After being starved of the joy of going out to eat through lockdowns, the prospect of private dining has never seemed so tantalising. And, if you're looking to treat your clients to an evening they'll remember, there's no better way to impress your guests than through their stomachs!
We're here to serve up some fresh options: check out our selection of the best private dining rooms London has to offer that are sure to 'wow' both you and your guests - just make sure to put your orders in before they're booked up. Bon Appetit!
1. 12 Hay Hill
Private dining doesn't get much more exclusive than at luxurious 12 Hay Hill. Set in the desirable postcode of Mayfair, just off Berkeley Square, this stunning venue is ordinarily a private members' club, but it grants lucky diners a taste of the high life with a choice of beautifully-decorated private dining rooms. Enjoy exquisite food and cocktails in the unique, circular 'Ground Round', or settle into the velvet seats and sumptuous decor of the larger dining rooms. Whether you're planning a corporate dinner or a special family occasion, this is a fantastic choice for a memorable dining experience.
Location: Mayfair
Capacity: 10-20 dining
2. Cutty Sark
Not many people can say they've dined on an iconic piece of British history. Built in 1869 to carry tea back from China, The Cutty Sark is now based in the UNESCO Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site and is available for all sorts of events. The Masters Saloon is a unique, intimate space accommodating up to 12 of your highly esteemed guests for a seated dinner surrounded by original mahogany panelling. The impressive Weather Deck is also available for sunset pre-dinner drinks with an incredible view across the Thames to the city beyond.
Location: Greenwich
Capacity: 12 dining
3. Lord's Cricket Ground
This iconic venue, commonly known as the home of cricket, is a quintessentially English venue positively steeped in sporting history. The exquisite Long Room is an unbeatable choice for a private dinner. Enjoy award-winning catering amongst fascinating memorabilia and the knowledge that countless cricketing legends have passed through this room en route to the field of play. You could well be standing on the same spot as one of your sporting idols! For something smaller but just as prestigious, the Home Dressing Room is a unique choice of setting for parties of up to 12. A firm Hire Space favourite.
Location: St John's Wood
Capacity: 12 - 200 dining
4. Trafalgar St James
A dazzling hotel nestled high up over Trafalgar Square, this venue is a real showstopper. Several unique spaces are on offer for all sorts of events, but if you're looking to tuck into a delectable 3 course dinner whilst admiring incredible views across London, their glass-adorned private dining room is surely a winner. The 131 luxury bedrooms downstairs in the hotel are a serious bonus if you're looking to make a night of it. Trust us - you won't want to leave!
Location: Trafalgar Square
Capacity: 18 dining
5. Gaucho Sloane Avenue
Set in stylish Chelsea, Gaucho Sloane Avenue offers a stunning monochrome visual experience from the moment you step into the hacienda villa-style venue. Renowned for their exquisite Argentinian fare including juicy steaks and delicious seafood, you can enjoy the taste of South America from your very own private dining room accessorised with animal print and leather. Think upmarket cowboy with some seriously delicious food on the menu.
Location: South Kensington
Capacity: 150 dining
To make an enquiry at one of these delectable private dining rooms, get in touch with us today! Still looking for your dream spot? Check out some more of our favourite private dining venues on the menu!
