Tucked beneath the surface of 19 New Bridge Street, just a minute’s stroll from Blackfriars Station, Leaf & Cane is one of the City's best-kept secrets - an atmospheric Latin American-inspired cocktail bar with all the ingredients for a lively, unforgettable private dining experience. With its prime central London location, bold menu and celebratory setting, it’s the perfect choice for a gathering with character.
Whether you’re planning a team celebration, networking dinner, or birthday party, Leaf & Cane offers an effortlessly cool setting, combining tropical vibrancy with moody, underground elegance. The venue sits on the site of a former women’s prison and features nine historic vaults across its part-covered, fully heated (or air conditioned) outdoor terrace, creating a series of semi-private spaces, seating groups of 4-12 guests to dine, drink and socialise with just the right level of exclusivity.
Private dining menus at Leaf & Cane channel the flavours and spirit of Latin America, from its small plates and bold mains to its excellent draft beers and extensive cocktail list, led by premium rums and hand-crafted concoctions. Kick things off with glazed chicken wings in Havana BBQ sauce, arancini with San Marzano tomatoes, or pulled beef tacos with salsa verde, before moving on to hearty mains like the spicy bean burger, the signature Blackfriars club sandwich, or crispy battered cod and chips with caramelised lemon and tartare.
Of course, the real magic happens at the bar. From the fruity flair of Monkey Business (banana, pineapple, mango and cinnamon) to the smoky richness of Guardians of the Fields (Zacapa 23 and Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask), cocktails here are complex and creative. For non-drinkers, options like the Tropical Canopy - a zingy blend of Seedlip, pineapple, lemon, and strawberry foam - offer all the theatre, without the alcohol. Whether you take over a series of vaults on the terrace or reserve a section of the bar inside, Leaf & Cane is an effortlessly cool, central London setting with food, drink and flair to match.