17 best private dining rooms in London: sumptuous hideouts for special occasions

The best private dining rooms in London are sumptuous enough to rival castle banqueting halls and gilded spaces in iconic hotels around the world. They’re blissful havens where, just for a while, the hustle and bustle of the capital’s streets become a distant memory, as we savour art gallery-worthy dishes among the people we love the most. Some are favoured by cash-splashing celebrities who shun cocktail bars for a soiree behind closed doors, while others make unforgettable destinations for milestone birthdays. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve rounded up the prettiest of the bunch.

The best private dining rooms in London

Ambassadors Clubhouse, Piccadilly

JKS’ Ambassadors Clubhouse had the hottest tables in town when it opened its doors in 2024 and, judging by word on London’s streets, there are no signs of interest dying down. However, as couples feast on succulent chicken chops and pile tongue-tingling curries on plates in the main, jewellery-box dining spaces, larger groups opt to keep things more intimate in one of the several private dining rooms. The Jungli Room seats up to six, ideal for friendly reunions with a minimum spend starting at £400, while The Raja Rani Room offers space for 12 in a twinkling, candlelit setting. For summer soirees, there’s space for 40 seated or 60 standing on The Verandah.

Address: Ambassadors Clubhouse, 25 Heddon Street, London W1B 4BH
Website: ambassadorsclubhouse.com

The Italian Greyhound, Marylebone

Private dining rooms often feel more suited for evening events – think plenty of dark wood, cosy corners and twinkling candlelight. The Italian Greyhound offers something a little bit different. Light and airy, this room is perfect for daytime events from long, giddy birthday lunches to celebratory events. There’s enough room to sit around 40 people, plus it has its own bar and terrace, so guests can spill outside in warmer weather. Food is traditional Italian – plates piled high with rigatoni and capaletti, crispy chicken Milanese and bubbling dishes of melanzane parmigiana – and there is an excellent wine list to boot. Those looking for a more laid-back option could book the semi-private area on the ground floor, perfectly positioned next to the bar but separate from the main dining area. Olivia Morelli

Address: 62 Seymour St, London W1H 5BN
Website: theitaliangreyhound.co.uk

Dove, Notting Hill

You’ve probably heard of Dove. Jackson Boxer’s charming, buzzy Notting Hill bistro quickly found its way on to Londoners’ must-visit lists when it opened back in January 2025. What you might not know is that tucked beneath the restaurant is a seriously sexy dining den. Think low lighting, long tapered candles, dark wood and marble, with dusky fabric walls gathering at the ceiling to create a cosy, tented effect.

We start with chunks of fresh focaccia, plates of pickles and Basque salami, before settling in for a feast. The main course is perfection – tender roast chicken with a silky Café de Paris butter, and platters piled high with salty fries. But the real star of the show is the shared burger course: plates of Boxer’s now-famous burger land on the table to be divided and devoured.

The room seats 12, with a three-course shared menu starting at £60 per person and attentive staff on hand to make sure the drinks flow all evening. It’s a truly memorable spot to celebrate; for my 40th, surrounded by friends, it couldn’t have been more perfect! Sarah Allard

Address: 31 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU
Website: dove.london

Spring, Covent Garden

Skye Gyngell’s award-winning restaurant deserves another accolade, for it’s home to one of the prettiest private dining rooms in London. Firstly, the location could hardly get any better – what better way to work up an appetite before a stroll through Covent Garden and into Somerset House, one of the capital’s most iconic attractions? Skye’s team create incredible waste-conscious dishes that reflect the seasons in dining spaces you’re more than happy to gawp up until plates land on tables. Choose a standing affair with canapés costing £12 for three or £18 for five per person, or take over a chic dining room for up to 36 guests.

