Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

Restaurant

#13 of 239 Private Dining venues in Islington Borough
#83 of 3910 Corporate Event venues in London
  5 reviews  – 
56 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SA –
Moorgate Station (0.2 mi)
Manager's avatar
ETM Collection
Your Personal Event Manager from ETMGroup
Response rate: 98%
Response time: Within 3 hours
Message host
Partnered with Tagvenue for 4 years

This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.

Excellent communication - 4.8/5
256 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.8. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Message host

Venue overview

Modern British restaurant in London with sophisticated lime green leather seating and a newly refurbished dining space. Ideal for private parties, weddings, or celebrations with custom menus and your own music or DJ.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

Exclusive Hire

Restaurant
·
Whole venue
65 seats
120 standing
For an exclusive hire of Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, guests can enjoy a capacity of up to 65 guests seated or 120 guests standing. The main entrance of the venue includes the perfect starting locations for a drinks reception, moving into the remainder of the space suited to seated dinners or standing receptions. With an exclusive hire, the cl...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music

Room 2

Dining Room
·
Private space
30 seats
40 standing
Room 2 is a Dining Room in Chiswell Street Dining Rooms and a compact, light-filled private dining room defined by lime-green leather seating and wooden tables. Design: The room has dark wood panelling, brass wall lights and a low, intimate ceiling. Banquette seating runs along one wall and round wooden tables sit on oak flooring for a restrained ...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Snug

Dining Room
·
Private space
12 seats
20 standing
Snug is a private dining room in Chiswell Street Dining Rooms characterised by a gallery of framed typographic prints that give the space a contained, distinctive look. Design: The room pairs solid wood flooring and freestanding wooden tables with lime-green leather chairs, warm recessed lighting and large windows that provide steady natural dayli...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Grubb Street

Dining Room
·
Private space
12 seats
15 standing
Grubb Street is a private dining room in Chiswell Street Dining Rooms defined by an intimate, long-table layout. Design: The room presents dark, panelled walls, a low ceiling and muted brass wall lights that create focused table illumination. The interior is furnished with lime-green leather chairs, dark wooden floors and white-linen tables, and o...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Samuel room

Dining Room
·
Private space
50 seats
90 standing
Samuel room is a private dining room in Chiswell Street Dining Rooms. The space's linear, banquet-style plan creates a focused, enclosed area for seated dining. Design: The interior presents a contemporary, neutral palette with carpeted floors, upholstered chairs and clean, simple finishes. The lighting is recessed and evenly distributed, producin...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Room 1

Dining Room
·
Private space
35 seats
50 standing
Room 1 is the perfect spot for semi private dinners, seating up to 35 guests. This space is also perfect for a standing reception up to 50 guests. If you are looking for a birthday dinner, a work lunch or even after work drinks, this space is the perfect fit for all different occasions! Famous for its modern British cuisine and impressive wine ...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Worsley Room

Dining Room
·
Private space
24 seats
35 standing
The Worsely room is named after one of the original founders of the old Whitbread Brewery and is situated on the ground floor of the Montcalm Hotel. It boasts original Grade I listed timber features from the old Brewery offices. It has a high ceiling with a central chandelier and large sash windows overlooking Chiswell Street.

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Melville

Dining Room
·
Private space
30 seats
50 standing
The Melville room is named after one of the original investors of the Whitbread Brewery and is situated on the ground floor of the Montcalm Hotel. It has a high ceiling with central chandelier and large sash windows overlooking Chiswell Street. For private dining the room can accommodate up to 24 on one long table or 30 on round tables. The space c...

Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Italian Festive Feast – Exclusive Hire (Min. 6 Guests) – Exclusive Hire

£49.95 per person

Venue / Event Offer
• Three-course Italian festive feast served family style for groups of 6+
MENU
STARTERS
1. Rosemary focaccia, ricotta, herb oil
2. Beef carpaccio, rocket, Grana Padano, balsamic
3. Smoked trout, blood orange, fennel
MAINS
1. Pumpkin tortelloni, charred squash, cream cheese, seed granola
2. Roast cod, sea herbs, puttanesca sauce
3. Roast turkey, stuffing, gravy
4. Rosemary roast potatoes
5. Brussel sprouts and chestnuts
6. Garlic thyme roasted root vegetables
7. Pancetta pigs in blanket
8. Cranberry and orange sauce
DESSERTS
1. Chocolate mousse, cherries, amaretti biscuits
2. Tiramisu
3. Pineapple carpaccio, lime curd, raspberry, pistachio
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.8

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DB
Dylan B.
Verified review
Networking · 30 guests · July 2025 · Room 1

Everything went smoothly on the day, they were flexible with food and menus, on it with the drinks and service. Timings for food were spot on.

They didn't have a presentation clicker for our slideshows so we had to click through the slides one by one.

5.0
EV
Eugene V.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
MR
Molly R.
Verified review
Pleasant communication
4.0
YJ
Yaling J.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £1500–£3000 min. spend
Grubb Street
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Room 1
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Room 2
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£4000 min. spend
Grubb Street
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Room 1
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Room 2
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £3000–£6000 min. spend
Grubb Street
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Room 1
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Room 2
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £4000–£8000 min. spend
Grubb Street
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Room 1
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Room 2
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £4000 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
Grubb Street
12:00 – 23:00
from £500–£1000 min. spend
Room 1
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Room 2
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Snug
12:00 – 23:00
from £10 per person
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £3500 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£5000 min. spend
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £2000–£5000 min. spend
Exclusive Hire
12:00 – 23:00
from £2500–£5000 min. spend
Samuel room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Worsley Room
18:00 – 23:00
from £2000 min. spend
Melville
18:00 – 23:00
from £2500 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
Up to 65
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Parking available
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Located in the heart of Moorgate, Chiswell Street is a popular location for private dining events for up to 65 guests seated or 120 guests standing. The venue offers natural daylight, elegant décor and mouth-watering menu options.

The venue commonly hosts corporate dining events, weddings and social gatherings!

Usually booked for
Networking

Typically for about 30 guests and costs about £1,500.


"Timings for food were spot on."

- Dylan B. Jul 2025

FAQ

Yes. The venue is divided into several sections (two dining rooms), with approximately 30 seated guests per area, and there is also a bar space. After dinner, the tables can be moved aside to create more room.

Yes, both rooms are wheelchair accessible.

At Chiswell Street Dining Rooms, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms:

  • Exclusive Hire hosting 55 guests: £9997.27
  • Room 2 hosting 28 guests: £994.45
  • Snug hosting 10 guests: £424.36
  • Grubb Street hosting 12 guests: £1340.55
  • Samuel room hosting 25 guests: £1943.45

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms is located at 56 Chiswell Street, in City of London. The nearest metro station is Moorgate Station.

Tagvenue regularly reviews published venues to ensure the information is accurate and up to date. If you notice anything unusual in this listing, please report it.