Private Dining Rooms in Westminster
Westminster offers an impressive selection of private dining rooms in one of London’s most historic and internationally recognised districts, with restaurants, hotels and other venues providing private spaces for business entertaining, celebrations and group dining.
Home to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and some of London’s best-known landmarks, Westminster is particularly convenient for government and corporate entertaining as well as private lunches, dinners and special occasions.
Private Dining Rooms (PDR) brings together private dining venues across Westminster, making it easier to compare restaurants and private rooms according to guest numbers, cuisine, style, occasion and budget.
The Best Venues in Westminster with Private Dining Rooms
Westminster has a varied hospitality scene, ranging from restaurants and luxury hotels to traditional pubs and larger event venues.
Private dining rooms are available for everything from small business lunches and intimate dinners to larger celebrations, banquets, receptions and corporate events.
The areas around Parliament Square, Westminster Abbey and the Thames provide particularly distinctive settings, while nearby Whitehall, Victoria and Belgravia considerably extend the choice of private dining venues within easy reach.
Private Dining for Business and Government Entertaining
Westminster’s role at the centre of British government makes it particularly well suited to business lunches, professional entertaining, working dinners and corporate events.
The Houses of Parliament, government departments around Whitehall and numerous professional organisations bring a substantial business population into the area throughout the working week.
A private dining room can provide a discreet setting for a small lunch or dinner, while larger rooms are suitable for presentations, receptions, networking events and formal occasions.
For organisers bringing together guests from different organisations, Westminster’s central location and excellent transport connections can also make it a particularly practical meeting point.
Private Dining for Celebrations and Special Occasions
Westminster is also a memorable location for birthdays, anniversaries, family occasions and other celebrations.
Its combination of historic architecture, famous landmarks and riverside settings gives the area a character quite different from London’s principal restaurant districts.
Depending on the venue, groups can choose from intimate dining rooms, hotel private rooms and larger spaces suitable for dinners, banquets and standing drinks receptions.
The area’s central location also gives guests easy access to the wider West End before or after an event.
Private Dining for Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners
Westminster venues cater for private dining throughout the day, from breakfast meetings and working lunches to client dinners and evening celebrations.
For business events, proximity to Parliament, Whitehall or a guest’s office may be particularly important. For celebrations and social occasions, the style of the room, menu, views and atmosphere may play a greater role.
Some venues offer completely private dining rooms, while others provide larger function rooms or flexible spaces that can be configured for seated meals and receptions.
Finding the Right Westminster Private Dining Room
When choosing a private dining room in Westminster, consider your guest numbers, budget, preferred location and the type of occasion you are organising.
Smaller rooms can work particularly well for business breakfasts, lunches and dinners, while hotels and larger venues may provide the space required for corporate events, celebrations and receptions.
Minimum spends, room hire charges, menus and facilities vary between venues, so comparing several suitable options can help identify the best match.
Browse the Westminster private dining venues listed below or use PDR’s free Venue Finding Service if you would like help finding suitable venues for your event.
Private Dining Around Parliament Square and Whitehall
Parliament Square lies at the heart of Westminster, surrounded by the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and some of London’s most recognisable historic buildings.
Immediately north, Whitehall provides convenient private dining options for government departments, businesses and organisations based around Whitehall and Horse Guards.
Towards the west and south-west, Victoria provides a particularly broad selection of restaurants, hotels and private dining spaces, while nearby Belgravia offers further choices for private dining and entertaining.
Getting to Westminster
Westminster is exceptionally well connected to the rest of London.
Westminster Underground station is served by the Jubilee, District and Circle lines, while St James’s Park and Victoria stations provide additional connections depending on the location of the venue.
Victoria railway station is within easy reach of much of Westminster, while Charing Cross and Waterloo provide further mainline rail connections on either side of the Thames.
Find Private Dining Rooms Near Westminster
If you are considering nearby areas as well, explore private dining rooms in Whitehall, Victoria, Belgravia and other central London locations.
The Rubens at the Palace on Buckingham Palace Road – close to Westminster, Victoria & Belgravia – has private dining rooms seating 10 – 70 guests which are also ideal for drinks receptions of 20 – 150 standing guests.
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Bam Karaoke Box – located within minutes walking distance of Victoria station – has private dining rooms accommodating 22 – 28 seated (28 – 40 standing) guests. The Bam Bam Bar can accommodate larger group events of up to 74 seated guests or up to 150 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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Browns Brasserie – located on Cardinal Walk, close to Victoria main stations – has a semi-private dining room accommodating up to 50 seated guests or up to 50 guests for standing drinks events. First floor restaurant exclusive hire is also available for up to 250 guests.
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bbar on Buckingham Palace Road – close to Victoria station – has two private dining rooms seating 20 – 30 guests or 60 – 80 guests for standing drinks receptions. Exclusive hire at bbar is also available for up to 120 seated (300 standing guests.
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The two private dining rooms at The Palm House in Victoria are ideal for smaller private group events of up to 6 – 12 seated guests or up to 12 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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The private dining rooms at Rail House Café in Westminster, bordering Victoria, can accommodate 16 – 40 seated guests or 20 – 100 guests for standing receptions.
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Churchill War Rooms – concealed beneath the bustling city streets of Westminster – has a range of private dining rooms accommodating 20 – 120 seated guests or 120 – 175 guests for standing drinks receptions.
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The five private dining rooms at Westminster’s One Great George Street can seat 14 and 30 seated diners. The Great Hall seats up to 260 or 400 standing.
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Atul Kochhar’s Yaatra Indian fine dining restaurant is housed in the old Westminster Fire Station and has private dining event spaces accommodating 8 – 20 seated guests or up to 50 guests for standing drinks receptions. Restaurant exclusive hire is also for larger private dining events of up to 70 seated (150 standing) guests.
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Searcys Bar and Brasserie at Surveyors House – on Great George Street in the heart of Westminster SW1 – has private dining rooms accommodating 12 – 90 seated guests which are also available for drinks receptions of up to 40 standing guests.
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Salon Privé at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, London provides a French private dining experience for up to 25 seated guests. A semi-private area is also available for up to 120 seated guests.
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