Planning an Event in the City of London? Private Dining Rooms available for Hire at 1 Lombard

Planning an event in the City isn’t just about choosing a date. It’s also about choosing a venue that reflects the tone, purpose, and calibre of the occasion. Whether it’s a client lunch, board dinner, or personal celebration, the expectations are high. At 1 Lombard Street, we’ve spent over three decades helping hosts meet those expectations with confidence.

We’re proud to be one of the most trusted options for City of London private dining room hire. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what you can expect if you want to host an event at our venue, and how we help deliver private events that leave a lasting impression.

 Why 1 Lombard Street? A Landmark in the City

1 Lombard Street has been at the heart of the City’s dining and events scene since 1998. Set within a former Grade II-listed bank, our venue sits directly opposite the Bank of England and beside Mansion House—the very centre of London’s financial and historic Square Mile.

Over the years, we’ve hosted everything from CEO breakfasts to anniversary dinners, consistently delivering with elegance and precision. Our Brasserie, bar, and restaurant remain go-to destinations for business lunches and evening celebrations alike, with menus curated by Head Chef James Holden and drinks served under a striking glass cupola. This is where the City meets.

Our Private Dining Rooms – Designed for Every Occasion

1776 Private Dining Room

Tucked just behind the Brasserie, our 1776 room is a refined space flooded with natural daylight and designed for seamless hosting. With capacity for up to 50 guests seated or 90 standing, it’s ideal for boardroom-style dinners, formal celebrations, or intimate receptions that demand privacy and polish.

The room’s classic proportions are balanced by modern details, while dedicated service ensures every element—from menus to timing—is executed flawlessly.

The Lombard Club

Beneath street level, the Lombard Club offers a moodier, more intimate setting. With soft lighting, plush velvet seating, and a built-in bar backed by curated spirits, the space is a favourite for creative breakfasts, relaxed drinks receptions, and smaller private lunches. Seating 24 or 40 standing, it has its own private entrance, giving guests a sense of exclusivity from arrival through to the last cocktail.

The Brasserie – Large-Scale City of London Private Dining Room Hire

For events that require both impact and space, our Brasserie delivers. Set beneath a soaring glass dome and surrounded by curated artworks, the room accommodates up to 150 seated guests or 300 standing. It’s the ideal backdrop for product launches, festive receptions, or black-tie dinners where presentation matters. Despite its size, the Brasserie retains intimacy and flexibility, with layouts tailored to suit your event’s format and flow.

Our Menus – Refined, Seasonal, and Flexible

Every event at 1 Lombard Street is underpinned by thoughtful, seasonal cooking. We offer a wide range of menu packages, carefully structured to suit any time of day—from productive breakfast meetings to celebratory evening banquets.

Morning bookings can begin with a Continental Buffet, fresh fruit and pastries, or go heartier with our Full English or Smoked Salmon Breakfast, all served alongside unlimited tea, filtered coffee, and fresh juices. For a lighter approach, our Balanced Breakfast includes homemade granola, organic yoghurt, and rye sourdough with Glastonbury butter.

Lunch and dinner are available as three-course plated packages, each with a distinct level of indulgence. The Silver Package features comforting dishes such as roasted chicken breast or Torbay cod with seashore vegetables. The Gold tier introduces dishes like salt-aged sirloin steak and seared seabass, while the Platinum and Emerald menus elevate things further with options like hand-dived scallops, Devon crab on sourdough, and Peter Hannan’s fillet of beef. Vegan and vegetarian dishes such as roasted cauliflower with romesco or wild mushroom risotto are available across all menus.

Drinks can be tailored to your guests, too. We offer curated wine lists and Champagne upgrades, as well as canapés, grazing tables, and bowl food add-ons. Whether you’re serving prosecco at a lunchtime briefing or a full Champagne flight during a private dinner, our packages allow you to strike the right tone for your event.

All dishes are designed by our Head Chef James Holden, combining British ingredients with refined European technique.

Events We Host

Our private dining rooms at 1 Lombard Street are designed to flex effortlessly between business and pleasure. We’re a trusted venue for City firms hosting client dinners, investor briefings, team strategy days, and networking lunches. The discretion, polish, and central location of our spaces make us a reliable choice for events where professionalism and comfort are equally important.

Outside the corporate calendar, we’re also a sought-after destination for life’s milestone moments. From birthdays and wedding anniversaries to festive family lunches and engagement parties, our rooms offer an elegant backdrop without feeling formal.

We’re especially proud to host weddings in the heart of the City. Whether you’re planning a daytime ceremony with a long celebratory lunch or an evening reception with Champagne and dancing beneath our dome, our team will tailor the space and the service to you. From laid-back luxury to full-scale occasion, our experienced event planners work closely with each couple to deliver something personal and seamless.

So whether you're marking a deal or a decade, 1 Lombard Street is a smart, versatile choice for City of London private dining room hire, with spaces that evolve to suit the scale, tone, and character of your event.

Meet Our Events Team

Behind every successful event at 1 Lombard Street is a dedicated team that understands the art of precision and the value of calm, confident coordination. From your very first enquiry, you’ll be paired with one of our experienced event coordinators who will work with you to shape every element of your occasion—from room layouts and timings to menu choices and AV requirements.

We know that the smallest details often have the biggest impact. Whether it’s adjusting the seating plan to improve flow, pacing the courses to match your speeches, or ensuring discreet service throughout a presentation, our team handles it all with quiet efficiency.

We’re as comfortable planning boardroom breakfasts as we are late-night receptions, and we bring that versatility to every booking. Our goal is simple: to let you focus on your guests while we take care of everything else.

Whatever the scale or complexity of your event, we’re here to make it seamless on the day and every step before it.

 Testimonials from Our Clients

Across business meetings, festive gatherings, and private dinners, our guests consistently return to one theme: everything just works.

Tom, who hosted a breakfast meeting, praised how smoothly the morning unfolded, noting how supported he felt throughout the setup and event. Emma shared her appreciation after a Christmas lunch, highlighting the attentiveness of our team and the flawless service delivered by Natu and Chris.

Saloni, a guest at a business dinner, described the evening as “a triumph,” praising not just the quality of the food and wine but the balance of attentive service that never felt intrusive. And Jackie, after an intimate dinner in the Lombard Club, said her group was deeply impressed by the room, the atmosphere, and the exceptional hospitality throughout the night.

Whether it’s a high-stakes client event or a personal celebration, our private dining rooms are trusted spaces where people can connect, enjoy, and remember why they chose 1 Lombard Street in the first place.

Lombard Hospitality

If your event is taking place elsewhere in London, you can still count on us. Lombard Hospitality is our off-site catering arm, delivering the same food, service, and attention to detail that define events at 1 Lombard Street.

From elegant breakfast trays and bowl food to multi-course dinners and bar service, we bring a seamless experience to boardrooms, studios, and private homes alike. Built on our in-house team and kitchen, Lombard Hospitality operates as a separate brand, but with the same high standards you know us for.

Conclusion – Let’s Plan Your Event 

Planning an event in the City of London deserves more than just a beautiful setting — it calls for precision, warmth, and experience. At 1 Lombard Street, we offer all three. Whether you're hosting senior stakeholders, celebrating a milestone, or planning your wedding, our private dining spaces and dedicated events team are here to make it effortless. With versatile rooms, polished service, and menus to impress, we’re ready to bring your vision to life.

To start planning, reach out to our events team at events@1lombardstreet.com or call 0207 929 6611. We’d be delighted to host you.