18 thrilling private dining rooms in London

Farzi Cafe's 10-person ground-floor private dining room is a masterclass in a cosy, well-designed space. The emerald walls and long dining table create an aura of calm in which to enjoy some truly excellent food.

Speaking of: at Farzi you can expect modern Indian Bistro food executed to the highest standard, with playful twists. On the plate, this translates to classic dishes like lamp chops, spiced with harissa lime butter, or more fusion-leaning options such as the delightful butter chicken bao.

It's a truly great shout for those wanting an impressive private dining experience and is about as well connected as any venue in London.

Taking its name from a famous London Courtesan, Kitty Fisher's is an intimate and unpretentious bistro lodged between Hyde and Green park. The main restaurant is cosy, with room for 30 diners, and delightfully plays into its bistro roots with old-fashioned awning, plush button-backed booths and moody candle lighting.

You can expect to eat well, with the menu leaning towards unfussy classics, with those cooked on the wood grill standing out especially. Both cocktails and old-world wines are well represented, with the delightful Bad Kitty being a celebratory mix of sloe gin, elderflower, lemon & Cava. they also have a surprisingly decent whiskey selection for those wanting something with a bit more heft.

Sticky Mango are not playing around when it comes to bringing big, flavourful dishes to the table. Head Chef Peter Lloyd has created menus that draw on the ingredients and techniques of South East Asia, without diluting the experiences into something too homogenous.

This means you'll see dishes like Monkfish in a Malaysian chilli sauce served with Bok Choi and a garnish of apple blossom. It really is a beautiful way to eat delicious fish. Other highlights include the truffle egg fried rice and the titular Sticky Mango dessert (black rice, perfectly ripe mango and coconut cream).

If you can drag your eyes away from the beautifully constructed plates of food, you'll find the building to be a beautifully decorated warren of rooms split across three floors. Cherry-pink flowers tumble from the ceiling of the striking Blossom Tree Room, which can hold up to 50 seated or 60 standing. The light windows, mirrored walls and blossom tree mean you'll be bathed in an aesthetic glow whilst eating. Who wouldn't want that?

Few things get us excited like fresh mozzarella. What if, and trust us here, there was a bar dedicated to the stretchy, rich cheese? Well, there is.

The internationally distributed Obicà group have brought their focused approach to quality Italian food to London's cathedral district, with deli-style food joining pizza, pasta and salads on the menu. The draw, though, is of course the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP, and we fully suggest you go for the Mozzarella Bar Experience as a minimum – trust us.

Obicà St. Paul's is set up for private and corporate events, offering dinners and cocktail receptions, meetings and birthday parties for small and large groups.

Liverpool Street is known for many things: city workers in suits, drunk Essex daytrippers, and pubs without enough inside seating. And now? Italian food.

Piazza Italiana brings a distinctly Sicilian menu to the stunning backdrop of 38 Threadneedle Street. we are not being superlative here, the building is a Grade-II listed old bank that has been updated with a sophisticated dining room feel. The vast ceilings and marble fittings lend an air of true luxury to your meal, with 350 guests being able to enjoy a private dining experience.

Speaking of, the food and drink have been thoroughly thought out. Seasonal ingredients underpin a classic roster of pasta, seafood and meat, with heavy hitters like braise veal shank competing with the decor for your wandering eye. Whilst the cocktails are good enough to justify a flying visit (particularly their take on the old-fashioned), with the food you'll want to ask for a recommended wine pairing; the Piedmont and Tuscany regions feature heavily, and both red and white are well represented.

Situated on Henrietta Street, at the southern limit of Covent Garden, Cora Pearl is a bright a beautiful eatery that emphasises cooking British comfort food to a restaurant standard.

Expect the menu to feature classic British ingredients (Angus sirloin & horseradish cream accompanies apple & blackberry crumble, for that homely hit of comfort eating). A stand-out dish has to be the delightful combination of Cod's roe on crumpets, it's it the perfect mix of humility and indulgence, exactly what breakfast is about.

You'll most likely agree when we say that dining does not exclude drinking, fortunately, Cora Pearl has put thought into their drinks; expect lots of gin-based mixes, like the refreshing Chaine d'Or, a blend of Beefeater Gin, Yellow Chartreuse, LN Mattei Quinquina and lemon.

Of course, private dining is available with downstairs and upstairs catering to a combined crowd of 50. The vibe is a tasteful revamp of a handsome Georgian townhouse, and you'll be left appreciating both the food and aesthetics.

Atop the Walkie Talkie's Sky Garden, in the heart of the City of London, the elegant Vinoly Room sits within the Fenchurch Restaurant and hosts up to 16 guests.

The contemporary British menu, from head chef Michael Carr, is well-regarded: think turbot, guinea fowl, beef tartare, lobster and scallop, with a select few veggie-friendly options. With a main course at around £40 and starters at £20, this is one for the expense account.

From sky-high-dining to down-and-delicious: head beneath the Borough outpost of the acclaimed Hawksmoor steakhouse mini-chain to host a feast in the Cooks Room. Uniquely, you'll be alongside an open-plan kitchen so your guests (up to 18 of them) can bask in the sizzle and scents of the preparation process. And although you're welcome to order from Hawksmoor's standard menu, hire of the Cooks' Room offers a one-off opportunity to order the 'Beef Feasting menu', which they describe as the 'ultimate' in Hawksmoor cooking.

