Private Dining

An atmospheric setting for refined dining in the heart of the City

Private dining at The Inner Temple is defined by Georgian style architecture, centuries of history and exceptional food delivered to the highest standard.

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Dinners & lunches

Whether you are hosting a discreet dinner for valued guests or a formal banquet beneath stained glass and chandeliers, the setting is guaranteed to impress.

From first welcome through to the final course, your experience will reflect the quality, precision and attention to detail expected of one of London’s most distinguished venues.

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Evening private dining is available for gatherings from 20 guests, allowing for intimate and focused hospitality. For larger occasions, the Inner Temple Hall seats up to 276 guests for formal dining beneath chandeliers and historic detailing.

Lunches are particularly well-suited to the Parliament Chamber and Luncheon Room, offering natural light and a refined daytime setting. The Hall is not available for midweek daytime hire.

Food and service are delivered to a consistently high standard, with seasonal menus and carefully executed presentation contributing to an elevated dining experience.

How private dining typically unfolds at The Inner Temple

Guests are typically welcomed into a separate reception space for drinks before being invited through to the dining room, allowing a natural transition from arrival to dinner. For smaller private dining events, the experience may take place within one room throughout.

For evening events in the Hall, the atmosphere deepens as daylight fades and chandeliers illuminate the room, creating a striking setting for speeches and toasts.

Lunches and smaller dinners offer a more intimate pace, with room layouts designed to support conversation and attentive service throughout.

Menus and culinary approach

Menus are built around seasonal British produce, with an emphasis on quality ingredients and precise execution.

Evening private dining features multi course menus suited to formal hosted dinners and celebratory occasions. Lunches may take a lighter approach, with fresh seasonal dishes designed for daytime entertaining.

Wine selections and bespoke drinks pairings can be incorporated, alongside tailored drinks packages where required.

Your event manager will work closely with you to shape the menu format, timings and service style. Dietary requirements and cultural preferences are accommodated as standard.

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What people are saying about The Inner Temple

“We hired this stunning venue for a Chambers celebratory supper and we could not have asked for more. The Luncheon Room (for welcome drinks) and Parliament Chamber (for supper) were exquisitely laid out to our precise specification and provided the perfect backdrop to our black-tie event. The service was impeccable and nothing was too much trouble for all the staff both at the event and leading up to the event, when tweaks were required because of the ever-changing attendee list. All dietary requirements were catered for and every course was both beautifully presented and delicious. The additions such as menu cards, name-cards, candelabras, etc, added a grandeur and personal touch to our event. We would not hesitate in recommending this venue and will definitely use it again for future events.”

- 2KBW Chambers

“We hold our dinners after 3/4 of our committee meetings, typically with around 14 attendees. The food is consistently of a high standard - delicious and beautifully presented. The service is excellent every time, and the pre-booking attention to detail by Christopher and Carmen is unparalleled. A huge thank you from me and the conference committee. Central London's best-kept secret! ”

- Quadrilect

“From start to finish, the Inner Temple led us effortlessly and with good humour through the organisation of a drinks reception and three course dinner for over 100 guests. The event was a huge success and most of that was down to the professionalism and excellence of the Inner Temple. Far and away the best operation of this kind I have ever encountered.”

- Private Client

“We booked Inner Temple Hall for a large celebratory dinner. The event co-ordinator was extremely efficient and co-ordinated the event and the team expertly. The evening was a huge success with all aspects running smoothly. There was nothing that was too much trouble and the communication lines were excellent. The whole team was amazing and they should be proud.”

- St Pauls Chambers

Planning considerations

Private dining takes place across the venue throughout the week, with room availability varying by time of day. The Parliament Chamber and Luncheon Room are available for daytime dining, while the Hall and Drawing Room are reserved for evening events and weekend hire. Modern meeting rooms may be adapted for private dining throughout the day.

Dining layouts can be arranged on round tables or straight tables, depending on your format and guest numbers. Our team will guide you on the most effective configuration to ensure the room is set correctly for your event.

Evening dates, particularly for the Hall, are secured well in advance, and early discussion is recommended for larger dining occasions or key calendar periods.

Enquire about private dining

If you are considering The Inner Temple for your private dining event, our team will be pleased to advise on menus, room options and availability.

Contact us to arrange a private viewing and discuss your dining requirements.

    Thank you for considering The Inner Temple for your event. We aim to reply to you within 4 working hours of receiving your enquiry. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.