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Benihana

Restaurant

#76 of 3074 Restaurant venues in London
#2 of 116 Birthday Dinner venues in The Strand
  4 reviews  – 
31 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7JS –
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
From £20
min. spend
Up to 100
seats
Up to 90
standing
Venue offers catering
Japanese
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Japanese restaurant in London's Covent Garden known for its theatrical teppanyaki dining with chefs creating live culinary performances. Perfect for lively celebrations and group gatherings.

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Spaces for hire at Benihana

Private Dining at Benihana

Private Dining
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
16 seats
26 standing
Private Dining is a Dining Room in Benihana and a semi-private area centred on counter seating that brings guests together around shared tables for an up-close, communal dining layout. Design: The interior uses a modern-industrial palette of dark floors, exposed concrete ceilings and metal finishes. The layout is organised into curved counters ben...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £60 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
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Ground Floor at Benihana

Ground Floor
Dining Room
·
Private space
100 seats
90 standing
The Ground Floor dining room in Benihana is a Dining Room centred on theatrical, table-side teppanyaki cookery performed at communal counters. Design: The dining room has high exposed coffered ceilings and an open-plan layout punctuated by large wooden slatted pendant lights and dark timber counters. The palette pairs raw concrete and metal servic...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £20 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Meeting Room at Benihana

Meeting Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
16 seats
26 standing
Experience the epitome of culinary entertainment and ambiance on the first floor of Benihana! This exclusive space boasts 10 teppanyaki tables where our skilled chefs dazzle you with their culinary prowess. But that's not all – we also have a fully stocked and serving bar where expert mixologists craft delicious drinks to complement your dining e...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £50 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now
Tappenyaki Table at Benihana

Tappenyaki Table
Dining Room
·
Semi-private area
8 seats
18 standing
Benihana Teppanyaki tables offer a unique and immersive dining experience.. At these tables, guests are treated to a remarkable display of Japanese hibachi-style cooking. Highly skilled chefs take center stage as they showcase their impressive skills and combine culinary artistry with entertainment. These chefs are not just cooks but they're arti...
Alcohol licence until 23:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £60 per person
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

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

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Nuno A.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
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Robbie
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
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Ruqia S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 22:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Ground Floor
12:00 – 22:00
from £20 min. spend
Meeting Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £50 hire fee per hour
Tappenyaki Table
17:00 – 22:00
from £60 per person
Private Dining
12:00 – 22:00
from £60 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 8 months ago

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 90
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Japanese
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Benihana

Benihana is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Discover the enchanting world of Benihana Japanese Steakhouse, nestled in the heart of Covent Garden. With a stunning two-floor venue, Benihana offers a truly immersive dining experience. The main attraction is the 20 teppanyaki tables on each floor, each capable of hosting up to 12 guests. At Benihana, dining is transformed into a captivating show as skilled chefs dazzle with their culinary prowess, turning every meal into a performance.

For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, the lower ground floor boasts a Private Dining Room (PDR) designed to accommodate 16 guests across two teppanyaki tables. This secluded haven is perfect for intimate gatherings or important corporate meetings. The PDR is equipped with a 52-inch screen, making it an ideal setting for presentations and events.

Benihana Japanese Steakhouse in Covent Garden is not just a restaurant; it's a destination where the art of teppanyaki meets the allure of exclusivity, promising unforgettable moments and exceptional dining.

FAQ

No, there is no space for dancing.

No, the bar and lounge areas are limited in size and are located together in one space.

At Benihana, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Benihana:

  • Private Dining hosting 15 guests: £482.96
  • Ground Floor hosting 40 guests: £3964.16

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

Benihana is located at 31 Maiden Lane, in Covent Garden, London. The nearest metro station is Charing Cross Station.

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31 Maiden Lane, London, WC2E 7JS
Charing Cross Station (0.2 mi)
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  • Subway Covent Garden 0.2 mi
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  • Bus Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station (Stop A) 0.3 mi
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