Restaurant in London for wedding meal

[Bitterbean]

I'm getting married in July. Small family event with 25 people approx and at a registry office, and then hopefully a lovely meal afterwards.
Does anyone have any recommendations for a nice restaurant? We'll be in Islington for the ceremony but happy to get taxis to a nice place to eat.

The Ivy, Chelsea. We went to a fantastic wedding party there. Private room. 30 guests.

What day of the week? Some amazing City restaurants will be very quiet on a weekend so you may get a good deal financially.

Fredericks in Camden Passage? Islington. I went to a wedding meal there some 20 years ago which was lovely. Hopefully it’s still nice.

Thanks for your replies. We were considering Fredericks but it may be a bit pricey. I'll have a look.
I should have mentioned it's on a Wednesday.
Will look at the Ivy Chelsea thanks.

Quaglino’s

We hired a private room at Bentley’s in Mayfair, they couldn’t have been kinder and more helpful. Seafood mainly though, so that would need to be your thing.

@NotYourOscarSpeech Mayfair sounds v pricey!

But it sounds lovely thanks.

The Draper's Arms in Islington have a private room and do excellent food

@Bitterbean It really wasn’t that bad (I mean compared to what some people spend on weddings anyway)! I think our bill came to around £1500 for 10 of us, that included champagne on arrival as well as three courses, wine and coffee/petit fours plus they arranged flowers from the florist according to our spec in advance.

@Svalberg thank you that looks brilliant! I've never heard of it. I'll check it out.

@NotYourOscarSpeech it looks amazing. I will definitely check out. Thank you so much.

I'd probably stay in Islington. Fredericks or Drapers Arms, as suggested? There are a few lovely posh pubs around there with private dining areas you could use.

The Albion also nice.

Lots of suggestions here. The Duck and Waffle looks a bit special for the view

thenudge.com/features/private-dining-rooms/

One thing to consider is that restaurants open and close very regularly. If in 3 yrs time it's turned into a branch of M&S would it bother you to not be able to celebrate an anniversary or take your kids there? A private dining room somewhere with some serious longevity might be preferable. #lessonslearned

Or you might prefer the latest trendiest spot and food!

Yes, Drapers arms or Frederick's would be good

The Duke of Cambridge is excellent (and all organic food)

Frederick's are actually cheaper than you might expect

Hide in Piccadilly. The lunch menu is very affordable and the food is fabulous.

Like others, I’d probably stay quite close to the ceremony. Trullo is a lovely Italian restaurant close by, Drapers Arms is good. Would not go to any Ivy, v chain-y.

I'm not from London but went to Drapers Arms about 3 years ago for the 40th meal of a family member who lives down there. Really lovely atmosphere