Address: Spring Restaurant, Lancaster Place, London WC2R 1LA
Website: springrestaurant.co.uk

Bob Bob Ricard, Soho

Bob Bob Ricard’s ‘Press for Champagne’ buttons took social media by storm when the restaurant first opened its doors. It’s treaded the line between novelty restaurant and glitzy dining spot extraordinarily well, and the Soho site, in particular, remains a go-to for foodies as glamorous as they are ravenous. Best of all, the full à la carte menu is available in the 20-cover private dining room, removing the need to offer limited options in favour of a lacklustre set menu.

Address: Bob Bob Ricard, 1 Upper James Street, London W1F 9DF
Website: bobbobricard.com

One Club Row, Shoreditch

Crisp martinis, oysters, steak and a graffiti-lined Shoreditch backstreet… one of last year's best, and most talked-about, restaurant openings, One Club Row, brings New York glamour to the cool and cobbled east London streets. While downstairs you'll find the restaurant's restored Victorian pub called the Knave of Clubs, head upstairs and you'll reach the private dining space called The Apartment. True to its name, it was the previous owner's (Les Trois Garcons) actual apartment known for some particularly raucous house parties. Now, the party returns for up to 50 seated guests who can dine on the much-hyped One Club Row menu which includes their signature pickled jalapeno gougères, classic steak tartare with beef dripping bread and of course – plenty of martinis and Manhattans. Tal Dekel Daks

Address: One Club Row, 1 Club Row, London E1 6JX
Website: oneclubrow.com

Quo Vadis, Soho

In addition to being one of London’s trendiest members’ clubs, this former brothel and home to Karl Marx makes an excellent base for an intimate party. The pleasingly green Marx Room accommodates up to 24 for communal dining and 32 across individual oval tables, while The Leoni Room, which bathes in natural light on blue-sky evenings, can host 12 for dining or up to 20 standing.

Address: Quo Vadis, 26-29 Dean Street, London W1D 3LL
Website: quovadissoho.co.uk

The Aubrey, Knightsbridge

Embark on an adventure of indulgent Japanese flavours in the heart of Knightsbridge at The Aubrey, one of London’s sleekest restaurants. Admire walls adorned with hundreds of pieces of art before smugly slipping into the private dining space fit for up to 18 guests or the private omakase bar for 10 seated or 24 standing. Feast on Izakaya dishes under shimmering chandeliers before shuffling into a connected private bar where some of the most skilled bartenders in town shake and stir their way into your heart.

Address: The Aubrey, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
Website: mandarinoriental.com

Mount Street Restaurant, Mayfair

Mayfair’s most intriguing restaurant houses a host of secret dining rooms for various soirees. There’s the Venetian-style Italian Room and Bar featuring Italian Verde Alpi green marble and artwork by De Chirico, or The Swiss Room, with a gorgeous hand-crafted oak floor and colourful pops, for seated groups of up to 14. However, the private dining room atop many a Londoners’ bucket list is The Scottish Room, a spectacular space for up to 28 guests inspired by the history of the Highlands and sister property, the Fife Arms.

Address: Mount St. Restaurant, First Floor, 41-43 Mount Street, London W1K 2RX
Website: mountstrestaurant.com

Luca, Clerkenwell

It’s of little surprise that Clerkenwell’s bucket-list Italian restaurant houses one of the prettiest private dining rooms in London. Dedicated fans of the eatery’s Michelin-starred fare would prefer we gatekept this floral wonderland, but that’d be unfair. Round up a group of six to 20 foodies and devour dishes such as creamy tortellini, seafood sharing plates and, of course, Luca’s tiramisu.

Address: Luca, 88 St John Street, London EC1M 4EH
Website: luca.restaurant

The Broadwick, Soho

The circus elephants gazing down on Soho’s streets set the tone of this intriguingly fabulous hotel and its dining spaces. The eighth-floor dining room, seating 28 guests, has seen its fair share of spectacular parties and industry events in the property’s short life, with floral tablescapes illuminated by candlelight and, weather prompting, the fireplace’s glow.

