When it comes to private hire venues, London has it all - vast, cavernous livery halls, tech-forward conference venues, old palaces and manor houses, all the way down to intimate wine cellars and private dining rooms. Perhaps more than anything else, though, what London does best is the humble pub. In every far-flung corner of this massive city you’ll find a pub within a short walking distance, whether it be a worn old wooden boozer or one of London's best gastropubs with a wine list as long as your arm.
The beauty of a good pub is that it can host almost any event you throw at it. The cosy interiors are perfect for birthday parties and celebrations, but there are lots of pubs with function rooms too, which are often ideal for hosting smarter corporate meetings and events. However if you’re looking to get friends together for a more intimate affair, there are also plenty of pubs with private dining rooms available. The truth is, pubs with private rooms come in many shapes and forms, including beer gardens and terraces, snugs and if you’re lucky the chance to have a bar all to yourself too (dedicated staff to keep the drinks flowing? Yes please).
Drinks are taken care of, naturally, but London’s pubs are also home to some of the best restaurants in the capital these days. Long gone are the days when a meal at one meant oven chips, microwaved peas and a pie, with many turning out some outstanding food, often sticking to tried-and-tested British pub classics and comfort food.
Aside from having specific areas for hire, many London pubs offer exclusive hire as well, so you can nail down your favourite spot for a whole evening and have a lock-in of your own. Scroll down to check our list of the best London pub hire - click through to any venues that catch your eye and book directly from the page.