Affordable private dining in London

Apothecary East is a Tokyo-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar. Located in Shoreditch just a short walk from Old Street Station, this tavern celebrates Japanese cuisine.

With a range of light bites and dishes, taste a selection of sushi and sashimi, Hirata steamed buns or skewers from the robata grill. Apothecary East's extensive menu also caters to vegans.

A private room is available for hire for up to 35 guests where you can enjoy the buzz of the restaurant alongside your intimate dining experience. With live DJ-ing by Spiritland every weekend, make an event out of your meal.

If you're looking for affordable and delicious grub look no further than Dirty Bones. With venues in Shoreditch, Soho and Carnaby, this chain is doing something right.

Inspired by the bar scenes of New York, this trendy restaurant offers many American staples, specialising in burgers, chicken sides and salads.

Look for deals such as the £5 burger, holiday specials or try their unlimited Wing Wednesday: As many chicken wings as you want for £15. Enjoy brunch or their vast cocktail mix.

Choose from multiple private dining rooms or hire the entire venue to bring the Big Apple to your plate and save a few bucks.

Hungry for classic British dishes? Head to this iconic pub that dates back to 1763.

A short walk from Covent Garden tube station you will find five floors full of history and traditional food. We’re talking cider-battered fish and chips or steak and ale pie (and maybe an apple crumble to follow).

This venue caters to vegans and has a full drink inventory. With affordable roasts every Sunday and Wing Wednesday (1kg of wings and a pint for £12), you can have a full stomach without an empty wallet.

Private dining is available for up to 18 people. Bow Street Tavern venue offers a great deal (and a Gin Terrace) in London's centre.

Enter this venue and step back in time to The Battle of Trafalgar. With its interiors inspired by HMS Victory, this pub certainly tells a story.

The Admiralty is newly reopened after a devastating fire last year. It is back after a refurbishment with a new lease on life. It has two private dining rooms available including the exclusive Admiral's Cabin, with seating for up to 16 people.

Specialising in homemade pies, The Admiralty offers a range of fillings in its shortcrust cases, accompanied by a hearty plate of mash and gravy. Try exciting combinations and if it’s not for you enjoy some traditional pub nosh. Sausage and mash? or beer-battered cod?

So whether you want corks popped or pints pulled, head toward Nelsons Column in Trafalgar and settle in for a meal.

Cinnamon Bazaar is an exciting eatery in the centre of Covent Garden. Inspired by India’s spice markets, this venue offers a blend of old and new flavour combinations.

For private parties of 12 or more, try the Khari Baoli Private Dining Room. With multiple set menus available, you can stimulate your tastebuds whilst remaining within budget.

Choose Calcutta spiced crab or Watermelon chaat to accompany dishes such as their renowned Lamb Roganjosh Shepherd’s Pie. With bottomless brunch available on Sundays and an extensive wine list, this is not one to miss.

For the taste of España head to Ibérica. This restaurant is a stone's throw away from Victoria Station and specialises in cured meats.

Here you can try specialist Jamón Ibérico, a ham which comes from the acorn-fed Iberian pig. Enjoy classic tapas such as tortilla and paella alongside more experimental cuisine such as hake tempura.

With sharing plates that work well with group dining, private hire is available. Choose between three private rooms or rent the entire venue. Additions such as a class on the art of Ibérico ham carving are available to enhance your experience.

iViva las tapas!

Try Vinoteca, for foodies and wine lovers. With all products sourced locally, this spot serves British dishes with a European twist.

Enjoy an exciting menu serving dishes such as Suffolk lamb steak or Harrisa roasted courgettes. Private dining is available with this restaurant flexible to booking numbers. Choose from a vast selection of wines or take part in wine-tasting sessions with experts who can guide you through your meal.

Best of all, there is a bottle shop at the back if you've found your new favourite wine, so buy 5 and take them home with you.

For a taste of the high life, head to Searcys at the top of the Gherkin. Choose between 5 luxury private dining rooms and enjoy a meal in one of London's highest landmarks.

Using seasonal and local produce, Searcys serves traditional dishes such as lamb and trout alongside a full wine list. Try different champagnes paired with your chosen meal or if you want a lighter visit, afternoon tea is available with 360-degree views.

Impress your guests and explore the Iris Bar at the very top of the Gherkin, with space for up to 50 and a range of cocktails. Enquire now to host your private banquet with panoramic views of the city.

For small plates with a big taste try BAO.

