Private dining rooms with stunning views of London

With views of Thames-side landmarks and beyond from its slanted floor-to-ceiling windows inside The Shard, this glass-encased private room is a showstopper. On the day, guests can choose from a bespoke à la carte private-dining menu that reflects the main restaurant’s seasonal ethos and use of British ingredients.

If you want to mainline that ritzy feeling of really living it up, head 28 floors skywards to Chris Galvin’s flagship restaurant. This semi-private space is raised and set apart from the main dining room, all the better to enjoy the spectacular views over Hyde Park and the capital’s pricier postcodes.

With its dark-wood aesthetic, marble tables and chic flower arrangements, City Social’s private dining room means business. However, that doesn’t mean there’s no place for pleasure here: the windows stretching the length of the room offer terrific views of the City. Take time to appreciate them, perhaps with a cocktail from the excellent list.

Wherever you sit in this oblong private space, you’re guaranteed a breath-taking view of London thanks to the room’s carefully placed mirrors. The endless view stretches at least to the outskirts of the capital; chef Tom Censi’s inspired international comfort-food dishes compete ably for your attention.

Just one floor below Duck & Waffle, Sushisamba’s glitzy private dining offering is best experienced at night, when the lights of the capital twinkle far below you and the lively atmosphere from the adjacent bar permeates the space. Tuck into set sharing menus – and cocktails – that showcase Sushisamba’s Brazilian-Japanese fusion cuisine.

Of all the options here, it is the south-facing Rooftop, with its picture-perfect views across Trafalgar Square, which is the most desirable. Asian style bites and great cocktails add to the charm.

Epic panoramic views of London from this Norman Foster-designed skyscraper are just the start of this Searcy’s experience, where beautifully selected wines are matched by precise, contemporary cooking.

A pair of rooms, seating up to 16 or 24, are fantastic options for private dining. Both offer quiet elegance counterpointed with spectacular floor-to-ceiling views of St Paul’s Cathedral and beyond.