Address: Broadwick Soho, 20 Broadwick Street, London W1F 8TH
Website: broadwicksoho.com

Belvedere, Holland Park

Belvedere is one of London’s ‘if you know, you know’ spots. Those who are in the know are among the capital’s most glamorous foodies, and this resplendent restaurant has hosted countless glitzy events and celebrity soirees over the years. The Holland Park hideout is a strong contender for the prettiest restaurants in London, as anyone lucky enough to step inside can attest. Lello Favuzzi serves flavours inspired by his Sardinian hometown of Sassari, with seasonal flavours peppering impeccable pasta dishes and seafood delights. There’s Loggia, a private dining room for intimate groups of 10-20 overlooking the 19th-century ballroom, while the upstairs area is available for exclusive use, spilling onto a balcony that’ll have you dreaming of summer evenings in Verona.

Address: Belvedere Restaurant, Holland Park, Abbotsbury Road, London W8 6LU
Website: belvedererestaurant.co.uk

Akara Restaurant, Borough

We couldn’t recommend this West African restaurant enough, whether you’re dining beside the French doors as they’re pulled open on balmy evenings or heading upstairs for an intimate get-together. The intimate space seats a maximum of 14 guests, who listen to the clinking below as the talented kitchen team rustles up lip-smacking menus in the kitchens below. Signature dishes include BBQ prawn akara and Lagos chicken with citrus hot sauce.

Address: Akara Restaurant, Arch 208, 18 Stoney Street, London SE1 9AD
Website: akaralondon.co.uk

The George, Fitzrovia

For a private dining room in London oozing character, look no further than this Grade II-listed, 18th-century pub in Fitzrovia. Expect classic pub grub executed extremely well, from generous portions of fish and chips to flat iron steaks followed by indulgent helpings of sticky toffee pudding. A dedicated space seats up to 20, but several areas are available for exclusive use, including the 30-cover dining room and the snug for 25 standing.

Address: The George, 55 Great Portland Street, London W1W 7LQ
Website: thegeorge.london

Impala, Soho

Breads from the wood oven, meats from the charcoal grill… you might be thinking that Soho's Impala is a little bit like the other trendy restaurants taking over London right now. But you'd be very mistaken – not least because said charcoal grill is being tempered by huge feathered fans as they do in Japan. Chef Meedu Saad (of Kiln) has fired up an incredibly unique mashup of North African and Mediterranean flavours with a global spin, drawing from childhood summers in Egypt and growing up with the Cypriot kebab houses of north London's Green Lanes.

The vibe is casual and cool. That's even more pronounced in the restaurant's private dining room that seats 8-14. Saad has written three menus, each with a choice of whole roast duck, wild seabass baked in bran, or cull yow chops with tail fat potatoes. Every menu opens with stacks of Impala's three wood fired breads and small plates for the table, followed by heaps of grilled sheftalia, beef short rib and sardines in vine leaves. Make sure you add a round of martinis for the table, served on ice. Tal Dekel Daks

Address: 13-14 Dean St, London W1D 3RS
Website: impalasoho.com

Boundary, Shoreditch

You’ll find a suitable space for your jamboree at Boundary, conveniently tucked just off Shoreditch High Street. The snug is a chic, warmly lit space for dinner parties of up to 16, while Below Boundary, with its double-height vaulted ceilings, open brickwork and marble floor, offers space for 100 seated or 150 standing. However, on a summer’s evening, there’s nothing quite like watching the capital’s skies turn a vivid shade of tangerine while surrounded by loved ones in The Orangery.

Address: Boundary Shoreditch, 2-4 Boundary Street, London E2 7DD
Website: boundary.london

Sparrow Italia, Mayfair

Mayfair’s chicest Italian restaurant is the perfect place for a private event, thanks to its townhouse-esque layout offering various interiors and atmospheres. The floor-to-ceiling bar is the ground floor’s centrepiece, making it perfect for cocktail parties. Upstairs, there’s enough space for 64 seated on the first floor, where the dining room spills into Sparrow’s indoor garden, while communal dining for up to 25 is possible on the second floor.

Address: Sparrow Italia Mayfair, 1-3 Avery Row, London W1K 4AJ
Website: sparrowitalia.com