With their latest digs next to Borough Market, this is the third venue BAO have to offer, alongside the others in King’s Cross and Soho.

Inspired by late-night grills in Asia, guests can try drinks such as grape larger or dishes like Taiwanese chicken, alongside a range of their signature buns. Think beef short rib or chicken nuggets bao buns.

Private dining is available for up to 24 guests or hire the entire place for 120. This borough hides a secret subterranean KVT-themed karaoke room so make an event out of your dining experience.

For a unique dining experience, step aboard a 120-year-old barge in Hackney Wicks Canal.

This Dutch boat features a menu of seasonal British food, sourced from their sustainable canal-side garden produce. Guests can enjoy the floating restaurant, rain or shine, and take a stroll through the bankside gardens.

With room for 90 guests, the barge is also available for private hire. For more intimate occasions, rent smaller areas such as The Captain's Cabin or The Deck.

Try locally sourced grub in the British sunshine (hopefully), for much cheaper than a cruise.

A short walk from Peckham Rye Station lies Coal Rooms. This restaurant is housed in a beautiful Grade II listed building and boasts an open kitchen with a bespoke coal-fired grill.

The refined menu features rich and hearty cooking, including a selection of roast dinners that have earned the restaurant high praise. While Coal Rooms Peckham is known for its meat dishes, it also caters to vegetarians.

With a private room available for up to 34 guests, this space invites an intimate dining experience without costing an arm and a leg.

If a Middle Eastern mezze calls, Bubala answers. Named after the Yiddish for a term of endearment, Bubala is a vegetarian venue that makes no apologies for it.

Its small plates are anything but ordinary. From the halloumi with black seed honey to the burnt butter hummus with radicchio and blood orange, every dish is packed with unique flavours. Don't forget about their cocktails, like the spicy chilli martini.

With plates designed for sharing, hire a private room for up to 24 guests and taste them together. And with affordable prices (£3 for laffa flatbread and £7 for babba ganush), you won't have to break the bank to enjoy a delicious meal.

To find SAMA Bankside head south of the Thames and look where Southwark Street meets Blackfriars Road. Hidden under the arches, this trendy venue lends itself to the exposed brick and industrial silver pipes.

With a British-Caribbean fusion menu, dishes like pineapple slaw and rice and peas are popular, as are bottomless brunch on weekends and beer pong daily.

Private dining is available with SAMA Bankside open to hosting all events and sizes. Enquire now to view their canapes and explore a huge drinks list.

Spread across three floors, this Fitzrovia restaurant offers an array of smaller plates featuring traditional Portuguese pesticos. Lisboeta’s produce is all sourced straight from Portugal, including their wine, where they serve some unique vintages.

Their menu focuses on dishes from the seas and shores of Portugal, including the chouriço-laced kale soup, Caldo Verde, and Nuno’s inimitable black pepper Pastel de Nata.

Lisboeta offers private dining options for groups of 10 to 60 guests with a sharing menu. And whats more, if you love it you can sign up for their monthly lunch special that showcases the best of Portuguese cuisine.

Bancone is a bustling restaurant in Covent Garden that serves up fresh, handmade pasta daily.

Their menu features Italian-inspired dishes, including olives, focaccia, and a delicious duck ragu. Bancone also has a unique selection of wines from lesser-known vineyards and cocktails focussing on Vermouth, Bitters, and Campari.

Private dining for up to 8-12 is available with larger plates and bowls of pasta of to be shared. Enjoy authentic Italian food with others, just as Nonna would have wanted.

This restaurant takes its inspiration from Tehran's hole-in-the-wall kebab houses and has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2019.

Berenjak’s menu features flatbreads, kebabs and traditional khoresht. Along with their tasty food, they also serve Persian-inspired bespoke cocktails and shots.

With many sharing plates and chargrilled dishes, Berenjak makes a good place for private dining. Hire out the nestled Hayat (meaning garden) space for up to 16 guests for an authentic Persian dining experience in Soho.

Located near Farringdon station, Luca is a unique restaurant which offers British cuisine with an Italian twist.

Look away now Italians as this restaurant does break a few traditional cooking rules. With UK-sourced ingredients you will find Orkney scallops alongside Cornwall turbot.

Guests can hire the glass-roofed terrace for up to 20 people for bright day meals or cosy evening dining. Alternatively, the pasta room is available for 10 guests for a more intimate experience or hire the entire venue for a large banquet.