Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at the Opera House located in London's theatre land. Tuck into a great selection of authentic tapas and a specialty drinks menu. Love sherry? They have over ten varieties.

Need a restaurant spot for just you and a few friends? Dehesa is the perfect place in Central London to relax and tip back a few glasses of vino. Check out their food menu so your group can order several plates and chow down on the best Spanish tapas.

Home to one of London's prettiest private dining rooms, The Crown offers the perfect mix of casual atmosphere and top-notch cuisine. Head here for hearty Sunday roasts washed down with a selection of real ales, craft beers and exotic wines.

While the ground floor of temper in Covent Garden is bursting with stylish counter seats and cosy tables for two, downstairs in the basement is a very different story. Gather your gang and nab one of the huge leather booth tables for a unique meal of smoked meats, deep-pan pizza and spicy tacos. Or head to the Shoreditch venue.

With hearty menu items consisting of burgers, loaded tacos, smoked meats and seafood, it may be wise to arrive at Temper with an empty stomach. Sharing platters make this steakhouse and BBQ restaurant especially ideal for group dining – with cocktails on hand to turn your visit into a boozy affair.  

Celebrating all things delicate with intricately simple food and drink; Salt Yard is the perfect place for small group dining with co-workers or friends. Tuck into their delightful duroc pork belly and sip on their signature blood orange caipirinha.

Wright Brothers South Kensington is a great pick for dining as a small group in London, as the British oyster bar has a range of delish seafood on offer. Think everything from lobster to whole brown Devon crab, alongside sophisticated speakeasy vibes and a mermaid bar for drinks.

When it comes to group dining restaurants, Cafe KOKO is up there with some of the best. Located in Camden, the venue slings out the tastiest pizzas, alongside olives, breadcrumbed artichokes and much more. Plus, wine and prosecco to keep you well-watered.

A sprawling taqueria located in the heart of Old Truman Brewery, DF Tacos is the perfect place for a casual get-together with your nearest and dearest. Boasting a menu jam-packed with Mexican-inspired delights, this light and airy venue ticks all of our boxes.

Home to bookclubs, pop-up shops and board game nighs, Coin Laundry is not only a restaurant but a community hub too. With huge windows flooding the dining room with natural light, it's the perfect place for a sunny and spacious group brunch.

Bringing the outdoors in, The Skylark Café in the centre of Wandsworth Common is the perfect summertime spot to gather with your friends and family. Feast on a selection of sandwiches, brunch dishes, salads and sweet treats whilst enjoying the green and leafy surroundings.

One of the capital's best-loved weekend haunts, Flight Club Shoreditch is the perfect spot for some group fun. Hire out one of the private oches (with are fairground-themed) for an evening of social darts, sharing-size pizzas and quirky cocktails.

The Oak W12 is a charming Shepherd's Bush pub and restaurant. With both a bustling dining room and stunning private spaces on offer, it's the perfect place to host an evening with a small group of friends, gorging on wood-fired pizzas, Spanish-inspired tapas and mouthwatering desserts.

Enjoy Spanish and Italian-inspired cuisine in Soho's Ember Yard. This eatery is the perfect place to tuck into expertly smoked dishes flavoured from a variety of woods; and to make an intimate meal with friends or colleagues that extra bit special.

Situated on the edge of the River Thames, and boasting views of the iconic O2 Arena, Gun is one of East London's hidden gems. With a large waterside beer garden and plenty of indoor dining spaces, this place offers a moment of peace away from the chaos of the city.

Consisting of a restaurant, oyster bar, live music lounge, whisky bar and Cuban cigar library, Boisdale is one of Canary Wharf's swankiest venues. Boasting a plethora of private dining spaces of all shapes and sizes, this place is more than able to accommodate small groups for an elegant evening of entertainment.

For an intimate meal out with a small group, which is both affordable and impressive, look no further than Iberica's gorgeous restaurants across London. Think tasty Spanish tapas to share between the table, alongside plenty of wine and sangria to wet your appetites.

This charming Mediterranean restaurant and bar can be found tucked away by Liverpool Street station. Cafe Luca is an intimate venue where you will dine surrounded by plants, while sipping a delicious cocktail. What's more, they serve indulgent brunches every weekend. 

Boasting gorgeous, Instagrammable decor, Sticky Mango Waterloo and Tower Bridge are lovely spots to enjoy lunch or dinner with friends. There's a whole load of group set menus available, although you can also order a la carte, with East Asian dishes including Singapore chilli lobster and ox cheek panang curry.

From the City of London to Canary Wharf, Caravan are making sure you're sorted for piled-high brunches and small plates or pizza at dinner for your group. Plus, the restaurants themselves and pretty easy on the eye too.

Looking for an intimate atmosphere, but space for privacy? Head to Quaglino's - one of London's most historic restaurants. Frequented by royalty and A-listers alike, this place knows a thing or two about discretion. Reserve yourself one of their plush booths to spend the night dining like kings and queens with top-notch live entertainment to match. 

Ideally located for a post-work get-together, Tank & Paddle Minster Court is set up with group dining in mind. Their huge tables can comfortably seat up to 16, and there is a wide range of fresh and frothy beers to keep your fellow diners' thirst quenched all night long. 

Fancy adding a touch of elegance to your next group outing? Look no further than Cigalon, one of the city's prettiest brasseries. Decked out with green botanics, pastel furnishings and velvet booths, this light and spacious restaurant is primed and ready for your next girl's day out.

A relatively recent addition to Brixton's vibrant food and drink scene, Canova Hall is an all-day eatery and bar. Home to a huge pizza oven, as well as several private booths, and a mezzanine level too, it's the perfect place to pass an evening with old friends. 

Can't agree on what kind of cuisine would be best for the group? That's where Arcade Food Hall comes in. This place has everything from Indonesian to Indian, Vietnamese, Japanese, Mexican and American being delved out by a variety of traders.

Located in Farringdon, The Patio is a fabulous shout for intimate dinner parties and birthday celebrations. Tuck into West African cuisine such as braised lamb shoulder and fried plantains, alongside signature cocktails.