You'll find roast oysters, 35-day dry-aged prime rib, Black Forest baked Alaska and more on this belt-loosening culinary adventure: missing it surely would be a terrible miss-steak.

Quo Vadis might be a private members club, but their private dining rooms are available on select dates, and we're particularly taken with the soothing, sapphire decor of the Blue Room. Seating up to a dozen diners, there's a traditional English menu of seasonal ingredients, and a special 'working lunch' menu if you're looking for something a little lighter: gourmet sandwiches, smoked salmon, almond tarts and the like.

Larger parties (of up to 32) can instead dine in the adjacent Marx Room.

Or rery? Oui, really! This fine French restaurant in London's Marylebone offers a 16-person private dining room fit for any occasion spéciale. Enjoy elegant cooking from head chef Igor Tymchyschyn – such as a risotto of Jerusalem artichoke, a halibut ceviche or veal ossobuco – a mere stone's throw from Regents Park.

An extensive wine list (with some truly indulgent selections across the 22 pages) and a legendary cheese trolley round out the Orrery's seductive offer.

For a more relaxed private dining experience, head west to The Oak in the heart of Notting Hill. This gorgeous pub room can entertain groups of up to 20 in their first-floor private dining room.

Hosts are invited to shortlist a menu in advance, offering guests on-the-day choices between three possible options. You might opt for some of their classic Italian dishes – ragu, linguine, risotto and tagliata – or, for a laid–back pass-the-slice occasion, a selection of gourmet pizzas. The cocktail menu, courtesy of the adjoining bar (which can also be hired for mingling-style receptions for 55 pax) is packed full of classics and some inventive homegrown twists.

Salon Noir at Park Chinois offers an authentic Chinese fine-dining experience right in the heart of London.

The private dining room, which seats 9, is lit up by a magnificent Baccarat Chandelier. A gleaming Makassar Ebony table occupies the centre of the room and the white Carrara marble fireplace completes the look. You can hire the space for yourself and your luckiest friends.

The Duck de Chine is a great way to start the three-course meal. Stir-fried pak choi to follow and finally, be surprised by dessert specially picked by the pastry chef.

Transport yourself into the sunny Greek Islands at the Meraki Restaurant. With floor-to-ceiling windows offering ample natural light, wooden flooring, and rustic brick walls, you’ll feel like you’re sitting in a traditional Greek taverna. The space is big enough to accommodate 135 guests so bring as many hungry friends as you can.

As you’d expect, the food here is top-notch. The modern Mediterranean menu uses the finest, freshest, and most authentic ingredients to create meze dishes brimming with love from Greece. Sit at the counter if you want to watch the expert chefs prepare your meal.

One of the first chefs that come to mind when thinking about the best in Britain is Gordon Ramsay. Bread Street Kitchen is part of the renowned Gordon Ramsay restaurant group that offers a sophisticated and stylish space for hosting private events and special occasions. For those looking for exclusive hire, up to 600 guests can be accommodated.

The restaurant boasts an open kitchen, immersed in a modern and chic decor that blends industrial elements with sleek and contemporary touches. A sense of elegance flows throughout the air.

Tuck into the highest quality of English classics made with the finest homegrown seasonal produce. From a full English breakfast to the Beef Wellington, enjoy a proper scrumptious meal.

Ambrosial, piquant, sapid… I don’t know what these words mean, but they are rather fitting for the food this restaurant has to offer. Created by Michelin chef Asimakis Chaniotis, Bantof combines the quirkiness of old Soho with delicious food and a creative art and music experience. Guests will feel a sense of cosiness and intimacy in the restaurant’s warm ambience, ideal for corporate events.

The menu features several signature dishes that can be enjoyed via tasting plates. Meanwhile, the cocktail menu is designed with exciting twists on the classics. So sit back, eat, drink, and enjoy.

Moored on the River Thames, Woods Quay is an award-winning floating establishment located between Cleopatra’s Needle and Waterloo Bridge. Woods Quay is the newest addition to the Woods’ Silver Fleet collection and provides panoramic riverside views from the Houses of Parliament all the way to Southbank.

Woods Quay offers private dining room spaces for small to large events where you and your guests can indulge in fine dishes and cocktails. With a capacity for 56 guests, the East Wing tasting room and bar offer an intimate atmosphere where guests can interact with the head chefs while they prepare Michelin-standard plates.

On the other end, you can privately hire the West Wing bar for up to 90 guests. This space includes a wraparound outside deck and a well-stocked bar serving delicious cocktails and spirits. What better way to celebrate, than with a private dinner on the River Thames?

Spread across five Victorian Townhouses, the Laslett is a boutique hotel situated in the iconic Notting Hill.

Along with rooms and suites, the Laslett offers a quaint private dining room called The Henderson – perfect for an intimate dinner for 20 guests. The room is adorned with multi-coloured chairs, beautiful art, and pink walls. In addition to its artsy interior design, the menu offers delicious Mediterranean small plates, a popular dish is the roast aubergine with coconut yoghurt and harissa. There’s also a wide selection of wines and cocktails – which are sure to please every guest.

Step into the Bourne and Hollingsworth restaurant and you’ll find yourself immersed in a verdant space of greenery. Covering a blank canvas, the flourishing plants, floral chairs, and garden furniture makes for a calming, charming presence.

The restaurant uses the freshest local and seasonal British produce to serve you a colourful plate full of flavours. Whether you try the purple sprouting broccoli or the roast cod, you’ll have a nice private diving experience no matter what.