London’s private dining rooms everyone should know

Discover London’s best private dining rooms for senior leadership dinners, partner events, and high‑value client entertaining. From world‑class chefs to Michelin‑star restaurants, our curated list of the top 25 spaces showcases the hottest openings and most in‑demand venues across Mayfair, The City, and Central London – all handpicked by a team that’s continually in the know about where to book next.

 

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS IN MAYFAIR

Mayfair remains one of London’s most in‑demand areas for private dining. As a major hub of financial service companies, it holds some of the top restaurants that work beautifully for senior client hosting.

NIJŪ

Refined Japanese dining for 18 guestsImage via NIJŪ restaurant

An understated, contemporary Japanese restaurant offering a focused, high‑quality dining experience. NIJŪ’s calm, minimalist setting makes it well suited to senior client hosting or small group dinners, with capacity for up to 18 guests. The restaurant is built around connection and shared experience, with dishes designed for the table: from sushi, nigiri and sashimi to Wagyu and Kobe grilled over the Konro.

Capacity details: 18 guests
Cuisine style: Japanese
Closest station: Green Park

 

SILVA

Seasonal Mediterranean cooking in a Mayfair mews
Image via Silva restaurant

SILVA’s private dining room is a calm, beautifully detailed space framed by greenery and bespoke botanical bas‑reliefs. It’s a perfect backdrop for celebrations, senior client hosting, or corporate gatherings. The menu is led by head chef Slawomir Sawicki, whose experience spans Michelin‑starred Galvin at La Chapelle and Eric Chavot.

Capacity details: 14 guests
Cuisine style: Mediterranean
Closest station: Oxford Circus

 

MAISON ESTELLE

Characterful private dining set in a Grade 1 listed Georgian townhouse

Image via Maison Estelle

Maison Estelle offers a collection of characterful private dining rooms and entertaining spaces set across its Grade I‑listed Mayfair townhouse. Each room has its own personality – from tavern‑style dining nooks to elegant brasserie settings. Menus span French cooking, classic sushi, Basque‑inspired dishes and Italian family‑style dining, all delivered with the club’s signature focus on beautifully curated experiences.

Capacity details: 14 – 78 guests
Cuisine style: Basque, Italian, sushi, brasserie style
Closest station: Green Park

HIDE

Michelin star feasting with flexible spaces
Image via HIDE restaurant

HIDE offers a mix of smaller and larger private dining spaces, from cosy vault rooms for up to eight guests to the first‑floor Hide & Seek Rooms, which seat 12 individually or 24 when combined. The mezzanine, with its views over Green Park, can also be taken semi‑exclusively or in full.

The food is seasonal, with a tasting menu that brings a touch of theatre without feeling fussy.

Capacity details: 8 – 24 guests
Cuisine style: Fine dining
Closest station: Green Park

 

NOBLE ROT

Serious wine with understated fine dining

Image via Noble Rot

Noble Rot Mayfair brings the restaurant’s signature mix of exceptional wine, relaxed charm and quietly confident cooking to a handsome townhouse setting. Choose from The Cellar private dining room or the ‘if not now, then when’ bar (private dining at lunch only). Guests can choose from a seasonal à la carte menu through to a sharing feast of whole roast suckling pig.

Capacity details: 10 – 12 guests
Cuisine: Classic French
Closest station: Green Park

 

BERRY BROTHERS & RUDD

Historic cellars built for exceptional private diningImage via Berry Brothers & Rudd

London’s most atmospheric private dining spaces, set within its historic St James’s townhouse and centuries‑old cellars. Each room has its own character – from candlelit vaults lined with ageing bottles to elegant panelled dining rooms above the shop – making it a memorable setting for client dinners, celebrations or wine‑led gatherings.

Menus are shaped by seasonal British produce and designed to pair seamlessly with the company’s extraordinary wine collection.

Capacity details: 14 – 72 guests
Cuisine: Seasonal menus
Closest station: Green Park

 

 

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS IN SOHO & COVENT GARDEN

These neighbourhoods offer some of London’s most creative private dining rooms – ideal for immersive experiences, chef‑led counters and modern tasting menus.

