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The Stafford London

The Stafford London sits in St James's in historic 17th-century buildings, offering versatile private spaces for everything from intimate dinners to corporate gatherings. The Argyll and Sutherland rooms anchor the offering, whilst the 400-year-old Wine Cellars provide a distinctive setting for tastings and celebrations. Michael Caines MBE runs the Michelin-starred restaurant, serving contemporary British cuisine. Just off Piccadilly, the hotel combines timeless elegance with modern service.

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The Stafford London

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The Wine Cellars

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The Wine Cellars is a barrel-vaulted brick cellar with exposed brick vaults and low curved ceilings over a tiled floor. Dark wood furniture and low, warm lighting create an intimate atmosphere. An original wrought-iron gate at the entrance marks the space as unusually private and tucked away. The room includes a PA system and speakers, Wi-Fi, step-free access and accessible toilets. Service tables suit buffet or drinks setups. A noise restriction applies. The space works well for small groups seeking an intimate seated dinner or relaxed drinks gathering, with a comfortable, chatty, club-like feel.

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Price guideHire fee from £650

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The Sutherland Room is fully air-conditioned and versatile in its presentation. It looks equally impressive set for a high-level board meeting, a lavish breakfast or an exclusive private dinner. The room adapts to different occasions and configurations with ease, making it suitable for formal dining experiences, business gatherings or celebratory meals.

Seated: 40
Standing: 40
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £1,000

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The Pink Room combines period style with abundant natural light. It interconnects to the larger Argyll Room, allowing the two spaces to work together for a reception followed by a private lunch or dinner, or to provide a break-out space during business meetings. The pairing of the two rooms offers flexibility for events that need both intimate and slightly larger settings.

Seated: 8
Standing: 15
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £450

The Park Suite Terrace at The Stafford London

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The Park Suite Terrace is a private outdoor space with pale stone paving, a low brick parapet topped by flower boxes, and a restrained palette of brick and timber. The long, narrow plan receives abundant natural light under an open sky and offers roofline views. A fixed oval wooden dining table and woven armchairs furnish the space for al fresco dining. Wi-Fi and a PA system with speakers are available, and guests may play their own music subject to noise restrictions. Air conditioning is included. The terrace suits intimate groups seeking seated al fresco meals or relaxed outdoor drinks.

Seated: 6
Standing: 25
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £2,000

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Michael Caines at The Stafford is a Michelin-starred restaurant created in collaboration with chef Michael Caines MBE, marking his first London residency. The menu celebrates British seasonal produce, blending new and exclusive creations with Caines' renowned dishes from Lympstone Manor alongside cherished classics from The Stafford's own heritage. The restaurant serves signature modern European cuisine set against the timeless elegance of the hotel, creating a refined destination dining experience in the heart of St James's and Mayfair.

Seated: 50
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Per person from £150

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The Gatehouse is a traditional, club-style dining room centred on a marble fireplace. It presents a neutral palette with tufted upholstery and velvet armchairs paired with contemporary artwork and polished wood floors. Large windows in the adjoining dining area allow soft natural light into the space. A wall-mounted display and PA system with speakers support presentations or background music. Wi-Fi and air conditioning are provided, and guests may play their own music subject to a noise restriction. The room is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets and a step-free entrance. It suits small executive teams and private social groups seeking an intimate, polished seated dining experience or a relaxed reception-style gathering, with a comfortable, chatty ambience and well-appointed surroundings.

Seated: 4
Standing: 15
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £2,000

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The Argyll Room is flooded with natural daylight and features an original Victorian fireplace, cornices and panelling. It interconnects to the smaller Pink Room, allowing the two spaces to work together for a reception followed by a private lunch or dinner, or to provide a break-out space during business meetings. The combination suits both intimate gatherings and professional occasions.

Seated: 14
Standing: 18
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £300