Private Dining Rooms in London for 20 – 30 Guests
London has a wide choice of private dining rooms for groups of 20 to 30 guests, from restaurant dining rooms and hotel spaces to private rooms in pubs, bars and other venues across the capital.
A group of this size works particularly well for both corporate and social events. Business lunches, client dinners, team celebrations and networking events sit comfortably alongside birthdays, family occasions and dinners with friends.
Private Dining Rooms (PDR) brings together private dining venues for different party sizes. The venues below offer private dining options for groups of around 20, 25 or 30 guests.
Private Dining Rooms for 20, 25 or 30 Guests
Groups of between 20 and 30 people have an excellent choice of private dining rooms in London.
Restaurants, hotels, gastropubs and bars offer rooms in this capacity range, from traditional and fine-dining settings to more relaxed contemporary spaces.
For a group of 20, a smaller private room can still provide an intimate atmosphere, while parties approaching 30 guests may benefit from a larger room with more space for guests to move around before and after the meal.
When comparing venues, look beyond the stated maximum capacity. A room that seats 30 guests may have several possible layouts, and the way it feels with 20 guests can be quite different from the same room at its maximum capacity.
Private Dining for Corporate Events
Private rooms for 20 to 30 guests are particularly useful for corporate entertaining.
They can accommodate business lunches, client dinners, team events, company celebrations, presentations and networking dinners while remaining small enough for guests to interact as one group.
For business events, privacy can be particularly important. If speeches, presentations or confidential discussions are planned, a fully private room will generally be more suitable than a semi-private area.
London’s business districts provide plenty of choice, including private dining rooms in the City of London, Mayfair and Fitzrovia.
Private Dining for Birthdays and Celebrations
A private dining room for 20 to 30 people is also a popular choice for birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations, leaving parties and dinners with friends.
At this size, having a dedicated room gives the occasion a sense of privacy while still allowing everyone to dine together as one group.
For celebrations where drinks before or after dinner are important, check whether the venue has space for a reception, a separate bar area or room for guests to stand and mingle.
Areas such as Soho and Covent Garden provide a particularly broad choice for social occasions, from established restaurants to more informal dining and drinking venues.
Private Rooms and Semi-Private Dining Spaces
Not every group of 20 to 30 guests necessarily needs a completely enclosed dining room.
Some London restaurants have semi-private dining areas that can be reserved exclusively. These can work particularly well for informal dinners, drinks receptions and events where you want some of the atmosphere of the main restaurant.
A semi-private space is less suitable when complete privacy is important or when you are planning speeches, presentations or confidential business discussions.
If you are considering one, ask exactly how the space is separated from the main restaurant and whether other diners or staff will regularly pass through it.
Drinks Receptions and Pre-Dinner Space
For a dinner of 20 to 30 guests, it is worth thinking about what happens before everyone sits down.
Some private dining rooms have enough space for guests to gather for drinks before dinner, while other venues can reserve part of a bar or reception area for your group.
Others have little additional space outside the dining room.
If pre-dinner drinks, networking or post-dinner drinks form an important part of the event, check the arrangements when you enquire rather than assuming additional reception space will be available.
Choosing a Private Dining Room for 20 – 30 Guests
When comparing London private dining rooms for a group of this size, consider:
- your expected final number of guests
- minimum and maximum room capacity
- seated layout
- fully private or semi-private space
- menu and dietary requirements
- minimum spend or room hire charge
- space for drinks before or after dinner
- privacy for speeches or presentations
- audiovisual facilities, if required
- location and transport
If your numbers are likely to change, it is worth comparing rooms immediately above and below this capacity range.
Find Private Dining Rooms for Other Party Sizes
If your guest numbers change, explore PDR’s other London private dining room capacity guides:
- Intimate private dining rooms – up to 6 guests
- Small private dining rooms – up to 10 guests
- Private dining rooms for 10–20 guests
- Large private dining rooms for 30–40 guests
- Private dining rooms for 40–50 guests
- Private dining rooms for 50–100 guests
- Private dining venues for over 100 guests
You can also see all London private dining rooms by capacity.
Find a Private Dining Room for 20 – 30 Guests
Browse the London private dining rooms below to find venues suitable for your group.
If you would like help narrowing the choice, PDR’s free Venue Finding Service can recommend suitable venues according to your guest numbers, location, occasion and budget.
PDR does not charge a booking fee for this service. Our Events Team can also be contacted on 020 7305 5044.
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Hoppers in King’s Cross has private dining event spaces accommodating 28 – 75 seated guests. The terrace is also ideal for standing drinks receptions of up to 75 guests.
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China Tang at The Dorchester – located on Park Lane, Mayfair – has three private dining rooms seating 12 – 36 guests.
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Ekte Nordic Kitchen in Bloomberg Arcade – close to the Bank area of the City of London – serves authentic Scandinavian-influenced cuisine. The private dining room accommodates 10 – 26 seated (30 standing) guests. Exclusive venue hire is also available for up to 80 seated (130 standing) guests.
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Located in the dining room of luxury hotel Kimpton Fitzroy London in Bloomsbury, Galvin Bar & Grill has two private dining rooms seating 16 – 30 guests which are also available for drinks receptions of 25 – 30 standing guests.
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The dining room at Berenjak Iranian restaurant in Bedale Street, Borough seats up to 26 guests. Restaurant exclusive hire is also available for larger private dining events of up to 44 seated guests.
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The Fox & Anchor, close to Smithfield Market, has private dining rooms able to seat 30 – 50 guests which are also available to hire for standing receptions of 40 – 80 guests.
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Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel in Cromwell Road, Kensington has a range of private dining rooms seating from 16 to 140 guests. The Snug area of the Scoff & Banter Restaurant is also available for exclusive hire for up to 30 seated guests.
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The private dining room at temper steakhouse restaurant in Broadwick Street, Soho seats up to 28 guests.
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Saddlers’ Hall – close to St. Paul’s Cathedral – is one of The City’s oldest Livery Halls and has a selection of private dining rooms available to hire from smaller events of 20 – 40 seated (50 – 80 standing) guests to banqueting events of up to 152 seated guests and large standing drinks receptions of 200 guests.
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The private dining rooms at The Oyster Shed seat 30 – 60 guests and can also accommodate 24 – 120 guests for standing drinks receptions. Semi private spaces can accommodate 20 – 40 seated (40 – 60 standing) guests. Exclusive hire for 200 seated / 400 standing guests also available.
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The George in Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia has private dining rooms accommodating 8 – 30 seated guests or standing drinks receptions of 10 – 60 guests. The pub is also available for exclusive hire for private events of up to 80 seated/standing guests with full venue hire also available for 140 seated/standing guests.
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Long known as London’s most romantic restaurant, Clos Maggiore in Covent Garden specialises in contemporary French cuisine. The upstairs private dining room can accommodate up to 23 seated guests or up to 30 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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