Last week, I met my high school friends for a coffee hangout. One of them is getting married in a few months, and he’s seeking help in finding a venue.
Not a full wedding reception but more of a private hall for an intimate dinner. Since I want to help, I asked my Wunderlust London team to assist me in researching the best private dining spots in London.
If you’re also searching for the perfect spot to celebrate your occasions with full exclusivity, check out these locations offering good food and atmosphere.
Inamo Soho
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Address: 134-136 Wardour St
Contact Details: +442078517051
Operating Hours:
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Monday – Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 11:15 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:15 PM
Capacity: 20
Pricing: £££
If you prefer celebrating in Central London and don’t want to go a little further, Inamo Soho is the place to go.
This restaurant offers Pan-Asian cuisine, with famous meals like BBQ, sushi, and Sichuan chicken. However, if you prefer to specialise your menu, they can also do so through their tasting menu.
Note that they can only accommodate a maximum of 20 people in a room. But the good thing is that their rooms come with arcade, retro, and console games. Singer? Their venues also have a karaoke system, perfect for full entertainment.
Pro Tip:
- Take the opportunity to use the double-wall screens as your backdrop for your event or for a surprise presentation.
14 Hills
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Address: 14th floor, 120 Fenchurch St
Contact Details: +442039815222
Capacity: 22
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pricing: £££
For an intimate gathering, 14 Hills has a private room that can handle up to 22 guests. Unlike other rooms with enclosed walls, this spot offers a panoramic view of the city, thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows.
Aside from the view, you’ll also enjoy their British cuisine. Some of their signature dishes include cured-oak salmon and langoustine bisque. Don’t forget that they also have canapé menus that you can choose from.
You might want to pick this if you want an elegant dining, where the skyline becomes part of your gathering.
Pro Tip:
- Book your event during sunset for that great golden panoramic view.
The Orchard
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Address: Floor 8, 1 Great Cumberland Pl
Contact Details: +442081432570
Capacity: 60
Operating Hours:
- Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pricing: £££
If you’re looking for a place to hold your corporate event, The Orchard might suit your taste. By taste, we mean their modern European meals and their impressive view of Hyde Park.
You’ll enjoy their great view since their private dining room is located on the 8th floor of the building. Also, make sure to pick their chicken ballotine with spinach and garlic mousse for your team.
The place also has nice WiFi and AV systems, which you can use during your event.
Pro Tip:
- Time your booking during daylight hours so your team can have that great view of Hyde Park.
The Harben Room at the Pem
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Address: 22-28 Broadway
Contact Details: +442033018080
Capacity: 20
Operating Hours:
- Tuesday & Saturday: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Pricing: £££
Another small yet grand dining room is The Harben Room at the Pem. You’ll dine in a room full of rich velvet colours, from curtains to carpet.
For their menu, they offer British cuisine. You can either pre-select up to five courses on their menu or request their management to create a fully bespoke menu for your event. This way, you can make your celebration memorable.
However, you might want to try their lamb cannon on your list, as it’s famous and many customers love this.
Pro Tip:
- Ask for their curated wine list and make sure to order some for a true fine dining experience.
The Little Orange Door
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Address: 16A Clapham Common South Side
Contact Details: +442045132429
Capacity: 100
Operating Hours:
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Pricing: ££
If you’ve got your whole family and neighbours to join you on your special event, The Little Orange Door is the place to be.
This Clapham spot has spacious private dining rooms, perfect for almost any occasion. One exciting thing that they offer is that your private dining room comes with its own bar. It’s sure to impress your guests.
This location is ideal if you just want a casual or home-style celebration. Not that fancy with glimmering and exquisite designs, but more of a cosy vibe paired with their international menu, like burgers, tacos, and BBQ ribs.
Pro Tip:
- The Little Orange Door is famous for its cocktails, so make sure to ask about their drink packages that you can have for your event.
Canova Hall
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Address: 250 Ferndale Rd
Contact Details: +442077338356
Capacity: 30
Operating Hours:
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 AM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 AM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 AM
Pricing: £££
Canova Hall is famous for its 48-hour fermented pizza and homemade pasta. However, this Brixton spot will also impress you as it lies in one of the iconic and historic buildings in the city.
The converted building has The Bitters Bar, where you can hold private events for up to 32 guests. The vibe is more industrial, with moody lighting, brick walls, and sleek furniture.
For their signature dishes, they have wood-fired pizza and sharing plates. You can also enjoy their creative takes on classic cocktails and wine on tap.
