When planning a special event, be it a birthday, anniversary, leaving do or corporate dinner, a venue that takes food and drinks seriously is a must. And, who does it better than Italians? Nestled in the heart of East London's Spitalfields Market you'll find Alfi, an atmospheric Italian bar and restaurant which welcomes private dining bookings.
Its location is spot on: close to Liverpool Street and Shoreditch High Street stations, your guests won't have far to walk and the venue is surrounded by some of London's buzziest bars and restaurants. Talk about ambience? Once inside, the space is partly glass so that you benefit from the buzz of other diners within the market, while the main dining room has a minimalist, Scandinavian feel.
The vibe of the restaurant stays true to Italian flavours and the menu offers a mix of aperitivo-style snacks and small plates to share. The team has put together some group dining options which work for a minimum of 10 people. For a simple Aperitivo your group can enjoy the likes of grilled focaccia with giardiniera pickles, marinated olives and a selection of charcuterie. Take things up a notch with the Griglia package which includes dishes like king prawns, steak tagliata with salsa verde, chilli and fennel sausages and courgette with goat's cheese.
Why not make things interesting, and include a wine tasting session in your booking? Choose between red, white and skin contact wines and taste three in total for a fun, interactive element to your event. Or, you could add the 'free pouring' wine option, which gives you unlimited glasses for 60 minutes, 90 minutes or an hour and a half.
If wine isn't your thing, no bother, as the team have also curated an expert selection of draft lagers and IPAs from local brewers, as well as bottled beers and coffee from award-winning Square Mile.