Private Dining Rooms in London for Up to 10 Guests
London has an excellent choice of small private dining rooms for groups of up to 10 guests, including intimate restaurant dining rooms, chef’s tables, wine rooms and private spaces in hotels and pubs.
A smaller private dining room can be ideal for a business lunch, team dinner, family celebration, birthday, anniversary or special dinner with friends. Groups of around 6, 8 or 10 guests can enjoy the privacy of their own room without needing the space associated with a larger event.
Private Dining Rooms (PDR) brings together private dining venues across London for different party sizes. The venues below offer small private rooms and dining spaces suitable for groups of up to 10 guests.
Small Private Dining Rooms for 6, 8 or 10 Guests
For smaller groups, choosing a room that suits your actual guest numbers is particularly important.
A private dining room designed for eight or ten guests can feel more intimate than putting a small party into a room intended for 20 or 30. Many restaurants have smaller rooms specifically designed for this type of occasion.
Rooms of this size are often arranged around a single table. This might be a traditional boardroom-style long table, particularly suitable for business lunches and meetings, or a round or oval table, which can work particularly well for sociable dinners and celebrations where conversation between the whole group is important.
For particularly small parties, you can also explore PDR’s intimate private dining rooms for up to 6 guests.
Chef’s Tables, Wine Rooms and Intimate Dining Spaces
A traditional private dining room is not the only option for a group of up to 10.
Some London restaurants offer chef’s tables, where guests dine close to or within the kitchen and can watch the chefs at work. Others have private wine rooms, secluded dining areas or small rooms with their own distinctive character.
These spaces can be particularly appealing for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions where the setting is as important as having complete privacy.
When comparing options, check whether the space is fully private or forms part of the main restaurant.
Private Dining for Small Business Groups
Small private dining rooms can work particularly well for business lunches, client dinners, interviews and meetings.
For a group of six to ten colleagues or clients, a private room provides somewhere to talk without the noise and distractions of the main restaurant while still offering a more relaxed setting than a conventional meeting room.
A boardroom-style table can be particularly useful if the room is being used for a meeting before lunch or dinner, while a round or oval table may be preferable when the emphasis is on conversation and entertaining clients.
Location may also be especially important for a business event. Areas such as the City of London, Mayfair and Fitzrovia offer plenty of private dining options within easy reach of London’s principal business districts.
If the room is being used for a meeting as well as lunch or dinner, check whether Wi-Fi, a screen or other presentation facilities are available if required.
Small Private Dining Rooms for Celebrations
A private room for up to 10 guests can make a small celebration feel particularly special.
Birthdays, anniversaries, family dinners, wedding proposals and meals with close friends can all benefit from having a room away from the main restaurant.
For this size of event, the atmosphere and style of the room can matter as much as its capacity. A chef’s table may suit a group interested in food and the kitchen, while a traditional private dining room might be preferable for a family celebration or special dinner.
A round or oval table can be particularly sociable for a smaller celebration, allowing everyone to see and talk to each other easily.
For a livelier central London setting, explore private dining rooms in Soho and Covent Garden.
Choosing a Private Dining Room for Up to 10 Guests
When comparing small private dining rooms in London, consider:
- your expected number of guests
- minimum and maximum room capacity
- whether the space is fully private
- table size, shape and seating arrangement
- menu and dietary requirements
- minimum spend or room hire charge
- atmosphere and style of the room
- accessibility
- location and transport
- Wi-Fi or presentation facilities for business events
For a small group, also check whether there is a minimum number of guests or minimum spend required to hire the room exclusively.
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
- 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 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 Small Private Dining Room in London
Browse the London private dining rooms below to find venues suitable for up to 10 guests.
If you would like help finding somewhere suitable, 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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Galvin La Chapelle in Spitalfields is located close to Liverpool Street, making it ideal for Michelin starred private dining events in The City. Private dining spaces seat up to 16 and 27 guests and restaurant exclusive hire is available for up to 110 seated (150 standing) guests.
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The Peacock private dining room at Kahani contemporary Indian restaurant at Wilbraham Place – close to Cadogan Square and Sloane Square station – seats up to 14 guests.
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South Place Hotel in the heart of The City, close to Moorgate tube, has private dining rooms accommodating between 12 to 100 seated guests or 50 – 180 standing guests for drinks receptions.
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Kitchen at Holmes is located in Chiltern Street, in the heart of Marylebone Village. Private dining rooms at Holmes Hotel and The Residence at Holmes Hotel can accommodate 6 – 60 guests or 8 – 100 guests for standing receptions.
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The Italian Greyhound bar and dining room in Marylebone is located close to Marble Arch tube station. The Garden Room can accommodate between 2 – 50 guests for private dining events or 30 – 100 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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Private dining rooms at Chutney Mary Indian fine dining restaurant on St. James’s Street, London SW1 offer lavish interiors, comfortable seating, cocktails and a curated wine list. The Crystal Room seats up to 16, and the Club Room up to 32. Pukka Bar, attached to restaurant, is available for pre-dinner drinks. Special menus at lunchtime from £75 per head onwards.
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The private dining room at Dehesa tapas bar on Soho’s Ganton Street can seat up to 14 guests and the heated outside terrace can accommodate up to 25 seated guests.
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The private dining room at upmarket Chokhi Dhani Indian restaurant in Riverlight Quay, Battersea seats 8 – 14 guests and can also accommodate up to 30 guests for standing cocktails & canapé receptions.
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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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The private dining room at Pergola On The Wharf at Canary Wharf in London Docklands seats up to 12 guests and is also available for standing drinks receptions of up to 20 guests.
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Sunday in Brooklyn – located on James Street in Marylebone – has private dining rooms accommodating 9 – 50 seated (16 – 60 standing) guests. Exclusive hire is also available for larger private events of up to 75 seated guests or up to 120 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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