Our 7 favourite private dining rooms in the City of London

One of our favourite private dining venues is located moments from Barbican tube station and a stone's throw away from Shoreditch. Fare is cool and casual, with the perfect amount of refinement and potted plants to make us feel right at home.

We love Fare for its hospitality and multiple offerings, such as its versatile spaces to suit a plethora of occasions, crafted cocktails, curated wine selection, and top-class menus. We'd like to give a notable mention to its (always desirable) al fresco dining on the terrace at ground level – if there's anything that heightens the flavours of Fare's top-notch menus, it's the open air.

The lower ground floor is home to the Bar (it can accommodate 30 covers), the exclusive and intimate Wine Room, as well as the main dining room. You'll find a relaxed ambiance within a contemporary industrial-chic space with warm accents from the lighting and colour palette. Book one of their lovely spaces or hire the full venues with a capacity of 220 people.

Fare is our central destination for intimate dinners, weddings, corporate meals, lively celebrations, and so much more.

Just a short walk from Hyde Park Corner is COMO Metropolitan London, a cool and contemporary 5-star hotel.

The White Room is COMO’s private space. In the daytime, this sleek room has a striking glass pyramid roof, filling the space with natural light. In the evenings, the space transforms into a private dining room.

With a capacity of 70, this sophisticated room has a flexible layout to adapt to your needs. Think fresh flowers, black linen, beautiful lighting and your own private mixologist.

Book now for a classy evening that caters to all diets. transforms into a private dining room, complete with your very own mixologist for cocktail parties.

With an array of different caviar and truffle dishes, Bob Bob Ricard in Soho, London, is the epitome of fine dining.

Just around the corner from Piccadilly Circus station is Bob Bob Ricard. Designed by David Collins who drew inspiration from the Orient Express and the Golden Age of Travel, the private dining room is a model of the Royal Dining Carriage, which can seat up to 16 guests with its à la carte menu.

With French & British-inspired cuisine and a “press for champagne” button at every table, top-notch service is certainly what you will get.

Don’t forget to dress elegant and smart, especially if you have booked the Royal Dining Carriage.

Brunswick House in London defines the word grand. With rooms filled with antiques and high and decorative ceilings, this Gregorian mansion is a suitable venue for private dining in style.

This neo-classical venue offers private hire, with various indoor and outdoor spaces, which can cater for up to 110 guests. However, if you are interested in hosting a larger event, the house can be hired exclusively.

Brunswick Houses restaurant is critically acclaimed for fresh, high-quality dishes and thoughtfully skilled chefs. With the minds of Jackson and Frank Boxer who run Brunswick restaurant, and their experience running their own business, the food and catering will be executed to a high standard.

Running for 153 years and recently adding its own butcher’s next door, The Quality Chop House is the right place for a warm, hearty meal in London.

With plenty of choice from the à la carte menu to the feasting menu, The Quality Chop House takes pride and care in the ingredients they use and the food they present.

There is an option of two rooms to privately hire. Both of which are decadently furnished, with ceiling-high windows and a rustic edge. With the help of Woodhead’s events team, tailor-made events of all sizes will be provided for, with the choice of your own bespoke menu too.

For private dining with up to 14 guests, The Quality Chop House on Farringdon Road is a great place for a warm atmosphere and good food.

A contemporary, modern venue, with panoramic views of London’s cityscape from Searcy’s at the Gherkin.

At the top of one of London's most recognisable skyscrapers, Searcy’s offers private dining overlooking the hustle and bustle of London. Situated on the 38th floor, there is the option of 5 private spaces to eat locally sourced and seasonal dishes.

With room to accommodate up to 140 guests for private dining, you could practically pick your space blindfolded, as every room comes with London's scenery.

There is flexibility around catering for events large and small. So if you want to enjoy a drink with your guests at the Iris bar before moving to a more exclusive space, Searcy’s will work with you to accommodate that.

Technically this space is only semi-private, but it's such a special space we couldn’t not include it.

Located on the 10th floor of The Standard Hotel, Decimo has floor-to-ceiling windows that look over the city. With Mexican and Spanish influence, the menu can be tailored to your event as can pairings of wine or cocktails.

Guests have the best of both worlds having their own space whilst feeling the buzz from the restaurant and DJs. Open until 2 am, this is one for the partiers.