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Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

Chiswell Street Dining Rooms sits in the heart of Moorgate, offering a collection of private dining spaces suited to everything from intimate dinners to larger celebrations. The venue brings together natural daylight, elegant interiors and a dedicated approach to group events, with rooms that can be hired individually or combined for corporate gatherings, weddings and social occasions.

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Exclusive Hire at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

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Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

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The Exclusive Hire takes in the full venue, with the main entrance serving as an ideal starting point for a drinks reception before guests move through to spaces suited to seated dinners or standing receptions. You have the freedom to decorate to your preferences, play your own music and benefit from a dedicated team throughout your event.

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Seated65

Standing120

PrivacyUnknown

Price guideMinimum spend from £1,500

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The Snug is defined by a gallery of framed typographic prints that give the space a contained, distinctive character. Solid wood flooring and freestanding wooden tables pair with lime-green leather chairs, whilst warm recessed lighting and large windows provide steady natural daylight. The flexible layout accommodates intimate, seated groups seeking a relaxed social meal. The room includes Wi-Fi, air conditioning and an integrated PA system with speakers for background or amplified audio. Guests praise the warm, elegant atmosphere, attentive service and well-presented food.

Seated: 16
Standing: 20
Privacy: Unknown
Price guide: Per person from £10

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Room 2 is a compact, light-filled private dining space defined by lime-green leather seating and wooden tables. Dark wood panelling, brass wall lights and a low, intimate ceiling create a restrained contemporary interior, with banquette seating along one wall and round wooden tables on oak flooring. Street-level windows supply natural light, and a curtained alcove stage with integrated PA provides a small performance or presentation area. The room has Wi-Fi and air conditioning, with restaurant staff providing food and drink service. It suits small groups and corporate teams seeking a relaxed, seated dining experience in a conversational setting. The space is frequently praised for its attractive fittings and comfortable seating.

Seated: 30
Standing: 40
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £10

Grubb Street at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

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Grubb Street is defined by an intimate, long-table layout with dark, panelled walls, a low ceiling and muted brass wall lights that create focused table illumination. Lime-green leather chairs, dark wooden floors and white-linen tables furnish the space, whilst one wall is fitted with large mirrors that extend the visual depth. An integrated PA system and speakers support announcements or background music, and the room is equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi and natural daylight. The space suits small private dining groups seeking a polished, seated meal in an intimate, quietly formal setting. Guests note the warm, elegant atmosphere and attentive, professional service.

Seated: 12
Standing: 20
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £500

Samuel room at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

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The Samuel room, named after Samuel Whitbread, is situated on the ground floor of the Montcalm Hotel with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the old brewery's courtyard. The room can be used in its entirety or divided into two or three separate spaces, making it adaptable for different group sizes and configurations.

Seated: 50
Standing: 90
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £2,000

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Room 1 suits semi-private dinners and standing receptions alike, working equally well for birthday dinners, work lunches or after-work drinks. The space offers a relaxed setting for groups seeking a range of occasions and dining styles.

Seated: 35
Standing: 50
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £10

Worsley Room at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

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The Worsley Room takes its name from one of the original founders of the old Whitbread Brewery. Situated on the ground floor, the room features original Grade I listed timber from the brewery's former offices, a high ceiling with a central chandelier and large sash windows that overlook Chiswell Street. The period details and natural light make it a distinctive setting for private dining.

Seated: 24
Standing: 35
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £1,500

Melville at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms

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Named after one of the original investors in the Whitbread Brewery, the Melville room sits on the ground floor with a high ceiling, central chandelier and large sash windows overlooking Chiswell Street. The room can be arranged for private dining on one long table or round tables, or configured for a standing reception, making it flexible for different event styles.

Seated: 30
Standing: 50
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £1,500