6 Private Dining and Group Booking Venues in Canary Wharf for 2026
Written by James Dawson, CEO and Founder of Humble Grape. Last updated 28 August 2026.
A client dinner and an office celebration want different things from a room. One wants it quiet enough to talk business without raising your voice over the next table. The other needs enough room for a larger group to sit down together. Canary Wharf has venues for both, from private rooms for seated dinners to full venue hire for larger parties.
Which are the best private dining and group venues in Canary Wharf for 2026?
| Venue | Best for | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Humble Grape Canary Wharf. | Private dining from eight guests; exclusive hire up to 120 standing. | Mackenzie Walk. |
| Roe. | A dedicated private room seating up to 26, overlooking South Dock. | Canary Wharf. |
| Boisdale. | Four named private rooms, with full hire up to 250 seated. | Cabot Square. |
| Caravan. | A 25-seat corner room, connected to the main restaurant. | Reuters Plaza. |
| Big Easy. | A 150-seat year-round terrace for larger group bookings. | Crossrail Place. |
| COCO. | Waterside views at West India Quay, with a private hire option. | West India Quay. |
Humble Grape Canary Wharf
18-20 Mackenzie Walk, Canary Wharf, E14 4PH. Our private dining room sits off the main floor behind double doors, so a client dinner doesn't have to compete with the noise of a busy Thursday night. The private dining room and social event spaces can accommodate groups from eight guests. At the top end, 120 standing requires exclusive hire of the whole venue. Private groups dine from separate event menus rather than the à la carte menu. Options include chef's table and sharing menus and canapé menus, so enquire with the events team about what suits your event. Include whether you want a seated dinner, a standing reception or a mix of both, as the layout and capacity are different for each format. For a seated dinner, ask about the chef's table and sharing menus. For a standing reception, ask about the canapé menus. The events team can explain which space and menu suit your group. They can also confirm whether your numbers require exclusive hire of the whole venue.
Roe, Canary Wharf
5 Park Drive, Canary Wharf, E14 9GG. Roe runs a dedicated private dining room seating up to 26, separate from the main restaurant, with views over South Dock instead of the main floor. The bar area separately holds up to 50 seated or 100 standing, which suits a bigger, more informal gathering. Roe is open from 7.30am on weekdays and 9.30am at weekends, and events enquiries go through the venue's dedicated events address rather than the general booking line.
Boisdale, Cabot Square
Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, E14 4QT. Boisdale runs four named private rooms across a 12,000 sq ft venue: the Jack Vettriano and Johnnie Walker Blue Label rooms each hold 12 seated or 14 standing, the Paul Gauguin Room holds 24 seated or 40 standing, and the Gallery Room holds 40 seated or 60 standing. Full exclusive hire of the whole venue across both floors goes up to 250 seated or 500 for a canapé and drinks reception, which makes it the venue on this list built for a full building takeover. The menu is Scottish fine dining, with live music and a large whisky selection alongside the wine list.
Caravan, Reuters Plaza
Reuters Plaza, Canary Wharf, E14 5AJ. Caravan's Corner Room is a semi-private space seating up to 25 or 30 standing, screened off from the main restaurant but not fully separated, and the main restaurant floor also takes groups of up to 16 without needing the private room at all. The menu runs Caravan's usual all-day format, breakfast and brunch through to evening dining, with globally inspired sharing dishes drawing on flavours from the Middle East, Asia and Europe, so a relaxed team lunch and an evening booking both work off the same menu.
Big Easy, Crossrail Place
Park Level, Crossrail Place, E14 5AR. Big Easy is an American BBQ and crabshack restaurant built around a 150-seat terrace that stays open year-round. For a larger group, confirm the available terrace setup and booking conditions directly with the venue. Big Easy also offers three hours of free parking on weekends and bank holidays with a minimum spend, if your group is driving in.
