Finding the right spot for a private dinner in Kings Cross can be an exhausting and time-consuming exercise. It doesn’t have to be that way though. At Tagvenue, we have developed a comprehensive listing of all the best private dining rooms in the city. Kings Cross is a fast-changing and dynamic part of London whose appeal as a private dining destination has skyrocketed in recent years. Buildings representing the area’s rich history side-by-side with modern skyscrapers. Don’t wait a minute longer. Dive into the wealth of private dining venues that Tagvenue has consolidated. And it’s free. No more blindly trawling the Internet.
Kings Cross is just north of Bloomsbury and sits at the meeting point of Camden and Central London. Home to the iconic St Pancras and Kings Cross railway stations, it’s experienced a remarkable transformation over the last decade. Now one of the most exciting parts of London, Kings Cross is teeming with shops, galleries, bars, the best private dining restaurants, luxury apartments and beautiful parks.
Find time to visit Searcys St Pancras (the longest champagne bar in Europe), Camley Street Natural Park, the floating Word on the Water bookshop, the Crypt Gallery below St Pancras Church and the buzzy canalside Granary Square. Explore the numerous places to eat in Kings Cross that represent diverse cuisines from Mexican and Italian to Thai and Korean. The area is easily accessible. It is served by multiple London bus routes and (thanks to the two major train stations) rail connections both within the UK and internationally. Little wonder that the world’s biggest search engine Google settled on Kings Cross for its UK headquarters.
As you’d expect, private dining in Kings Cross is deeply diverse. It all depends on what room size you’re looking for and how much you intend to spend. The smallest private dining rooms have a capacity for just 10 guests while the largest can sit up to 300 guests.
Some of our favourite private dining rooms in Kings Cross include:
The Tasting Room at St. Pancras by Searcys – Calling all wine lovers! If you are looking to have an unforgettable night out with some fine wines from around the world and some bites to pair with it from amuse-bouches to dessert then this is the spot for you. Its stylish and contemporary dining room is perfect for private dining for 10-14 guests.
Nola’s – This is about as close to a speakeasy as you can get in the 2020s. Hidden on Goods Way, this one of the best and most elegant bars in Kings Cross, offers a private room for up to 80 people. Enjoy a creative cocktail and great food in one of the most unique pubs in Kings Cross.
Private Dining Room at Drake & Morgan at Kings's Cross - Sporting an inspired and exciting menu, Drake and Morgan is a hidden gem in this emerging part of town. The venue offers a private dining room for a couple or small groups of around 10 tucked away from the bustle of the main restaurant. Enjoy a breakfast meeting or a sit-down meal with your closest ones!
Kings Cross has rapidly developed in the last few years to become one of the finest places in the city to host a private dinner. The area around St Pancras Station has by far the highest number of private dining venues in Kings Cross. Here you can find great restaurants, pubs, and clubs for you to enjoy a great lunch or elegant dinner out on the town. Other popular streets in the area that offer amazing venues for private dining are Caledonian Road and York Road.
Minimum spend is the most popular pricing type for private dining in Kings Cross. With this type of venue hire, you are not paying for the venue outright. Rather you have to spend a certain amount of money on food and beverages. The prices for minimum spend in this area typically range from £300 to £10,450. You can also hire a venue and simply pay a hire fee which may be charged on a per hour, per session, or per day basis. Hire fee rates can start from as low as £84 per hour and may reach as high as £774 per session. Per person packages will cost between £20 and £30 per person per session. (All data from Tagvenue.)