London’s Best Private Dining Rooms
London is known for many things and one of these is the culinary experience that the capital boasts.
If you are looking for a memorable private dining London experience we have done a roundup of the best private dining rooms in London.
Discover a culinary experience like none other,here are our favourites…
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The exclusively private space is allocated entirely to the restaurant’s second floor. A stunning 5-metre-high, coffered ceiling, with two large original inset roof lights, bathes the room in natural light during the day. The room has retained its original Sarrasine-styled fireplace with a working fire for colder days and boasts a dedicated kitchen and wine storage. Textural elements of polished stone, soft leather and warm oak form the room’s bespoke furniture and are further enhanced by a revolving series of curated original artwork from Hamiltons Gallery. With the addition of a 250cm television screen discreetly set within custom-made cabinetry and the option of seating either at the table or the room’s sofas and armchairs, the space provides an elegant backdrop for any occasion for up to 14 guests to meet, mix, dine and relax in private comfort.
Max capacity: 14 people
Room equipped with its own kitchen.
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KOL combines the finest British ingredients, championing wild food and seasonality to create unique dishes which reflect the bright, fresh flavours of Mexican cooking.
The restaurant has one Michelin star and was voted No.23 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.’The Chef’s Table’ is located downstairs and is inspired by a traditional Oaxacan home, overlooking its own private kitchen with a dedicated team of chefs. The space seats up to 20 guests and offers a seven-course menu. Sample dishes include’ TACO – langoustine,smoked chilli, sea buckthorn and MOLE – purple carrot, coloradito, fermented blackcurrant, and winter truffle.
Max capacity: 20 people
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Ikoyi is a cosmopolitan and contemporary restaurant in constant evolution. Since opening in 2017, it has distinguished itself for its bold use of flavour, introducing new and original ingredient combinations and presenting them with indefinable style. Jeremy Chan and Hassan-Odukale have made it their mission to source superlative local produce and serve it in its optimal state. The restaurant builds its own spice-based cuisine around British micro-seasonality. Ikoyi has two Michelin stars and was voted No.42 on The
World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Designed by Danish architect David Thulstrup, Ikoyi’s private dining room seats up to six guests in private comfort. The menu is a blind tasting, and sample dishes include Turbot, crab bisque & egusi miso and Confit pork agrodolce & curried courgette.
Max capacity:6 people
Hélène Darroze at The Connaught
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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught is a London landmark. The only UK restaurant from the iconic Chef Hélène Darroze, where she brings her love and passion for the Basque region and culinary history to the heart of Mayfair. Sophisticated and seasonable menus showcase the best in ingredient quality and local produce. The three Michelin-starred restaurant offers two unique private dining rooms: The Sommelier’s Table and The Chef’s Table. For those interested in wine, The Sommelier’s table is located in the expansive Connaught wine cellars. The walls are lined with the world’s top vintages, personalised bottles gifted directly from selected vineyards, and many more bottles, each with a unique story the Head Sommelier can walk guests through between courses. Finally, the most immersive private dining experience is at the Chef’s Table. Located directly opposite the pass of the kitchen, downstairs from the main dining room, this 8-person table alone is a work of art. Guests are welcome to watch the artistry of Hélène Darroze at The Connaught unfold whilst enjoying a private menu and dining experience.
Max capacity: Wine Cellar 6 people, Chef’s Table 8 people
Located in New Quebec Street in Marylebone Village, Roketsu offers an authentic iteration of the true Japanese kaiseki experience, one of the very few found outside Japan and one of the only in London. Chef Daisuke Hayashi, who trained in Kyoto under Yoshiro Murata,creates menus based on the five flavours, senses, colours, and cooking methods based on the fundamentals of Washoku culture. Roketsu is a slice of Kyoto transported to London – the interiors were designed and made in Japan and shipped to the UK in their entirety. Roketsu’s private dining space seats up to 6 people. Its aesthetics are designed to seamlessly immerse diners in Japanese hospitality. The space features fine art from Kyoto-based Shibunkaku Studio and offers views of the restaurant’s wine cabinet, which showcases a spectacular selection.
Max capacity: 6 people