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GROUP DINING & PRIVATE DINING ROOMS IN MAYFAIR

El Pirata has been one of Mayfair’s most trusted group dining venues for over 30 years. We offer four distinct spaces – the mirrored Bar, the upstairs Restaurant, our private Secret Cellar, and al fresco tables on Down Street – each suited to a different occasion, all united by the same warm, attentive hospitality that has defined the restaurant since 1994

Private Dining & Event Room Capacities

Dining | 11 to 70 Guests
Standing Reception | Upto 80 Guests
Full Venue Hire | Upto 120 Guests (Split across two floors)

  • Quite simply, one of my favourite restaurants.
    Fred Sirieix
  • This is a cracking spot, and you don’t last this long unless a fair few think along the same lines, too.
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  • El Pirata successfully couples the comforting appeal of a central London grand dame with the energetic dynamism of a new opening.
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      THE BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

      Take a seat at the bar and you are immediately at the centre of El Pirata. Our mirrored bar runs the full length of the restaurant – shelves stacked with Spanish spirits and aperitifs, the kitchen operating just behind.

      It is one of the most atmospheric spots in Mayfair for a drink before dinner, a glass of Albariño with a plate of Jamón Ibérico 100% Bellota, or simply to watch the room come alive around you. Fred Sirieix has called it one of his favourite places in London, and regulars have been sitting here for decades.

      Standing Bar Reception in Mayfair

      The bar is the best seat in the house for a drink before dinner, a glass of Albariño while you wait for a table, or a solo lunch with the kitchen in full view. In true Spanish style, many of our regulars eat their entire meal here – a plate of Jamón Ibérico, a glass of Rioja, nowhere to be. It is always animated, always welcoming, and the full menu is available from the first stool to the last.

      • A view of the cozy, authentic Spanish tapas bar interior at El Pirata in Mayfair.
      • Our iconic dining room lamppost setup for a group Christmas party in central London.

        GROUP PARTY DINING IN MAYFAIR

        The main restaurant was designed by the people who work here, and it shows. White walls lined with Spanish prints and vintage photographs. Wooden floors, black woodwork, wrought iron.

        The room feels like it was transported from Madrid – warm, unhurried, and genuinely lived-in.

        Group Party Dining in Mayfair

        For group dining in Mayfair, the upstairs restaurant seats parties of all sizes within its warm, buzzing atmosphere. Reservations for groups of up to 10 can be made online; for larger groups, contact our team directly at dine@elpirata.co.uk. Descend the iron spiral staircase and you reach our lower dining room – a more intimate space, popular with regulars for private occasions, client lunches and discreet get-togethers. The alcove tables seat smaller groups in semi-privacy, making this one of the most versatile dining rooms in the area.

        • A long table set for a group party on classic Spanish floor tiles.
        • A view down the long, mirrored bar at El Pirata in Mayfair.
        • A private dining table setup in the Secret Wine Cellar for small groups.

          OUTDOOR DINING ON DOWN STREET

          Down Street is one of the quietest streets in Mayfair – a welcome escape from the surrounding bustle of Park Lane and Piccadilly.

          Our al fresco tables sit directly outside the restaurant, making them one of the most relaxed outdoor dining spots in the area. Perfect for a long lunch in the warmer months, a glass of Albariño in the early evening, or simply to slow down for an hour in the middle of central London.

          Outdoor Dining in Mayfair

          Al fresco tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis for groups of up to 6. The street has its own piece of London history – the Down Street Underground Station at the Piccadilly end closed in 1932 and was subsequently used as a war cabinet bunker by Winston Churchill during the Second World War. Shepherd Market, the oldest part of Mayfair, is just around the corner. El Pirata has been here since 1994. The history is good company.

          • Guests enjoying al fresco dining on the outside terrace near Hyde Park Corner.
          • A group of friends gathering for drinks outside the tapas bar.
          • Outdoor tables set for al fresco dining with cocktails and tapas in Mayfair.
          • A glass of Spanish rosé wine enjoyed al fresco at a Mayfair tapas bar.

            GROUP DINING & EVENT ROOM FAQS IN MAYFAIR

            • What different dining areas do you offer?

              El Pirata has four distinct spaces: the mirrored Bar, the upstairs Restaurant (our main dining room, warm and classically Spanish), the Secret Cellar (our fully private downstairs dining room, available for exclusive hire for 11–120 guests), and our al fresco terrace on Down Street (first-come first-served). Each space has its own character; they all share the same quality of food and hospitality.

            • What is the capacity of your private dining room?

              The Secret Cellar seats 11 to 60 guests for a private seated dinner, or accommodates up to 80 for a standing tapas and drinks reception. For full venue exclusivity across both floors, we accommodate up to 120 guests. To enquire, contact dine@elpirata.co.uk or call 020 7491 3810.

            • Do you have semi-private areas for smaller groups?

              Yes. Our lower dining room features discreet alcove and larger tables – Ideal for smaller group dining, business lunches, client meetings or intimate occasions where you want some separation from the main room without full private hire. Reservable in advance, contact us directly for availability.

            • Can we eat at the bar?

              Absolutely – and in true Spanish style, many of our regulars eat their entire meal at the bar. The kitchen is visible, the room is alive around you and the full menu is available. It is consistently the most animated seat in the restaurant.

            • Do you have an outdoor dining space?

              Yes. We have a small number of al fresco tables on Down Street, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Down Street is unusually quiet for central Mayfair – one of the most genuinely relaxed spots for outdoor dining in the area.

            • What is the atmosphere like in the main restaurant?

              Warm, animated and genuinely Spanish. Designed by our own team – white walls with Spanish prints and vintage photographs, a Picasso & Miro inspired mural in the Cellar, wooden floors, black woodwork and wrought iron throughout. The room has the feel of a space that has always existed. El Pirata has been here since 1994, and every year of it shows.

            • How do I book a private dining room or group event in Mayfair?

              For groups of up to 10, book online via our reservations page. For groups of 11 or more, private dining enquiries and full event bookings, contact our team at dine@elpirata.co.uk or call 020 7491 3810.

            CONTACT

            El Pirata of Mayfair
            5 – 6 Down Street,
            Mayfair, London W1J 7AQ

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            020 7491 3810
            dine@elpirata.co.uk

            GETTING HERE

            Hyde Park Corner Station
            (5-minute walk)
            Piccadilly Line

            Green Park Station
            (5-minute walk)
            Piccadilly, Jubilee, and Victoria Lines

            Victoria Station
            (15-minute walk)
            Victoria, District, and Circle Lines / National Rail

            Buses
            These buses stop at Old Park Lane (Stop C):
            9, 14, 19, 22, 38

            OPENING HOURS

            Tuesday to Saturday
            12pm – 10:45pm

            We are open for indoor
            and outdoor dining.

            Closed bank holidays.

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