Whether you’re wooing clients, rewarding the team, or toasting a milestone, London’s private dining scene serves serious flavour with a side of spectacle. We’ve handpicked five standout spaces that blend impeccable menus, seamless service, and settings guaranteed to spark conversation — from skyline showstoppers to elegant hideaways. Ready to book? Ask our venue experts to pair you with the perfect spot.
1. Chotto Matte
Bring clients to Soho for an immersive private dining experience at Chotto Matte, where vibrant Nikkei plates and colourful cocktails set a high-energy tone. Choose the intimate private dining room for up to 20 guests, the curtained Lava Lounge for semi-private dinners of 40, or take the first floor exclusively for 140 diners with front-row views of the robata grill and sushi bar.
The in-house team will tailor menus, timings and service to your brief, adding theatre with live cooking and a sleek, contemporary backdrop. Minutes from Tottenham Court Road, it is as practical as it is memorable.
Location: Soho
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2. The Islington Townhouse
A stone’s throw from Angel, The Islington Townhouse brings character and flexibility to private dining. Host up to 30 guests in one of its handsome first- or second-floor dining rooms, perfect for client suppers, board-hosted celebrations, or festive team feasts. The townhouse feel adds warmth, while layouts can shift from long banqueting to relaxed mingling for 36.
Looking to dial up the personality? Book the Karaoke Snug for 16 as an after-dinner twist, or pair your room with the intimate Private Bar for pre-event tastings and nightcaps. With multiple spaces under one roof, it’s easy to craft a seamless, private experience from aperitif to encore.
Location: Islington
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3. The Conduit
For board-level suppers or client dinners, The Conduit brings purpose and polish to private dining in the heart of Covent Garden. Choose the Reading Rooms for intimate tables among curated bookshelves, or scale up to The Forum for up to 120 guests without losing the boutique feel. Service is slick, AV and Wi‑Fi are on hand for short speeches, and menus champion seasonal, sustainably sourced produce.
If you’re after a showstopper, the Rooftop Pergola pairs London skyline views with a nature‑forward design that sparks conversation whatever the season. Pre‑ or post‑dinner drinks in the Ubuntu Lounge keep energy high, and the central location makes travel effortless for cross‑city teams. It’s a thoughtful, flexible setting that elevates hospitality while walking the talk on sustainability.
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Capacity: 60 Cabaret
4. 12 Hay Hill
On Berkeley Square in the heart of Mayfair, 12 Hay Hill brings private members’ club polish to your private dinner. Expect five-star service and high-spec surroundings that do the impressing for you. The Lounge offers views and flexible layouts for 20–100 guests, with portable walls to right-size the room, while the top-floor bar is perfect for a refined reception before seating.
Food takes centre stage: pick seasonal set menus or work with the Head Chef on a bespoke line-up for every palate. For something intimate, The Bar pairs a luxe lounge with a private terrace; for bigger spreads, event spaces can host long banquets or cabaret-style dinners for up to 80 diners, with receptions to 130. And with Green Park station moments away, arrivals stay effortless.
Location: Mayfair
Capacity: 60 Cabaret
5. Surveyors House
Set in the heart of Westminster, Surveyors House pairs Victorian grandeur with postcard views of Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster. It’s spot-on for client hosting or leadership dinners, with refined rooms for 10–18. Choose the cosy private room at Searcys Bar & Brasserie, the stately President’s Dining Room, or Dubai for 12, each bright with natural light and moments from Westminster station.
Searcys’ chefs craft seasonal, British-led menus to your brief and dietary needs, delivered with quietly impeccable service. Want a short speech or slide? The President’s Dining Room includes LCD, Wi‑Fi and PA to keep things slick. Begin with a landmark-view reception, then sit down to polished plates in a setting that does the impressing for you.
Location: Westminster
Capacity: 18 Boardroom
6. Trafalgar St James
Perched above Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar St James turns private dining into a skyline moment. The Rooftop ROOM pairs chic Art Deco style with landmark views, perfect for client lunches or leadership dinners for up to 16 seated. Service is polished yet unobtrusive, and there’s an outdoor nook for pre‑dinner cocktails.
Hosting a bigger crowd? The Deck scales things up with canopy‑covered seating, heaters and blankets for year‑round al fresco dining, accommodating around 60 for dinner or 100 for a reception. With Charing Cross moments away and premium, seasonally led menus from The Rooftop and Rockwell teams, this boutique bolthole blends convenience, culinary flair and serious wow‑factor.
Location: Trafalgar Square
Capacity: 46 Boardroom
From discreet dining rooms to skyline showstoppers and immersive backdrops, London’s private dining scene serves up every flavour of celebration. If you’re planning client hosting, a board dinner or a team treat, our venue experts can shortlist the perfect spot and handle the details so you can focus on the guests. Ready to get started? get in touch and we’ll set the table for a standout event.
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Kimberley Rolph
Kimberley Rolph is an Enterprise Event Specialist at Hire Space, with a passion for venue finding and creating unforgettable events. She brings expertise and creativity to every project.