COCO, West India Quay
West India Quay, 14 Hertsmere Road, Isle of Dogs, E14 4AF. COCO sits directly on the water at West India Quay, with a private hire option alongside its usual service, run by Naz Corp. COCO is a strong pick for waterside views; confirm the menu and private dining numbers directly with the venue before you book.
How do these compare on capacity?
Humble Grape Canary Wharf can accommodate private events from eight guests. A 120-person standing event requires exclusive hire of the whole venue, and 120 is the venue's absolute maximum. Boisdale has the higher capacity overall: full exclusive hire across both floors reaches 250 seated or 500 for a canapé and drinks reception.
For smaller groups, Boisdale's Jack Vettriano and Johnnie Walker Blue Label rooms each hold 12 seated, Roe's private dining room holds 26, and Caravan's Corner Room holds 25 seated or 30 standing. Boisdale's Paul Gauguin and Gallery rooms cover larger seated groups of 24 and 40.
Call Big Easy to confirm its terrace setup and COCO to confirm its indoor private-hire capacity. For the other venues, check your guest list against the figures above and confirm the room setup when you enquire.
Start with the format of the event, not only the headcount. A seated client dinner, a standing reception and an exclusive party use space in different ways, even when the guest number is the same. Ask the venue to confirm whether the capacity is seated or standing and whether it refers to one room, a semi-private area or the whole venue.
For a smaller seated dinner, the room capacities make the shortlist simple. Boisdale has two 12-seat rooms and a 24-seat room, Roe seats up to 26 in its private dining room, Caravan seats up to 25 in the Corner Room, and Boisdale's Gallery Room seats 40. These figures let you rule out rooms that are too small before you enquire.
For a larger reception, ask about exclusive hire at the start. Humble Grape's maximum of 120 is for a standing exclusive hire of the whole venue. Boisdale's full-hire figures are higher, while Big Easy's 150-seat figure refers to its year-round terrace.
When you contact a venue, give them the date, expected headcount and whether the event is seated or standing. If food is part of the booking, ask which event menus are available and share any dietary requirements. At Humble Grape, private groups use separate event menus, and the events team can talk you through the chef's table and sharing menus and the canapé options.
Frequently asked questions
Does Humble Grape Canary Wharf have a private dining room?
Yes. The private dining room sits off the main floor behind double doors, giving a client dinner or group celebration some separation from the main bar. Private groups choose from separate event menus, including chef's table and sharing menus and canapé menus, with the events team helping you choose the right option.
How many people can Humble Grape Canary Wharf accommodate for a private event?
Private events can start from eight guests. The absolute maximum is 120 standing, which requires exclusive hire of the whole venue, so ask the events team to confirm the right setup for your group.
Can Humble Grape Canary Wharf host a party of 100?
A 100-person event is above the private-room capacity and must be discussed with the events team as a full-venue enquiry. Humble Grape Canary Wharf's absolute maximum is 120 standing. The events team can confirm the suitable event format.
How do I book private dining at Humble Grape Canary Wharf?
Use the Private Dining Enquiry form on our site. Tell the events team your headcount, preferred layout and whether you want a chef's table and sharing menu or a canapé menu, and they'll help you choose the right setup.
Sources
1. Humble Grape, Canary Wharf: address, private dining room and Private Dining Enquiry contact route.
2. Roe restaurant: address, opening hours, private dining and events contact.
3. Roe private dining: the private dining room seating up to 26 with views over South Dock, and the bar area at 50 seated or 100 standing.
4. Boisdale, Canary Wharf, private dining: named private room capacities, 12,000 sq ft, full venue hire.
5. Caravan, Canary Wharf: address, the Corner Room as a semi-private space for up to 25 seated or 30 standing, groups of up to 16 welcome in the main restaurant, menu description, opening hours.
6. Big Easy, Canary Wharf: address, terrace capacity, opening hours, parking offer.
7. COCO, Canary Wharf: address at West India Quay, waterside setting, continental fusion menu, operator name (Naz Corp) from the site's own footer credit.
8. COCO, private hire: the venue's own private hire offer.
