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The definitive guide to restaurants with private dining rooms in Mayfair
Private dining rooms in restaurants are in great demand. Hosting a party or corporate event in a restaurant has become increasingly popular, and restaurants have been quick to meet that demand. So here is our guide to private dining in Mayfair.
The list below shows many of the options available in Mayfair and a few from nearby. From a small table to a big party, Mayfair has it covered. I have highlighted in bold restaurants that our website has reviewed in the past, so please click on the heading to read the review.
Finally, I have been fortunate to dine at several of the restaurants on the list (the title is in bold) and view their private dining facilities. If you have any questions or need help deciding, don’t hesitate to message or email me. I’d be very happy to assist. For extra information, I have added a link to a review of the restaurants I have visited
If you are reading this from a restaurant not listed below, please feel free to message us with your private dining options.
1 Akira Back
Akira Back at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair features three private dining rooms named Chi, Sui, and Ka, which represent Earth, Water, and Fire in Japanese philosophy. These rooms can accommodate 8, 12, and 16 diners respectively. The interiors of the dining and drinking spaces have been designed by Tokyo-based design studio Curiosity, drawing inspiration from ‘a walk in the park’. The main dining room at Akira Back is warm and inviting, with elements of earth, wind, and water expressed throughout the design. The space features a breathtaking triple-height sky roof and a Ming marble circular staircase that leads into the room, creating a dramatic and sensory-stimulating experience. An interesting aspect of Chef Akira’s worldwide locations is the inclusion of artwork designed by his mother, Young Hee Back.
22 Hanover Square, Mayfair, London W1S 1JP
2 Bentley’s
Bentley’s Oyster Bar is a renowned seafood establishment known for its fresh, high-quality oysters and vibrant atmosphere. Located in a prime spot, the bar offers a charming blend of classic and modern design, creating a welcoming environment for seafood lovers. The menu features a diverse selection of oysters sourced from various locations, complemented by a range of seafood dishes and an extensive wine list.
Bentley’s has five private dining options.
Crustacea Room Seats 15, Swallow Library Seats 20, Mersea Room Seats 30, Swallow Street Rooms Seats 60 and finally Rib Room Seats 26 guest.
1-15 Swallow St, Piccadilly, London W1B 4DG
3 Caviar Kaspia
Caviar Kaspia has transformed from a private members club to an elegant fine dining restaurant in Mayfair. The venue, characterised by romantic decor, offers a menu highlighting fresh ingredients and creative dishes.
Located in a beautiful four-storey townhouse in a quiet street in Mayfair.
The Private dining area is on the third floor, and when you hire the 30-seater dining room, you also have access to the whole floor, which includes a set seating area and a private bathroom.
This is ultimate private dining experience. In addition to the private dining room, there is a fine-dining restaurant and a downstairs cocktail bar.
1a Chesterfield St, Mayfair, London W1J 5JF
Our review of Caviar Kaspia
4 Claridges
Claridge’s Hotel, an iconic establishment nestled in the heart of Mayfair. With a history dating back to the 19th century, this five-star hotel has hosted royalty, celebrities, and dignitaries, making it a symbol of sophistication and refinement. Its stunning Art Deco interiors along with exceptional dining options have made it one of the worlds best hotels.
As you would expect, at Claridge’s, there are plenty of private dining options to suit parties of varying sizes. There are;
The Foyer Private dining room 10 to 24 people, Claridges restaurant’s private dining room 16 people, L’ Epicerie room chefs table experience for 14 people and finally The Painter’s room with bar, 40 guests standing.
Brook St, London W1K 4HR
5 Corrigans Mayfair
Corrigan’s Mayfair has four luxurious private dining rooms: the Chef’s Table for up to 14 guests, the Poet’s Corner for up to 10 guests, the Kitchen Library for intimate celebrations with six guests, and the Lindsay Room, which is the largest space can host up to 24 guests.
Private dining options including a canapé and champagne reception, six-course tasting menu or a three-course à la carte menu designed by Chef Patron Richard Corrigan, made from the freshest seasonal market produce, guests can be assured of an exceptional experience.
28 Upper Grosvenor St, London W1K 7EH
6 Guinea Grill
The iconic Guinea Grill is one of London’s most famous pubs. An inn has been on this site since 1423, and a steak restaurant has been there since 1952. This year, it was voted one of the top 100 steak restaurants in the world.
Guinea undertook an extensive refurbishment early this year, enlarging the restaurant and three stunning private dining rooms.
The Gallery Room for ten people in one long table
The Wine Room for 14 people in one long table
The Boardroom has two separate tables for up to 24 people and one long table for up to 18 people.
