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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Norma London Sicilian restaurant – located in Fitzrovia, just a short walk from Tottenham Court Road tube – has three private dining rooms accommodating 14 – 26 seated guests.
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Truckles of Pied Bull Yard – located in the heart of Bloomsbury, equidistant from Tottenham Court Road and Holborn tube stations – has a private dining room accommodating up to 60 seated guests or up to 150 standing guests for drinks events.
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With stunning views over the River Thames and facing the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, the private dining rooms at The Ivy Tower Bridge can accommodate 19 – 60 seated guests or up to 108 guests for standing receptions.
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Located in Covent Garden Riverside – just off The Strand – Smith & Wollensky, known as America’s favourite steakhouse, have three private dining rooms able to accommodate 20 – 50 seated (30 – 60 standing guests. Exclusive restaurant hire seats up to 200 guests.
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Cabana Covent Garden is a lively latin grill restaurant on Central St Giles Piazza with private dining event spaces accommodating 30 – 100 seated guests which are also available for standing drinks receptions of 25 – 175 guests.
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Sartoria in Savile Row has two elegant private dining rooms; both seating up to 25 guests or up to 50 when combined. For more intimate private dining events, The Wine Room seats up to 6 guests. Restaurant exclusive hire also available for up to 120 seated (150 standing) guests.
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Located on the 28th floor of London Hilton on Park Lane, Shanghai Me London luxury Chinese restaurant has two private dining rooms which both seat up to 12 guests. The Bund Lounge can accommodate up 54 seated guests or up to 80 guests for standing drinks events.
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The Merchant Room at Salt Yard on Winchester Walk in Borough – within easy walking distance of London Bridge – can accommodate up to 45 seated guests & is also available for standing drinks receptions of up to 60 guests.
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The first-floor Mezzanine at Old Street Tavern accommodates up to 50 seated guests or up to 80 guests for standing drinks receptions. Exclusive venue hire is also available for up to 450 standing guests.
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Los Mochis Notting Hill on Farmer Street, close to Notting Hill Gate tube serves Mexican-Japanese fusion cuisine and has a first floor private dining room accommodating up to 50 seated (60 standing) guests. For intimate events, the Juno Room seats up to 6 guests.
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The two upstairs private dining rooms at Jak’s Mayfair – located on South Molton Street – can each seat up to 43 guests. Drinks receptions of up to 60 guests can also be accommodated.
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