The Ned

The Ned London — Private Executive Dining in the Heart of the City

The Ned London is one of the most architecturally striking private dining venues in London — a Grade I-listed former banking hall in the heart of the City, designed a century ago by Sir Edwin ‘Ned’ Lutyens and carefully restored to preserve every detail of its original grandeur. For executive dinners, senior leadership gatherings, and high-level conversations, it offers a setting that is genuinely unlike anything else in the capital.

All executive dinners at The Ned run under the Chatham House Rule — guests are free to use insights from the discussion, but nothing is attributed to individuals. It is a principle that creates the conditions for candid, senior-level conversation from the moment the evening begins.

Set at 27 Poultry, moments from the Bank of England and directly above Bank Underground Station, The Ned occupies one of the most prestigious addresses in the City of London — a location that signals authority and confidence to every guest who receives an invitation.

Private Dining Spaces Built for Senior-Level Conversation

The Ned has five rooms ideal for private dining, each boasting period features including walnut panelling and vintage chandeliers, as well as ample domed windows allowing for plenty of natural light. Chatham House Each space has its own distinct character, giving hosts the ability to match the environment to the scale and tone of the evening.

For intimate executive dinners, two rooms stand out. The Rose Room — named after the Rose Tavern that stood on the site before the Great Fire of London — features a marble fireplace, original chandeliers, and mahogany wood panelling, and is ideal for dinners of up to 14 guests. The Wren Room, named after Sir Christopher Wren who designed the church that previously occupied the site, features original chandeliers, wood panelling, and a carpet inspired by large-leaf Verdure tapestries — accommodating up to 10 guests for the most intimate senior gatherings.

For slightly larger leadership forums, the Drawing Room offers a club-like atmosphere. With its restored panelled walls lined with period etchings, paintings, and lithographs, it seats up to 26 guests boardroom style or 30 on round tables — well-suited to curated executive dinners where every person at the table has been deliberately selected.

The Drawing Room also provides access to two oversized outdoor terraces — ideal for pre-dinner drinks or a composed moment away from the table during the course of an evening.

The Wider Hotel Environment

Beyond the private rooms, The Ned’s ground floor grand banking hall — now home to ten distinct restaurants — provides a spectacular backdrop for guests arriving ahead of the evening. The building’s scale and architectural drama creates an immediate sense of occasion that sets the tone before guests even reach the private dining floor.

The 250 bedrooms channel 1920s and 1930s design, with brass and mahogany furniture, chandeliers, and richly patterned furnishings — providing an exceptional option for guests travelling from outside London who wish to extend the experience overnight.

Service throughout The Ned is attentive and professionally managed, with a dedicated events team supporting every private dining booking from planning through to delivery.

Location and Logistics

Situated directly above Bank Station, The Ned offers unrivalled convenience for guests based across the City and Canary Wharf — two of London’s most significant concentrations of senior financial and professional services leaders. The property is within a short walk from St Paul’s Cathedral and within 15 minutes of Oxford Street and the West End by tube, with Bank Station also offering a direct DLR connection to London City Airport reachable in 30 minutes. 

For international guests or those arriving from further afield, the logistics could not be more straightforward.

The Ned London is a venue that commands attention from the moment guests arrive — a building whose history, craftsmanship, and sheer presence makes it a natural fit for senior leaders who understand the role that environment plays in the quality of conversation it enables.