Our selection of the best Clapham private dining venues

The Little Orange Door is a flatshare turned eclectic bar and restaurant in the heart of Clapham Common. This ‘70s-style venue has eye-catching artwork on the walls and mismatched furniture – an atmosphere that feels like you’re partying at your hipster friend’s flat, complete with beer pong, a flat-screen TV, costumes, and Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64.

The Little Orange Door has curated multiple spaces for private dining and partying, so you can host a party for 180 guests without having to clean beer off your floors afterwards. If you’re looking to host a dinner party, opt for the botanical-themed Conservatory. If you’re seeking a cosy atmosphere, the Living Room is full of lounge seating.

In true flat party fashion, the cocktails (named after favourite films and TV shows) are served in miscellaneous objects. Expect to drink a “Sex and the City” out of a chilli tin, or a “Dirty Dancing” out of a disco ball.

Outside Clapham Common, No 32 The Old Town is known for its boozy brunch. The decor is sleek and woodsy, appealing to an investment banker who doubles as a lumberjack.

The Clapham private dining room has a set menu for parties over 16 with modern options like crispy squid, dry-aged rare-breed Bavette steak, and Shetland mussels. We encourage going family style and getting a taste of everything – and bottomless prosecco, because life is too short.

If you like to know what’s going on at all stages of your dining experience, visit Upstairs at Trinity, where you can watch the chef prepare your meal. Open windows and high-top chairs give this Clapham private dining room a modern feel. The atmosphere isn’t unbearably pretentious, but it’s definitely classy – so leave your gym clothes at home.

Upstairs has an intimate private dining room, hosting up to 32 seated or 50 standing guests. The restaurant menu features options at four different price points created to be shared by the group. The dishes, which are beautifully plated, are finished with cheese and dessert.

Order a charcuterie board for the table. Select from the ever-changing wine list. Discuss philosophical theories with the person next to you. Enjoy the open roof of the Secret Terrace in the summertime, and huddle snugly next to the heaters in the winter. Under the illuminated string lights, the cushioned seats and pillows are the ideal place to unwind and sample from a wine list of 100+ options.

The Clapham private dining experience at this wine bar can be turned into an intimate space for your birthday party. Hire the whole venue for 110 guests, or the Secret Terrace for 50. Vagabond offers wine-tasting packages so you and your guests can get the full experience.

Social Pantry Cafe on Lavender Hill is a relaxing spot for coffee and a seasonal, sustainably sourced meal. The aesthetic is 21st-century rustic, elevated by white brick walls and wood furniture. And in the evening, the front counter transforms into a bar.

The Clapham private dining room experience at Social Pantry Cafe can accommodate 30 seated or 45 standing guests. Ease your way into the catering menu with canapes, designed to be small in size and big in flavour. The chef-cooked dinner plates include seafood, meat, and vegan options.