30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, London W1J 6NL
Our review of The Guinea Grill
7 Hide
Hide is a restaurant and bar by Hedonism Wines and Ollie Dabbous. It is set over three floors, flooded with natural daylight and enjoying views across Green Park. Opened in 2018 it recieved a Michelin star soon after.
Hide and Seek Room(s), The Hide and Seek room has a capacity for 24 guests or the room can be split into two rooms of 12
The Nest is the west semi-private dining space at Hide, a selcluded table pn the top floor can seat six guests.
HIDE below has three intimate private dining spaces are located alongside The Bar Below: The Broken Room, The Reading Room, and The Shadow Room. Theinterior design features and artworks in each room speak to three individual themes.
HIDE 85 Piccadilly, Mayfair, London W1J 7NB
8 Jeru
Jeru offers three excellent event spaces. Before discussing the various options, Jeru includes a stylish Mediterranean restaurant, bakery, and wine bar. Jeru is located less than a five-minute walk from Green Park Station.
Private Dining areas
Jeru Garden- This is on the first floor, and the decor lends the feel of an outside terrace.
Seats 42 Standing 70
Sapphire Room
Jeru’s Sapphire Room on the first floor is a study in sophistication, regally decorated in shades of midnight blue and gold, with a statement handcrafted 24 carat gold leaf arched ceiling, glittering chandeliers, draped fabric walls and bespoke carpets.
Standing 100 • Seated 90 Theatre 80 • Cabaret 60
Layla Dining Room
A captivating and versatile space that is situated on the lower ground floor. Layla offers a private cocktail bar with marble-topped bar lined with seating and a large dining or cocktail space with comfortable leather banquette seating and eclectic artwork, ideal for either a sophisticated grand dinner, a social soirèe or a relaxed exclusive party with a laid-back vibe.
Standing 120 • Seated 85 Theatre 80 • Cabaret 80
The Wine Cellar
Situated at the beating heart of our restaurant, The Wine Cellar is a cosy, glamorous area that offers a semi-private space for a custom event while still enjoying the buzz and activity of the main restaurant.
Standing 20 and 18 seated.
11 Berkley Street, Mayfair London W1J 8DS
9 Kanishka
Atul Kochhar’s fine-dining Indian Restaurant offers four private dining options in a beautiful setting.
The Regent Room Seats 18
The Regent Garden Capacity 12 can be hired exclusively or with the Regent Room.
Oxford Room Seats 14
Maddox Room Seats 8
17-19 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2QH
10 Kitty Fishers
Kitty Fishers is tucked away in Mayfairs Shepherd Market. The small restaurant dining room is famous for its classic British OK dining menu. Upstairs is Kitty’s private dining club room, which overlooks Shepherd Market. The table has space for 12 people.
10 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7QF
11 Mercato Mayfair
Mercato Mayfair is a sustainable food hall in a former church on North Audley Steet. The wine bar in the crypt is an unusual but stunning venue and is available for private hire. In addition to the wine bar, Mercato Mayfair has a distillery and brewery on site, as well as many food options.
St. Mark’s Church, N Audley St, London W1K 6ZA
12 Novikov
The Poppy Room accommodates up to 27 guests on multiple tables or 18 guests on one table for a seated dinner, and can accommodate 30 standing guests. The Poppy Room features a private bar and with its warm and elegant décor, it is ideal for small, exclusive events.
The Vino Room seats up to 45 guests on multiple tables, 30 guests on one table and can cater for 60 guests standing. Perfect for larger occasions, this room offers seamless service and an elegant dining experience in a refined, sophisticated setting.
For more substantial events, the Poppy & Vino Rooms can be combined to host 4o guests for a seated dinner on one table and 80 for a standing reception. The flexible space provides the perfect backdrop for larger celebrations while maintaining a luxurious ambience.
The Flag Room
Graceful & Intimate is located within the Lounge Bar downstairs and offers a secluded and exclusive area for up to 25 dining guests, with a capacity of 45 for standing guests. This private room is ideal for small gatherings or special celebrations. It blends intimacy with the vibrant energy of Novikov’s lounge, creating a relaxed and memorable atmosphere.
50A Berkeley Street, London W1J 8HA
Our review of Novikov
13 Piccolino’s
This popular Italian restaurant on buzzy Hedon Street off Regent Street has a stunning Private room that can seat up to 54 guests. The room has its own bar and AV facilities.
21 Heddon Street, Mayfair, London W1B 4BF
14 Ruya
Ruya Mayfair is a modern Turkish restaurant situated in the luxurious Mayfair area of London. It provides a dynamic dining experience featuring a menu that presents classic Turkish cuisine with a contemporary twist, using great produce and packed with flavour. The chic interior and attentive service establish a welcoming ambience suitable for both casual dining and special occasions.