MOI

Contemporary Japanese dining for 18 guests
Image via Moi Restaurant

MOI brings a contemporary take on Japanese cooking to Mayfair, with a focus on clean flavours, precision and beautifully balanced dishes. The restaurant feels polished but relaxed, making it an easy choice for business hosting. Guests can enjoy MOI’s signature dishes – from sashimi and small plates to charcoal‑grilled specials – all served family‑style or as a curated set menu.

Capacity details: 18 guests
Cuisine: Japanese grill & omakase bar
Closest station: Tottenham Court Road

 

AULIS

An immersive, chef‑led dining experience by Simon Rogan
Image via Aulis

Aulis offers something rare in London: the chance to have an entire Michelin‑level restaurant to yourself. This 12‑seat space is Simon Rogan’s creative workshop, where guests are hosted around the counter for a fully immersive tasting experience.

With the whole restaurant exclusively yours, the team cooks and serves directly in front of you, guiding you through a seasonal, ever‑evolving menu that reflects Rogan’s farm‑led philosophy and experimental edge.

Capacity details: 12 guests
Cuisine: Fine dining
Closest station: Tottenham Court Road

 

EVELYN’S TABLE

Counter‑style dining led by a Michelin‑starred team
Image via Evelyn’s Table

Evelyn’s Table is a 12‑seat chef’s counter tucked beneath The Blue Posts in Soho – a space that feels more like being welcomed into a working kitchen than dining in a restaurant. The team cooks just steps away, serving a seasonal tasting menu that blends British produce with European and Japanese influences.

For private hire, you take over the entire restaurant, creating a fully immersive, behind‑the‑pass experience.

Capacity details: 12 guests
Cuisine: Fine dining
Closest station: Picadilly Circus

 

THE FROG

Meticulous Michelin star dining from Scottish chef, Adam Handling

Image via The Frog

The Frog brings Adam Handling’s signature style to the heart of Covent Garden – technically sharp cooking built around zero‑waste principles and big, confident flavours.

Its private dining room offers a more secluded space for groups, with a front‑row view of Handling’s approach to seasonal British produce. Guests can enjoy tasting menus or sharing dishes that showcase the kitchen at its most expressive.

Capacity details: 12 guests
Cuisine: Fine dining with a Scottish touch
Closest station: Charing Cross

 

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PRIVATE DINING ROOMS IN THE CITY & SHOREDITCH

From rooftop dining to lively Indian barbecue, these spaces suit everything from networking dinners to relaxed team gatherings.

LUNA OMAKASE

12 seat chef’s table omakase experience

Image via Luna Omakase

Luna Omakase is one of London’s most transportive Japanese dining experiences – a quietly luxurious, 14-seat counter where the evening unfolds like a performance. Hidden behind an unmarked entrance in Mayfair, it offers a modern interpretation of the traditional omakase journey, blending precision-led technique with a distinctly London sense of theatre.

Capacity details: 12 guests
Cuisine: Japanese
Closest station: Liverpool Street

 

RESTAURANT ST BARTS

British tasting menus with Michelin acclaim
Image via Restaurant St Barts

Restaurant St. Barts offers a thoughtful, ingredient‑driven tasting experience overlooking Smithfield’s historic market.

For private dining, groups can take over the restaurant for an exclusive tasting menu that unfolds across multiple courses, each one rooted in locality and sustainability.

Capacity details: 18 guests
Cuisine: Fine dining
Closest station: Barbican

 

LUCA

Italian cooking in a garden inspired setting

Image via Luca Restaurant

Luca blends British ingredients with Italian technique, creating food that feels both comforting and beautifully polished.

Its private dining spaces are some of the most charming in the area. The Garden Room, with its foliage‑framed skylight, brings a touch of outdoor calm to the city, while the Pasta Room offers an intimate setting surrounded by the craft of fresh pasta making.

Capacity details: 8 – 20 guests
Cuisine: Italian
Closest station: Farringdon

 

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BRIGADIERS

Lively Indian barbecue built for group dining

Image via Brigadiers

Brigadiers brings the energy of an Indian social club to The City – smoky grills, bold flavours and a lively atmosphere. The menu leans into barbecue, tandoor cooking and comforting sharing dishes, all designed to keep the table buzzing.

Its private dining rooms are some of the most fun in London, ranging from cosy spaces for smaller groups to larger rooms made for networking and drinks receptions. Each has its own character, with options for private bars, TVs and even games, depending on the room you choose. It’s a brilliant pick when you want great food and a setting that encourages people to relax and enjoy themselves.

