The Berkeley Room at Benares Bar & Restaurant

Dining Room in a Restaurant · Private space

About this space

A superb private dining room for up to 16 diners. Backing onto the Sommelier’s Room is the Berkeley Room – separated by a wine wall and latticework panelling.

At the other end of the room is a striking pair of hand-crafted ornamental doors made from Indian wood. Terracotta walls flanking these doors are complemented by similarly coloured pictures of Benares, the holy city after which the restaurant is named.

Prices

Monday

11:00 – 22:00

from £100 per person

Per session

11:00 – 22:00

from £100

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.

Tuesday

11:00 – 22:00

from £100 per person

Per session

11:00 – 22:00

from £100

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.

Wednesday

11:00 – 22:00

from £100 per person

Per session

11:00 – 22:00

from £100

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.

Thursday

11:00 – 22:00

from £100 per person

Per session

11:00 – 22:00

from £100

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.

Friday

11:00 – 22:00

from £100 per person

Per session

11:00 – 22:00

from £100

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.

Saturday

11:00 – 22:00

from £100 per person

Per session

11:00 – 22:00

from £100

Note: Alcohol licence until 22:00. All prices include VAT.

Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Capacity

Dining

up to 16

Boardroom

up to 16

Catering and drinks

Facilities

Air conditioning

Paid parking is available on-site

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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About Benares Bar & Restaurant

Michelin starred restaurant, Benares, led by Executive Chef Sameer Taneja, is based in the upscale Mayfair neighbourhood of central London. Capturing the spiritual and uplifting essence of its namesake city in Northern India, the restaurant exudes the beauty and vibrancy of the ‘city of lights’ while leaving a lasting impression with its striking contemporary design.

Benares consists of a lounge and the main dining area, which are lavished with hand crafted Indian furniture and complemented by a beautiful pond decorated with fresh flowers, creating a luxurious aesthetic experience. Bordering the lounge area are three private dining rooms; the Berkeley Room which seats up to sixteen guests, the Sommeliers Table which seats up to ten guests and a state-of-the-art Chefs Table which seats up to six guests.

The lounge area leads into the main dining room which can accommodate up to eighty diners, off of which the largest private dining room, the Dover Room which can seat thirty-four guests, is situated.

Sameer Taneja is Executive Chef at Benares, London’s trail blazing Michelin-starred Indian restaurant in Mayfair. Using his classical training in French and Indian cuisine and 20 years’ experience working alongside some of the world’s best chefs, Sameer’s culinary style pairs high quality British ingredients with authentic Indian spices and techniques.

Sameer re-joined the restaurant in 2019. Under the leadership of Sameer, Benares regained its Michelin star in 2021 and has successfully retained for a consecutive year.

Benares can be hired for exclusive events such as corporate functions, product launches and personal celebrations, tailoring each event to the needs of the client to ensure an exceptional experience. Able to accommodate 100 guests for a sit-down dinner, or 350 guests for a standing reception, Sameer will personally design a menu for the occasion while our Events Team is available to assist with any special requirements.