The main stunning Private dining room Ozel room seats 20 people and the chef’s table has seating for 12 people.
15 Sabor
Sabor, a Michelin-starred restaurant located on Heddon Street, is a culinary gem co-owned by head chef Nieves Barragan. The menu showcases a diverse array of dishes from various regions of Spain, reflecting the country’s rich culinary heritage. Renowned for its exciting and innovative approach to food, Sabor masterfully presents traditional Spanish recipes while delivering a contemporary dining experience.
Private and semi-private dining in two areas of the restaurant
El Asador, on the top floor at Sabor, has its own kitchen and can be hired for private hire for up to 25 guests.
A Semi-private dining area is also available on the ground floor; La Mesa has the largest table in the restaurant, seating ten people. It is ideal for smaller gatherings.
Sabor 35-37 Heddon Street, Mayfair, London W1B 4BR
16 Sketch London
Recognised as London’s most beautiful venue, it would be wrong to label Sketch merely as a restaurant. Rather, it is a destination for food, drinks, music, and art, featuring various dining and bar spaces, each with its own distinctive design and menu.
Sketch never ceases to amaze and their Private dining options offer something special for private events
Breakfast Private Dining
A buffet breakfast event in the Gallery for up to 90 guests or in the Glade for 30 guests
Lunch & Dinner Private Dining
A set three-course lunch in the enchanted forest room the Glade. Capacity 30
Cocktails and Canapes
Available in the neo 90’s Parlour.Holds up to 100 guests
Fine Dining semi-private
The Millicent Fawcett Room situated within the three Michelin-starred Lecture room and Library. Available for up to 8 diners.
17 The Beaumont Hotel
The Beaumont Hotel is tucked away between Grosvenor Square and Oxford Street less than five minutes from Bond Street station. The beautiful Art Deco facade and interior
The Lotos Room has been recently refurbished, the Lotos Room is hung with portraits of movie stars from the 1920s and 1930s by the renowned Hollywood photographer George Hurrell.
Seats: 45 pax
Standing – 60 pax
Board meeting, dining – 18 pax
The Sargent Room Located on the ground floor and with an abundance of natural daylight, the mahogany-panelled Sargent Room features a grand (removable) boardroom table, and dramatic paintings by Kees van Dongen and John Singer Sargent, along with a plasma screen for presentations.
Seats (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner): 30 pax
Standing – 50 pax
Board meeting, dining – 20 pax
Munnings Room One of the largest private dining rooms which is lighter in style, with glamorous gold wall coverings. The Munnings Room has an equestrian theme, with paintings by Alfred Munnings and George Stubbs.
Seats (Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner): 40 pax
Standing – 60 pax
Board meeting, dining – 24 pax
8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF
18 The Chesterfield Arms
The Chesterfield is situated on Hertford Street on the edge of Shepherd Market.
The Chesterfield Arms has a rich history and is, named after the Earls of Chesterfield, whose family owned most of Bingham, was constructed as a coaching inn around 1750 under the name ‘The Royal Oak’. With a rich history, this establishment has served as a pub since 1737, operating as the Chesterfield Arms from 1769 to 1938 and reopening in 2021.
Private ding options include a upstairs function room available for hire, or hire out of the full pub to include the downstairs
The Boardroom seats 34, with 50 standing
19 The Cocochine
The Cocochine is located in a beautiful former mews house at 27 Bruton Place off Berkeley Square, the redesign of the 4-story building has been approached as a house, curated in its architecture and decor to the detail. Chef Larry Jayasekara offers a cuisine that is an homage to his travels and experience. Guests can expect many examples of extraordinary ingredients to make an appearance in his dishes.
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.
27 Bruton Place,Mayfair, London W1J 6NQ
20 The Connaught
The Connaught Hotel, located in the heart of London’s prestigious Mayfair district, is a luxurious five-star establishment renowned for its elegant design and exceptional service. With a rich history dating back to 1815, it seamlessly blends classic British charm with modern sophistication. Guests can indulge in world-class dining or a drink in the Connaught Bar, regularly featured in the list of the World’s Best Bars.
The Connaught has two private dining options,
The Chef’s table,
Overlooking the pass, guests are seated at a pink marble table set on a Terrazzo dais, with stunning ceiling art designed by Rochegaussen and bespoke lamps created by Matteo Gonet for Pierre Yovanovitch. From here, chefs showcase their culinary talents, answer questions and personally present the three Michelin Star dishes.