Capacity details: 10 – 38 guests
Cuisine: Indian barbecue
Closest station: Cannon Street

 

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS IN HOLBORN & MARYLEBONE

Home to many of London’s leading law firms, Holborn is a natural hub for discreet, polished private dining – the kind of spaces that work effortlessly for partner dinners or client hosting. While nearby Marylebone offers beautifully crafted spaces with a calmer, more residential feel – ideal for intimate hosting and refined group dining.

KUDU

South African inspired cooking in central London
Image via Kudu

Kudu Marylebone brings the spirit of the original Peckham restaurant to a more polished, central London setting – the same soulful South African influences, the same focus on open‑fire cooking and bold, generous flavours, just in a calmer, more refined space.

Its private dining room pairs understated interiors with a menu built around Kudu’s signature dishes: house‑baked breads, braai‑inspired plates and seasonal sharing dishes that feel comforting and a little bit different.

Capacity details: 12 guests
Cuisine: South African
Closest station: Baker Street / Oxford Circus

 

SIR JOHN SOANES MUSEUM

An art filled space for a standout event
Image via Sir John Soanes Museum

Sir John Soane’s Museum is a candlelit, art‑filled Georgian townhouse where every room is lined with antiquities, architectural models and masterpieces collected by Soane himself.

Private dinners take place surrounded by this extraordinary collection, and hosts can arrange expert talks or guided moments during the meal, bringing the stories behind the artworks and objects to life. Catering is provided by a curated list of trusted partners, giving you the freedom to choose the style of food that best suits your event

Capacity details: Up to 30 guests
Cuisine: Various depending on caterer
Closest station: Holborn

 

THE PIE ROOM

Pastry craftsmanship and a chef’s table experience.
Image via Rosewood Hotels

The Pie Room is one of Rosewood London’s most charming private dining spaces – a warm, wood‑panelled room dedicated to the craft of traditional British pies. Shelves of pastry moulds and copper pans set the scene for a meal that’s a little bit different.

For private dining, guests enjoy a menu built around the hotel’s signature pies, alongside seasonal British dishes and generous sides.

Capacity details: 10 guests
Cuisine: Pies
Closest station: Holborn

 

KOL

Modern Mexican at one of London’s most acclaimed restaurants

Image via Kol

KOL brings a completely fresh take on Mexican cuisine to Marylebone, led by chef Santiago Lastra.

For private dining, groups can take over one of KOL’s beautifully designed spaces. Menus are served as immersive tasting experiences, showcasing everything from house‑made masa to inventive takes on classic dishes, all paired with an exceptional mezcal and wine selection.

Capacity details: Up to 20 guests
Cuisine: Mexican
Closest station: Marble Arch

 

Private Dining Rooms by Capacity

 

New Private Dining Openings in London (2026)

Image via MA/NA

London’s private dining scene continues to evolve. These upcoming openings are set to become some of the most sought‑after spaces in the city.

• COREUS at Admiralty Arch – Refined British cooking in a landmark setting
• MA/NA –  Minimalist, ingredient‑led Japanese dining in Mayfair
• KIJI – Korean BBQ with a private chef room from acclaimed NYC restaurateurs
• Simpson’s in the Strand – A refreshed take on its classic British heritage
• DAKADAKA – High‑energy modern Asian dining with bold, playful dishes
• Mezzogiorno at The Corinthia – A sun‑soaked celebration of Southern Italian cooking

How to source your private dining space

1. Share your private dining brief: Send us the details: guest numbers, cuisine preferences, location, timings, stakeholder expectations. We’ll confirm receipt and check anything we need to make sure we’re sourcing the right fit before we start the search.

2. Get tailored private dining options: Combining both our expert knowledge and our venue sourcing tech, we’ll shortlist standout rooms that match your brief, your budget, and your stakeholders’ tastes. We can also arrange site visits so you can experience each space in person before presenting it internally.

3. Secure your venue with confidence: Once you’ve chosen your restaurant, we take care of the details, so you stay in control while everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

 

Planning a private dining experience in London? If you’re exploring private dining options and want a partner who knows the London landscape inside out, our team has spent years curating the city’s most exceptional spaces. If you’d like tailored recommendations or support shaping your next event, we’d love to help. Contact us at [email protected]