Are you on the hunt for a private dining room in the Notting Hill or Holland Park area? We’ve got you covered with eight of the best, featuring capacities ranging from 12 to 56.
Aubaine
The Kensington High Street branch of this likeable French chain includes an intimate, homely, bright and airy private room with soft lighting.
Capacity: 12
Where: 37-45 Kensington High Street, W8 5ED
Dock Kitchen
Chef Stevie Parle’s waterside globetrotter offers a menu inspired by his international travels, and an industrial-chic private room for up to 28 diners. Alternatively, hire half the restaurant and it’ll accommodate up to 56.
Capacity: 28 or 56
Where: Portobello Dock, 342 Ladbroke Grove, W10 5AH
Kensington Place
With a separate entrance to the main restaurant, this feels like an extra-special option, not to mention well-lit interiors thanks to a large skylight.
Capacity: 36 seated (or 60 standing)
Where: 201-209 Kensington Church Street, W8 7LX
The Mall Tavern
This classic Brit boozer has three private dining options: The Library Room has space for 14 at a Mahogany table; the less formal Beer Cellar offers room for up to 25; and the Kitchen Table seats 10.
Capacity: 10, 14 or 25
Where: 71 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RU
Park Terrace at the Royal Garden Hotel
It’s all about seasonality on the menu at Park Terrace, and in the private dining room you’ll be able to keep an eye on the seasons via its large windows.
Capacity: 40
Where: Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT
Paradise by way of Kensal Green
Hire out either the private dining room or conservatory at this wildly decadent fun palace, with room for 14 to 50 diners ordering from a modern European á la carte menu.
Capacity: 14-50
Where: 19 Kilburn Lane, W10 4AE
Launceston Place
The plush Chef’s Office is this British restaurant's own take on a chef's table, with a plasma screen where diners can watch all of the kitchen action via a live feed.
Capacity: 12
Where: 1a Launceston Place, W8 5RL
Min Jiang at the Royal Garden Hotel
Located on the 10th floor, this immaculate Chinese has fantastic views of Kensington Gardens. Its Chong Qing room is shielded from the main restaurant by a glass wall, while a clever use of mirrors on the back wall ensures the exterior views are reflected back inside.
Capacity: 20
Where: Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, W8 4PT
To discover more private dining ideas in Notting Hill and Holland Park, search our private dining room index by area here
This article was published 4 January 2017