Trafalgar St James

The minimum spend for private dining events starts from £2,000 including VAT, plus a 13% discretionary service charge. This applies to both private and semi-private hire of dining spaces at the venue.

The Dining space can accommodate up to 16 people seated or 25 people standing for reception-style events. This is a private hire only space, ensuring complete exclusivity for your event.

The venue currently accepts bookings up to January 2025, with bookings beyond this date not yet available. For groups of 60 guests or less, quotes are only provided a maximum of 30 days prior to the event date.

Private dining events can be scheduled during regular restaurant operating hours. The venue offers flexibility with timing for private hire events, though specific hours should be confirmed when making your booking.

Yes, a 13% discretionary service charge is automatically added to all food and beverage services. This charge is applied to the total minimum spend amount and is standard across all private dining bookings.

The Dining space is private hire only, so you cannot book individual tables. However, for non-private dining needs, you can be connected with the restaurant's reservations team for regular table bookings in other areas.

If the agreed minimum spend on food and beverage is not met during your event, the remaining amount will be charged as room hire. This ensures the minimum spend commitment is fulfilled regardless of actual consumption.

The Dining space is suitable for intimate events like client lunches, dinner parties, anniversaries, and engagement celebrations. As a private hire only space, you have complete control over your event format and timing within the venue's operating hours.

For smaller groups (under 60 people), the venue only provides quotes within 30 days of your event date. For larger events or those requiring more planning time, earlier booking may be possible but should be confirmed directly with the events team.

The Dining space offers breathtaking views as part of the experience, creating an elegant and intimate atmosphere. The space is designed for exclusive private dining experiences with a sophisticated setting perfect for special occasions.