Private Dining

Private Dining & Exclusive Hire

Smith's private dining room overlooking Paddington Canal

Private Dining & Events at Smith's

Smith's Bar & Grill offers one of central London's most versatile private dining venues — a canal-side setting in Paddington Basin that works as well for an intimate dinner of twelve as for a large celebration or corporate event.

The Regent Room and private dining space seat up to 60 guests for a formal dinner, with semi-private areas for smaller gatherings. For larger occasions, exclusive venue hire opens the full restaurant, bar and canal-side terrace for up to 200 seated or 400 standing — with bespoke menus by Head Chef David Reyes and wine service directed by Head Sommelier Maurizio Titone.

The kitchen, the cellar and the room are yours.

Explore Our Rooms

Exclusive Venue Hire

Full restaurant, bar and terrace exclusively yours — up to 200 guests seated or 400 standing. Ideal for product launches, awards dinners and large celebrations with bespoke menus and full bar service.

Regent Room

Our principal private dining room for seated dinners and receptions. Flexible layout for courses, speeches and dancing — up to 60 guests seated with dedicated service team.

Regent Parlour

An intimate semi-private space for smaller groups — client dinners, birthdays and team celebrations with a tailored set menu and wine selection.

Terrace

Canal-side outdoor entertaining above the Grand Union Canal. Perfect for summer receptions, drinks and canapés with views across Paddington Basin.

Bar

Standing receptions and cocktail-style events at the marble bar — ideal for networking, pre-dinner drinks and oyster & sparkling wine evenings.

Restaurant

Semi-exclusive or full-restaurant group bookings in the main dining room. Large tables may dine from set menus for smooth service — contact the events team for minimum spends.

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What's Included

Bespoke Menus

Set menus, canapés and tasting menus built around your event — vegetarian, vegan and allergen-specific options on request. Sample Set Menu A, Set Menu B and Canapé menus available to pre-order.

Sommelier-Led Wine Service

Head Sommelier Maurizio Titone and the team curate pairings and reception drinks — from by-the-glass lists to fine Burgundy and Barolo for special occasions.

Dedicated Events Team

From enquiry to the night itself — timings, floor plans, menu tastings and AV requirements coordinated by our events team. We respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

Make an Event Enquiry

Tell us about your date, guest numbers and occasion — our events team will confirm availability, capacity and menu options.