Emperor's Lounge at Joy King Lau

Dining Room in a Restaurant
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Private space
3 Leicester Street, London, WC2H 7BL
Leicester Square Station (0.1 mi)

About this space

Emperor Lounge – Private Hire at Joy King Lau

Looking for the perfect space for your next celebration or corporate gathering? Our beautifully appointed Emperor Lounge, located on the 3rd floor of Joy King Lau, is available for private hire and can accommodate up to 65 guests.

Whether you're planning a birthday, wedding banquet, business event, or family get-together, we offer carefully curated Set Menus and a bespoke Chef’s Menu, designed to suit all occasions and dietary needs.

Let us take care of the details while you enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine in an elegant and exclusive setting. The Emperor Lounge is the ideal space for an amazing dining experience in the heart of central London.

Get in touch to enquire or book your date – we’d love to host you!


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £2500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 22:30
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
12:00 – 22:30
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 22:30
from £3500 min. spend
Per session
12:00 – 22:30
from £3500 min. spend
Note: Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Pricing updated by venue 3 days ago

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 65
Cabaret
up to 60

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Chinese cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
BYO alcohol allowed
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers
Air conditioner
Natural light
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Alcohol licence

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music
Bring your own DJ
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Wedding licence available
Temporary event notices available

Host rules

Our Venue is Non-Smoking venue.

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Show cancellation details

About Joy King Lau

Heritage of Joy King Lau (1977–Present)

Even before opening Joy King Lau in 1977, Norman Han was deeply rooted in the Chinatown community. As one of the founding members of the Chinatown Chinese Association, he helped shape the neighbourhood into what it is today. Since then, Joy King Lau has become a staple of Chinatown—welcoming locals, tourists, and families through the decades. It now stands as the area's longest-running restaurant.

The popular Dim Sum menu continues to draw crowds, while the expanded main menu offers a variety of dishes that keep regulars coming back. Over the past 45 years, the restaurant has earned a loyal following, serving three generations of diners. “We’ve seen our customers’ children and grandchildren dine with us,” says Norman Han. “It’s a reminder of how far we’ve come.”

After six dedicated years, manager King has retired due to ill health, and the team wishes her well. The new manager, Vince Gu, has kept the core team together to maintain the same warm service and consistent quality. Blending beloved classics with a few fresh ideas, Joy King Lau is proud to continue serving the community as it approaches its fifth decade.


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