The Sommeliers Table
The Sommelier’s Table is the ultimate exploration of The Connaught wines. Led by your private sommelier and accompanied by perfectly matched, Michelin-starred dishes from Hélène Darroze, this is a truly bespoke dining and sommelier experience.
21 The Footman
The Footman is a busy pub and restaurant on Charles Street, a hop, skip and a jump from Berkeley Square, a short walk from Green Park station and 10 minutes from Bond Street station.
The Footman offers various Private dining options. It caters for parties of up to 150 across the whole venue, with food and drinks packages available to suit all tastes and budgets.
The Boardroom seats up to 20 with 30 standing
Lounge seats up to 28 with 50 standing
The Dining room seats up to 28
22 The White Horse
Launched in June 2021, The White Horse is Mayfair’s official wine bar of Hedonism Wines with 6,000+ wine & rare spirit offer to
build what we see as a uniquely special type of modern wine bar.
Equus, The lower ground floor bar with its mix of sofas & communal tables is the perfect location for hosting functions of all kinds,
including wine tastings, private dining and networking events.
23 Veeraswamy
Why not consider hosting your next event in London’s oldest and arguably most famous Indian restaurant? Conveniently located just off Regent Street, this remarkable venue boasts stunning decor that perfectly complements its rich history. Guests will be treated to an exquisite dining experience featuring Michelin-starred cuisine,
The main private dining room can seat 16 people on one long table or 22 people on two tables. The smaller but unique Paisley room can seat 10-12 people.
Private Dining in St James
24 Chutney Mary
Chutney Mary has won the AA Restaurant of the Year award and is the sister restaurant to the Michelin-starred Veeraswamy. Since the 1990s, Chutney Mary has served regional Indian dishes from places like Goa, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Peshawar. This makes it a true pioneer not only in Indian cuisine in London but also in the city’s overall restaurant scene.
There are two private dining rooms at Chutney Mary. The smaller Crystal Room seats between 10 and 16 guests. The larger Club Room fits 45 for a grand reception or between 18 and 32 for a fully-fledged dinner.
25 Ginza St James
Ginza St. James is a sophisticated Japanese restaurant located in the heart of a bustling urban setting, known for its exquisite sushi and seasonal dishes. The ambience combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern elegance. There is a selection of tasting menus with drinks pairings (I can recommend) and an A La Carte and Bento menu.
Ginza has a selection of private and semi-private options.
Private dining Room small, seating for six people
Private dining room with large seating for 12 guests
PrivateTeppanyaki room Capacity7 people
Semi-private dining areas with capacity for 50 people
15 Bury St, London SW1Y 6QB
26 Milos
Milos opened its grand, stately doors in 2015 in the centrally located and elegant St. James’s, serving freshly caught fish and seafood. Prior to ordering, a ‘captain’ guides guests through the fish market, which features a spectacular raw seafood bar, the crown jewel of Milos hospitality.
The private dining room seats 20 people, and the decor is designed to give more than a nod to the beautiful Greek island of Symi.
1 Regent Street Saint James’s, London SW1Y 4NW
27 Pirana
PIRAÑA London, the new entertainment-led, Nikkei restaurant, is the most sought-after party spot in Mayfair. The venue includes a bar, restaurant, but more relevant an immersive floating 12-seat private dining room enclosed by one-way windows, giving guests both privacy and views overlooking the main restaurant. Renowned hospitality consultants LXA have transformed the one-storey venue into an architecturally daring restaurant.
7-9 St James’s St, St. James’s, London SW1A 1EE
28 Wild Honey
Wild Honey St James was launched in spring 2019 by chef Anthony Demetre. The impressive corner site sees Anthony’s distinctive modern European menus showcased in a striking dining room designed by interior specialist Jim Hamilton. The restaurant was awarded a MICHELIN Star in the 2024 MICHELIN Guide Great Britain and Ireland.
Wild Honey offers a good mix of Private dining and Private dining options.
The private dining room seats up to 16 people.
The Gallery semi-private can host a maximum of 20 people.
The Stage, another Semi-private area, can seat 40 guests
The Bistrot Wild Honey is a step away from the main restaurant and can seat 47 people.
8 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5NG
Read our review of Bistrot Wild Honey
Marylebone
29 Delamina
Delamina, the popular Eastern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Marylebone, offers private dining downstairs in the family room for 25-30 guests seated. I have also attended a reception in the upstairs restaurant (100 people) with divine canopies and small bites created by talented co-owner/chef Limor Chen.
56-58 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2NX
30 Roketsu
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
12 New Quebec St, London W1H 7RW
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