceiling mouldings and a polished hardwood floor.
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from £40
per person / per eveningCheck availabilityUMAMI RESTUARANT
80 guestsDoubleTree by Hilton London KensingtonGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, LondonVVictoria M.
“Fantastic service from all staff Food was a big hit with all children and parents” -
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Other Kitchen
64 guestsThe Other HouseGloucester Road StationSouth Kensington, LondonAAnuja W.
“Food was excellent. I highly recommend this place if you want a special event.”
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FAQs about Top Restaurants with Private Rooms in South Kensington
Booking costs of restaurants with private rooms average £1250 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 South Kensington, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £600 | to £2500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £40 | to £60 | per person |
| From £400 | to £1440 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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First Floor Mezzanine at PJ's Chelsea Brasserie in South Kensington - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Great service, very attentive throughout the process right from booking to attending.’ -
Restaurant at The Gore Hotel in Knightsbridge - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The dining rooms looked stunning and provided a fabulous backdrop for our celebration.’ -
UMAMI RESTUARANT at DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington in South Kensington - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Also, we were so thankful for the room upgrade to the one we were expecting, it was a lovely surprise!’
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 South Kensington, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 30 guests | prices average £400 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 45 and 70 guests | prices average £750 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 85 guests | prices average £2000 minimum spend per event |
Smaller restaurants with private rooms usually fit up to 30 guests seated. Here are some great options in South Kensington, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at The Pelham Hotel, rated 4.4/5 - dining room for 15 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Small, intimate seated dinners or focused boardroom-style meetings that require a formal, contained environment. What guests say: The private rooms are neatly decorated and comfortable. -
Private Room 6 at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington, rated 4.7/5 - meeting room for 28 guests
Venue said: Room is equipped with the latest technology and free high-speed WiFi. It would be an ideal fit for small intimate dinners or meetings. Also, the room can be set in different layouts upon request. -
Francis Bacon at The Other House, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 10 guests
Venue said: This versatile room is perfect for hosting breakfast, lunch, and dinner events, as well as business meetings and retreats. With a capacity to accommodate up to 10 guests, the room offers a range of catering options, from...
Cheap restaurants with private rooms in South Kensington start from £500 hire fee per event or £40 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Private Dining Room at The Pelham Hotel, from £500 hire fee per event (up to 10 guests seated)
Venue said: Private Dining Room, a Dining Room in The Pelham Hotel, is a compact, privately enclosed dining space that presents classic English interiors refreshed with contemporary detailing. -
Private Room 6 at Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington, from £40 per person (up to 28 guests seated)
Venue said: Room is equipped with the latest technology and free high-speed WiFi. It would be an ideal fit for small intimate dinners or meetings. Also, the room can be set in different layouts upon request. -
Charles Suite at The Rembrandt Hotel, from £300 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Bathed in natural light, it serves as the perfect venue for conferences, drinks receptions, and private gatherings. Our chef can customize catering options for your event, ranging from coffee breaks and working lunches to...
In South Kensington, restaurants with private rooms are most commonly booked for 10 to 35 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Meeting | Usually between £400 and £1,000. |
User who booked The Games Room at The Ampersand Hotel for 13 guests
said: ‘Extra + for the gluten free food the specifically made for me. It was really appreciated!’ |
| Wedding | Usually between £3,400 and £4,800. |
User who booked PJ's Restaurant at PJ's Chelsea Brasserie for 40 guests
said: ‘allowed us to make the space our own. Looked after us all night. Very calm staff, very professional.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between £1,200 and £1,400. |
User who booked First Floor Mezzanine at PJ's Chelsea Brasserie for 35 guests
said: ‘Organising with Guiseppe really made everything run smoothly, and the night was fantastic.’ |
| Birthday Dinner | Usually between £800 and £1,500. |
User who booked Private Dining at The Ampersand Hotel for 29 guests
said: ‘On the night, the room setup was beautiful, and the servers were exceptional.’ |
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