Private Dining Rooms in London for 40 – 50 Guests
London has an excellent choice of private dining rooms for groups of 40 to 50 guests, although rooms comfortably accommodating this number of people are naturally less common than smaller private dining spaces.
At this size, the room needs to work for more than simply seating everyone for the meal. Space for arrival drinks, speeches, presentations and guests to mingle can all become important considerations.
Private Dining Rooms (PDR) brings together private dining venues across London for different party sizes. The venues below offer private rooms and event spaces suitable for groups of around 40, 45 or 50 guests.
Private Dining Rooms for 40, 45 or 50 Guests
A private dinner for 40 to 50 people sits somewhere between traditional private dining and a larger event.
London venues capable of accommodating groups of this size include restaurants, hotels, pubs and dedicated event spaces, with options ranging from formal dining rooms to more contemporary and informal settings.
Some rooms can accommodate everyone at several round tables, while others work with long tables or alternative layouts. The best arrangement will depend on the shape of the room, your number of guests and the type of event you are organising.
Ask the venue how they would normally arrange the room for 40, 45 or 50 people rather than relying solely on its maximum seated capacity.
Private Dining for Corporate Events
Private dining rooms for 40 to 50 guests are well suited to company dinners, corporate entertaining, team events, presentations, networking events and larger business lunches.
For a business event of this size, audiovisual facilities may be important. If presentations or speeches are planned, check whether the venue can provide screens, microphones and other AV equipment and whether these are included or charged separately.
For daytime events, private rooms can also be used for breakfast meetings, conferences and longer meetings followed by lunch or dinner. You can explore PDR’s London breakfast meeting venues if you are planning an earlier event.
Business locations with a good choice of private dining venues include the City of London, Mayfair and Fitzrovia.
Private Dining for Parties, Weddings and Celebrations
A private room for 40 to 50 guests can also work particularly well for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations, wedding meals and other special occasions.
At this size, it is worth considering the flow of the whole event. Guests may arrive at different times, and having somewhere separate for drinks before dinner can make the occasion feel more relaxed.
Some larger private dining rooms have their own bar or an adjoining reception space, while other venues may be able to reserve an area nearby for drinks before or after the meal.
For central London celebrations, areas such as Soho and Covent Garden offer a wide variety of restaurants and event spaces.
Seating and Room Layouts for 40 – 50 Guests
Room layout becomes particularly important for a private dinner approaching 50 guests.
Depending on the venue and occasion, seating might be arranged around several round tables, one or more long tables, or a combination of tables throughout the room.
Round tables can work well for larger celebrations, while long tables can create a more communal atmosphere. For corporate events involving a presentation or speeches, the layout should also give guests a clear view of the speaker or screen.
If you are planning both a seated meal and a standing drinks reception, check the capacity for each separately. A room that accommodates 50 people seated does not necessarily have enough additional space for the same number of guests to mingle comfortably.
Private Bars and Reception Areas
One advantage of some larger private dining rooms is that they come with their own bar, reception area or adjoining room.
This can be particularly useful for groups of 40 to 50 because guests can gather for drinks before moving through to dinner, rather than arriving and immediately taking their seats.
If an additional area is important to your event, ask whether its use is exclusive, whether there is an additional hire charge or minimum spend, and how long it is available before and after the meal.
Menus, Minimum Spends and Event Costs
For groups of 40 to 50, restaurants will often offer a set private dining or group menu rather than the full à la carte menu.
Minimum spends and room hire charges can also become more significant with larger private rooms. The arrangement varies considerably between venues: some charge a room hire fee, some operate a minimum food and drink spend, and others may combine the two.
When comparing venues, check exactly what is included, particularly if you also require reception drinks, AV equipment or additional event space.
Choosing a Private Dining Room for 40 – 50 Guests
When comparing London private dining rooms for a group of this size, consider:
- your expected final number of guests
- maximum seated and standing capacity
- table and room layout
- menu and dietary requirements
- minimum spend and room hire charges
- space for arrival drinks
- private bar or adjoining reception space
- AV facilities for presentations and speeches
- accessibility
- location and transport
If your numbers may move either side of 40 or 50, compare neighbouring capacity ranges before choosing your venue.
Find Private Dining Rooms for Other Party Sizes
If you need a different size of room, 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
- Private dining rooms for 20 – 30 guests
- Private dining rooms for 30 – 40 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 40 – 50 Guests
Browse the London private dining rooms below to find venues suitable for your group.
If you would like help finding the right venue, PDR’s free Venue Finding Service can recommend venues according to your guest numbers, preferred 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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Private dining rooms at Fishmongers’ Hall at London Bridge – home to The Fishmongers’ Company, one of the oldest Livery Companies in the City of London – can accommodate events of 10 – 190 seated guests.
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The Market Table private dining room at abc kitchens at The Emory – located on Belgravia’s Old Barrack Yard – has fine views over Hyde Park & Knightsbridge and seats up to 12 guests for small group dining events. Other event spaces can accommodate 22 – 60 seated guests.
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estiatorio Milos London – located on Regent Street St. James’s – has private dining rooms accommodating 20 – 100 seated guests or up to 150 standing guests for standing drinks receptions. Restaurant exclusive hire is also available for up to 250 seated (400 standing) guests.
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The Walbrook Club is located in the heart of The City Of London, close to Bank station, and has private dining rooms that can accommodate 10 – 44 seated guests or 20 – 70 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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The Chambre Séparée private dining room at Punk Royale London in Mayfair – close to Piccadilly – seats up to 25 guests. For larger group dining events, The Upstairs Dining Room can accommodate up to 53 seated guests.
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The private dining room at Michelin starred Pied à Terre restaurant in Fitzrovia seats up to 16 guests. The Kitchen Table seats up to 8 guests & The Front Room accommodates up to 10 seated guests. The main restaurant at Pied à Terre is also available for exclusive takeover for events of up to 40 seated guests.
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The four private dining event spaces at Boisdale of Belgravia can accommodate 14 – 46 seated guests and are also ideal for drinks receptions of 30 – 60 standing guests. Restaurant exclusive hire is also available for up to 136 seated (200 standing) guests.
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The Basement Room at Tower Bridge Arms – located on Tower Bridge Road, just minutes walking distance of London Bridge station – accommodates up to 45 guests for private dining events or up to 80 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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The semi-private dining room at Punch Tavern – located on Fleet Street in the City of London – can accommodate up to 45 seated guests or up to 60 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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Palm Court Brasserie – located on King Street in Covent Garden – has a semi-private dining room, separated from the main restaurant by sliding French doors, and seats up to 45 group dining guests.
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The Jamie Oliver Cookery School – located on Oxford Street W1 – serves up fully hosted private experiences that are perfect for team-building, client entertainment & celebrations with a little more flavour, providing dishes from across the globe for up to 60 seated (100 standing) guests.
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The Jungle private dining room at Blanchette French restaurant in Soho seats up to 14 guests with exclusive restaurant hire also available for up to 44 seated guests.
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