Located in the heart of the city, The Don is an exceptional private party venue in London that embodies flexibility and elegance. Visitors also have the option to shape your event into a cocktail reception complete with canapés and drinks.
The old Sandeman quarter hides a warren of cellars, caves, and offices that our predecessors converted into a suite of spectacular dining rooms, making us the best venue for private parties in the city of London.
The historical barrel cellars act as a multifunctional events space and can be transformed to create your desired atmosphere.They are available for meetings, wine tastings, and cocktail parties.
Our private party venues can cater from 15 to 150 people for standing receptions. All our private dining spaces have areas for preprandial drinks and conversation.
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Our private rooms allow guests to experience the same meticulous service and exceptional food for which our restaurant has become renowned.
Sandeman Room: Behind a stunning glass wall of wine, this intimate space features portraits of the Sandeman family, casting a historic ambience over the candlelit table. The Sandeman Room accommodates up to 20 guests standing.
Drapers’ Hall: Located on the ground floor at the back of our courtyard, Drapers’ Hall boasts high windows that create a light and airy atmosphere, accommodating up to 40 guests standing.
Intimate Bistro: Perfect for canapé parties, our Bistro offers a cosy setting with a bar that serves as an excellent anteroom for up to 35 guests standing.
Barrel Cellar: This impressive space, featuring a dramatic brick-lined vaulted ceiling and and packed full of countless barrels of Port, is our largest private party space and can accommodate up to 90 guests standing.
The Don restaurant and Bar 1790 can be transformed to suit any occasion. The Don accommodates up to 100 guests, while Bar 1790 can host 150 guests. For a full venue hire, both of these spaces can be combined to accommodate up to 350 guests standing, offering distinct atmospheres across our historical private rooms.
what makes us the best private party venue in london?
We pride ourselves on creating unique private events and parties in London, ensuring every detail is tailored to your vision.
All our menus use seasonal produce and ingredients that vary throughout the year. While we provide recommended selections, our canape offer is bespoke and we will always craft a menu to suit your needs and wishes. We always offer vegetarian and vegan options on every menu, as desired. Any allergies or dietary requirements can be discussed directly with our reservations and events manager.
To enhance your private party in London, our expert events team are on hand to organise additional services such as DJ’s, photographers and videographers, projection and AV, florists, and entertainment companies.
To find out more about The Don as a private party venue, get in touch with our team below.