Pro Tip:
- This restaurant has bottomless options, which most customers love, so make sure to build your menu around it.
Fishmongers’ Hall
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Address: 109 Upper Thames St.
Contact Details: +442076263531
Capacity: 200
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Pricing: £££
If you want to impress your guests with the view of the River Thames, Fishmongers’ Hall is definitely the spot. You can choose among their three private rooms, including the Gold Room, the Court Dining Room, and the Court Drawing Room.
You can also freely pick your menu, depending on the time of your event. For instance, they have working breakfasts, Brasserie-style plated lunches, and formal banquets.
Get to dine in their rooms with a combination of historic and modern design. Their jaw-dropping chandeliers are a must-see!
Pro Tip:
- Book your event around sunset to enjoy that stunning view of the river while eating.
Akara Restaurant, Borough
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Address: Arch 208, 18 Stoney St
Contact Details: +442038615190
Capacity: 14
Operating Hours:
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Monday: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Pricing: £££
For a more unique experience, you might want to try this West African restaurant. Akara Restaurant is well-known for bringing the crispy black-eye bean fritters to Borough, London.
You get to enjoy their modern, minimalistic aesthetic paired with warm and natural tones. The vibe feels like you’re really in West Africa but with a modern touch.
For their dishes, make sure to include their Nigerian Akara Osu and Brazilian Acaraje on your list. Don’t forget to try their Cacao Negroni for that twist.
Pro Tip:
- You can easily book their small event room online.
Nobu London Old Park Lane
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Address: 19 Old Park Ln
Contact Details: +442074474747
Capacity: 200
Operating Hours:
- Sunday: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Monday – Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Saturday: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Pricing: £££
Got a larger guest list? Nobu London Old Park Lane offers a European vibe with new-style Japanese cuisine.
They have Omakase menus, Shuko snacks, and bento boxes. If you also want to challenge your guests, they have a sake and wine list, particularly grade daiginjo. This will give you and your circle a different experience, far from a local Londoner.
Their White Room has been serving private diners for over two decades now. The room isn’t that grand, but it has nice lighting that changes from bright to soft lights as the night comes.
Pro Tip:
- If you’re not into eating raw fish, you can ask their chef to personalise their bento box without including fresh meat.
Sotto Cucina & Bar
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Address: Black Lion House, 45 Whitechapel Rd
Contact Details: +442081591234
Capacity: 25
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Pricing: £££
Sotto Cucina & Bar is a restaurant offering a private dining room ideal for an intimate gathering. Their orangery room is spacious and warm with that green botanical wall decor that looks refreshing to the eyes.
You might want to pick this spot if you want to taste their bold dishes. They have Sicilian classics, such as busiati pasta and crab linguine. Don’t forget their grilled sea bass and their pizza alla pala too!
This Aldgate spot is just perfect for casual dining. The vibe is warm and nothing grand or shiny, which isn’t a nice pick if you’re looking for a fancy ambience.
Pro Tip:
- Include their cured meat on your menu – it’s unappealing outside, but its taste will impress your guests.
Souk
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Address: 27 Litchfield St
Contact Details: +442072401796
Capacity: 100
Operating Hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Pricing: ££
Souk is an ideal location if you’re looking for a Moroccan dining feels. It’s a unique experience in the middle of London, with those warm terracotta walls and earthy backdrops.
When it comes to their food offerings, they have North African cuisines. From fish tagine to mixed grilled meats, they have it. Expect a strong kick of spices and flavours if you choose to dine here.
You can also try their cocktails, perfect while appreciating the space’s exotic ambience.
Pro Tip:
- You can have a virtual tour of the restaurant first to see if it fits your event needs.
Pravaas
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Address: PRAVAAS, 3 Glendower Pl, South Kensington
Contact Details: +442031617641
Capacity: 25
Operating Hours:
- Sunday and Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Pricing: £££
This Kensington spot is a famous restaurant for its Indian cuisine while blending seasonal British ingredients. Thanks to Chef Patron Shipa Dandekar for bringing this one-of-a-kind dining in London.
Get to taste their mixed vegetable tokri, smoked beetroot, and marinated cottage cheese. Another great thing about this place is that you get to see their kitchen while dining in their private room.
Book here if you’re looking for a place for family events or birthdays and craving some premium Indian meals while in London.
Pro Tip:
- Ask Chef Shipa if she has something curated for private dining, as she’s famous for bringing up modern twists to Indian classics.
