SUSHISAMBA Covent Garden brings a unique menu with both Japanese and South American influences to the table. From sushi platters to Peruvian anticuchos, take a culinary trip around the world. Must-try dishes include the Wagyu gyoza with kabocha puree, the raw lobster with yuzu leche de tigre, and the robata black cod with Peruvian asparagus and miso.

Showcasing two of the most internationally renowned cuisines in one venue, Mei Ume brings you the best of Japanese and Chinese under one roof. Located in the Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square, experience fine dining with a distinctly oriental flair. Signature dishes range from applewood smoked Peking duck with pancakes and all the accompaniments, to fluffy Wagyu beef pastry puffs, to sashimi platters and Szechuan tofu.

The Ivy brand is renowned for serving the best of British in elegant surroundings, and The Ivy Chelsea Garden is no exception. Here you can relax in the Art Deco interior complemented with lush indoor foliage or take a seat in the stunning garden. For the best of both worlds and a touch of nature whatever the weather, there’s also the orangery, where you can view the great outdoors without worrying about precipitation.

For pre-theatre drinks and dining or any type of group event, Whitcomb’s at The Londoner brings you sophistication and style in the heart of the West End. The menu has a Mediterranean vibe with French influences – think oysters dressed in Veuve Clicquot with caviar, tuna tartare with confit egg yolk, and wild mushroom risotto with black truffle. The set menu is ideal for an elegant hen night – choose two or three courses with a complimentary glass of wine and start your night in style.

If you’re catching up with friends and want somewhere that’s chilled-out yet entertaining and allows large groups, Beasy could be the London hotspot for you. Book a private dining room for 10 or more people to get the party started, or just relax in the main bar and restaurant area with live music and a New York-inspired menu.

Persian culinary history is diverse and rich, drawing on influences from the wider regions. Naroon brings this eclectic and delicious style of cooking to the heart of London. Designed to be eaten family-style – with platters on the table for everyone to share – you can experience all the flavours. The bigger your group, the more dishes you’ll be able to order and sample.

Centrally located between London Bridge and Monument, MBER is one of the best restaurants for group bookings in London. The unique layout of this hotspot means you can book private dining for groups of four to 150 people, with sit-down dinners or standing receptions available. A real hidden gem ideal for events and big nights out.

Exposed brick, green tiles and vintage chic decor make The Garrison a unique and quirky independent restaurant with an inimitable style. A Bermondsey institution for over 20 years, this little gem draws on the artistic and creative culture of the local area, just a hop, skip and jump away from Borough Market.

The self-proclaimed home of the best steak in the Square Mile, temper City lives up to its reputation as one of the best group dining restaurants London has to offer. House-smoked meats and large cuts of premium rare breed cattle steaks are menu highlights, cooked over open flames in the central kitchen before your eyes. Other showstopping dishes include soft shell crab, tuna tostada and seasonal tacos with a range of fillings, all served with your choice from an extensive sauce and sides menu.

Cinnamon Bazaar brings all the charm and quirky personality of a traditional Indian marketplace to the heart of Covent Garden. The vibrant energy of ancient trading posts is captured in this buzzing hotspot, with flavours from across India combined into dishes utilising traditional spices with contemporary cooking techniques. From breakfast right through to dinner, enjoy street food style dishes perfect for sharing.

A seaside theme brings a unique atmosphere to the centrally London-located Fish Market – dine al fresco on the terrace or in the beautifully appointed indoor dining room with columns and comfortable banquettes. The terrace can be hired for private group bookings of up to 30 for a seated meal or 60 for a standing reception.